Hawai‘i County reduces vacancies by 100 positions in past year, but workforce still down 17% : Big Island Now
When Kimo Alameda became mayor in December 2024, one of his priorities was to tackle the high number…
Register now for West Hawaiʻi Jr. NBA/WNBA Novice Boys, Open Co-Ed Basketball : Big Island Now
February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM HST Image Created: Big Island Now Hawai‘i County announces that registration is now…
Brown water advisory issued throughout Hawaiian Islands : Big Island Now
February 9, 2026, 7:57 AM HST A statewide brown water advisory has been issued after severe weather brought…
New report confirms 2025 was Hawai‘i’s second driest, warmest year on record : Maui Now
Hawai‘i experienced its second driest year in more than a century. Alongside drought, the state saw persistently above-average…
New report confirms 2025 was Hawai‘i’s second driest, warmest year on record : Big Island Now
Hawai‘i experienced its second driest year in more than a century. Alongside drought, the state saw persistently above-average…
Lane closure begins today on Banyan Drive in Hilo for tree removal : Big Island Now
January 29, 2026, 3:00 AM HST A lane closure begins today on Banyan Drive in Hilo to allow…
Hawaiʻi County to host reopening event for Arthur L. Greenwell Park playground : Big Island Now
January 16, 2026, 7:00 AM HST Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation invites the community to a reopening ceremony…
Nēnē that lost mate has found new partner and is once again nesting in Hilo park : Big Island Now
Signs posted after nÄ“nÄ“ seen nesting in Lili‘uokalani Parks in Hilo in December 2025. (Photo courtesy: DLNR) A…
High bacteria levels detected in waters at Hilo beach : Big Island Now
December 9, 2025, 2:56 PM HST State Department of Health officials are retesting Onekahakaha Beach in Hilo after…
Hawaiʻi County awarded $1.9M grant for Puapuaʻa Iki Habitat Restoration Project : Big Island Now
HawaiÊ»i County Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience was awarded $1.9 million in federal grant funds to…
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…
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…