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The device is now being put to the test, sampling tree branch samples for diagnostic laboratory testing and other purposes.

The proposed amendments come nearly four years after the County adopted the initial short-term vacation rental ordinance in November 2018.

These bands of bare, sandy seafloor surrounding coral patch reefs could provide a window into reef health around the globe.

After weeks of work and hours of discussion and testimony, the Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday adopted Bill 220, detailing several “sensitive places” where carrying a licensed firearm, concealed or not, will be prohibited on the Big Island.

So far this year there have been 33 traffic fatalities on the Big Island, according to the Hawai‘i Police Department.

The recovery is good news for the environment and the global tuna fishing industry, which generates $40 billion in revenues each year and supports millions of jobs around the world.

The National Park Service is in the early stages of project planning to remove and replace the existing maintenance facilities at the park that are no inappropriately occupying areas that contain historic and ancient archaeological resources.

All financial assistance approved moving forward will be prioritized, and funds will be disbursed to households facing eviction, utility shutoff or who have an unemployed adult and are at risk of homelessness.

Satellites orbiting the Earth can provide normal “pictures” of a place, but can also provide thermal images, measure amounts and types of gases, changes in gravity and topography.

The 2022 race for governor features two men who each have served the state as lieutenant governor.

There’s a whole lot of warning going on when no warnings have been issued.

The county’s housing office says the way to deal with the problem is: housing, housing, housing. The County Council understands housing is a component of the solution but says it’s not the only one.

The bill proposes several “sensitive places” where carrying a licensed firearm, concealed or not, would be prohibited on the Big Island.

The grant money would come from a special Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund.

Those planning to attend the next quarterly community meeting to discuss plant operations at Puna Geothermal Venture will need to update their schedules.

Emotions ran high Saturday afternoon in Ocean View as residents living in the community on Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone got an update on the sleeping giant’s status and had a chance to speak with and ask questions.

The deposition of volcanic ash following the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption was likely the most important source of nutrients responsible for massive phytoplankton growth.

After finalists are identified, the public will have the chance to comment on and engage with each of the applicants for the chief’s post.

These monthly events are intended to encourage a healthy lifestyle while giving folks the chance to chat with the mayor about anything and everything Big Island.

The Hawai‘i County Council is making sure its voice is heard during the upcoming session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature.