A 21-year-old woman was taken in critical condition following a collision that was reported in Kurtistown in Hilo on Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025.

Albert "Ian" Schweitzer, who spent over two decades in prison for the killing of Dana Ireland, was released in 2023 based on new evidence.

One of Hanapepe’s most beloved attractions is the Hanapepe Swinging Bridge. Built in the early 1900s, this historic suspension bridge sways gently as you cross the Hanapepe River, offering picturesque views of the lush landscape. It’s a short, fun stop and a perfect place for photos.

The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists, and several from Hawaii are included on the list.

The Waiakea Peninsula in Hilo is considered the heart of the community but in recent years it has lost its luster. “As in any aging beauty, it needs a face lift,” Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Agency Chair James McCully said.

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The University of Hawaii at Hilo has announced that its Botanical Garden has received official accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International, the largest plant conservation network worldwide,

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A 21-year-old Puna woman is in critical condition following a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision Wednesday evening on Volcano Highway (Route 11) in the area of the 10-mile marker in Kurtistown.

COURTESY HANA QUON Hana Quon, of Patisserie HQ, Honolulu, is a James Beard Foundation 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalist for the category of Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. The James Beard Foundation