Study: Peak energy requirements for humpback moms-to-be coincide with migration, fasting

The proclamation enables rapid deployment of resources to mitigate risks in an effort to address existing and potential impacts caused by inclement weather conditions, in this case critical fire weather that could lead to wildfires.

Strong and gusty trade winds will continue for one more day as an upper-level low pressure system passing to the south of the state is strong enough to reflect a trough at the surface. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, continue to be forecast in those advisory areas.

The University of Hawai’i-led research team determined the energy costs of the first two-thirds of pregnancy are negligible, comprising 0.01% to 1.08% of the energy used. The majority of energy needs come in the third trimester, when requirements spike to 98.2%.

The warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for South Kohala, Ka’u and the interior of the island as relative humidity levels fall and strong, gusty trade winds prevail, accompanied by drier air moving over the islands.

The Kona man pleaded no contest in the case in August.

H5 avian influenza was detected in influent collected Dec. 2 at Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the first time the bird flu was detected on the Big Island and the first detection of H5 avian influenza on a neighbor island.

Cindi Punihaole, the longtime director of the Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, said the large number of users “were loving the bay to death.”

The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.

According to police reports, Aini pointed what appeared to be a black-colored pistol, later determined to be a BB gun, toward the store employee’s head on May 18, demanding that she open the register.

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).

The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.

There are several upcoming festive events scheduled this week at island venues in celebration of the Yuletide season. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

Looking for some music to get into the holiday mood? These choral and instrumental ensembles have upcoming concerts, including two today, that are sure to make your season more merry.

Winners of 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade awards announced; grand marshal Dr. Lori Inouye-Yamashita recognized for her outstanding contributions and dedication to the community.

Hawai‘i County invites the public to the cherished weeklong annual holiday open house tradition that will feature festivities such as live hula and music, food trucks, goodies and snacks, decorations and more.