Assuming the vents remain open and the inflation rate remains constant, it seems likely that a new episode of lava fountaining could begin sometime between today and Monday, geologists reported. Read more
Hilo residents got a mouthful of vog early this week after a shift in the wind brought a southerly breeze. Read more
The male opossum weighed about six pounds and was euthanized to be tested for rabies, officials said. Read more
The Olson Trust carries out the vision of its founder, the late Hilo businessman and philanthropist Ed Olson. Read more
Duncan Kealoha Mahi will be sentenced to 30 years in prison with a mandatory minimum of 20 years before being considered for parole, according to Hawaii County Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen. Read more
Hawaii County’s Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office reviewed the incident and on Dec. 27 suspended Steven Hoolahui Kalilikane Jr.’s license for a year. Read more
Two minutes into the new year, police responded to a South Kona traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian that left the male pedestrian dead. Read more
Police have identified the victim as Ray Donnell Worrells, 74, of Waikoloa. Read more
The victim was identified as Jelson Kainue Leslie, 52, of Captain Cook. Read more
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The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. Monday on Kahakai Boulevard near Olao Street in Pahoa. Read more
On Sunday there were about 100 people — most, if not all, wearing purple T-shirts designed for Sunday’s “mochitsuki” centennial — at the Panaewa home of Jodie Takeya. Read more
The holiday-time eruption is drawing thousands of visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and park officials warned visitors last week to stay with the viewing areas and to keep a close eye on their children. Read more
Fountaining from the southern active vent began to increase and become more continuous around 5:15 p.m. Saturday. Read more
Police caution members of the public not to approach Loa and Pomroy but to contact police immediately. Read more
Jessica Ferracane, spokesperson for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, was there and witnessed the shocking scene just before sunset on Christmas Day. Read more
When the female employee confronted her, the woman struck her, police said. Read more
Police have used the hospital’s morgue as a holding facility for bodies in coroner’s inquest cases and in criminal investigations. Read more
Kona-Kohala Councilmember Holeka Goro Inaba became council chair last month, and newly elected Hilo Councilmember Dennis “Fresh” Onishi will serve as vice chairman. Read more
The latest eruption started within the summit caldera in the park at 2:20 a.m. Monday with the main active vent on the southwest side of the crater. Read more
The seaglider is a multiphase vehicle: It launches as a seaborne vessel before its velocity raises it up to glide on a hydrofoil, which then retracts once the vehicle reaches full speed. Read more
Some midwives have been trying to get the licensure requirements repealed, with many concerned the law regulates traditional Native Hawaiian practices out of existence. Read more
