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Survey to assess emergency preparedness level of east Hawaiʻi County households next week

The initiative aims to better prepare the region against potential disasters and offer vital insights to enhance emergency response strategies

Ancestral Hawaiian remains found in museum in Ireland to be reinterred on Hawai‘i Island

A team representing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo is on its way back to Hawaiʻi after receiving iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) in formal ceremonies this week from the National Museums of Northern Ireland – Ulster Museum.

Legislature passes measures cracking down on illegal fireworks in Hawai‘i

One Senate bill and three House bills collectively provide funding to law enforcement to address the issue, as well as creates new crimes and punishments for those who misuse fireworks, especially when someone is injured as a result.

Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial inspections of Big Island transmission lines May 5-8

The islandwide inspections will be conducted in a Manuiwa Airways helicopter from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hawai‘i Keiki Museum offers ‘science fueled fun’ at no charge all day for entire family

Nonprofit that connects children to Hawai‘i Island through hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math offering fee-free day as part of Waikōloa Lei Day Festival; several upcoming summer events, activities and workshops planned, too.

Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Hilo

This is the 12th traffic fatality of 2025 as compared to 15 traffic fatalities this same time last year.

Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 3 to May 9

Lane closures schedules can change at anytime without warning. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Volcano business for sale for the next creative visionary

After spending nearly 20 years creating a hub for the Volcano community, Ira Ono is selling the Volcano Garden Arts property and the vision that comes along with it.

Magnitude 3.6 earthquake on Friday strikes 4 miles from Laupāhoehoe on Big Island

The earthquake was at a depth of 19 miles below the sea and had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Gov. Josh Green to sign “green fee” into law

The climate impact fee will increase taxes for travelers to help bolster disaster mitigation and sustainability projects in Hawaiʻi in the face of climate threats.

Big Island man charged after child porn videos reportedly found on his cellphone

The investigation into the 43-year-old was launched in December 2024 after a cyber tip revealed possession of child pornography.

Hawai‘i Island police launch a negligent homicide investigation

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle near the intersection of Waiānuenue Avenue and Rainbow Drive on Thursday night.

Hawaiʻi Community College’s new marine program provides unique research opportunities for students

Marine Option Program students provides opportunities to apply traditional course work to the real world while students obtain practical marine skills.

Update: Episode 19 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends in less than 8 hours

Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory continues to closely monitor Kīlauea and will issue an eruption update tomorrow morning unless there are significant changes before then

Bird species lost from the wild for almost 40 years laid first eggs on new island home

Three pairs of Sihek have laid eggs since being released on Palmyra Atoll – marking the first time species has bred in the wild since its extinction from their native island of Guam in the 1980s.

Oregon visitor dies following snorkel trip in Kona

The visitor was on a guided manta ray snorkel trip when she complained of soreness in her arms after being in the water for about 5 minutes.

Hawaiʻi police seek information on stolen truck in Hilo

Police search for a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner stolen from Wainaku Street last week.

National historic park on Big Island hiring for summer jobs

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is now accepting applications for its summer Youth Conservation Corps employment program, which starts in June.

Two new warning sirens on Big Island part of monthly test set for 11:45 a.m. on Thursday

The May 1 siren test for Hawaiʻi will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

Hale Hālāwai O Puna to open with a celebration of Hawaiian culture this weekend

Hale Hālāwai O Puna Cultural Mākeke and Hub opens for the first time with a free celebration followed by an Activate Puna Town Party to mark the 7th anniversary of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption this Saturday.
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