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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 17-23: Imu workshops, youth kickboxing, free pet microchipping, ‘Super Smash Bros Utlimate,’ a fall fest and more
The middle of October brings with it a variety of events and activities around the Big Island.
Big Island’s Water Supply department customers should prepare due to Red Flag Warning
The Department of Water Supply urges its customers and those who depend on a continuous supply of its water to review their personal situations and prepare accordingly in the event power shutoffs limit supply.
Runway repairs scheduled at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport
The nightly closures, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., will begin Nov. 1 to Nov. 23 and Dec. 6 to Dec. 16.
Update: Weather service cancels red flag warning issued throughout Hawai‘i Island
The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions, which increase the risk of wildfires.
Hawai‘i County honors hard work, dedication of employees during 56th annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony
Alex Kuklenko claims 2024 Employee of the Year title, Lindsey Iyo named 2024 Manager of the Year and Craig Kawaguchi wins 2024 Supervisor of the Year award. They were among a total of 29 employees nominated for all three awards.
Stinky hitchhiker eludes capture for several days at Honolulu Harbor
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture inspectors braved the skunk’s odiferous natural defenses to finally trap the animal Monday night after it had infiltrated Pier 1 for an unknown amount of time.
Hawai‘i County Council to discuss wastewater treatment plant projects mandated by EPA
The council will discuss the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant project and acquiring land by eminent domain for the Nā‘ālehu Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Update: State health department cancels high bacteria count notification for Richardson Ocean Park
The department is retesting waters at the park because of uncertainty about the representativeness of a first sample after finding bacteria levels of of 591 per 100 mL during routine beach monitoring.
New UH research shows invasive seaweeds thrive in nearshore waters with high salt level, outcompeting native species
Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.
State reminds public not to post political signs along roadways
Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.
Survey: Majority of voters think elected leaders should prioritize early childhood programs
80% of Hawai‘i Island voters would support candidates who prioritize services such as publicly funded child care.
The Zonta Club of Hilo awards microgrants to five women for their local businesses
Dawn Patterson, Rachel Edrman, Napua Arakaki-Heen, Megan Brady and Syd Wang were awarded $10,000 total in microgrants.
Times Higher Education ranks UH at Mānoa in top 2% of universities worldwide; No. 63 in U.S.
Globally, the university’s flagship campus was placed in the No. 251–300 tier out of more than 25,000 higher education institutions worldwide.
Business Monday: Kona Boys helps preserve sense of place at Kealakekua Bay
After 4 decades of meetings to address the tourism and cultural significance of the area, a community action plan to preserve the bay and its surrounding land was adopted this year by the Department of Land and Natural Resources master plan.
Inaugural Hāmākua festival brings together former sugar workers; highlights new agricultural path
The Hāmākua Agricultural Cooperative, formed in 1994 to help displaced sugar workers and their families, provided information about new opportunities at the Hāmākua County Fair.
Largest limestone cave in Hawaiʻi to close to public after nonprofit’s lease ends
Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen and the other is missing.
Big Island woman on mission to establish housing, programs for keiki in need
Humanity Hale was created to provide healing through therapy and a variety of programs for kids and teenagers who have been abused or neglected, bullied, orphaned, living in broken homes or foster care — many of whom are dealing with depression, anxiety and self-harming.
Hawaiʻi Island police seek runaway teenager last seen in Hilo
Gianna Oliveira, 16, was last seen on the 800 block of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo on Wednesday evening.
Police looking for missing man last seen Saturday morning on Rainbow Drive in Hilo
The missing male adult is Shayson Estocado, who is 5-feet-8, 150 pounds and Hawaiian.
Drone inspectors help Hawaiian Electric reduce wildfire risk on Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu
The unmanned aerial inspectors will enable the utility company to identify problems with electrical infrastructure more quickly.
