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Maunakea telescope tunes into a stellar symphony of nearby star

Stars are not silent, and like musical instruments, stars resonate with natural frequencies that astronomers can “hear” with the right tools. Asteroseismology allows scientists to use these frequencies to probe the interiors of stars. 

Update: Kīlauea’s Episode 20 erupts with lava fountains of 500-plus feet, but lasts less than 5 hours

Latest episode of sustained geisers of molten rock in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the Big Island volcano’s summit was shortest since eruption began Dec. 23, 2024.

Get active and trek the trails in Hilo this weekend

Discover the beauty of local trails while enjoying fun activities, live music, and more with the County of Hawaiʻi’s Trek the Trails event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday in HIlo.

State: Make sure you’re covered before disaster strikes

Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds island residents to review insurance policies in preparation for upcoming 2025 hurricane season, which begins June 1.

Hawaiʻi County is now taking proposals for its affordable housing production program

County funding priorities include: targeting households earning 81% to 140% of area median income, supporting initiatives for lasting homeownership and preserving existing affordable housing units.

Feathered cape worn by Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani returns to Hawai‘i

Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani wore the came during the Battle of Kuamo‘o in North Kona in 1819.

Former 49ers running back bringing all-sports skills clinic to Big Island

Athletes of all ages can sign up for an all-sport athletic clinic hosted by former San Francisco 49ers running back, Jamal Willis, in Keaʻau from June 19-21.

New University of Hawai‘i study looks at concussion recovery times in high school athletes with ADHD

High school athletes diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder take significantly longer to recover from concussions than their peers, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

$10M investment Hawaiʻi Community Lending enables zero-down mortgages for Native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands 

The funds Northern Trust has invested will make these zero-down mortgages available to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands residents in Waimea and Laʻiʻōpua, neighborhoods in the North and West Hawaiʻi communities where Parker Ranch also holds land and works to support communities.

Salmonella outbreak reported among backyard poultry across 6 states

As of today, there have been no reports of outbreaks in Hawai‘i.

Voluntary water conservation notice remains in place for North Kona customers

Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their water use by 10% to help the department maintain an adequate water supply and pressure as the county crews address issues with electrical equipment and the water supply is being redistributed.

Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, public restrooms to close Tuesday morning

Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area will be closed from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 for vector control operations.

Human remains discovered in mobile home fire in South Kona

The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.

Update: Power restored to traffic signals in downtown Hilo

The power outage affected the traffic signals in the area of Kanoelehua Avenue and Kekuanaoa Street.

Business Monday: Two conferences aim to educate food preservers, fruit growers

The Hawaiʻi Master Food Preservers debuts its first conference on Thursday, Oct. 23, with the 35th Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Growers Conference following that weekend from Friday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 26.

Survey to assess emergency preparedness level of east Hawaiʻi County households next week

The initiative aims to better prepare the region against potential disasters and offer vital insights to enhance emergency response strategies

Travelers reminded to be REAL ID ready by May 7

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds domestic travelers that on May 7, 2025, you must have a REAL ID or acceptable alternative to avoid delays at the security checkpoints at the airport.

Hawaiʻi legislature passes biosecurity bill

The Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives announced Friday the passage of House Bill 427, aimed at strengthening the state’s biosecurity system to combat invasive species and protect the islands’ environment and agriculture.

Ancestral Hawaiian remains found in museum in Ireland to be reinterred on Hawai‘i Island

A team representing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo is on its way back to Hawaiʻi after receiving iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) in formal ceremonies this week from the National Museums of Northern Ireland – Ulster Museum.

Legislature passes measures cracking down on illegal fireworks in Hawai‘i

One Senate bill and three House bills collectively provide funding to law enforcement to address the issue, as well as creates new crimes and punishments for those who misuse fireworks, especially when someone is injured as a result.
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