News in Hilo
High surf advisory now in effect for east, southeast shorelines of Big Island
A short-period south swell and strong winds generated by what is now Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to produce advisory level surf along those exposed shores.
3 nēnē killed on Moloka‘i roadways ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day 2026
Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.
What Big Island residents need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Nolo
Hawaiʻi County is accepting damage reports, public schools are reopening, and Highway 250 remains closed due to high winds.
Hawaiian Electric crews helping on Kaua‘i after Lowell called back to Big Island bases ahead of Nolo
The company is maintaining a 24-hour watch on Nolo’s path in order to position crews and equipment in areas most likely to be affected.
State, national parks announce closures ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo
People are urged to avoid forested and coastal areas due to the dangers of rising streams, flash flooding, falling trees, storm surge or high surf.
Tropical storm warning issued for Big Island as Nolo nears hurricane strength
Nolo is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday night and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches the Big Island.
University of Hawai’i launches annual Vulcan Challenge to support student-athletes
The monthlong fundraising campaign, which runs through Oct. 23, supports scholarships, travel, training and other essential resources for the university's 12 NCAA Division II teams.
Hilo man arrested, charged following report of child with suspicious injuries
Bradley Young was arrested Sept. 22 following an incident that morning and subsequently charged Sept. 23 for Felony abuse in the presence of a minor and misdemeanor abuse.
University of Hawai’i 4-year campuses earn high marks
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo ranked among the top national liberal arts colleges that focus almost exclusively on undergraduate education and tend to award most of their degrees in the arts and sciences.
Could Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton return for Wild Card Series? He took a meaningful step
NEW YORK — Nearly 50 miles from Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Giancarlo Stanton hit a home run during live batting practice — a meaningful step for the potential return of one of the Yankees’ greatest postseason hitters in franchise history.
Karl-Anthony Towns contract extension talks could linger into regular season: Sources
Less than a week before training camp begins, the New York Knicks still have a Karl-Anthony Towns-sized elephant in the room.
Local sports briefs: BIIF XC meet cancelled; Bulls, Trojans sweep matches
The following is a list of local sports briefs.