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Hawai‘i County Council passes bill banning feeding of feral animals on county property
The Hawai‘i County Council voted 6-2 to pass Bill 51, which includes a $50 fine for the first violation and $500 for additional violations of the ban to feed feral animals on county property.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 8-14: SPAM Musubi Day, Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival, Keiki & Dog Fun Day, plus more
This week’s top 10 is a celebration of diversity once again — for events and activities — with everything from observing the fifth annual SPAM Musubi Day to the Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival and a tail-wagging good time for keiki and their furry best friends. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
1,000 genki balls will clean the Liliʻuokalani pond in Hilo today
Liliʻuokalani Gardens is one of 20 sites in Japan and Hawaiʻi that are participating in an international genki ball toss for the 16th World EM Mudball Day.
UPDATE: Episode 30 pau after nearly 12 hours of lava fountains, flows, including from new fissure in south Halemaʻumaʻu
Lava fountains reached as high as 300 feet at times during the most recent eruptive event of the ongoing episodic summit eruption within the Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano. Activity ceased abruptly at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 6.
Kenichi Pacific in Kona reopens after passing follow-up health inspection
An inspector with the Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch osbserved multiple criticial food safety violations July 30 at the Kailua-Kona restaurant, which was then immediately forced to close. It received its green “pass” placard Aug. 4.
New report on Maui fires recovery reveals mixed progress for survivors two years after tragedy
A report by the University of Hawai’i Economic Research Organization revealed that more Maui fire survivors are transitioning into stable housing and have greater economic stability, but many others are still rent burdened and struggling with long-term income loss.
Dry conditions persist in July for Ka‘ū, Hāmākua Districts, according to monthly rain summary report
Areas failed to exceed 25% of their July averages, according to the report.
Hilo man sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted distribution of fentanyl
The charge stems from a May 26, 2024, incident, after Hawai‘i Island police VICE officers executed a narcotics search warrant upon a Honda Accord the suspect was driving. Police recovered approximately 0.5 grams of fentanyl, a digital scale, and over 50 clean/unused zip packets in various sizes.
Update: High surf advisory for south-facing shores throughout Hawaiian Islands canceled
Surf has fallen below advisory levels.
UH-Hilo, Big Island nonprofit partner to promote equality, acceptance for people living with developmental disabilities
The annual Autism Awareness Walk moves the community towards acceptance, inclusion, and innovative support for those with developmental disabilities.
HTA supports Hawaiʻi’s cultural ambassadors through Hoʻokipa Malihini Initiative
To foster meaningful cultural experiences in Hawaiʻi’s visitor hubs, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is investing $397,000 in seven Hawaiian cultural programs and practitioners through its Hoʻokipa Malihini Initiative.
North Kohala residents must restrict water use until further notice
Hawaiʻi County’s Department of Water Supply has enacted an immediate water restriction for North Kohala residents due to equipment failure, leaving only one of three wells operational.
Couple arrested after suspected meth, cocaine found in East Hawai‘i home
Drugs found during the search warrant included suspected meth, cocaine and liquid anabolic steroids.
Precursory eruptive activity begins for Episode 30 of Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea
HVO scientists say it is unclear exactly when sustained eruptive activity may start, however, high lava fountaining is likely to begin today or tomorrow if summit inflation resumes.
Update: North Kohala customers asked to reduce water use by 25% due to down wells
Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply is asking customers to reduce water use by at least 25% as only one of the three wells that serve the area is operational.
Business Monday: Diamond Bakery launching ‘Ulu-made animal crackers in time for start of Hawaiʻi school year
With the 2025-26 school year beginning today, the locally made sweet treats can be found in a number of schools statewide, including Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy in Waimea.
Groundbreaking research reveals potential underwater reservoir off Hawaiʻi Island coast
Scientists investigated the potential vast underground reservoir of fresh water beneath Hawaiʻi Island’s ocean floor, potentially revolutionizing the understanding of island hydrology and offering new fresh water sources.
Maui resident Branscombe Richmond plays a Hawaiian chief in Jason Momoa’s epic miniseries
“Chief of War” is set during the conflicts to unify the Hawaiian islands in the last decades of the 18th century.
Hawaiʻi County reviving program to give victims of minor crimes a louder voice, reduce backlog of cases
The Resorative Justice program is a victim-led program that provides eligible offenders of minor crimes a detour from the court system in exchange for making good with the victims.
UPDATE: Wind advisory again extended for North Hawai’i, parts of Kaʻū and Puna
The advisory is now in effect until 6 p.m. today for North and South Kohala as well as northern and interior portions of North Kona and Hāmākua along with south and southeasten portions of Kaʻū and Puna, with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph expected and gusts up to 50 mph.
