Mauna Loa lava flow front about 2.7 miles from Daniel K. Inouye Highway
A lava flow traveling north toward the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) has reached relatively flatter ground and slowed down significantly over the past couple of days, as expected, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported Friday.
Lighting up the holidays
The holidays officially kicked off Friday night with the lighting of Parker Ranch’s 150-foot tall Cook Island Pine tree in Waimea.
Mauna Loa eruption continues; advance of largest flow appears to have slowed
The Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa continues, with two active fissures feeding lava flows downslope, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported Thursday morning.
Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa continues
The Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa continues, with two active fissures feeding lava flows downslope, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported Wednesday morning.
Wildcats roar! Konawaena defeats Waipahu for school’s first state D-I football title
The Konawaena High School Wildcats brought home the school’s first Hawaii High School Athletic Association Division I football title with a 38-28 win Saturday night over Waipahu High School.
Big Island reports 128 new COVID cases
Hawaii Island reported 128 new COVID-19 cases and one new coronavirus-related death between Nov. 15 and Monday.
Feds sentence Hilo man for COVID fraud scam
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Hilo man to 42 months in prison for a COVID-19 fraud scam.
Solar projects to benefit low- and moderate-income electric customers
A trio of solar projects slated for West Hawaii will be the first on Hawaii Island to offer Hawaiian Electric’s shared solar program.
Council will not discuss hiring bills until next year
A pair of proposed bills that would loosen Hawaii County’s hiring criteria for the directors of certain departments will not be discussed until next year.
Wildcats defeat Aiea 27-24 to reach HHSAA Division I championship
A last-second field goal by sophomore kicker Nakoa Ige sealed the win for the Konawaena High School Wildcats in Saturday’s HHSAA Division I semifinal.
Kona hospital’s cancer clinics resume accepting new patients
Kona Community Hospital announced Thursday that its Medical Oncology and Infusion Clinics will soon begin accepting new patients again.
Community takes part in creating murals
Community members were invited Tuesday to add their handprints to two murals being created at Kona Commons Shopping Center.
Galimba, Inaba, Villegas and Evans to represent West Hawaii on County Council
All west-side Hawaii County Council seats were determined in the August primary election.
Voters approve three charter amendments
Hawaii County voters passed all three proposed charter amendments during Tuesday’s general election.
Man charged with abuse, assault for incident that left boy, 3, in critical condition
A 25-year-old man is facing abuse and assault charges stemming from a domestic-related incident that left a 3-year-old boy in critical condition.
Police investigating pedestrian fatality in Kea‘au
Hawaii Island police are investigating a traffic collision that occurred Friday evening in Kea‘au involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that left a man dead.
Fire destroys ‘Little Grass Shack’ store in Kealakekua
The long-closed “Little Grass Shack” in Kealakekua was destroyed in a Sunday afternoon fire.
Konawaena’s Satta-Ellis is 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship State Winner
A Konawaena High School football player was named the 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship State Winner Friday.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival kicks off today
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival returns in full-force starting today with 10 days full of musical entertainment, artisans and crafters, farm tours, games and activities for the whole family, great food, a cup full of coffee events, and much more.
Hospital expands imaging hours due to Hawaii Radiologic closure
Kona Community Hospital on Wednesday that the Imaging Department is opening its appointment schedule to include weekend hours for outpatient imaging services.
