A traffic crash in the area has caused one lane of the Hāmākua Coast highway to be closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area for at least the next 2 hours. #BigIslandNews #BigIslandNow #HawaiiPoliceDepartment #TrafficCrash #Highway19 #HawaiiBeltRoad #19MileMarker #AvoidRoad

With global outbreaks of dengue, travelers are urged to take preventive measures against mosquito bites and stay informed of regional risks.

Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers named recipients of its annual appreciation awards during the recent 35th annual Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiTropicalFruitGrowers #AppreciationAwards #HonoreesAnnounced

As the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education concluded this week in Aotearoa — the Māori name for New Zealand — organizers announced that the triennial event would be held in Waikōloa in 2028. #WIPCE #WorldIndigenousPeoplesConference

The county Department of Environmental Management respectfully asks for your kōkua -- please do not litter or illegally dump any materials at the closed facilities. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiCounty #SolidWastFacilities #ToBeClosed #InObservanceofThanksgiving

The Kona Open Space Network Conceptual Plan is a community-initiated goal of the Kona Community Development Plan to connect and preserve public open spaces by linking corridors such as trails, bike paths, shorelines, and roadways that support multimodal access.

Robert Bradshaw, who is charged with second-degree murder, appeared for his initial appearance via video conference from a hospital bed. #RobertBradshaw

The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water has issued water restrictions, effective immediately, for customers from Āhualoa to Pōhākea.   #BigIslandwaterrestrictions

Lorne Raymond Hisatoshi Ito, 25, faces multiple charge following an incident that began with reckless driving in Keaʻau and ended with terroristic threatening in Hilo.

Kaieaʻaukananiʻi Grabow left home on Nov. 15 and is believed to be in the Hilo area.

There will be a three-day Ho‘olaule‘a starting tonight, marking the completion of the sanctuary restoration, as well as marking the 205th anniversary of the congregation.

You can now house hens in your backyard and sell their eggs non-commercially in Hawaiʻi County with the unanimous passing of a bill on Wednesday. #HawaiiCountyhenneries #henhouses #HawaiiCountyCouncil

Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has awarded $263,000 in grants to bolster food security and health equity in the islands, supporting programs such as the Food Basket's DA BUX.

He is slated to appear in court to enter a plea on Dec. 10.

Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit now has 16 vehicles in its Hele-On Kakoʻo Paratransit Services fleet, helping increase on-time performance and reliability for users. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiCounty #MassTransit #HeleOnBus #HeleOnKakooParatransitServices #Hilo #Kona #Puna #

A bill that aims to align Hawaiʻi County with goals set forth by the county's Zero Waste Plan that was adopted in 2007 is making its way through the County Council. #disposableplastic #disposableplasticban

The Lāʻau Love Fest features a free wreath-making workshop to promote the preservation of Hawaiʻi’s native flora in Kona this weekend.

Vulcans seeded No. 9 in NCAA Super 4 Regional, will enter NCAA postseason for the first time in program history. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #BigIslandSports #UniversityofHawaiiatHilo #MensSoccer #HistoricSeasonContinues #No9 #FirstRoundofNCAASuper4Region #FirstTimeinProgramHistory #NCAAPostseason

As military leases on key Hawaiian lands approach expiration, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is pushing for Native Hawaiian inclusion in future negotiations.

Secondary traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death nationwide for emergency responders. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiNews #HawaiiDepartmentofTransportation #CrashRespondersSafetyWeek2025 #SafetyStartsWithYou #SlowDownandMoveOver

The meeting is slated for 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, located at 15-0322 Kauhale St., in Pāhoa. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #PunaGeothermalVenture #OrmatTechnologies #FinalQuarterlyCommunityMeetingof2025

West Hawaiʻi residents are urged to stop the movement of host materials for the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.

With National Crash Responders Safety Week underway, and Hawaiʻi Police Department is urging motorists to follow the state’s Move Over Law and use extra caution around emergency personnel working on roadways. #MOVEOVER #MoveOverLaw

Congratulations to Officer Kiley Loo, recognized for protecting our roads and guiding the next generation of officers. #OfficeroftheQuarter #KileyLoo

Researchers from the university's Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.

The new speed limits will be effective when sign installations are complete.

Hawaiʻi County has new leaders for its Environmental Management and Public Works departments. #HawaiiCounty #WesleySegawa #DanielGirvan

Snow accumulations up to 4 inches are expected.

The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Kona Community Hospital saw about 155 stroke cases through its Emergency Department in the past year.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.

Free spring training programs by the Good Jobs Hawaiʻi initiative are now open for registration, offering skills and industry certifications in sectors like technology, healthcare, and skilled trades. #GoodJobsHawaii #Hawaiijobtraining

Melia Goodenow has spent three decades harnessing the healing energies of Hawaii's indigenous flowers through Hawaiian Rainforest Naturals and nine different flower essences.

The Reps. said the Congressional Coffee Caucus will continue working across the aisle and with the administration to strengthen the nation's competitiveness, support businesses, and ensure that the nation's trade policies "serve hardworking American people." #tariffs #BigIslandNow

A water main break in Paʻauilo Mauka has left many without service. Crews will begin repairs at sunrise. #WaterMainBreak #BigIslandNow

Future Warriors got a taste of world-class academics and island spirit at ʻDiscover UH Mānoa.ʻ #UHManoa #OpenHouse

Child & Family Service has appointed a new director of its West Hawai‘i programs. #CFS #ChildFamilyService

Kīlauea’s summit eruption remains paused, though scientists say signs of renewed activity are building and a new fountaining episode could begin as early as next week. #Kilaueaeruption #Kilauea

Local residents clash over “Falls on Fire,” a Burning Man-inspired festival in Pāpaʻikou that has grown over the last three years. With impassioned testimony from both sides, the debate highlights tension when it comes to private land use and respect for Hawaiian cultural identity.

The street on the north side of HIlo was previously shuttered Friday evening (Nov. 14) because of a downed tree across the roadway. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #TreeDown #AcrossStreet #WainakuStreet #Hilo #WasClosedSeveralHours #NowOpenAgain #HawaiiPoliceDepartment

ʻAha Pule ʻĀina Holo is a community relay that blends modern and ancestral practices to promote cultural perseverance and inclusivity, inviting all to partake in this living tradition.

There are no reports of injuries as of Friday morning.

According to Earthjustice, the board has been conducting business and making decisions without satisfying the required qualifications since one of the board members left in August.

Court documents indicate that the suspect exposed himself to the reported victim, who has no legs, and he allegedly sexually assaulted the victim, however, the woman was able to push Higa away.

Most of the arrests occurred in Kona, with 14 people taken into custody. There were five arrests in Hilo and five in Puna.

Mostly made up of Native Hawaiians, the committee encompasses individuals from state government and the private sector.

The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is requiring customers to reduce water use by 25%.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

A 70-year-old man was indicted for second-degree murder with a bail of $500,000 for an incident that happened on Nov. 8 in Hilo.

Kahilu Theatre hosts its 23rd Annual ‘Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival on Friday and Saturday featuring Ledward Kaapana, Keola Beamer, Brittni Paiva and more. #HawaiiNews #KahiluTheatre