Efforts to move the Kealakehe Regional Park project forward are underway, but a construction date has not been announced, county officials said.
Two men accused in weekend robbery remain in custody
February 12, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Two Puna men charged in connection with an alleged armed robbery early Saturday morning in downtown Hilo remain in custody in Hawaii Community Correctional Center, unable to post bail.
Proposal may result in more parking at Akaka Falls
February 12, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
More parking spaces could added near Akaka Falls as a result of a landowner’s proposal under debate by Hawaii County planners.
Sewage plant prompts emergency proclamation
February 12, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Mayor Kimo Alameda signed an emergency proclamation Tuesday in preparation for a potential failure of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant in in Keaukaha.
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Acasio, 7 others sue state House
February 12, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A former state senator from Hilo is suing the state House of Representatives, accusing the legislative body of violating the state Constitution by holding a Rules Committee meeting behind clos…
Kilauea eruption resumes for 9th time
February 11, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The on again, off again eruption of Kilauea resumed at 10:16 a.m. today with lava fountains producing a lava flow on the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.
Hilo crash critically injures elderly pedestrian from Minnesota
February 11, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police are investigating a traffic collision in Hilo on Monday that left an elderly male pedestrian from Minnesota in critical condition.
Kailua-Kona condo complex settles federal disability lawsuit for $162,500
February 11, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A Kona condominium association and its managing agent will pay $162,500 to settle a federal lawsuit that alleged the condo association and the managers of the complex discriminated against an…
Judge: Drug and firearm suspect to remain in custody
February 11, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A judge on Monday ruled probable cause exists to continue holding a 30-year-old Pahoa man accused of a multitude of felonies in custody.
Citizens videoing police bills move in Legislature
February 11, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Companion bills that acknowledge the right of private citizens to video law enforcement activities without interfering and to sue if those rights are violated are making their way through comm…
Measures target ‘fentanyl tsunami’
February 10, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
At least three bills have been introduced by the Legislature this year to crack down on fentanyl trafficking.
Hawaiian Homes agency seeking an additional $600M
February 10, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
Hawaii lawmakers are considering big funding increases to produce homesteads for state Departmentof Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries after a historic $600 million appropriation in 2023….
No nene killed since speed limit lowered on Kalanianaole
February 9, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
No nene have been struck by traffic on Kalanianaole Street in Hilo since the speed limit was reduced in 2023.
Under the big top: Super American Circus comes to Hilo this week
February 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
The Super American Circus 2025 is in Hawaii, showcasing some of the world’s most amazing spectacles.
Contested case could decide fate of Papaikou’s ‘Falls on Fire’
February 9, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
A Papaikou property owner’s plan to host an annual “Burning Man-style” festival on his land is being challenged by neighbors.
Police ID motorcyclist killed in Pahoa crash
February 8, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a traffic collision involving a dump truck in Pahoa on Feb. 3 as 36-year-old Wallace Zimmerman of Pahoa.
State high court probes conditions of Maui wildfires settlement
February 8, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Hawaii Supreme Court justices posed many exacting, and sometimes skeptical, questions Thursday to attorneys in a case pertaining to the validity of a $4 billion deal to settle Maui wildfire li…
Proposed police pursuit policy clears committee
February 7, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A bill that would establish a standard vehicular pursuit policy for all Hawaii’s law enforcement agencies has cleared its first committee hurdle.
A measure for Mila: Bill calls for dead dogs, cats on roads to be scanned for microchips
February 7, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A state House committee on Thursday unanimously passed a measure that would require the state Department of Transportation and Hawaii’s four counties to scan the body of a deceased dog o…
Fireworks bills make it through state Senate committees
February 7, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
On the same day that a sixth victim died following the Honolulu New Year’s fireworks blast, various state Senate committees passed bills Wednesday that would increase fines and penalties…
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