News
Volcano Watch: What Do Earthquake Measurements Mean?
By 1930, Hawai‘i had earthquake report cards that were distributed to the community by HVO staff for people to write detailed information about what they observed during earthquakes.
Grab-and-Go Meal Program to Start Up Again This Month
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) Grab-and-Go school meals program will be returning for the fall semester beginning Oct. 12.
County CARES Act Rent, Mortgage Assistance Program Expands
Six Hawai‘i Island-based nonprofit partners have disbursed more than $1.2 million in housing grants to 338 island households in the program’s first four weeks for Hawai‘i County’s Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program.
HMC Implements Early Treatment Protocol for Kupuna Diagnosed With COVID
The deadly outbreak of COVID-19 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has left the Big Island community stunned and devastated.
HPD Investigating Attempted Abduction of a Juvenile in Honokaʻa
The incident was not reported to police, just posted about online. HPD reminds the public that while social media posts spread awareness, police reports of such incidents should always be made.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Oct. 2-4
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Oct. 2-4.
Kamehameha Schools Extends Application Deadline
Kamehameha Schools is extending the application deadline for K-12 admission.
Poison Prawns Circulating on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources believes bad actors are poisoning Big Island streams in an attempt to extract Tahitian prawns.
Pāhoa Community Farmer’s Market Launches Sunday
Pāhoa District Park will serve as home to the Big Island’s newest farmer’s market.
VIDEO: Hawai’i Island Child Sex Trafficking Prevention and Victim Support
Kapa Radio’s Ka’ea Lyons sits down with Lili`uokalani Trust’s Jo Anne “JoB” Balberde-Kamaliʻi and Hō`ola Nā Pua’s Joy Tanimura Winquist to discuss sex trafficking prevention and support for Hawai’i keiki.
Coast Guard Locates Two Overdue Kayakers Off Big Island
Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report at 6:38 p.m. Wednesday from a good Samaritan stating she saw the kayakers depart earlier in the day, adding they had not returned by sunset.
DOH Reports 108 New Cases, 3 More COVID-Related Deaths Thursday
The statewide case total is now 12,515 since the pandemic began.
A Dozen COVID-19 Cases Reported at Life Care Center in Hilo
A dozen COVID-19 cases among residents at Life Care Center in Hilo (LCC) have been identified, officials reported.
State Confirms Beach Reopenings, Following County’s Lead
Social distancing protocols of wearing face coverings and social distancing remain in effect.
Flood Advisory Issued for East Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Hāmākua, Hilo, and Puna Districts for this morning until 10:45 a.m.
2 Overdue Kayakers Reported off Punalu‘u Beach
The Coast Guard is searching for two overdue kayakers off Punalu‘u Beach, Wednesday.
Notice of Flight Operations October 2020
Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over 1 COVID Fatality at Hilo Veterans Home
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in 3rd Circuit Court over the COVID-19-related death of one of the residents at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
