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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.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial inspections of Big Island transmission lines May 5-8
The islandwide inspections will be conducted in a Manuiwa Airways helicopter from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hawai‘i Keiki Museum offers ‘science fueled fun’ at no charge all day for entire family
Nonprofit that connects children to Hawai‘i Island through hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math offering fee-free day as part of Waikōloa Lei Day Festival; several upcoming summer events, activities and workshops planned, too.
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Hilo
This is the 12th traffic fatality of 2025 as compared to 15 traffic fatalities this same time last year.
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 3 to May 9
Lane closures schedules can change at anytime without warning. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
Volcano business for sale for the next creative visionary
After spending nearly 20 years creating a hub for the Volcano community, Ira Ono is selling the Volcano Garden Arts property and the vision that comes along with it.
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake on Friday strikes 4 miles from Laupāhoehoe on Big Island
The earthquake was at a depth of 19 miles below the sea and had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Gov. Josh Green to sign “green fee” into law
The climate impact fee will increase taxes for travelers to help bolster disaster mitigation and sustainability projects in Hawaiʻi in the face of climate threats.
Mellon Foundation to stabilize state humanities councils with $15 millon in emergency funding
Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities to receive a $250,000 grant amid a $65 million federal budget cut affecting state humanities councils nationwide.
Prince David Kawānanakoa, a respected figure in Hawai‘i’s ali‘i lineage, has passed away
Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the flags be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies effective immediately until sunset on Friday, May 9.
Big Island man charged after child porn videos reportedly found on his cellphone
The investigation into the 43-year-old was launched in December 2024 after a cyber tip revealed possession of child pornography.
Hawai‘i Island police launch a negligent homicide investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle near the intersection of Waiānuenue Avenue and Rainbow Drive on Thursday night.
Hawaiʻi Community College’s new marine program provides unique research opportunities for students
Marine Option Program students provides opportunities to apply traditional course work to the real world while students obtain practical marine skills.
Update: Episode 19 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends in less than 8 hours
Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory continues to closely monitor Kīlauea and will issue an eruption update tomorrow morning unless there are significant changes before then
State passes a bill to expand free school meal access
The bill will help ALICE families, who earn too much to qualify for free meals at school, yet not enough to provide their children with consistent breakfast and lunch.
Bird species lost from the wild for almost 40 years laid first eggs on new island home
Three pairs of Sihek have laid eggs since being released on Palmyra Atoll – marking the first time species has bred in the wild since its extinction from their native island of Guam in the 1980s.
