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No Tsunami from 7.4-Magnitude Quake Near Tonga
The deep earthquake occurred in one of the most seismically active areas of the world where the Australia and Pacific plates collide.
Friday is ‘Don’t Fry Day’ for Skin Cancer Awareness
Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.
NOAA Predicts ‘Below-Normal’ Activity This Hurricane Season
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center noted that less activity is no guarantee that a storm won’t impact Hawaii.
US Senate Rejects Change to Sugar Policy
It voted 45-54 to defeat a bipartisan amendment that would have removed protections for domestic sugar producers, including Hawaii’s last remaining plantation.
UH-Hilo Hosting Symposium on Lincoln Saturday
The event featuring three distinguished speakers commemorates the 150th anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Groundbreaking Set for Hawaii Community College’s New Kona Campus
Hawaii Community College — Palamanui, a collaboration between the University of Hawaii and a private developer, will be built on 78 acres mauka of Kona’s airport.
Gabbard and Hirono See Success With First Legislation
The initial bills introduced by each since taking office in January were the subject of approving votes today.
UPDATE: Police Identify Victim in Nanawale Estates Shooting
Seon Keoni Aki, 43, was being held by police following his arrest in Hawaiian Paradise Park Monday.
No Agreement on Election-Day Registration
A conference committee made up of House and Senate members met six times but could not find a compromise on the legislation.
BLOG: Wednesday is Anniversary of Devastating 1960 Earthquake
Chile’s coast has a long history of powerful earthquakes, including the 9.5-magnitude tremor that generated the tsunami that devastated Hilo on May 23, 1960.
5,800 Acres in Ka`u to be Auctioned
5,800 acres of land in Ka‘u that had been slated for development will be sold Tuesday at a foreclosure auction on Oahu.
Swimmer Trapped by Waves Rescued From Kona Shoreline Cave
The man took refuge in a cave amidst pounding surf after being unable to return to dry ground.
A Festival of Films this Memorial Day Weekend
A magical weekend full of stars of the silver screen — as well as the sky — come out in force for the Big Island Film Festival this Memorial Day weekend on the Kohala Coast.
Viewing Volcanic Beauty Can Be Fraught With Danger
Scientists say some uninformed or careless sight-seers have paid with their lives.
Land Board Orders Naniloa to Restore $1 Million Bond
The Board of Land and Natural Resources took the action because of the hotel’s 2012 default on lease payments.
Search Continues for Missing Man — And His Identity
Police and the Coast Guard have given different names for the man reported missing Tuesday from Waipio Valley after not being seen since the night before.
Agency Investigating Hawaiian Hawk Shootings
One of the endangered birds has recovered and been released, while the other is still under treatment at a Kailua-Kona animal sanctuary.
Hilo Airport Field Office Included in Audit’s Criticism
State auditors said bundling field offices into bigger contracts precluded competition and likely made them more expensive.
Spay/Neuter Clinic for Dogs This Sunday in Puna
A spay/neuter clinic for dogs will be held this Sunday in lower Puna.
UH-Hilo Faculty Members Honored at Spring Commencement
Honorees included communications instructor Rayna Morel and Hawaiian studies professor Kalena Silva.
