Lifestyle
KTA Puainako to Host Mountain Apple Brand Day
Free samples and demos of local products at Hilo grocery store
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
Sports
Husky Freshman Mandaquit Devastated by Season-Ending Injury
UW coach says the point guard is struggling with the reality of missing the rest of the season.
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.
Crime
Mississippi Man Held Without Bail on Abuse, Kidnapping, and Sexual Assault Charges
Jaiden Becerra indicted by Hilo grand jury following domestic incidents in January 2026
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.
Politics
Alameda Focuses on Affordability, Housing, and Homelessness in State of the County Address
Mayor Kimo Alameda discusses complex factors contributing to housing shortages and homelessness on the Big Island.
Memorial honors Hawaii soldiers killed in 1942 ship attack
Ceremony remembers 17 Hawaii-born troops who died when their Army transport was torpedoed off Big Island
Honolulu Man Alleges Obama Mentor Sold Drugs from Hot Dog Cart
Frank Marshall Davis accused of dealing cocaine and marijuana near young Obama's home
