State House Recognizes Hilo Lagoon Centre at 55
The Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives formally honored the Hilo Lagoon Centre on its 55th anniversary, a commemoration first planned for September.
Hilo News
For readers in Hilo, this page covers local government, community safety, business developments, education, environmental events and infrastructure. Reporting follows the decisions and events that shape daily life across the city.
Weather and Disaster
Live Poll
Do you support public emergency training exercises in your area despite the potential for local alarm?
Hilo Agencies to Conduct Training Drill Friday
Emergency personnel will perform a joint safety exercise at Hilo Benioff Medical Center on October 16.
Business
Hilo to Launch Reusable Dish Program
The city-wide Hoʻi Returnable Dish Program begins November 9, 2026, offering reusable foodware as a voluntary alternative to disposable containers.
Lifestyle
UH Hilo Students Win NASA Deep Space Prize
Two University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo students earned a $50,000 award for a Mars-ready food system.
Crime
Live Poll
Should local governments impose daily fines on owners who fail to clear fire-damaged private property?
Hilo Property Owners Face Fines for Debris
Owners of fire-damaged buildings in Hilo face daily fines if they fail to remove debris.
Science
Live Poll
Should your local schools prioritize hands-on science partnerships over traditional classroom lessons?
Hilo Students Explore Astronomy in Annual Program
The 23rd annual Journey Through the Universe program brings expert educators into Hilo classrooms to inspire students.
Hilo reporting spans government policy and civic administration, public safety and crime, economic shifts and business changes, and the weather and environmental events that impact the region. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it. Volcanic activity and tropical weather patterns create unique demands on public infrastructure and insurance markets that are not seen elsewhere. Public meetings and budgetary decisions are the primary forces that determine how the city evolves over time.
