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Hirono urges Senate subcommittee to fund critical forest research program
Letter comes as President Donald Trump’s administration attempts to close several US Forest Service research facilities, including Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island.
Surge in passengers anticipated at Hawaiʻi airports due to 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Hawai’i airports brace for an influx of interisland passengers traveling to Hilo for the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, ongoing until April 11.
Volcano Watch: Lava fountains of knowledge; events for January Volcano Awareness Month
Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff and its partners Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense in January 2026 for a series of programs around the island that will discuss eruptions and earthquakes, how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitor them and the hazards associated with them.
Agriculture inspectors capture skunk in Hilo on Thanksgiving Day
Another skunk was captured in Hilo by agriculture inspectors from the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity on Nov. 27. It was the second captured in Hilo in the month of November.
BJ Penn charged with alleged assault of 45-year-old man outside Hilo residence
The former UFC fighter’s bail was set at $1,000, which he later posted and was released. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 in Hilo District Court.
Update: Kiko becomes a major Category 4 hurricane, located well ESE of Hawaiʻi
Kiko has strengthened to a major Category 4 hurricane as it moves west about 1,600 miles east of Hilo.
Rat lungworm continues to threaten health of Hawaiʻi residents, visitors
Learn how prevention measures, such as thorough washing of produce and strategic pest control, can safeguard against this serious health threat that have impacted locals and tourists alike.
Dredging begins at lava inundated Pohoiki Boat Ramp
Career fishermen and generations of fishing families have been waiting for access to the ocean since the 2018 Kīlauea lava flow blocked the Pohoiki Boat Ramp eight years ago.
Rescued roots of burned ‘ulu trees are producing dozens more shoots to plant in Lahaina
A University of Hawai’i team at a greenhouse in Hilo is nurturing the next generation of breadfruit trees for Lahaina.
Law & Justice Academy on Hawaiʻi Island modeled after inaugural program held on Maui in 2022
While many teenagers spent their fall break relaxing, 20 high school students from Keaʻau, Waiākea, Kamehameha Schools-Hawaiʻi, Hilo, and Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Iki chose to immerse themselves in learning about civics and the legal system. These students were selected to participate in the first Hilo Law & Justice Academy at Hale Kaulike (Hilo courthouse), an intensive three-day program that culminated in a mock trial exercise.
Maui student among 18 scholarship recipients of Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation
The Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $110,000 to 18 aspiring dental professionals, eight who want to be dentists and 10 who want to become dental hygienists.
Four More Wanted in Connection with Officer Involved Shooting
Sought at this time are 31-year-old Joey Ikaka Camacho (no known address), 47-year-old Shaun Candaroma of Hilo, 26-year-old Pomaikai Martin of Kings Landing and 27-year-old Latoya Poepoe-Spalding also of Kings Landing.
Culprit Sought in Death of Threatened Green Sea Turtle
A 250-pound green sea turtle was found butchered at Onekahakaha County Beach Park in South Hilo in what is being called a “senseless” act.
Top 10 Charming Towns and Neighborhoods in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority released the following list of some of Hawaiʻi’s iconic, can’t-miss attraction destinations that feature charming restaurants, shops and more
Hawaiian Airlines Offers Madeline Reservation Change Waivers for Big Island Travel
Effective immediately, guests holding tickets for travel to/from/via the Island of Hawaii—Kona (KOA) and Hilo (ITO)—on Hawaiian Airlines flights between August 31, 2016, through Sept. 1, 2016, will be permitted a one-time reservation change with waiver of change fee provided that…
Young Brothers Kahului Cargo Volumes Up Slightly
Intrastate cargo shipments between Honolulu and six neighbor island ports grew only 0.6 percent for the second quarter in a row.
Hawaiian Airlines Reduces Rates for Limited Time
Hawaiian Airlines is offering reduced interisland rates starting at $68 one way for travel Mondays through Thursdays plus Saturdays.
Maui Pony All-Stars Seek Donations For State Tourney
The Maui Pony All-Stars baseball team will be competing at the Hawaii State Pony Baseball Championships for 13-year-olds in Hilo, from June 27 to July 1.
BJ Penn Prepares for his Upcoming Fight with Jon Fitch at UFC 127
By Lisa Teichner Stan Rosario is the Producer and Senior Editor of BJ Penn.com and Prodigy Productions. He has been in all of BJ’s training camps since 2004, documenting them along the way, including the camp that is getting BJ ready for Jon Fitch. Rosario did not go on the trip down under for UFC […]
Two pedestrians struck in South Maui hit and run accident
Two pedestrians were transported to the hospital after they were struck by a pickup truck in a hit and run accident on South Kihei Road early Sunday morning, September 26, 2010. The accident was reported at 2:04 a.m. on South Kihei Road at the Kupuna Street intersection in South Maui. The two pedestrians were crossing […]
