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…
Park in Hilo set to reopen after being closed for renovations : Big Island Now
July 28, 2025, 3:00 AM HST Waiākea Uka Park in Hilo is reopening this week with new amenities.…
Depression strengthens to tropical storm southeast of Hawaiian Islands : Big Island Now
July 27, 2025, 4:52 PM HST * Updated July 27, 5:00 PM A tropical depression One-C, has upgraded…
Minor coastal flooding expected on the Big Island this week : Big Island Now
July 21, 2025, 3:24 PM HST Minor coastal flooding is expected through Thursday on the Big Island during…
Revitalize Puna returns this weekend for free 12th activation community event : Big Island Now
Image from a past Revitalize Puna activation in Pāhoa. (Photo Courtesy: Hawai‘i County) Puna community members are invited…