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After nearly eight hours of breathtaking volcanic activity, Episode #35 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea...
10/18/2025

After nearly eight hours of breathtaking volcanic activity, Episode #35 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea Volcano came to an abrupt end early Saturday morning.

VOLCANO, Hawai‘i – After nearly eight hours of breathtaking volcanic activity, Episode #35 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea Volcano came to an abrupt end early Saturday morning. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), the

The CIT program began in Hilo in November 2022
10/17/2025

The CIT program began in Hilo in November 2022

Hawaii County Police Detective Jason Grouns was honored by the Big Island chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) with the inaugural Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year Award. Grouns, a 26-year department veteran,

Hunting season will run from November 1 thru January 25, 2026.
10/17/2025

Hunting season will run from November 1 thru January 25, 2026.

The 2025-2026 Game Bird Hunting Season opens on Saturday, November 1, and will run through Sunday, January 25, 2026. To comply with federal mandates, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and to meet current state regulations, the

The milk is being recalled due to quality control issues.
10/17/2025

The milk is being recalled due to quality control issues.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents of a recall issued by Meadow Gold Dairy for half-pint sized chocolate milk marked with an October 16, 2025, expiration date. The milk, made and packaged out of

The donations directly support local parks.
10/16/2025

The donations directly support local parks.

Since October 2024, visitors to national parks in Hawaiʻi and American Samoa have donated $400,000 through checkout contributions at HPPA visitor center stores. These donations directly support local parks, helping protect wildlife and preserve cultural sites. The

Rat lungworm disease, is caused by a parasitic roundworm and can have debilitating effects on an infected person’s brain...
10/15/2025

Rat lungworm disease, is caused by a parasitic roundworm and can have debilitating effects on an infected person’s brain and spinal cord.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in a Kauaʻi adult. The individual, who had no history of travel outside of Kauaʻi County, experienced symptoms including headaches, nausea, vomiting, neck

Clinics and hospitals will remain open during the strike.
10/15/2025

Clinics and hospitals will remain open during the strike.

(AP) – An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers went on strike Tuesday to demand better wages and staffing from the California-based health care giant. Organizers say the five-day strike across

The bill would have proposed a change to the County Charter, subject to voters’ approval, amending the requirements for ...
10/14/2025

The bill would have proposed a change to the County Charter, subject to voters’ approval, amending the requirements for the position of Director of Public Works.

Mayor Alameda issued the following statement on Bill 64, which failed to pass the County Council on Oct. 8: “Currently, the County Charter requires the Public Works Director to be a registered professional engineer, which unfortunately restricts

Pomaikai Olson is scheduled to appear in court this afternoon.
10/14/2025

Pomaikai Olson is scheduled to appear in court this afternoon.

31-year-old Pomaikai Olson, of Nā‘ālehu was charged with multiple offenses stemming from a violent crime spree in Volcano over the weekend. After conferring with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Olson was charged with the following offenses:

If convicted, Denne-Kimi could face up to five years in prison.
10/13/2025

If convicted, Denne-Kimi could face up to five years in prison.

23 year-old Kekoa Denne-Kimi of Hilo was arrested and charged following recent Mountain View domestic incidents. Last week, Denne-Kimi made his initial Hilo District Court appearance where his bail was maintained at $48,000.00 and he was ordered

Yesterday, Albert Espaniola made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court where his bail was maintained at $120,000...
10/10/2025

Yesterday, Albert Espaniola made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court where his bail was maintained at $120,000.00.

47 year-old Albert Espaniola, Jr. of Hilo was arrested and charged in relation to a burglary at a Kea‘au residence. According to police, Espaniola was arrested by responding Puna Patrol officers after he was observed exiting the

Applications open on October 13.
10/10/2025

Applications open on October 13.

On October 13, hunters are invited to apply online for the 2026 Lānaʻi axis deer hunting season. The Lānaʻi axis deer season will consist of four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt and

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