149 firearms turned in during Hawaii island gun buyback event
Hawaii island residents turned in 149 firearms during a gun buyback event Saturday at the Hilo Police Station, with authorities collecting eight assault-styl...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
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Hilo woman, 21, killed in head-on collision
Hawaii island police said a head-on collision on Sunday night in Kona has resulted in a woman’s death.
Jul 14, 2026Open source
Hilo skateboard ramp expected to officially open soon
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation is about to unveil a donated skateboard ramp along Hilo Bayfront Beach Park to great fanfare from the ar...
Jul 13, 2026Open source
Hilo skateboard ramp expected to officially open soon
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation is about to unveil a donated skateboard ramp along Hilo Bayfront Beach Park to great fanfare from the ar...
Jul 12, 2026Open source
A place to call home: DHHL awards 200 lots in Pana‘ewa to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries
For the first time in over 20 years, the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands presented leases for residential lots in East Hawaii to Native Hawaiian bene...
Jul 12, 2026Open source
Invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle found at Hilo airport
One of Hawaii’s most destructive invasive insects, the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), was found at the Hilo International Airport on July 6 — just the...
Jul 11, 2026Open source
State takes lead on Banyan Drive redevelopment in Hilo
Senate Bill 2001 creates the Banyan Drive Community Development District, allowing the Hawaii Community Development Authority to oversee future planning and...
Jul 10, 2026Open source
‘I’m sorry’: Hawaii Island police officer keeps job after unlawful search case
Officer Noah Serrao will not serve prison time after a Hilo circuit judge sentenced him to 400 hours of community service and four years of supervision.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
LDS Church delivers food to all 50 states to celebrate America 250
SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hit a milestone this week in its efforts to celebrate the United States’ 250th ann...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Hawai‘i Hilo Women’s Volleyball senior to serve as student speaker in upcoming commencement
The volleyball player is the second student-athlete to serve as commencement student speaker in the past two years, following former Men's Soccer student-ath...
May 15, 2026Open source
Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to...
May 14, 2026Open source
Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to...
May 14, 2026Open source
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Jul 23, 2026Open source
Abercrombie alleges Ed Case violated House campaign rules
Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who represented Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District in Congress for over 20 years, has filed a complaint with the Federal Ele...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Hawaii health officials warn of keiki fruit pouch recall
The Hawaii Department of Health is alerting residents to a recall for select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches for kids sold at...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
2 soldiers from Texas and Hawaii killed in Iran strike in Jordan; 1 still missing
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strik...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
The Long Game: Veteran NFL defensive lineman Isaac Sopoaga
Isaac Sopoaga has one of the most storybook career arcs in professional sports. In this episode, he talks about falling in love with Hawaii, playing in a Sup...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Auditions underway for play inspired by Hawaii’s Okinawan community
Playbuilders Hawaii’s “Our Okinawan Ohana,” written by Lee Tonouchi, draws from interviews with about 80 community members.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Soldier with Hawaii ties among 2 killed in Iran missile attack in Jordan
First Lt. Tyler James Feehan of Ewa Beach and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, Texas, are the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
U.S. soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, w...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
US soldiers killed by Iran were from Dallas area, Hawaii, military says
The U.S. military has identified two soldiers killed in action last week in the war with Iran.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
The U.S. military has identified two soldiers killed in action last week in the war with Iran.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Tulsi Gabbard's Brother, 55, Arrested in Hawaii After Allegedly 'Trying to Lure Children Into Hotel Room'
Batarti Gabbard allegedly offered gum and money before inviting the children to his hotel room.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
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Hilo is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
Region: Hawaii
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96720, 96721
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What do you think about the new Hawaii driver’s license and ID card?
This is not a scientific poll — results reflect only the opinions of those voting.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Abercrombie alleges Ed Case violated House campaign rules
Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who represented Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District in Congress for over 20 years, has filed a complaint with the Federal Ele...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Hawaii health officials warn of keiki fruit pouch recall
The Hawaii Department of Health is alerting residents to a recall for select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches for kids sold at...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
2 soldiers from Texas and Hawaii killed in Iran strike in Jordan; 1 still missing
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strik...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
The Long Game: Veteran NFL defensive lineman Isaac Sopoaga
Isaac Sopoaga has one of the most storybook career arcs in professional sports. In this episode, he talks about falling in love with Hawaii, playing in a Sup...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Auditions underway for play inspired by Hawaii’s Okinawan community
Playbuilders Hawaii’s “Our Okinawan Ohana,” written by Lee Tonouchi, draws from interviews with about 80 community members.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
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