A meaningful step forward in the lengthy effort to build a new off-campus public library serving upper Puna was made Monday morning in Keaau with a groundbreaking and blessing of an open space…
Input sought on DOT plan to add bus stops, bike lanes, charging stations
November 13, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Hawaii Island residents should see a significant boost in bike lanes, bus stop improvements, and electric vehicle infrastructure as the Hawaii Department of Transportation moves forward with i…
DKI Highway speed limit could be lowered to 55 mph
November 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
State Sen. Lorraine Inouye, who introduced a bill that in 2017 increased the speed limit on portions of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway from 55 mph to 60 mph, said she thinks it’s time to r…
Hawaiian Electric puts power shutoff program in ‘watch’ mode
November 12, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Hawaiian Electric is monitoring high winds and dry conditions on parts of Hawaii Island which could lead to an increased risk of wildfires.
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‘Stand with pride’: Hawaii Island veterans honored for their service
November 12, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
While government workers and schoolchildren had a day off Tuesday, veterans and their families gathered to commemorate those who served the nation in uniform — both the living and those…
Lower Puna beach park to reopen
November 11, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The county Department of Parks and Recreation said Monday that Isaac Hale Beach Park in lower Puna will reopen today.
Hawaiian Electric to spend $2B on improvements
November 12, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The parent of Hawaii’s largest electric utility is setting itself up to spend close to $2 billion over the next three years on projects that reduce wildfire risk, improve resiliency and…
State encourages hemp product retailers to register with DOH
November 12, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
The Hawaii Department of Health has announced a new initiative aimed at encouraging hemp product retailers and distributors to comply with state regulations that are set to take effect in 2026…
Bail maintained for Puna man accused of sex assault
November 12, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A 40-year-old Puna man is accused of attempted forcible sexual assault on a 68-year-old Hawaiian Paradise Park woman who is an amputee incapable of moving without assistance.
Live skunk nabbed at Hilo Harbor
November 11, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A live skunk was captured at Hilo Harbor last Friday after two separate people from a shipping company reported seeing it around Pier 1 early Thursday morning.
Documents detail violent Hilo incident that left one man dead
November 11, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
There were at least two witnesses to a Saturday morning altercation in the commuter parking lot of Mo‘oheau Park that left a 64-year-old man dead and a 70-year-old Hilo man accused of mu…
Lead contamination at Waiakea Intermediate raises concerns, disrupts meal preparations
November 10, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Cafeteria meals for Waiakea Intermediate School students and staff are being prepared at Waiakea High School after the discovery of lead contamination in water from taps in the intermediate sc…
Rain helps firefighters battle Mana Road blaze
November 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Firefighters battling a wildfire that started Friday on Mana Road received an assist Sunday from Mother Nature.
Public can weigh in on proposed county raises
November 10, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The public will have an opportunity to comment on a proposed 15.29% pay hike for Hawaii County’s top officials when the Salary Commission meets at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17.
Economic uncertainty dampens Hawaii’s holiday shopping outlook
November 10, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
For many, the appearance of “Big Santa” atop Ala Moana Center in Honolulu signals the start of the holiday retail season, along with the joy of buying and giving.
Police investigating homicide in Hilo
November 10, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police arrested a 70-year-old man in connection with a murder investigation following an incident Saturday morning in Hilo.
Life Flight launches on the Big Island
November 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Through community fundraising and an interstate partnership of emergency response nonprofits, Hawaii Island now has one helicopter in Kona and one fixed-wing aircraft in Hilo dedicated to crit…
It could be a not-so-wet rainy season for the Big Island
November 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
East Hawaii has received steady rainfall the past few weeks, but the prospect of a rainier-than-normal wet season on the Big Island appears more hope than prediction, according to forecasters….
Hawaii braces for ripple effects as FAA reduces flights
November 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, the Federal Aviation Administration has begun implementing a phased 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 of the nation’s…
UH Hilo gets $15M for improvements
November 9, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The University of Hawaii at Hilo received $15 million in capital improvement funding last week that will allow the university to begin important maintenance, design and renovation projects aff…
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