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Transient Vacation Rental Registration Now Live
The online registration platform for Transient Vacation Rentals (TVR) is now live. People and businesses
Police Investigating Single Vehicle Collision in Pahoa
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic collision near the 14-mile marker on Highway
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high
It’s never been more expensive in the U.S. to fill up the tank and take one last
Lincoln Park Tennis Courts Reopen with New Online Reservation System
The Lincoln Park Tennis Courts have reopened following improvements to the facility. Contractors repaired
Hurricane Lowell Update
As of 5:00pm yesterday, Hurricane Lowell is a category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of
Hawaiʻi County D.U.I. Stats: August 24-30
During the week of August 24, through August 30, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 17
Hawaiʻi Island Lane Closures: Week of September 7
The Department of Transportation announced the following Hawaiʻi Island lane closures during the week of
Residents with Earthquake Property Damage Encouraged to Apply for Assistance
Hawaiʻi County is encourageing property owners and renters who suffered property damage as a result
High Surf Warning and Flood Watch in Effect for Hawaiʻi Island
Due to the effects of Hurricane Lowell as it continues to move west of Hawaii
Two Charged in Connection with String of Car Break-ins in Kona
Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged two individuals in connection with a series of vehicle
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Island Conversations
Rep. Jill Tokuda talks with KWXX about Hurricane Lala Relief effort
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda joined the KWXX Breakfast Luʻau on Friday, August 21, to discuss Hurricane Lala recovery efforts and the challenges facing Hawaiʻi Island in the storm’s aftermath. She shared insights on the federal disaster declaration process,
Darryl Oliveira – Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira joined KWXX’s G. Cruz on Tuesday, June 18th to discuss Hurricane Lala recovery efforts across Hawaiʻi Island. In this episode, Oliveira provides updates on response and recovery operations, outlines
Volcano Minute – What can chemistry tell us about lava fountain heights?
Kīlauea’s summit has been erupting intermittent lava fountains since December 23rd, 2024, producing 52 episodes of lava fountains so far—some shooting more than 1,700 feet into the air, taller than the Empire State Building in New York
Volcano Minute – Aloha to Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator
After nearly a decade as the Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator, Talmadge Magno will retire on August 1, 2026.
Mauna Loa on the move
Are you curious what Hawaii’s active volcanoes are up to? The Volcano Minute is a brief audio update about eruptions, earthquakes, or ongoing volcano science in Hawaii, brought to you by scientists and affiliates of the U.S.
Mayoral Forum w/Big Island Press Club
Meet the Mayor! Two finalists — incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda — have made it through the Primary Election and now face a November runoff. The Big Island Press Club, along with New West
KWXX Mauna Loa Update – Episode #4 -12-02-22 Guest: Mayor Mitch Roth
Friday Mauna Loa Update with Mayor Mitch Roth air date: 12/2/22
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