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07/12/2025

The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations for a District Judge vacancy in the Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi Island). Applicants must be licensed attorneys for 5+ years; applications due by Oct 9, 2025.

07/12/2025

Expect lane closures on Hawaiʻi Island state highways and roads from July 12-18, 2025, due to maintenance, utility work, paving, and tree trimming across various routes. Check schedules before travel.

07/12/2025

Weston Duarte, 28, of Captain Cook, was arrested after a domestic violence incident, police pursuit, and crash on July 10, 2025. He faces charges including DUI, reckless driving, and abuse of a family member.

07/12/2025

Never a dull moment at Hilo Walmart.

07/11/2025

Governor Josh Green concluded the 2025 bill signing period, enacting 313 bills, including the state budget, Green Fee, free school meals, fireworks law changes, property insurance stabilization, Maui wildfire settlement, and fire preparedness measures

Governor Josh Green concluded the 2025 bill signing period, enacting 313 bills, including the state budget, Green Fee, free school meals, fireworks law changes, property insurance stabilization, Maui wildfire settlement, and fire preparedness measures.

07/11/2025

HEADS UP HILO DRIVERS

Reports of a Gray Dodge Truck that is disabled in the turn lane on Puainako Turning Left onto Kanoelehua towards Maka'ala.

The traffic is congested, and people are getting impatient, expect some delays.

Drive with Aloha

07/11/2025

Hawaiʻi Island Police Chief Benjamin T. Moszkowicz will step down on August 31, 2025, after the Police Commission's 4-4 vote denied his request to withdraw his resignation, stemming from his earlier bid for the Honolulu Police Chief role.

07/10/2025

Governor Green signed HB 420 (Act 308) to streamline construction defect remedies, aiming to ease housing bottlenecks, and SB 933 (Act 310), appropriating $50 million for nonprofits affected by federal funding cut

Governor Green signed HB 420 (Act 308) to streamline construction defect remedies, aiming to ease housing bottlenecks, and SB 933 (Act 310), appropriating $50 million for nonprofits affected by federal funding cuts.

07/10/2025

Lasty Jessy, 20, of Keaʻau, was arrested and charged with robbery, vehicle theft, DUI, and other offenses after allegedly stealing a Subaru at Kona Airport, dragging the victim, and later crashing the car in Hilo after fleeing police.

07/10/2025

Final Phase of Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel Demolition Underway

The final $4.7M phase of the Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel demolition is underway, focusing on site preparation and ground-level work, with completion expected by January 2026, as part of the Waiakea Peninsula revitalization.

07/10/2025

The Hawaiʻi DOH is alerting residents to a Mondelēz Global LLC recall of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and Variety Packs due to undeclared peanuts on individual wrappers, posing a risk to those with allergies.

07/10/2025

2:56pm Wednesday

Reports of a two vehicle accident with possible injury in the area of Kilauea and East Kahaopea Street.

The intersection is said to be blocked, and the southbound lane is being redirected.

Unknown vehicles, expect delays

Drive with Aloha.