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Tram collision at Hilton Waikōloa Village prompts suspension of service
Emergency crews responded to a collision between two trams at Hilton Waikōloa Village on Saturday night after guests reported a sudden “loud boom.”
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball returns to Honolulu after 120-day Arctic patrol
Throughout the deployment, Kimball’s crew conducted law enforcement operations, provided critical emergency response, and participated in joint exercises with the Department of War, showcasing the versatility and capability of the national security cutter platform.
Federal authorities arrest 2 Big Island men in decades-long illegal fireworks case
Two East Hawai‘i men were charged with running an illegal fireworks distribution network on Hawaiʻi Island that allegedly operated for nearly a decade.
Hawaiian Airlines retires iconic HA callsign after 96 years
Hawaiian Airlines bids farewell to its iconic “HA” callsign today, marking the end of an era as it merges with Alaska Air Group.
Pre-flight ag inspections for domestic departures from Honolulu to take extra time
Staffing capacity issues mean travelers to the mainland, Alaska or Guam with flights out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will have fewer stations where their baggage can be checked for plants, insects and hazardous plant diseases.
Hōkūleʻa arrives at last Alaska stop: Hydaburg
The weather got chilly during the 90-mile, 10-hour sail to Hydaburg, that included traveling alongside a pod of humpback whales.
Hundreds gather in Alaska for Global Launch Ceremony of Hōkūle‘a as crew sets out on 4-year voyage around the Pacific
Cultural blessings, celebratory dances and protocol were conducted Thursday at the Global Launch Ceremony.
Big Island Now Poll 13: Where are you going for your summer vacation?
While the Big Island and the rest of Hawai’i are popular choices for those who live on the mainland or elsewhere in the world, where do those of us who live in paradise go for a summer vacation? Take the Big Island Now 30-second poll.
