Hilo

Residents on the Big Island, specifically in Hilo, are taking a developing storm named Lala seriously as they prepare for its arrival. People are stocking up on essentials like water and food before the weather moves in. Preparations have resulted in long lines at local stores and varied shelf levels.

The hope for revitalizing Banyan Drive has been placed upon a new State Agency. Furthermore, Hilo community members have developed ideas regarding the future of the once-bustling district.

A Mountain View man has been charged in connection with a shooting that critically injured a Hilo man earlier this week. The individual who faced charges is 35 years old.

A 64-year-old Hilo motorcyclist, Clifford Gouveia, died in a two-vehicle crash on the Big Island, marking the 21st traffic fatality of 2026.

A 64-year-old Hilo man died in a two-vehicle motorcycle crash on Hwy 11 in Kea’au on July 30, 2026. This incident marks Hawaii Island’s 21st traffic fatality of the year.

A 64-year-old Hilo man is in critical condition after his motorcycle rear-ended an SUV on Highway 11 in Keaʻau. The crash occurred Thursday evening.

A 45-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses after police seized 1.75 pounds of cocaine during an investigation.

Hurricane Genevieve, a Category 4 storm, is moving northwest in the Pacific Ocean far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto, previously a hurricane, is weakening as it approaches Hawaii. Genevieve's swells are causing dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and Baja California, and Fausto is expected to bring large surf and strong currents to Hawaii's east-facing shores.

Genevieve became a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, but it is not expected to make landfall. The storm is moving northwest parallel to Mexico's coast, generating swells affecting southwestern Mexico and Baja California. Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm near Hawaii, with forecasts predicting further downgrading.

Hurricane Genevieve intensified to a Category 5 storm in the East Pacific but is projected to remain offshore, paralleling Mexico's coast. Swells from the hurricane are generating dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwest coast and Baja California. Simultaneously, Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm and is moving toward Hawaii, where it may produce significant surf despite expected downgrades.

Genevieve became a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific with 160 mph winds, but it is not expected to make landfall as it moves parallel to Mexico's coast. Swells from the storm are causing dangerous surf and rip currents in southwestern Mexico and Baja California. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 1 storm, is weakening as it heads toward Hawaii and may become a tropical storm.

Genevieve intensified into a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific but is not expected to make landfall, remaining far offshore. Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm as it moved toward Hawaii, with potential for significant surf impacts.

Hurricane Genevieve has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is not expected to threaten land. Swells from the storm are causing hazardous surf and rip current conditions along Mexico’s southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 1 storm, is moving westward toward the Hawaiian Islands and is forecast to weaken to a tropical storm.

Genevieve strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, with no direct threat to land but causing swells affecting Mexico's coast and southern Baja California. Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm near Hawaii, expected to downgrade further while generating surf for parts of the region.

Genevieve strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific with 120 mph winds, remaining southwest of Mexico and posing no direct land threat. Swells from the storm caused dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and southern Baja California. Hurricane Fausto weakened to Category 1 near Hawaii, expected to become a tropical storm but still generating significant surf.

Genevieve has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, with no direct threat to land but causing dangerous swells along Mexico's southwestern coast and Baja California. Hurricane Fausto, farther northwest, weakened to a Category 1 storm but may still generate significant surf for Hawaii.

Hurricane Genevieve strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, moving west-northwest and expected to become a major hurricane but remaining at sea. Swells from the storm are causing dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and the Baja California Peninsula. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is heading toward the Hawaiian Islands but is projected to weaken to a tropical storm.

Hurricane Genevieve strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is forecast to remain offshore. Swells from the storm are expected to cause dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is moving toward the Hawaiian Islands and may weaken to a tropical storm but could still generate hazardous surf.

Hurricane Genevieve strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is forecast to remain offshore. Swells from the storm are causing dangerous surf and rip current conditions along Mexico's southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm farther west, is moving toward the Hawaiian Islands and may weaken to a tropical storm.

Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands next week, with potential wind and rainfall impacts. The storm is currently located west of Mexico's Baja peninsula and east of Hawaii, with maximum winds of 100 mph, while swells from the hurricane could affect southern California.

The Department of Law Enforcement and Big Island Police collected 149 firearms, including assault-style rifles and ghost guns, during a gun buyback event in Hilo on July 19.

Hawaiʻi island is preparing to ban single-use plastic serviceware, while Hilo is launching the nation’s first city-wide reuse program with $3 million in seed funding to address landfill waste from takeout boxes.

A coconut rhinoceros beetle was discovered at Hilo International Airport. New measures are being implemented in response to the finding.

The coconut rhinoceros beetle, known for killing palms, has been discovered in Hilo, prompting the community to demand stronger protections from the state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

Hawaii police are hosting a firearm buyback event in Hilo on July 18. Participants can exchange unloaded firearms for gift cards worth up to $200, no questions asked.

The Safe Routes to Waiakea Schools Project will cause weekday traffic delays and lane shifts on Hilo’s Kilauea Avenue from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through 2027.

Jacob Baker, 36, is charged with murder in the deaths of three elderly men on Hawaii’s Big Island, with prosecutors describing the killings as 'heinous' and seeking a life sentence. A judge ordered a mental fitness examination for Baker after he was arrested following a manhunt, with disturbing details including severed fingers, strangulation, and violent threats against 'rapists' and 'pedophiles'.

Jacob Baker, 36, is charged with murder in the deaths of three elderly men in Hawaii. Prosecutors described the killings as 'heinous' and a judge ordered a mental fitness examination for Baker.