#Big Island Now

The state divisions of Aquatic Resources and Boating and Ocean Recreation have been working together since 2021 through its Rapid Response Program to provide funding to nonprofits throughout Hawaiʻi to aid in marine debris cleanup efforts.

Enjoy the full slate of what our truly loved Big Island gave to us to do this year for the holidays. It is much better than a partridge in a pear tree or 4 calling birds. At least in our opinion.

Motorists should plan ahead as a Hawaiian Electric crew will replace a utility pole from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Māmalahoa Highway, north of the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society.

The National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu also extended the advisory until 6 p.m. Sunday as a series of large swells will continue to move through Hawaiian waters during the weekend and into early next week.

After the review process, the information is ready to be shared and can support decision-making, raise community awareness and increase knowledge and understanding of our volcanic environment.

The 46-year-old Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center, known as HCCC, is the most overcrowded correctional facility in the state and likely will remain so despite the additional 1,940 square feet of housing from the Kaumana Housing Unit project.

The National Wildlife Federation photo contest judged images from 3,200 photographers.

The magnitude-3.7 temblor rattled the Valley Isle at 8:44 p.m. Thursday, striking 1.2 miles east of Hana at a depth of 6.2 miles below sea level. It was felt in Hāwī, Kapaʻau, Waimea and Honomū on the Big Island.

Inmates 31-year-old Clyde Takeshi Talosaga Loa Jr. and 41-year-old Kawai James Pomroy remain at large. The three escaped Dec. 13 in a car owned by one of the facility’s employees.

Police have made a total of 923 DUI arrests so far this year, a 2.33% increase from the 902 made by this time in 2023.

Drivers are advised to pay attention and drive carefully as a road paving project will close portions of Makaʻala Street in Hilo today and tomorrow.

As the first Hilo SingAlong Messiah without Tom McAlexander, the event will begin with a short celebration of his life and his 25-year devotion to the Hilo choral community.

West Hawaiʻi first responders and keiki are able to learn more about each other as they spend the morning on a shopping spree–which has been a local, Christmastime tradition for the community.

Chondria tumulosa earned the reputation for being a ‘nuisance alga’ because of its mat-forming behavior, ability to spread rapidly and unknown origin, which have posed significant challenges for reef conservation.

A Hilo District Court judge maintained bail for a man accused of attempting to steal a purse from a vehicle parked at Hilo Safeway while the driver sat inside.

Kanaka ʻōiwi (Native Hawaiian) Puʻuwai Tollefson-Kelly is deeply rooted in values that honor her culture and foster meaningful connections. Her passion for education and service will be in the spotlight as she gives her address as student speaker Saturday during the commencement ceremony at Vulcan Gymnasium in Hilo.

Hawaiian Electric crews will be replacing a utility pole, so one lane of Māmalahoa Highway will be closed from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.

“Jingle Bells, Trek the Trails” is a free event that mixes holidays with health and wellness with vendors, activities, and a bicycle course for people to explore.

Officials will share detailed insights about the plant’s current status and future plans. A representative from Hawaiʻi County is also expected to participate. Questions and feedback will be welcome.

Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association will move its park store 1.2 miles west to a welcome center in the Koa Room at Kīlauea Military Camp. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will also operate visitor services from the Koa Room.