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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.

Oregon visitor dies following snorkel trip in Kona

The visitor was on a guided manta ray snorkel trip when she complained of soreness in her arms after being in the water for about 5 minutes.

Hawaiʻi police seek information on stolen truck in Hilo

Police search for a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner stolen from Wainaku Street last week.

Two new warning sirens on Big Island part of monthly test set for 11:45 a.m. on Thursday

The May 1 siren test for Hawaiʻi will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

Hale Hālāwai O Puna to open with a celebration of Hawaiian culture this weekend

Hale Hālāwai O Puna Cultural Mākeke and Hub opens for the first time with a free celebration followed by an Activate Puna Town Party to mark the 7th anniversary of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption this Saturday.

Workforce development event connects local students with career opportunities

Over 160 students gained insight into the hospitality industry from industry leaders during the 13th annual Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration event in Hilo.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 2-8: Celebrating Lei Day, Culivating community, exploring the cosmos and more

Just because the Merrie Monarch Festival is done doesn’t mean all the fun around the island is, too. From Lei Day festivities to exploring the cosmos, there’s an entire universe of activities and events unfolding during the next week. Check them out now!

Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman who went missing off Keauhou

The Coast Guard and partner agencies searched 4,863 square miles for over 89 combined hours.

Ironman returning to men, women competing for world titles on same day in Kona, beginning in 2026

Athletes can start qualifying for the Kona race in August. The number of slots for the event has not been determined.

Violation issued to Matsuyama Food and Fuel for underground storage tanks

Mats4 LLC, which operates Matsuyama Food and Fuel in Kailua-Kona, did not apply for or obtain a permit prior to installation or operation the tanks and now face a $35,000 penalty.

Search for second missing Kona fisherman continues after kayak found Sunday

Searches have found a shoe that is believed to belong to the missing Jared Willeford, but no other evidence of the 42-year-old.

23rd Astro Day highlights astronomy, natural science and robots on Saturday in Hilo

More than 30 organizations will host demonstrations, games and activities that highlight astronomy, robotics and natural sciences.

Big Island AIDS Walk to raise awareness, crucial funds

Kumukahi Health + Wellness is hosting the annual Big Island AIDS Walk this Saturday to raise money for local programs supporting people living with HIV/AIDS.

Man faces multiple charges after an incident in Kalapana last week

Joseph Williams is set to appear in a preliminary hearing at Hilo District Court on Wednesday.

Police request public assistance in the search for two Hilo runaways

Police search for two runaways, King Kehoe and Jazzielle Nathaniel, last seen in Hilo at 8:45 p.m. on Monday night.

Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate assault suspect

Hawai‘i Island police report that the suspect sought in an assault investigation in Kailua-Kona was located on April 29.

Flood advisory issued for portions of West Hawai‘i

At 6:08 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
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