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Visitor suffers suspected shark bite to foot while swimming in Waikōloa
No shark was seen and there are no plans to close Anaeho‘omalu Bay at this time.
Public optimistic but express concerns regarding funding and location of proposed new Kona hospital
About 70 people attended a public informational meeting in the Hawai‘i County Council Chambers at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, held by Kona Community Hospital leadership to discuss a recent report that assessed the current and future healthcare needs of West Hawai‘i.
11 Hawaiian monk seal births on O‘ahu prompt action from officials
Signage, fencing, suspended permits and more are in effect at places like the Mokulua islets and the Sand Island State Recreation Area.
Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 3.0% in May – up 3,900 jobs year-over-year
Year-over-year, non-farm jobs have gone up by 3,900. But non-farm jobs are down 18,700 when compared to the last month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council awards more than $2M in grant funds to 58 Big Island nonprofit programs
The funding is meant to directly benefit the public through programs addressing issues such as educational concerns, culture and arts, needs of the poor, youth, kūpuna, those with physical or emotional disabilities, crime victims, those affected by health or social crises or public health and welfare of people and the environment.
Travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu; fifth in state this year
Five confirmed travel-related dengue cases have been identified in Hawai‘i so far in 2024.
New class of state corrections officers graduates; four assigned to Big Island facility
Adult corrections officer training courses have compressed in length and doubled in number to address a staff shortage.
Keauhou Canoe Club on Big Island seeks applicants for two scholarships
Two $2,000 scholarships are available to West Hawaiʻi graduating seniors who meet requirements.
Big Island nonprofits serving Native Hawaiians awarded grants
Projects that received funding were designed to strengthen Hawaiian cultural identity, support instruction in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, encourage ʻāina stewardship, prepare students for career readiness and help reintegrate those emerging from the justice system.
US Sen. Brian Schatz: $17.5 million earmarked for roads reconstruction in Hilo on Big Island
The funding will be used to reconstruct roadways adjacent to and at the intersection of Bayfront Highway and Waiānuenue Avenue.
Police seek runaway teenager last seen near Banyan Drive in Hilo on Big Island
Kaeo’okalani Jones Jr. is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 120 pounds with long black hair and brown eyes.
Game of drones: UH-Mānoa students headed to international drone competition
This is the fifth year the UH Drone Technologies team is participating in the competition. Its best finish was sixth in 2017 and third among U.S. teams the same year. The team aims to place higher this year.
UH-led study finds anxiety, depression major problems in space science community
The authors found that symptoms appear greater among marginalized groups, such as women, people of color and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community.
Business Monday: Local designers show off new looks during first-ever Kona Swim Week fashion event
Hosted at Spinners Cantina, the fashion show featured nine local designers with models strutting the looks for guests gathered on Ali‘i Drive.
Update: Wind advisory for Big Island summits canceled in predawn hours
The National Weather Service forecasts sustained east winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts of more than 60 mph.
670K gallons of wastewater spews into Hilo Bay
The Hawai‘i Department of Health was notified and issued a water quality advisory for the bay, outside of the Hilo breakwater.
Islandwide backpack drive for keiki in need in full swing
New and unfilled backpacks may be dropped off at any Hawai‘i Island police station.
2024 Primary Elections: Several state, federal races already decided
Another head-to-head matchup between former state Sen. Laura Acasio and incumbent state Sen. Lorraine Inouye, both of Hilo, is on the ballot, as well as a race for a new face to fill the seat being vacated by longtime legislator state Rep. Richard Onishi, who is retiring this year.
Big Island health care providers urge public to mask up, get vaccinated as COVID cases continue to climb
Hawai‘i County is seeing an average of 14 new cases a day throughout a week’s time, with a 6.6% test positivity rate. The state on the other hand is seeing an average of 175 new cases a day during a 7-day period, an increase of 3 from the prior week, and has a 16.7% test positivity rate.
Satellite built by University of Hawai‘i students chosen for NASA launch
The student-led mission aims to study solar energetic particle events and increase knowledge of the Sun.