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Artificial Intelligence safety act passed by Hawaiʻi State Legislature

The landmark legislation would establish some of the nation’s first consumer protections and transparency requirements for conversational artificial intelligence services, particularly for minors and individuals seeking mental health or crisis support.

Big Island mother navigates death of teen daughter by writing book about grief

Kathy Sprinkle will be doing a reading for her book at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library in Waimea on Saturday, May 9.

Celebrate Mom: Things to do and places to eat for Mother’s Day on the Big Island

There are plenty of ways to celebrate moms on the Big Island this weekend, including surfing, lei-making, shopping and plenty of wining and dining. Check out our list.

Police seek information about Big Island fisherman who went missing a year ago

Authorities are again seeking the public’s help in locating Earl Kekuanaʻoʻa Hind, a fisherman who disappeared about a year ago after launching his boat from South Point on the Big Island.

School bus used for disabled students stolen from Ocean View

Authorities in Hawaiʻi are investigating the brazen theft of a school bus from Ocean View Estates and its later recovery at a property, where surveillance footage captured several suspects.

UPDATE: Authorities thank public after missing teen found safe in Ocean View

Lily Amor, 17, who was previously reported as a runaway, has been found safe and in good health in Ocean View.

UPDATE: Hawai’i Island police locate missing Eden Roc woman in good health

The woman was found in Mountain View.

‘Big Mama’ back in Salish Sea after winter humpback whale migration in Hawaiʻi

The Pacific Whale Watch Association said iconic humpback whale BCY0324 known as “Big Mama” has safely returned to local waters after her winter migration in Hawaiʻi.

State investigates rock thrown at Hawaiian monk seal on Maui, breaches of seal resting areas

The Department of Land and Natural Resources is investigating social media postings on Instagram that appear to show an adult male throwing an object toward a monk seal while it was swimming in the water off the Lahaina shoreline.

BG Wealth Sharing Ltd. accused of violating state securities laws

A cease-and-desist order alleges violations of state securities laws through unregistered cryptocurrency-backed investments with BG Wealth Sharing Ltd.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 8-14: Charity walk, chocolate fest, spring concert, classic piano and more

Treat the woman who gave birth to you with an event that has a more personal touch; when you saw it, Mom was the first person who came to mind. This week’s top 10 has some great ideas!

Hawai‘i Community College Day showcases diverse programs, classic cars during annual event

Hawaiʻi Community College celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Auto Body Repair and Painting program with classic cars and competition.

Aloha Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming musical

The Aloha Theatre will be hosting a boot camp to help performers a few days prior to auditions for “Seussical” on May 25 and May 27.

Legislature passes package of health-related bills to strengthen access, care statewide

Key measures include restrictions on e-cigarettes, expanded prescriptive authority for psychologists, and a $1.8 million program for cancer screening.

2,000 acres in lower Puna transformed by 2018 lava flow now on a path to preservation

The Hawaiʻi County Council passes a resolution that aims to secure and preserve the culturally and historically significant Kumukahi as public land that will be managed through local stewardship.

Mauna Kea telescope helps researchers reveal changes in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

Observations suggest the comet’s chemistry changed as it passed near the sun, providing new clues to how materials in interstellar comets differ from those in comets formed in this part of the cosmic neighborhood.

Hawaiian monk seal Kaʻiwi gives birth to 7th pup at Kaimana Beach on O‘ahu, prompting coordinated safety response

Officials remind the public that maintaining a respectful distance is the most important thing they can do to protect the endangered monk seals and community.

Research from 2022 Mauna Loa eruption helps predict, understand future eruptions

While researching Mauna Loa’s eruption patterns and lava flows through more satellite data, Ian Flynn is learning what information is needed to understand other volcanoes.

Associate Justice Vladimir Devens becomes new Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice

Devens was sworn in Tuesday morning, as the sixth Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice during an informal ceremony.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs backs bill to release $55M in overdue Public Land Trust funds

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is supporting a measure approved by a state legislative conference committee that would release $55 million in Public Land Trust funds currently withheld under an annual payment cap.
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