Lower Puna News Today

Highway 130 is the only route out of the fast-growing community, and is jammed with traffic each day. One critic called the council vote 'a slap in the face' for Puna residents.

Prospective homeowners are scrambling to scoop up property in the Big Island district of Puna, where a volcanic eruption wiped out hundreds of homes in 2018.

He has a tribal band tattoo on his left upper bicep and he also has an “Irish Trinity” tattoo.

Judge Peter Kubota cited new DNA evidence in clearing Ian and Shawn Schweitzer of the shocking 1991 murder.

I grew up in Lower Puna on Hawaii island. I experienced the 1991 Puna Geothermal Venture well blowout. After that experience, I learned that better geothermal exists.

Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth is continuing his “Sustainable Horizons” town hall series this week in Pahoa on Hawaii Island.

Visits to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park got a brief boost when Kilauea erupted again last week, creating new reasons for visitors to come to Hawaii, but just like that, the dramatic view of multiple lava fountains feeding into a lake of molten rock is over.

The people living in Puna and Hawai’i County understand the risk. Knowing they aren’t in control and can’t stop nature from happening is the first step to becoming resilient in the face of future volcanic eruptions on the Big Island.

In an increasingly troublesome and difficult world, we often seek solace in places of great beauty and spiritual connection.

DLNR is holding a virtual community meeting Wednesday night to get public comment on the hot button issue in Puna.