To reach the free state park and access Rainbow Falls from downtown Hilo, take Waianuenue Avenue to Rainbow Drive. There is ample free parking, as well as restrooms and a water fountain.

One of the deadliest places on the island of Hawaii is also a state park. The Wailuku River State Park in Hilo includes the state’s second longest river, where visitors and locals take in the natural ...

"I do know that people, lifeguards, strong swimmers and local people have died there. Not just tourists who don't know what ...

Hawai‘i County Councilwoman Jenn Kagiwada of Hilo is hosting a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. Nov. 25 online via Zoom to share ...

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — A Hawaii Island official is making a push she hopes will prevent unnecessary deaths at Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots in Wailuku River. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news ...