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April 12, 2024 · 11:16 AM

Update: Runway at Kona airport reopens; repair work will take place overnight

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation anticipates reopening the runway by noon.

April 12, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Big Island fentanyl arrests and recovery stats for March

The 107.18 total grams of illicit fentanyl recovered by Hawai‘i Police Department in March was enough to kill 53,590 Hawai‘i Island residents.

April 12, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Conversation about Big Island’s official name sparks minor moniker controversy

The Hawai‘i Board of Geographic Names during its April 2 meeting began a discussion about possibly changing the island’s official name in the U.S. Geological Survey’s Geographic Names Information System, or GNIS.

April 11, 2024 · 12:36 PM

Hawai‘i Island police investigate early-morning robbery that left 1 man injured

The victim told police that a male party followed him, threw him to the ground and began kicking his legs and arms.

April 11, 2024 · 12:00 PM

New adult assisted living care home opens in Hilo

The 14,140-square foot Pōhai Mālama Care Home features fully furnished private suites with an ensuite bathroom, shower and lānai, among other amenities.

April 11, 2024 · 11:59 AM

Hōkūleʻa crew to return to ocean for circumnavigational voyage of the Pacific in 2025

After consulting with science and weather experts, community partners and voyaging leadership, PVS has decided to keep the canoes primarily in Hawaiian waters until next year when severe El Niño weather conditions settle down.

April 11, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Hilo Benioff Medical Center breaks ground on expansion project

The $80 million project will help alleviate the state’s hospital bed shortage on Hawai‘i Island.

April 11, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Top 10 things to do on Big Island plus 1: Hilo Cacao and Chocolate Expo, Celtic Electronic Dance Party, Kahilu Dance Night, Pokémon Day, Big Island Chocolate Festival and more

Several events during the next week also invite island residents and visitors alike to strut their stuff on the dance floor to a variety of music, including swing, funk, Motown and more.

April 10, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Mayor Roth presents 2024-2025 budget to Hawaiʻi County Council

The proposed total operating budget of $888,082,546 emphasizes sustainability and growth, with a noteworthy increase in General Fund revenue.

April 10, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Sign up for ‘Ohana Wa’a Laulima’s inclusive canoe race by April 28

‘Ohana Wa’a Laulima is a non-profit canoe club based in Hilo created to provide opportunities to individuals with all levels of disabilities and skill levels to learn how to canoe paddle in a safe and welcoming team environment.

Merrie Monarch 

Support for Maui abounded during competition nights at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

Kaua‘i fills Līhu‘e Airport to welcome hālau hula home from Merrie Monarch Festival

O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival