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Man driving dirt bike dies in Hilo crash
April 23, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a car and a dirt bike that occurred Wednesday evening in Hilo.
UPDATE: Green names acting lieutenant governor
April 23, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
UPDATED 2:10 p.m.
Hilo man sentenced to 10 years for financial crimes
April 23, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
County Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen said Wednesday a 33-year-old Hilo man is serving 10 years in prison for a series of identify theft and computer fraud offenses that occurred between August 2024 and January 2025.
Hilo caregiver accused of stealing from 92-year-old man
April 23, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
A 33-year-old Hilo woman accused of stealing more than $10,000 from a 92-year-old man for whom she was a caregiver is free on supervised release.
Lions’ district convention returns to Hilo after eight years
April 23, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
The 90th Annual Hawaii Lions District 50 Convention is today through Saturday at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
Council’s attempt to override Alameda’s veto falls short
April 23, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
The Hawaii County Council came one vote short Wednesday of overturning Mayor Kimo Alameda’s veto of a bill that would have created a commission tasked with advising county officials about construction codes.
Kawamoto pool reopens Friday
April 22, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium is scheduled to reopen Friday after being closed for nearly a month.
Three Hilo schools reopen following water repairs
April 22, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
School is back in session today at three Hilo public schools that were closed Tuesday due to a shortage of water on campus.
County plan to acquire Kumukahi advances
April 22, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
Nearly 2,000 acres of rocky coastal land in Kapoho came one step closer to being preserved Tuesday as a Hawaii County Council committee unanimously approved a resolution calling for the property to be purchased.
Kailua Village parking bill stalls again
April 22, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
A Hawaii County Council committee voted unanimously Tuesday to again postpone a controversial bill that would cap rates at privately owned parking lots in Kailua Village.
Taking shape: Hilo Benioff Medical Center expansion makes progress
April 22, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
After two years of construction at Hilo Benioff Medical Center, progress on its expansion is becoming increasingly visible, with several new facilities slated to be completed by the end of this year.
UPDATE: Three Hilo schools to reopen Wednesday after water repairs
April 21, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
UPDATED 3 p.m.
Police arrest 23 for DUI
April 21, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
During the week of April 6-12, Hawaii Island police arrested 23 motorists for DUI. Thirteen of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was younger than 21.
Mental exam ordered for Kansas man accused of stabbing Kona boat captain
April 21, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
A mental examination has been ordered to determine if a 21-year-old visitor from Overland Park, Kansas, who allegedly stabbed the captain of a Kona charter boat is fit to stand trial.
2,000 acres in Kapoho being considered for preservation
April 21, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
A Hawaii County Council committee today will consider a resolution calling for the purchase of nearly 2,000 acres of rugged coastal land in Kapoho using public land preservation funds.
Former Kamehameha Schools employee indicted for internal theft
April 21, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
A 32-year-old Big Island man has been indicted for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Kamehameha Schools Hawaii.
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