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Work to replace Waiaka Bridge in Waimea could start next summer

August 31, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The Hawaii Department of Transportation plans to seek bids soon for a replacement bridge and roundabout for the 93-year-old Waiaka Bridge at the intersection of Kawaihae Road and Kohala Mounta…

Honolulu Landing in Puna eyed for preservation

August 31, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The Hawaii County Council is renewing its push to acquire a historic stretch of coastal land in Puna, urging the Department of Finance to proceed with the purchase of a 364-acre property in Pa…

New HTA advisory board under pressure to regain public trust

August 30, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority advisory board — composed of eight new members and four returning ones — met Thursday with the hope of achieving a paradigm shift that proves it…

State working to improve tsunami reaction protocol

August 30, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Deficiencies in managing the tsunami threat to Hawaii last month are leading to planned improvements that include manual traffic intersection management, fewer broken warning sirens and safety…

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Lahaina fire survivor is arrested by ICE

August 30, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

A Lahaina man who lost his home and business in the fatal Lahaina wildfires was arrested by federal agents on the two-year anniversary of the disaster for an alleged violation of U.S. immigrat…

Ex-Hilo man accused of ‘violent and heinous incidents’

August 29, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A 37-year-old Hilo man now living in Lynnwood, Wash., is in custody without bail after his arrest midday Thursday upon arriving on an inbound flight at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airpo…

Work starts to restore 4.5-mile section of Pohoiki Road

August 29, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

The restoration of Pohoiki Road in Puna has begun.

County to proceed with plans for old Hilo hospital site

August 29, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Hawaii County has invited developers to submit bids for the first phase of renovations at the old Hilo Memorial Hospital.

Convent repurposed into housing for homeless kupuna

August 29, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

An old convent in Honoka‘a which has been converted into permanent housing for kupuna dealing with homelessness was blessed Wednesday.

Police: Multiple people injured in Kalapana affray

August 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Police are investigating an affray Sunday evening in Kalapana that resulted in multiple stabbings.

Draft ordinance proposes special district for Pahoa town

August 28, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz will introduce a draft ordinance that would establish a new Downtown Pahoa Commercial District, with goals to support economic development, preserve cultural he…

‘A hero to many’: Longtime Big Isle judge Greg Nakamura dies at 72

August 28, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Retired 3rd Circuit Chief Judge Greg Nakamura died Friday. He was 72.

Obituaries for August 28

August 28, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Michael Kim Fraser, 75, of Kailua-Kona died July 21 at home. He was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a certified lumber grader in Canada, owner/operator of the former Video Show…

DOH: Measles virus detected in West Hawaii wastewater

August 27, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

The measles virus has been detected in wastewater sampling in West Hawaii.

Roseanne Barr’s mac nut farm for sale

August 27, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Comedian and television star Roseanne Barr has put her Big Island farm on the market, ending nearly two decades of ownership at a property that once drew headlines for legal and land-use dispu…

What to do about tourism? Dozens of Big Island residents offer feedback at HTA meeting

August 27, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

The Hawaii Tourism Authority engaged with over 40 Hawaii Island residents Monday evening during a 90-minute digital meeting to gather input about tourism to help shape the future of welcoming…

Tariffs shake up Hawaii’s auto market

August 26, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Rising tariffs and trade policy uncertainty have shaken Hawaii’s auto market, contributing to a 4.1% drop in new car and light truck registrations on the Big Island in the first half of…

State launches suicide prevention effort

August 26, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

The state Department of Health and partnering agencies have announced a series of events statewide in the next month to offer support and raise awareness about suicide, which continues to be a…

Attack on cashless bail criticized

August 26, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

The signing of executive orders by President Donald Trump seeking the elimination nationally of cashless bail for pretrial criminal defendants is receiving a negative reaction locally from ind…

Master of the Mai Tai: Austin Philips from Hilo to compete today in cocktail contest

August 25, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

A bartender from the Hidden Nene speakeasy in downtown Hilo is going to Las Vegas to compete Monday in the World’s Best Mai Tai contest.

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