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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.
Gov. Josh Green issues intent to veto 17 bills
This veto list reflects our need to prioritize Hawaiʻi’s crippling high cost of living, the state’s affordable housing crisis and Hawaiʻi’s families impacted by the Maui wildfires,” said Gov. JoshGreen.
Big Island weekly lane closures: June 22-28
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Kurtistown man caught driving truck with loaded gun granted supervised release
The defendant, Beau De Dier, was reportedly in possession of a loaded Ruger .357 caliber revolver while driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck on Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo on June 13, 2024.
Section of work scheduled on Māmalahoa Highway in North Kona
Beginning June 24, the work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Company voluntarily recalls IQF oysters due to potential norovirus contamination
The Hawaiʻi DOH advised the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected oysters on June 13. A week later, the ROK advised the FDA that Central Fisheries Co., LTD voluntarily recalled the affected oysters.
Benioffs donate additional 158 acres for affordable housing project in Waimea
The newest gift by the Benioffs adds to the 282 acres they previously donated to Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation in December 2023.
5 Big Isle police personnel honored for their fight against impaired driving
Those honored were Traffic Services Manager Torey Keltner and officers Jason Miyashiro, Lawrence Kobayashi, John Harvey and Adam Roberg.
Volcano Watch: Petrologists gather to discuss challenges and goals in understanding Kīlauea chemistry
In May of this year, a group of volcano geochemists and petrologists (scientists who study the chemistry, textures and origins of volcanic rocks) met in Hilo to discuss how to improve our understanding of magma storage and evolution at Kīlauea with these considerations in mind.
Report: 2 locations identified as potential sites for new Kona Community Hospital
The 50-year-old hospital — built in Kealakekua in 1974 — could potentially move to the old Kmart site or the Queen’s site in the West Hawai‘i business park next to Costco.
Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for West Hawai‘i beach
Results of water sample retesting at Puako Middle of Lot on the Kohala Coast showed that enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold.
Youth-led constitutional climate case settled with bold commitment from Hawaiʻi Transportation Department
Thirteen youth from throughout the Hawaiian Islands brought the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation constitutional climate case in June 2022, asserting their rights to a safe and healthy climate and asking the Hawaiʻi state government to act to meet the climate emergency and enable the state’s paradigm shift to a climate-safe, zero-emissions transportation system.
Big Island police investigate possible drowning off Kainaliu Beach
The unidentified 58-year-old O‘ahu man was seen swimming about 50 feet offshore when he began calling for help. He was not breathing and unresponsive when a friend got him to shore.
Called by the ‘Hilo Police Department Civil Processing Unit’? You were the target of a scam
Hawai‘i Police Department is the official name of the only police department on the Big Island. The department also does not have a ‘Civil Processing Unit.’
Update: High bacteria notification canceled for Kua Bay
State says water sample retesting results showed enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Kalapana Transfer Station to extend hours following community feedback
Beginning July 17, the transfer station will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays during normal dump hours.
2 Oʻahu residents, one of them employed by a DLNR division, charged in dog attack that killed newborn monk seal pup
PO7’s death is the third known death of a monk seal resulting from a dog attack in the main Hawaiian Islands. In 2014, pup RFX4 was killed on Kauaʻi. Pup RS48Hoʻomau, also known as Lehua, was killed in 2023 on Oʻahu.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police identify motorcycle rider killed in Kona crash
The 29-year-old man was driving a black 2023 Yamaha XTZ690 that clipped a silver 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup truck at the intersection of Palani Road and Kealakaa Street in Kona.
Strong trade winds will make for breezier Big Island through the weekend
A persistent surface high pressure centered far north-northeast of the islands is supporting locally strong — yet seasonable — trade winds that will last into Monday
2,000 PBS Hawai‘i films to be digitized as part of national project
‘Ulu‘ulu is coordinating the digitization and description of the films and videotapes from the PBS Hawai‘i collection.