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Summit for Big Island ham radio operators aims to enhance emergency communications

Civil Defense hopes to connect with ham radio operators, who play a crucial role in communication during an emergency, as hurricane season begins this month.

Required licenses to be issued this month for the upcoming hunting season

Effective June 15, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season. The date of issuance will be through June 30, 2026. 

Hawaiʻi agriculture inspectors capture ball python in Kaimukī backyard

Snakes are illegal to import or possess in Hawaiʻi since they pose a serious threat to Hawaiʻi’s environment with no natural predators.

Get ready for another lava show: Kīlauea Episode 24 expected to begin today or tomorrow

Vigorous degassing of sulfur dioxide, nighttime glow and intermittent lava spattering in the north vent indicate that magma is close to the surface of Kīlauea.

Milestone agreement to strengthen health care in West Hawaiʻi

The healthcare landscape of West Hawaiʻi is set for a major transformation as the Hawaiʻi Health Systems West Hawaiʻi Region, The Queen’s Health Systems, and Aliʻi Health Center unite under a shared workforce agreement to enhance specialty health care.

UH Hilo student ‘walking on cloud 9’ after receiving NASA internship to study Jupiter’s moon

At age 48, UH Hilo student Raven Kromer will be interning at NASA to study the icy terrain of Jupiter’s moon Europa, hoping to find insights into the potential for life beyond Earth.

Long-awaited pharmacy expansion at Kona Community Hospital complete

The expansion includes a new compounding suite that will allow the hospital to safely prepare medications – including chemotherapy drugs – on-site.

Reduced speed limit coming to a section of Māmalahoa Highway in South Kona

Along this segment of Māmalahoa Highway, there are homes, schools and businesses. There have been near misses and accidents along this segment of highway, resulting in at least one death in the past five years, state officials reported.

Paʻauilo man arrested after jumping into Hilo Bay to evade police

Jeremy Rios was later apprehended and arrested for assault, burglary and outstanding warrants.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departure from Hilo delayed until Tuesday due to weather

The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced that the Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will now depart from Hilo on Tuesday morning after postponing the voyage due to weather conditions.

Gov. Green announces appointment of new state fire marshal

This appointment marks a historic return to a centralized approach to statewide fire protection.

Incident involving an ʻio highlight the hazards of human interactions

Hawaiʻi’s endangered wildlife faces a growing threat from human interactions, as recent disturbing incidents involving an ʻio, highlight the perils of illegal activities in local communities.

Big Island man facing array of child sex abuse charges after months-long investigation

Bail was set at just over $4.8 million for 44-year-old Joseph Tibbs, who is facing 15 charges for crimes involving minors

Chemical substance detected in sample at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park water system

The chemical detected is 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-benzene (PCBTF) within the Volcano Catchment Chlorinator, which is owned by the U.S. Department of the Interior. PCBTF is an industrial solvent that is currently not regulated in drinking water, meaning there is no established federal or state maximum contaminant level or state environmental action level.

Business Monday: Coffee farm referred to as ‘Garden of Eden’ turned into retreat center in South Kona

The Paliuli Farm Sanctuary is part of Hestia Magic retreat centers, which began in 2014 with a location in California, and last year added a second location at Kealakekua Bay.

Hawaiʻi Island residents encouraged to participate in community survey

The anonymous online survey, which is available through July 31, aims to capture the voices and sentiments of residents.

Kona teen taken into custody after a gun was fired during an affray

Hawai‘i Island police responded to the scene at 12:41 a.m., where they found a crowd of 20 individuals in the area.

Ex-Konawaena Middle School teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting minor to be sentenced in August

John Lee Franks, 47, of Ocean View was convicted of continuous sexual assault of a minor younger than 14 years old and first-degree attempted sexual assault, both Class A felonies. The verdict was handed down May 29 after a 2-week bench trial in February.

93-year-old Big Island legend Uncle Manny Veincent shares experiences, knowledge in new memoir

The memoir takes readers on a journey through the life of Uncle Manny Veincent, including his childhood fishing stories, fire rescues, nene counting, military service, paddling achievements and a profound connection to Hawaiʻi.

Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes

Check out the full results of the poll.
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