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November 5, 2025 · 12:45 PM
Kīlauea activity intensifies, signaling imminent start of episode 36 of ongoing eruption
Kīlauea’s south vent is exhibiting increased activity, with prolonged lava overflows signaling the likely start of new lava flows by Nov. 8, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
November 5, 2025 · 5:11 AM
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November 5, 2025 · 5:00 AM
National Alliance on Mental Illness honors Detective Grouns as its inaugural Officer of the Year
The 26-year veteran of the department assigned to the Area I Juvenile Aid Section was honored for his leadership in spearheading and implementing Crisis Intervention Team officer training; he also served as honorary chairman of this year’s annual NAMIWalks event.
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Hilo, Kāʻu residents can now apply to upgrade to new, energy-efficient appliances
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November 4, 2025 · 6:56 PM
Green orders US, Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff, honoring late former US VP Cheney
The 46th vice president of the United States and Lincoln, Neb., native died Nov. 3 from what the Associated Press reports his family said in a statement was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. He was 84 years old.
November 4, 2025 · 5:05 PM
BJ Penn charged with alleged assault of 45-year-old man outside Hilo residence
The former UFC fighter’s bail was set at $1,000, which he later posted and was released. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 in Hilo District Court.
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Suspect indicted in head-on Hilo crash that led to death of infant, grandmother
Kimo Medeiros, 43, of Kurtistown, remains in custody at Queen’s Medical Center on O‘ahu, with his bail set at $2.05 million.
November 4, 2025 · 4:14 PM
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November 4, 2025 · 3:00 PM
Kona Community Hospital expands oncology services with full-time radiation oncologist
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Man wanted for allegedly using investment scam to steal $50,000 from Maui man
The Department of the Attorney General’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Division is asking for the public’s help in locating Jeffrey William Snyder, 57, who is wanted on a $50,000 warrant of arrest.
6th annual Seabury ‘Hall-iday’ on Dec. 5 to benefit Maui United Way’s toy drive
Seabury Hall will host the sixth annual Seabury Hall-iday on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its campus in Makawao. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Maui United Way’s toy drive.
BJ Penn charged with alleged assault of 45-year-old man outside Hilo residence
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25-year-old woman killed in head-on collision on Kuamo‘o Road in Wailuā
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Kauaʻi County Council approves taxi fare increase to support local drivers
In response to rising operational costs, the Kaua‘i County Council has approved significant increases in chartered and touring taxi fares, marking the first major rate change in years.
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Large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet are forecast along north-facing shores and 8 to 12 feet along west-facing shores.
2025 Kaua‘i Youth Report released
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