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University of Hawai‘i: Discovering yeast on islands could answer larger questions
New insights into yeast diversity will be used to predict global species diversity, host and habitat specificity and diversity hotspots.
Take a deep dive into Waimea’s ‘critical infrastructure’ during town meeting
“Infrastructure seems to be on everyone’s mind; it’s often the root cause of — or contributor to — community needs and concerns,” — Waimea Community Association President Nancy Carr Smith.
$26M grant fuels University of Hawai‘i research on climate-friendly cooling
Professor Ralf Kaiser’s group will study the atmospheric chemistry of gas phase refrigerants.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Sept. 5-12: Yoga on the beach, learn about the deep ocean, catch Thunder from Down Under and more
There are a variety of events packing the calendar for the start of September.
4 Big Island men caught in spiny situation on opening day of lobster fishing season
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement said the divers came in with a total of 40 spiny lobsters — 16 females, three with eggs.
Findings of outer Solar System revealed using information gathered from the Subaru Telescope on Hawaiʻi Island and New Horizons spacecraft
Survey observations using the Subaru Telescope’s ultra-widefield prime focus camera have revealed that there may be a population of small bodies further out in the Kuiper Belt waiting to be discovered.
21-year-old man endangered and missing
Jaykob Ahu is 5-foot-11, 135 lbs and Hawaiian. If you have seen him or know where he is, contact Big Island police immediately.
Suspected norovirus among campers results in closure of popular Kaua‘i trail
Since Aug. 14, the Department of Health received reports of acute gastrointestinal illness (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) from 24 people who hiked the Kalalau Trail.
NAS Swimming Pool in Hilo reopens following renovation
The $7.3 million renovation project involved a total reconstruction of the facility, with only the pool basin remaining from the original 1940s facility.
Visitors accidentally crash vehicle through fence at Hilo ballfield during football practice
This is the second incident within a year involving a vehicle breaching the same section of fencing at Kuawa Ballfield, located off Kuawa Street.
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in June
It is not believed that speed or impairment were factors in the collision.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help locating wanted man
The man is wanted for violation of a protective order and burglary.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate missing woman in good health
The 40-year-old was last seen in Paradise Park.
East Hawai‘i man indicted on sex assault charges involving a minor
The 38-year-old was indicted last week and is scheduled to make an initial appearance today in Hilo Circuit Court.
Widow honors husband’s sacrifice at dedication of World War II monument in West Hawai‘i
The memorial was unveiled at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery on the anniversary of the end of the world war.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police find teen girl
The teen was last seen today at 11:30 a.m. in Hilo on Kalanianaole Avenue.
Hilo couple facing charges after search of residence leads to 50 grams of meth
The couple is facing class A felony charges, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
Storm surge of aloha sweeps across social media as Big Island communities step up to help neighbors in Hone’s aftermath
It was a wave of “braddahs and sistahs coming together to help out each other” with food, appliances, rides, repairs, spiritual needs or even just getting people in touch with others who could help.
Business Monday: History, fun facts and more about Labor Day
If you are one of those who get the long weekend, we hope you’re enjoying the extra day off. Take some time to learn about the history of why today is a holiday and a few fun labor facts to go with it.
Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program
Thirty-four percent of voters felt PSPS put people at risk as losing power would mean losing the ability to power medical supplies.
