The state Department of Land and Natural Resources reported Thursday that the dredging at Pohoiki Boat Ramp could be finished ahead of schedule.
Waikoloa man caught up in global drug sweep
June 27, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
An international law enforcement operation targeting illegal drug sales online resulted in the prosecution of a Waikoloa man and highlighted how dealers are using the internet to ship drugs to…
Hilo zoo welcomes several new inhabitants
June 27, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The Pana‘ewa Zoo and Rainforest Gardens has added several new animals this year and is planning future inhabitants including the possible return of pygmy hippos to the facility after mor…
Bills bolster Judiciary on isle
June 27, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Gov. Josh Green on Thursday signed several Judiciary-related bills into law, including one that will give the Big Island another judge.
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Police: Pedestrian struck by van dies
June 26, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A 60-tear-old pedestrian struck June 18 by a van near the corner of Kinoole and Ponahawai streets in Hilo has died.
Police: Pahoa man made bombs, ran meth lab
June 26, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A 54-year-old Pahoa man is in police custody after an several law enforcement agencies searched two homes Wednesday on Oceanview Parkway in the Black Sand subdivision of Pahoa.
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources reported today that the dredging at Pohoiki Boat Ramp could be finished ahead of schedule.
California woman drowns in Ka‘u
June 26, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police are investigating a possible drowning Sunday afternoon in Naalehu.
Popoki Target Area the subject of Pahoa meeting
June 26, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be present at a public information booth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, at the Maku‘u Farmer’s Market on Highway 130 near Pahoa….
Plan to cut isle gas emissions from vehicles takes shape
June 26, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has a draft plan to largely eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from ground, air and ocean transportation vehicles in the state by 2045.
New Hilo zoo fees kick in Aug. 1
June 25, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Following extensive public input, the Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation is adopting rule amendments for the Pana‘ewa Recreational Complex, including the introduction of ad…
Bail reduced for Ocean View standoff suspect
June 25, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A judge on Tuesday reduced bail for a former fugitive who on Monday engaged in an hours-long armed standoff with police in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
Luke signs bills expanding preschool eligibility
June 25, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, serving as acting governor, on Monday signed into law Act 203, a major expansion of the state’s Preschool Open Doors tuition subsidy program.
Penn asks judge for ‘identity verification’ of his mother
June 25, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn has said on social media he believes an identical imposter has taken the place of his mother, Lorraine Shin, his brothers and others around him.
Kona man, 19, sentenced for child porn
June 24, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A 19-year-old Kailua-Kona man was sentenced Friday in Kona Circuit Court for numerous child pornography charges.
Budget delay puts Hawaii Tourism Authority’s grants in limbo
June 24, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Hawaii Tourism Authority’s community program applicants are in limbo because the agency’s budget was not approved in time to meet the award schedule and the delay is bumping up aga…
Lease extension still in the works for Hilo mall
June 24, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A 40-year lease extension for almost 39 acres of homestead land the owner-operators of Prince Kuhio Plaza are seeking from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands could be on the agenda when the…
Island facilities struggle to keep up with popularity of pickleball
June 23, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Words used to describe the sport of pickleball have included “addicting” and “life-changing.”
Hawaii delegation disagrees with Trump’s decision
June 23, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Hawaii’s Democratic congressional delegation was largely critical of President Donald Trump’s decision to attack three nuclear sites in Iran Saturday, expressing concern it will ig…
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority board in limbo as lawmakers call for briefing
June 23, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
The state legislators in charge of tourism are holding a post-session informational briefing today on the beleaguered Hawai‘i Tourism Authority that could play out more like an exit inte…
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