Kīlauea has been erupting episodically within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is WATCH.

This Memorial Day, police urge motorists to commit to driving sober. “If you’re impaired, don’t drive. Designate a sober driver, use a ride-sharing service, or stay where you are,” officials stated.

Multiple Hawaiʻi fire department units were dispatched to a structure fire at the Sacred Hearts Public Shelter Housing Units at 3 p.m. Friday. Hawaiʻi Police Department were on the scene upon arrival ...

Hawai‘i Island police safely removed a device resembling an unexploded grenade found in downtown Kona. The grenade was reported in the area of the 75-5700 block of Ali‘i Drive on Wednesday. According ...

The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Kona HI-PAL and Community Policing Section will host the first musical showcase in collaboration with Grammy-nominated local musician LT Smooth, the Hearo Foundation, ...

Children ages 7 to 13 can participate in “Island Explorers: Earth, Sea & Stars” from Monday, June 9, to Friday, June 13. They will explore the natural environment from the ocean to the stars, polish ...

During 37 years of teaching, mostly at Hilo Intermediate School, Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner has received numerous awards, ...

Motorists are advised to avoid Highway 11 in the Keauhou and Hōlualoa areas as a traffic collision is causing backups. Hawai‘i Island police have established a detour for the next hour where there is ...

The Jade Palace in Kailua-Kona was shut down by the Hawai‘i Department of Health Food and Safety Branch due to an active cockroach infestation, adulterated food products and unsanitary conditions.

Honua Ola Bioenergy on Hawai‘i Island has filed a lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric, claiming the state’s largest power supplier has created a monopoly that has resulted in the renewable energy plant ...

Hawaiʻi Island police seek assistance in locating endangered runaway, 13-year old Brieslee Bello. Bello was last seen in the area of Kumula Street in Pepeʻekeo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 wearing ...

Hōkūleʻa Hoʻolauleʻa is also planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Wailoa Boat Harbor, on the makai side of Wailoa Bridge, near Suisan Fish Market. There will be dockside engagement, music, ...