New ‘House of the Warrior’ rises in Hilo to serve Big Island veterans : Big Island Now
A new “House of the Warrior” has risen in Hilo to serve those brave Big Island kūpuna who…
Public input sought on housing project in Hilo : Big Island Now
October 14, 2025, 3:00 AM HST The County of Hawai‘i Office of Housing and Community Development will host…
Zonta pays it forward by awarding $10K in microgrants to 6 Big Isle businesswomen : Big Island Now
October 10, 2025, 2:30 PM HST Zonta Club of Hilo awarded $10,000 in microgrants in support of Hawai‘i…
18 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 4-10 on Hawai‘i Island state roadways : Big Island Now
October 4, 2025, 11:00 AM HST Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announces the following 18 scheduled lane closures and…
Healthy coconut trees cut down on popular Kaua‘i trail; state staff reprimanded for not protecting natural resources : Big Island Now
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources is facing criticism from residents and outdoor enthusiasts after…
Invasive insect detected on Kaua‘i, attacking native naio plant : Big Island Now
Myoporum thrips, invasive insects that attack native naio plants. (Photo courtesy: DLNR) Myoporum thrips, invasive insects that attack…
Update: Hawai‘i Island runaway teen found safe : Big Island Now
August 20, 2025, 9:53 AM HST * Updated August 20, 10:32 AM Update 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20: Hawaii…
Emergency repairs underway on Kaiwiki Road in Hilo : Big Island Now
August 16, 2025, 1:00 AM HST Emergency repairs are underway on Kaiwiki Road because of an increased road…
Hawaiʻi County reduces building permit backlog, approval wait times : Big Island Now
The backlog of building permits and the time it takes to get permit approval have been significantly reduced…
Business Monday: Hilo farmland protected in perpetuity with help from nonprofits : Big Island Now
The Pu‘u‘eo Mauka conservation easement protects 74.28 acres of productive agricultural land near Hilo, with more than $1.6…
Salvation Army serves up breakfast — and comfort — to those sheltering in Hilo during tsunami warning : Big Island Now
Working alongside community partners and agencies in a shared spirit of aloha, The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific…
North Kohala customers from Hāwī to Hala‘ula asked to reduce water use by at least 10% : Big Island Now
August 2, 2025, 10:41 AM HST Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply notifies its North Kohala customers from…