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Survivors of disasters can address their needs through interim disaster recovery plan

Forty dedicated case managers available through the Disaster Case Management Program will provide guidance and refer survivors to available resources.

Long-standing Kona restaurants along Ali‘i Drive sell as package after 2 years on the market

The Kona eateries were purchased by the newly formed Island Restaurant Group that includes Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill, Jackie Rey’s and Harbor House.

Precursory activity begins ahead of Episode 44 of the Kīlauea eruption Friday morning

A fountaining eruption at Kīlauea’s caldera is projected between April 6 to April 14, potentially impacting residents and visitors with ash and tephra.

Hawaiian Studies program teaches hula as a living practice at Hawaiʻi Community College

The program is rooted in the legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole and her philosophy of “teach all who come to learn,” and the focus on hula has helped deepened the cultural identity of Native Hawaiians.

Plan ahead for emergency repairs scheduled later this month at Pāhala transfer station

The April 20-24 closure is necessary to address subsidence issues behind the chute retaining wall and ensure safety of facility users and staff.

State launches campaign encouraging Hawai‘i residents to screen against colon cancer

According to the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center’s Hawaiʻi Tumor Registry, approximately 700 men and women are diagnosed with the disease, and 225 people die from it each year.

Volcano Watch: Adapting to an evolving eruption; revising Kīlauea’s alert level, aviation color code notifications

After Episode 44 ends, assuming activity is similar to the first 43 episodes, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will lower alert level and aviation color code for Kīlauea one level lower than the current norm, to Advisory and Yellow, respectively.

Big Island man among finalists named for 2026 student appointment to University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

If appointed, the 20-year-old would fill the student seat for a two-year appointment beginning July 1, which is a volunteer position.

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program continues to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s healthcare workforce

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program successfully recruits and nurtures professionals-in-training for the state’s most needed primary and mental health care disciplines; they are prepared to deliver quality, culturally informed health services.

UPDATE: 17-year-old runaway found in good health

Juwika Langu, who was previously reported as a runaway, was found March 25 in Hilo.

Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese products sold in select Hawaiʻi stores recalled

Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese, both shredded and block products, has been recalled by RAW FARM due to E. coli contamination after investigation by U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Mayor Kimo Alameda vetoes bill that would establish new commission

Mayor Kimo Alameda vetoed Bill 127 today, opposing the creation of a permanent Construction Code Commission and advocatin for a task force.

‘A farmer’s mental health is tied to the health of their land’: New suicide rate study calls for more community support of farmers

Farmers are consistently exposed to invasive pests, volatile market prices and extreme weather such as the recent back-to-back kona lows that inundated the state; beyond the physical destruction of crops and infrastructure, the back-to-back kona lows also left a trail of mental and emotional exhaustion.

RESCHEDULED: Ka Lani Kauikeaouli Festival pushed back because of impact from kona lows

The festival, now scheduled for May 9 in Keauhou marks 25 years of honoring Kamehameha III, a visionary leader and his enduring influence on education and Hawaiʻi.

Gov. Green nominates Associate Justice Vladimir Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court

Gov. Josh Green announced the nomination of Vladimir Devens to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Devens, who has served as an associate justice since 2024, brings more than three decades of legal experience to the role, including extensive work in civil litigation and public service.

Par Hawai‘i is Fueling Dreams, asking drivers to go extra mile for Special Olympics Hawai‘i

21st annual Fueling Dreams fundraising campaign hosted by marketer of Hele and 76 Hawai‘i runs through May 24 at 33 participating Hele stores throughout the islands.

State awards Legacy Land grants to five preservation projects on Maui, Molokaʻi

These grants support preservation and protection of lands with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural and historic value, while also providing public access and strengthening partnerships between government and community-based organizations.

Governor highlights state’s first high school health learning lab at Wai‘anae High on O‘ahu

Proof-of-concept launches statewide network to grow Hawai‘i’s healthcare workforce.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 3-9: 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, Easter brunch, Waikōloa’s Egghunt and more

Next week is a big one for the Big Island. It’s Merrie Monarch time, celebrating all things Hawaiian. plus, it’s Easter Weekend. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

$1.4M released by state to design Waimea Roadway Improvements Project

Big Island Rep. David Tarnas helped secure $9.6 million in 2023 for the design and construction of the project.
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