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Police still in search of armed, dangerous man and woman of Ocean View wanted for outstanding bench warrants
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is requesting the public’s help in finding Robert James Teinauri Carman and Kira Lazar, who both frequent the Kona and Ocean View areas.
Storm winds increase with peak impacts expected to begin this afternoon
Hawaiʻi County urges residents and visitors to halt nonessential travel as severe weather with strong winds and flood risks intensifies from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense brings preparedness outreach to Ocean View
The fair on Jan. 24 is in partnership with the Ocean View Resilience Hub and the Hawaiian Volcanoes Education and Resilience Institute.
Utility work in Ocean View set for Wednesday
Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow flagmen instructions for traffic control on Hawaiʻi Belt Road, south of Donola Drive.
Residents across Big Island mourn the loss of beloved, dedicated emergency physician
In the wake of the tragic Cristmas Eve accident, Hawaiʻi lost an esteemed emergency physician, Dr. Judy Fitzgerald, who left an indelible mark on patients and colleagues across the island.
Three new Hawaiʻi Fire Department brush trucks to service rural areas in East Hawaiʻi
Three new Ford F-450 brush trucks will bolster firefighting and speed up response times in more repost areas.
Hilo, Kāʻu residents can now apply to upgrade to new, energy-efficient appliances
Hawai‘i Energy’s Appliance Trade-Up Program gives residents on Hawai‘i Island the chance to upgrade to an energy-efficient Energy Star refrigerator or freezer.
East Hawaiʻi Island districts welcome wet season after abnormally drier dry season
As East Hawaiʻi welcomes its wet season after one of the driest dry seasons in three decades, the potential impact of a La Niña event could bring above-normal rainfall through early spring 2026
The weather theme for Hawaiʻi in August is ‘dry, drier and driest’
Hawaiʻi Island faced an exceptionally dry August, marked by record low rainfall, with only select areas like parts of Kohala and Kona receiving above-average rain.
Hawaiʻi Police Department recognizes the second Kaʻū Officer of the Quarter
Officer Taylor Au has been named Kaʻū’s Officer of the Quarter for his dedication and proactive efforts in the community.
Mauna Kea state authority visits Nāʻālehu to collect public input for strategic framework draft
“We need everyone’s help at every step,” said John Komeiji, board chair of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority “We are searching for answers because we do not have them all.”
Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch with improving weather conditions
Hawaiian Electric only initiated the proactive power shutoff program for communities at high risk of wildfires once on Maui; otherwise, any other power outages during the utility’s watch period from July 5 through today were unrelated to the program.
Business Monday: Oʻahu-based brewery to open second taproom, restaurant in Volcano
Lanikai Brewing Co. is set to open its newest taproom near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on July 11, offering exclusive small-batch brews and a locally curated menu that supports island farmers and sustainability.
Current volcanic eruption causes heavy traffic on Highway 11
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reports heavy traffic on Highway 11 between Puna and Kāʻu due to the current Halemaʻumaʻu eruption.
Business Monday: Big Island Coffee Roasters showcase Kaʻū varieties to the world
Big Island Coffee Roasters continue to put Ka’ū coffee and its farmers on the map after earning the highest scoring review ever of a Kaʻū coffee.
Hawai‘i Island students honored as 2025 Citizen-Scholars
One student from Hawaiʻi Island’s nine public schools was awarded as a Citizen-Scholar. The event recognizes outstanding academic achievement and community service throughout the state.
Police search for a Kaʻū man who has not been seen in almost a month
Simon Varela, 34, was last seen in the Hawaiʻi Ocean View Estates subdivision at a residence in the 92-2100 block of Ocean View Parkway on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Update: Wind advisory canceled as trade winds fall below advisory thresholds
Winds in North and South Kohala, Kaʻū and the interior of the Big Island will continue to decrease into the weekend as high pressure to the north of the islands weakens.
Proposed Taiwanese research facility on Big Island would listen for ‘whispers from the sky’
The planned facility by the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics that would listen for fast radio bursts recently got a boost, receiving a favorable recommendation from Hawai‘i County Windward Planning Commission for a special use permit.
Pōhue Bay Preserved From Mauka to Makai
The more-than-16,000-acre parcel in Kaʻū is now part of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
