Comedian Pauly Shore to perform in Hilo
Comedian Pauly Shore performs next month in Hilo.
History of Ka‘u coffee detailed in new documentary
Find out how former sugar workers reinvented themselves to grow award-winning Ka‘u coffee in a new, 20-minute film available via YouTube.
Governor extends emergency proclamation after Hawaii Life Flight incident
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday extended the emergency proclamation in response to the Hawaii Life Flight incident.
Waipio Valley Access Road remains closed
Waipio Valley Access Road remains closed to the general public as the Department of Public Works continues clean-up efforts due to the kona low weather system that impacted Hawaii Island last week.
Seventeen nabbed for DUI
Hawaii Police Department officers arrested 17 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Dec. 19 and Sunday. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and four were younger than age 21.
Police locate Ocean View man wanted since July 2021
Hawaii Island police have located 42-year-old Ronald Patrick Keahonui Kahihikolo, of Ocean View, who has been wanted since July 2021 for three outstanding arrest warrants, as well as for questioning in several other criminal investigations.
Kona man gets 10 years behind bars for abuse of two women
A 25-year-old Kona man was ordered to spend a decade behind bars for an array of crimes committed during three separate domestic violence incidents.
Police locate missing California woman
Update: Hawaii Island police reported Tuesday that 42-year-old Heather Heathman of California, who was previously reported missing, was located in Hilo on Friday in good health.
Power back on for most after storm
HECO Hawaiian Electric said Friday it had restored power to most customers impacted by the recent kona low storm.
Estimated 650 HECO customers without power past Christmas
An estimated 650 Hawaiian Electric customers will remain without power through Christmas as crews work to restore power following a severe storm earlier this week.
Police continue search for missing Big Island man
Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Gary Silva-Evangelista, who was reporting as missing.
Police nab 19 for suspected drunken driving
Hawaii Police Department officers arrested 19 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Dec. 12 and Sunday. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and one was younger than age 21.
Crash kills Volcano man
Hawaii Island police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Hilo Saturday morning that killed a 54-year-old Volcano man. The crash occurred in the Hilo-bound (northbound) section of Highway 11, in the area of mile marker 5, near Ikaika Street.
Storm moves in
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue through today as a cold front moves over the state.
Maunakea telescope to gather data while Mauna Loa observatory is down
A Maunakea observatory will fill in for an observatory on Mauna Loa that was shut down after the volcanic eruption.
Moszkowicz selected as Big Island police chief
The Hawaii County Police Commission has selected Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz as the new top cop for Hawaii Island.
Waikoloa man hospitalized after apparent shark attack
A 68-year-old Waikoloa man was hospitalized Tuesday following a reported shark attack in waters off Anaehoomalu Bay.
Boat owner fined for coral damage
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources has fined the owner of a vessel for damage to stony coral and or live/rock on Hawaii Island in 2021.
Unexploded ordnance prompts hours-long closure of lava-viewing route
The discovery of an unexploded ordnance Sunday morning prompted the temporary closure of the recently established lava-viewing route along Old Saddle Road.
Let it snow! Community turns out for Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade
Hundreds of holiday revelers lined the streets of Waimea for the 62nd annual Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade held Saturday evening.
