Pedestrian in critical condition after crash in Hilo
June 19, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A 60-year-old Ocean View man is in critical condition following a single motor vehicle/pedestrian collision that occurred Wednesday near the area of Kinoole Street and Ponahawai Street in Hilo…
Officials tout gains in wildfire readiness
June 19, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023 motivated legislators to fund improvements in firefighting equipment and personnel preparedness, officials said Wednesday at a press conference in…
Penn’s criminal charges move to Circuit Court
June 18, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
BJ Penn’s misdemeanor criminal charges will be heard in Hilo Circuit Court, where he can receive a jury trial if he chooses — an option unavailable in family court.
Obituaries for June 18
June 18, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Theodore “Kahui” Casuga, 50, of Waikoloa, died June 6. Born in Kealakekua, he was a self-employed landscaper. Funeral service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at The Church of Jesus C…
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David Bell, an actor in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ dies at 46 in Kona
June 18, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
In Disney’s latest live-action remake, “Lilo &Stitch,” David Hekili Kenui Bell has a short but memorable role in which he is so bewildered to see aliens that he lets his…
W. Hawaii woman’s death triggers lawsuit
June 18, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Family members of a Holualoa woman who died two years ago are suing the woman’s estranged husband and Hawaii County police, saying they are responsible for her death from a drug-and-alco…
State announces addition of 50 preschool classrooms
June 18, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke on Tuesday announced plans for the next two years of the Ready Keiki program, a statewide initiative to provide universal access to pre-kindergarten learning by 2032….
Kilauea fountaining draws locals and visitors like moths to a flame
June 18, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK — It was all but silent on a recent morning at Uekahuna, the newly restored viewing area overlooking the summit of Kilauea volcano. A few visitors trickled…
Robbery suspect nabbed after jumping into Hilo Bay
June 17, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police say they arrested a 34-year-old Pahoa man suspected of second-degree robbery Sunday after the he entered Hilo Bay in an attempt to evade apprehension.
Cost of vehicle safety checks to go up
June 17, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Starting July 1, the fee for a Hawaii vehicle safety inspection will increase by 75 cents to $25.75 for automobiles and trucks and to $17.75 for motorcycles and trailers, according to the stat…
Blaze destroys abandoned Puna house
June 17, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Fire officials say an abandoned two-story house in Hawaiian Acres subdivision was destroyed by a blaze early Sunday morning.
Hurricane concerns for islands increase after federal cuts
June 17, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Hawaii’s hurricane outlook calls for a below-normal season, but ongoing cuts to the federal government have U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda concerned about the state’s ability to both predic…
County housing office still working to implement auditor’s recommendations
June 17, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Hawaii County’s top housing official said the Office of Housing and Community Development “has implemented or is actively working on all seven of the county auditor’s recomme…
County hosts disaster prep summit for Big Island’s ham operators
June 17, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Hawaii County’s amateur radio community gathered Thursday at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale for the first-ever Keanakolu Amateur Radio Summit.
Ali‘i Drive to return to two-way traffic by Monday
June 15, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Ali‘i Drive between Kailua Pier and Hualalai Road will return to a two-way traffic configuration by Monday.
Vibrant Hawaii, county team up for free disaster prep workshops
June 15, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Community-driven disaster response group Vibrant Hawaii is partnering with Hawaii County Civil Defense to offer four free webinars about disaster preparation beginning Tuesday.
Trial set for Hilo man in child pornography case
June 15, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Trial has been set for a 38-year-old Hilo man accused of possessing child pornography.
Hearing set for Hilo man accused of mail theft
June 14, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A judge on Thursday denied a request by a 31-year-old Hilo man facing 21 criminal charges, including mail theft and credit card fraud, to be freed from custody without posting cash bail….
Penn back in court for allegedly violating TRO granted to his mother
June 13, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion BJ Penn told a judge today he’s unable to complete an application requesting a public defender, saying he can’t fill out the fina…
Visitor rescued at night after falling off cliff in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
June 13, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A male visitor who fell 30 feet down a steep cliff in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park after venturing off Byron Ledge Trail Wednesday night was rescued by first responders.
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