The incident has prompted the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to review the furlough program.

After Colleen Wakako Hanabusa passed away early Friday morning at age 74, she was immediately remembered as a tough, passionate, brilliant attorney and legislator who broke barriers and thrived in the ...

Hawaii Police are seeking the public's help to find Sarah Hurst, 44, last seen on March 5, 2026, in Hilo's Waiakea Uka subdivision.

The Hilo Public Library threw a 75th anniversary celebration to honor the longstanding community cornerstone on March 7.

The YWCA of Hawaii Island is planning a multi-million dollar renovation to its downtown Hilo campus, including a new building for its preschool program that will increase the student headcount by 40%.

Hawai‘i Police Department reports that missing person La Della Baer has been located in good health.  Original post: Hawai‘i ...

A favorite Big Island event featuring art by local keiki, the Young At Art exhibition, is returning for its 38th year, showcasing creativity from students across Hawaii Island. The show opens at 10 ...

The Maui mayor announced that the county is negotiating with landowners to transfer several West Maui water systems to the ...

Hurst was last seen at a residence in the 100 block of Likeke Street in the Waiakea Uka in the Waiākea Uka subdivision in Hilo on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She is described as Caucasian with a thin ...

Pending lawsuit says supervisor sent young Maui firefighter into a raging flood without safety gear, leading him to be sucked ...

Earlier charges against Moore were dismissed. He faces a maximum of six months in jail for one of the misdemeanors.