Weather
Daily Forecast for Hilo, Hawaii
Wet weather expected through the week
Hilo, Hawaii Sees Rain Ending by Late Morning
Hourly weather forecast for Hilo, Hawaii as of 8:34 PM UTC
Storm Causes Minimal Damage on Big Island
County and state offices, schools, and universities reopen after weather-related closures.
Lifestyle
Obituaries for February 15
Remembering the lives of those who have passed in Hilo, Hawaii
UH Hilo Chancellor Highlights Importance of Hawaiian Language
Bonnie D. Irwin emphasizes the cultural and personal value of preserving 'olelo Hawai'i.
KTA Puainako to Host Mountain Apple Brand Day
Free samples and demos of local products at Hilo grocery store
Sports
BIIF girls soccer: Sibayan, Huddleston lead All-League selections
Hilo High and Kamehameha-Hawaii players dominate the 2025-26 All-BIIF teams
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
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
Hawaii County Considers Higher Tax Rate for Homes Worth $4M+
The proposed measure aims to address housing affordability and homelessness in the region.
Hawaii Island Mayor Addresses Housing Affordability Crisis
Kimo Alameda focuses on factors contributing to housing shortages and homelessness in his State of the County address.
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.
