High-altitude balloon flying over Big Island isn’t on spy mission; part of Project Aether

The aerial anomaly was no soaring cephalopod. It also wasn’t a Chinese spy balloon or Batman looking for his parking spot, as suggested in other social media posts and replies. The reality behind the object’s appearance that spurred all the chatter is far less imaginative than scientific.

The Hele-On’s new ADA-compliant site features a trip planner, real-time bus tracking, weather updates and accessible schedules.

The project will consist of the removal and replacement of pavement, updating road signage, and placement of new road striping and markings.

The image of the late kumu hula Edith Kanakaʻole is printed on the backside of the 25-cent piece as part of a 2023 commemorative series for the American Women Quarters Program by the U.S. Mint.

Graduation season is nearly here with ceremonies scheduled in May.

The West Hawaiʻi Filipino Chamber of Commerce was established on Dec. 9, 2022, providing a platform for local Filipino-owned businesses and professionals to collaborate and gain access to resources that will help them thrive.

The Big Island Now Poll #4 asks: For a Big Island dinner party, what Hawaiian favorite food is a must on the menu?

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus can be seen together now in the night sky, but the best date to view the celestial alignment is March 28, when the planets stretch from the western horizon to about halfway up the sky.

The 4.1 magnitude earthquake was at at a depth of 4.8 miles below sea level and had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.  

Mana‘o-Akamai Ka‘aihue was last seen at 11 p.m. Friday, March 24, on Mahi Ko Place in Hilo wearing a black shirt, denim pants and white sneakers. He is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 145 pounds, with black curly hair and brown eyes.

An impressive feast of friendship, food, music, dance, and vocals will be on display at the much-anticipated Celebration of Island Tastes and Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha‘iha‘i Falsetto Contest.

Congressman Ed Case welcomed an announcement by the United States Coast Guard that it will deploy the Harriet Lane, a 270-foot Cutter with a 100-person crew, to Hawai‘i.

Louis Vuitton unveiled its newly renovated store at The Shops at Wailea, Friday following a Hawaiian blessing ceremony.

Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced her first community town hall on Maui, Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Pāʻina building.

A commemorative quarter honoring former University of Hawaiʻi instructor and late legendary kumu hula Edith Kanakaʻole (1913-1979) has been released into circulation by the US Mint.

A dark-colored Toyota Tacoma turned left from Kūhiō Highway onto Kukui Street and struck and killed a pedestrian who was crossing Kukui Street in a hit-and-run.

Just before dusk, the firefighters found what was believed to be the hikerʻs blue backpack and elected to continue into the night.

The aerial anomaly was no soaring cephalopod. It also wasn't a Chinese spy balloon or Batman looking for his parking spot, as suggested in other social media posts and replies. The reality behind the object's appearance that spurred all the chatter is far less imaginative than scientific.

Secret Beach is accessible only by sea or on foot down a steep, half-mile trail.

The image of the late kumu hula Edith Kanakaʻole is printed on the backside of the 25-cent piece as part of a 2023 commemorative series for the American Women Quarters Program by the U.S. Mint.