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Glenwood Transfer Station to close March 25 through May 15
During the Glenwood Transfer Station’s closure period, the Volcano Transfer Station will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until construction is completed.
Someone planted non-native coral at Kaua‘i beach; state relies on community to report fishy goings-on
Members of Reef Guardians – an ocean conservation nonprofit based on Kaua‘i and in Santa Barbara, California – first uncovered the strange coral in 2021.
North Kohala home ‘fully engulfed’ by fire Friday night
No one was injured in the blaze, which fully engulfed a two-story single-family dwelling, according to a fire department report.
This Sunday: Kamuela Philharmonic to present ‘Greatness from Start to Finish’
The Philharmonic will showcase a musical journey featuring Franz Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 1, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Jessie Montgomery’s 2024 Grammy Award-winning piece, “Rounds” for piano and string orchestra.
Update: Wind advisory on Big Island summits canceled
Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution walking and driving.
Big Island weekly lane closures: March 23-29
In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day and Good Friday there will be no Highway 130 contraflow on March 26 and March 29.
Mayor Roth describes Hawai‘i County as strong, ambitious, sustainable in annual address
To combat the rising costs of housing, healthcare, and daily essentials Mayor Mitch Roth announced during the State of the County address his plan to ask the Hawai‘i County Council to decrease property taxes based on a close examination of the county budget.
Police searching for Puna man considered to be armed and dangerous
Reno Maurice Kulakau Mendoza is wanted on a warrant of arrest for sex assault and domestic-related offenses.
East Hawai‘i man facing charges after reportedly hitting son with propane blow torch
The 41-year-old was taken into custody Wednesday morning after Hawai‘i Island police responded to a residence on Kaniela Road on a report of a domestic dispute.
Hawai‘i Island police respond to second fatal crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in less than a week
One man is dead and two others are injured following a single-vehicle crash on the highway late Thursday night.
Kona Hospital Foundation receives donation for new medical technology, resources
The Kona Hospital Foundation is dedicated to improving Kona Community Hospital’s needs for the entire Big Island community.
Chips Ahoy, incense candles, fruit left as offerings at Kīlauea summit
Recent visitors to Kaluapele, the summit area of Kīlauea, have left behind roasting pans filled with meat, poke to unopened packages of Chips Ahoy cookies, fruit, candy bars and burning incense sticks. Officials from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park say they’ve been left as offerings to pay respects to Pelehonuamea, the elemental deity of volcanism and […]
Smoking’s impact across racial, ethnic groups focus of UH study
Researchers from the University of Hawai’i Cancer Center collaborated on a study that sheds light on the complex links between smoking habits, epigenetics (the factors beyond DNA sequence that impact gene activity), and the risk of smoking-related diseases, such as lung cancer.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs to host cultural workshops and more at this year’s Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
From April 3 to 6, OHA will host cultural workshops, panel discussions and a parade float to celebrate mauka to makai connections, honor ʻike kūpuna and the resilience of Native Hawaiian culture.
Volcano Watch — Establishing a Nascent Monitoring Program on Pico Basile Volcano, Equatorial Guinea
Pico Basile is a shield volcano located at the center of the enigmatic Cameroon Volcanic Line in western Africa.
Video of man beating dog circulating on social media leads to arrest of Big Island man
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney was unable to file formal charges in court due to certain information being unknown at this time and the Pāhoa man was released from police custody.
Hawai‘i Department of Education releases graduation dates for high schools statewide
High school graduation ceremonies across the state have been scheduled for the Class of 2024.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 21-27: Katchafire returns to Kona, volunteer at a dry forest reserve, watch some comedy and more
This week’s top events include performances by Katchafire in Kona and local group Kalapana Awa Band in Pāhoa.
Update: Puna woman Ku‘uipo Thomas located in good health
Thomas was last seen in February but was not reported missing until recently.
Park service extends comment period on congestion solutions at Kīlauea summit area
The community now has until March 31 to provide input on the Kīlauea Summit Area and Corridor Management Plan.
