Sports
Waimea girls advance at Division II state basketball championships
Menehune defeat Mid Pacific Institute 52-39 to reach semifinals
Hilo Youth Baseball Tournament Celebrates 4th Year
Over 250 young players and 1,000 spectators participated in the annual HI-PAL Tee Ball/Coach Pitch event.
Hilo Vikings and Kealakehe Warriors win BIIF soccer titles
The two teams have dominated the island championships in recent years.
Lifestyle
Collisions with Animals Pose Costly Challenges in Hawaii
Residents and visitors grapple with vehicle damage, safety concerns, and economic impacts from frequent animal encounters on the road.
Kawili Street Paving Project Underway in Hilo
Work to continue through February 27th with lane closures and traffic impacts
Hawaii County Acquires 81-Acre Coastal Property
The $6.2 million purchase will preserve the land in perpetuity for public use.
Crime
Hawaii's New Police Chief Outlines Priorities for Department
Reed Mahuna, son of former chief, focuses on community engagement and embracing new technology
Mississippi Man Charged with Kidnapping, Sex Assault in Hawaii
Jaiden Becerra indicted on 12 counts, including kidnapping and domestic abuse, after alleged incidents in Mountain View residence.
Two Victims Identified in Pueo Poi Factory Fire
Authorities say no foul play suspected in November 2025 blaze that killed two women.
