Residents and businesses should plan ahead for disposal needs as road closures Oct. 10 will make both facilities inaccessible.

William Moxley was last seen at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 on Kaleponi Road in Fern Forest; have you seen him?

Those who need immediate police assistance in the North Kohala area should call 911. For non-emergency police assistance, contact the department’s Dispatch Center at 808-935-3311.

According to court documents, the wanted man was indicted on Sept. 21 on felony theft and second-degree burglary charges in connection with reportedly taking jewelry from Mountain Gold Jewelers.

A quick look at a diaper drive in Kona and two Coffee with a Cop events.

The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.

Classes will be 8-4 Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9.

Department of Water Supply customers are urged to cut water usage by at least 25% due to equipment malfunctions.

Authorities are urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old runaway Zaleiya Molcilio, last seen in Hilo's Waiākea area on July 23.

The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply has lifted the water-use restrictions for the Lālāmilo and South Kohala areas after power was restored following Hurricane Nolo.

The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim as a 53-year-old man from Pāhoa.

Earlier this month, 9 Big Island youth shared their talents on stage during the 2nd annual HI-PAL Music Showcase in Kona.

Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said it's an "unbelievable yin-yang story" as some businesses have been forced to shutter while others are thriving.

Shannon Fisher, 33, was last seen at 8 a.m. on Sept. 22 in Kailua-Kona.

The most significant change is the adoption of a new single rate for plastic.

A Big Island “emerging reader” won one of two grand prizes for reading more than 800 minutes during the eight-week challenge.  

As climate change and El Niño fuels more storm activity, a Native Hawaiian organization is exploring the ancient ahupuaʻa system as a sustainable path to defense.

The Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation awards more than $2 million a year to nonprofits providing oral health programs.

This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027.

The Help Find Me website/app developed by a computer engineer in Pāhoa is a simple way to find or report on the stock of water, ice, gas, propane, butane and other necessary supplies around storms.

Outer rain bands from the storm were already reaching the island by 5 p.m. Friday; hurricane conditions remain possible Saturday morning, along with bands of intense rain and thunderstorms, storm surge and even possible tornadoes or water spouts.

“There’s no substitute for talk story and being able to really get into the stories of Hilo,” UH President Wendy Hensel said.

The new state cemetery office in Hawaiʻi recently completed a $200,000 project at Waiʻanae Japanese Cemetery that included removal of trash, cutting down trees that were uprooting graves and installing fencing.

"It's like we've been beaten with a stick and we're getting beat again," said 62-year-old Owen Fritts, who owns a macadamia nut farm in South Point.

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.

The company is maintaining a 24-hour watch on Nolo’s path in order to position crews and equipment in areas most likely to be affected.

People are urged to avoid forested and coastal areas due to the dangers of rising streams, flash flooding, falling trees, storm surge or high surf.

The monthlong fundraising campaign, which runs through Oct. 23, supports scholarships, travel, training and other essential resources for the university's 12 NCAA Division II teams.

Family and employees of Big Island Delights gathered on Monday for a traditional blessing of the new space.

Hawaiʻi County officials are urging residents to conserve water and prepare for potential disruptions to drinking water services as Tropical Storm Fifteen-E approaches the island.

Attendees will have discussions about the future of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry at the two-day conference at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on Thursday and Friday.

Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 15 to 20 inches across the Big Island, with maximum amounts of 35 inches.

During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi's healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

"Lefty" was the first identified manta ray living off the Kona Coast, in 1979, and since then researchers and divers have identified only about 317 more of the creatures who rarely leave the area.

Some of the 1,200 customers in the system were cut off from water, others lost their water meters, and some had to boil their water for safety.

The Sept. 19 incident at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center resulted in the death of 41-year-old Jose Manuel Adame Romero.

The workshop will be exploring funding opportunities for Hawaiʻi Island farmers from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m on Thursday via Zoom.

While being taken to jail, Justin Santagati injured two officers who both were treated at Hilo Benioff Medical Center, according to court documents.

A collision in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates last month claimed the life of 45-year-old Jason Jay Spurgeon.

Also honored were three teachers from the Big Island: Haley Agbayani, Matthew Moustakas and Adam Tuifagu.

Police have charged Bryant Guevarra with second degree murder following a fatal shooting in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday.

A first-of-its kind study provides evidence of what ranchers have long observed: wild axis deer, mouflon sheep, goats and pigs are eating vegetation meant for cattle.

Following the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant's process bypass, the county’s Wastewater Division will be conducting daily shoreline water sampling to monitor bacterial contamination levels.

Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.

Kekoa Tomson Mata was reported missing and was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 in Kona.

In a major islandwide operation, numerous individuals were apprehended due to outstanding warrants for serious offenses, including drug-related crimes and illegal firearm possession.

Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.

The 44-year-old became combative as officers attempted to take him into custody at a shopping center in Kea‘au.

Two people took cover inside the home as the 21-year-old reportedly threw rocks that broke windows and caused exterior damage.