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Dry season kicks off with an islandwide drought

June 12, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

 

While portions of East Hawaii are getting rainfall, particularly during nighttime hours, the entire Big Island remains in drought.

 

‘Episode 25’ of Kilauea eruption begins

June 11, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

“Episode 25” of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 11:57 a.m. today, and lava fountains from the north vent soon reached heights of about 330 feet.

Free meals for keiki offered at 15 Big Island schools

June 11, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

The state Department of Education will begin offering free summer meals to children 18 and under starting Wednesday.

Report ranks Hawaii 24th for well-being of keiki

June 11, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Hawaii’s children are increasingly affected by housing instability and parental job insecurity, ranking the state among the worst in the nation for economic well-being, according to the…

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High court mulls Nitta case

June 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The Hawaii Supreme Court will consider whether contracts between the state’s largest health insurer and its health care providers and patients are enforceable.

Obituaries for June 11

June 11, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Lindsay MacDonald Barclay, 83, of Honolulu, formerly of Volcano, died May 8 in Honolulu. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a retired civilian auditor for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air Force vet…

Pohoiki Boat Ramp dredging begins

June 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Dredging work began today to restore access to the lava-barricaded Pohoiki Boat Ramp, eight years after an eruption of Kilauea volcano rendered the structure unusable.

Broadband bill becomes law: Measure intends to improve access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet

June 10, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke signed into law Monday a bill that moves the office responsible for improving broadband internet access statewide from the Department of Business, Economic Development and…

Gov. Green raises concerns about 19 bills

June 9, 2025 | 8 MIN READ

Gov. Josh Green may veto more bills this year than he did in each of his first two terms as the state’s chief executive, including one to regulate electric bicycles and motorcycles on Ha…

Lawmakers offer updates about recent legislative session

June 9, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

Six East Hawaii legislators, all Democrats, updated the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce on May 29 about measures passed and progress made during the recently wrapped session of the state Leg…

Council votes to protect Parks and Rec staffers: Some are targeted in lawsuit over dead tree-trimmer

June 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The Hawaii County Council on Thursday voted to indemnify against liability former Department of Parks and Recreation director Maurice Messina, former deputy director Michelle Hiraishi and four…

Kupuna from across island turn out for annual Casino Day

June 8, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The booming voice of the Bingo caller could be heard far from Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium on Friday as excited kupuna arrived for the annual Casino Day event hosted by Hawaii…

Concerns linger over zoo fees: Dozens turn out for public hearing

June 8, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Members of the public voiced concerns and offered suggestions during a hearing Tuesday night about proposed changes for the Pana‘ewa Recreation Center, including fees for entry to the zo…

Obituaries for June 8

June 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Douglas “Doug” Kulonoehu Awai Sr., 82, of Hilo, died April 30 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the retired owner and mason contractor for Awai Masonry, later known as Awai &So…

Hawaii’s math teaching deemed ‘unacceptable’

June 7, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

A nonpartisan national council that analyzed the quality of the nation’s math teaching found Hawaii to be one of seven states with an “unacceptable” rating for math education…

Arraignment set for alleged KTA robber

June 6, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Probable cause has been found to try a 36-year-old Hilo man on six charges, including first-degree robbery, for allegedly threatening a store detective with a knife a week ago in the KTA Super…

Judiciary: Beware of traffic ticket text scam

June 6, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

The state Judiciary is warning the public about a scam that threatens drivers over nonexistent traffic citations.

Oahu soldier sentenced to 23 years for killing wife and staging disappearance

June 6, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

The court martial of Army Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson, 29, concluded Thursday as a military judge sentenced him to 23 years in prison for killing his pregnant wife, 19-year-old Mischa Mabeline…

Crime spree suspect gets a large bail reduction

June 6, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A suspect in multiple car thefts whom police say was shot at by a patrol officer on Wednesday saw his bail drastically reduced Thursday during his initial court appearance.

Speed limit along Mamalahoa Highway in Kona to be reduced

June 5, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Effective Monday, the speed limit on a stretch of Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 11) in Kona will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph to improve safety, according to state transportation officials….

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