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County seeks contractor for first phase of new West Hawaiʻi emergency shelter
Called an important step in Hawaiʻi County’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness, the Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center being built in Kailua-Kona is anticipated to open in early 2027.
Public invited to community policing meet-and-greet at Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
Downtown Hilo officers on Wednesday will discuss their work and policing efforts in the downtown area. More importantly, they will listen to ideas and suggestions about how they can work together with the community to make downtown Hilo a safer and more enjoyable environment for all.
Hawai‘i’s US senators introduce resolution celebrating Hawaiian Language Month
“This February, we celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and the people, schools and programs that work every day to preserve the Hawaiian language and culture. The resurgence of the Hawaiian language not only serves as a model for indigenous communities around the world, but also as an example of the strength and resilience of the Hawaiian community.” — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i
Hāpuna Beach to open late on Wednesday
Hāpuna Beach Park will open at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. for a police investigation Wednesday morning.
Children’s book adapted into Hawaiian joins global collection during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
“I Kanaka Mai I Ke Aha?” reinforces the significance of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, as a living language and helps perpetuate it worldwide.
Major airlines partner with the state to pilot a program digitizing the agricultural declaration form
The digital form gives passengers a more efficient way to complete the form and modernizes Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity efforts.
Five staff members at Hakalau Forest Refuge on Big Island fired by Trump Administration
According to Friends of the Hakalau Forest, this large cut in staff will have immediate impacts on ongoing vital projects that help secure the future of endangered endemic birds and plants.
Divers rescued out of rough waters in South Kona
Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded Monday afternoon to Pebble Beach down Kona Paradise after a report of swimmers in distress.
University of Hawaiʻi team discovers ancient Hawaiian calendar system at a Hawaiʻi Island heiau
An ancient calendar system found at the Hapaialiʻi heiau near Kahaluʻu Beach Park on Hawaiʻi Island dates back between 1411 and 1465.
High surf advisory issued for west facing shores
West Hawaiʻi will be under a high surf advisory until 6 p.m. this evening.
Hawaiʻi Small Business Capital Program awarded $20 million
The infusion of money from the US Treasury brings total federal support to $40.3 million.
Growing a greener future: Hawai‘i Community College teaches Korean natural farming
Some graduates are now actively revitalizing Hawai‘i farmlands with environmentally friendly methods.
Business Monday: Immerse yourself in Hawai‘i’s landscapes through Flight of Aloha theater
Flight of Aloha will finally become a reality opening March 1 on the Big Island at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort.
Police investigating possible drowning of tourist in waters off Captain Cook
The man has been identified as Gary Windle of Deer Park, Illinois.
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i hits a milestone after curing 1,000 hepatitis C patients
Health care organizations and community-based agencies across the state work together to enhance access to hepatitis services, including testing, immunizations, care coordination, and treatment.
Youth homeless outreach center to officially open in Hilo next month
The center is a multi-agency nonprofit partnership among Hope Services Hawaiʻi, Neighborhood Place of Puna, and The Salvation Army.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate apparent drowning at beach park
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time.
UH Mānoa team awarded for creating an AI system that detects, prevents car crashes
The Intersection Safety Challenge encourages teams to develop intersection safety systems that utilize emerging technologies to mitigate unsafe conditions at roadway intersections.
Volcano Watch: What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface
Captivating lava fountains burst from either one or both of the vents during each eruptive episode. However, as fascinating as those episodes are, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are equally as interested in what’s happening beneath the surface between episodes.
