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June 3, 2025 · 5:00 AM
UH Hilo student ‘walking on cloud 9’ after receiving NASA internship to study Jupiter’s moon
At age 48, UH Hilo student Raven Kromer will be interning at NASA to study the icy terrain of Jupiter’s moon Europa, hoping to find insights into the potential for life beyond Earth.
June 3, 2025 · 3:15 AM
Long-awaited pharmacy expansion at Kona Community Hospital complete
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June 3, 2025 · 1:15 AM
Reduced speed limit coming to a section of Māmalahoa Highway in South Kona
Along this segment of Māmalahoa Highway, there are homes, schools and businesses. There have been near misses and accidents along this segment of highway, resulting in at least one death in the past five years, state officials reported.
June 2, 2025 · 7:01 PM
Paʻauilo man arrested after jumping into Hilo Bay to evade police
Jeremy Rios was later apprehended and arrested for assault, burglary and outstanding warrants.
June 2, 2025 · 1:51 PM
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The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced that the Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will now depart from Hilo on Tuesday morning after postponing the voyage due to weather conditions.
June 2, 2025 · 1:00 PM
Gov. Green announces appointment of new state fire marshal
This appointment marks a historic return to a centralized approach to statewide fire protection.
June 2, 2025 · 1:00 PM
Incident involving an ʻio highlight the hazards of human interactions
Hawaiʻi’s endangered wildlife faces a growing threat from human interactions, as recent disturbing incidents involving an ʻio, highlight the perils of illegal activities in local communities.
June 2, 2025 · 12:57 PM
Big Island man facing array of child sex abuse charges after months-long investigation
Bail was set at just over $4.8 million for 44-year-old Joseph Tibbs, who is facing 15 charges for crimes involving minors
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The chemical detected is 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-benzene (PCBTF) within the Volcano Catchment Chlorinator, which is owned by the U.S. Department of the Interior. PCBTF is an industrial solvent that is currently not regulated in drinking water, meaning there is no established federal or state maximum contaminant level or state environmental action level.
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Business Monday: Coffee farm referred to as ‘Garden of Eden’ turned into retreat center in South Kona
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 30-June 5: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, Justin Morris & Company, Hilo Pride Kick-Off Party and more
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May 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
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May 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Hōkūleʻa Hoʻolauleʻa, 21st annual Celebration of Life and more
It’s a Memorial Day Weekend full of culture and remembrance on the Big Island. There’s a comedy show, guacamole contest and even a showing of the silent movie that started it all at the Palace Theater in downtown Hilo 100 years ago coming up this week, too. Check out the top 10 now!
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Maui Now
Kīhei man succumbs to injuries from moped crash near Piʻikea roundabout
A Maui man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a single vehicle moped crash on Līloa Drive near the Piʻikea Avenue roundabout reported last week in Kīhei. Maui police have since identified the man as Kenneth Gricus, 62, of Kīhei.
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Breezy and generally dry statewide conditions the next several days. Occasional scattered showers caught up within enhanced trade flow will focus along windward…
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