A two-week bench trial took place in February in Kona Circuit Court for 47-year-old John Lee Franks. On May 29, the court issued its conclusions, finding Franks guilty of both first-degree sexual ...

Written with Kim Ann Curtin, “Born of Two Oceans” traces the 94-year-old’s journey from Keaukaha’s rugged shoreline to the lava fields of Mauna Kea, from childhood fishing stories and ʻaumākua shark ...

With 2,744 votes cast for the latest Big Island poll, readers overwhelmingly agreed that the trial one-way traffic pattern on ...

In a studio tucked away on a quiet street in Waimea, artist Calley O’Neill is working on a 7-foot by 7-foot stained glass ...

A major step forward was taken Friday to address the health care needs of East Hawaiʻi as Puna-area state legislators ...

SINGLE LANE CLOSURE possible in either direction between mile posts 5 to 7, in the vicinity of ‘Ikaika Lane and Old Volcano ...

Officers through their investigation were able to identified 29-year-old Emmy Cedeno Perez as the alleged party responsible ...

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows 63 to 69 near the shore to 51 to 57 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Saturday: Partly sunny. Scattered ...

Hirono also reintroduced a package of bills focused on mental health awareness in observance of May as National Mental Health ...

More than five years after the Pāpaʻaloa Gym closed due to extensive termite damage, construction will finally begin next ...

“Abstract Only” is one of Wailoa Centerʻs most popular juried shows. It’s a celebration of abstract art with a focus on texture, color, composition and line work. This year’s 15th installment and its ...

“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory ...