Saddle up! Labor Day weekend rodeo returns to Waimea
The Parker Ranch Round Up Club is hosting the 48th annual Labor Day Scholarship Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday in Waimea to raise money for Parker Ranch children and their education.
Kamala Harris campaign hires Egyptian American lawyer for Arab voter outreach
Kamala Harris’ campaign for U.S. president has hired an Egyptian American lawyer and former Department of Homeland Security official to help lead outreach to Arab American voters who hold sway in some states that could help decide the Nov. 5 election, the campaign said on Wednesday.
Roads in HVNP reopen following quakes
Chain of Craters Road and other previously closed roads near Kilauea’s summit have reopened after seismic activity has diminished.
Small plane makes emergency landing in North Kohala
The Hawaii Police Department said that shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday, North Kohala patrol officers responded to a report that a small Cessna airplane made an emergency hard landing in pasture land south of Upolu Airport in Hawi.
‘Hobbit House’ hit hard by Hone
A well-known house in Ka‘u that once was a bed-and- breakfast sustained major flood damage as Tropical Storm Hone passed to the south of the Big Island over the weekend.
A setback for foes of aquarium fishing
The Hawaii Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against a group of Big Island residents challenging the state’s authority to permit aquarium fishing in West Hawaii.
Island Life photo for August 28 — Perfect palms
Island Life photo for August 28 — Perfect palms
Traffic stop leads to slew of charges
A 62-year-old Hilo man faces numerous felony charges after a traffic stop on the morning of Aug. 21 on Waiakea Peninsula led to a search of the vehicle the man was driving.
Man sentenced 10 years in domestic assault case
A 45-year-old Hilo man was sentenced Aug. 22 to 10 years for a domestic assault last Christmas Eve on his estranged girlfriend.
Police: Foiled burglary leads to low-speed pursuit
A judge maintained bail Monday for a 33-year-old Hilo man accused of ramming a taxpayer-subsided police vehicle with a pickup truck during the commission of an active burglary in Puna.
Tropical Storms Gilma, Hector weakening
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gilma is rapidly weakening.
Safe Space, mobile kitchen to be unveiled Friday at Salvation Army
A long-awaited homeless shelter will open at the Hilo Salvation Army Friday alongside a mobile kitchen facility.
Island Life photo for August 28 — Gecko gaze
Island Life photo for August 28 — gecko gaze
Waiohinu Transfer Station open today
In response to Tropical Storm Hone, the Waiohinu Transfer Station in Ka‘u will be open today from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for solid waste disposal caused by the tropical cyclone.
$10.5 million available for homeless programs
More than $10 million in grant funding is up for grabs for potential programs to alleviate homelessness on the Big Island.
Ocean View man accused of fatally kicking and stabbing his dog
A 64-year-old Ocean View man accused of killing one of his dogs has been freed from custody on supervised release, a form of cashless bail.
Hone: Heavy rains, strong winds, but more hassle than harm
Tropical Storm Hone didn’t hit Hawaii Island directly, but did leave its calling card over the weekend in the form of heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
UH-Hilo PAC ready for new season
A variety of live performances featuring talented artists from Hawaii and around the world will take the stage at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center this season.
Island Life for August 26
A view of the ocean after sunset, southwest from Keauhou. (Chris Haller/community contributor)
DAR seeks to start permit process for commercial fishers
A contentious proposal to reopen aquarium fishing in West Hawaii stalled Friday after hours of public opposition.
