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Being able to distinguish between random signals and volcanically induced seismic activity allows seismologists to keep a closer eye on what matters, the volcanoes.

Volunteers must register in advance, and participation is limited for each Sanctuary Ocean Count site.

A total of approximately 40 earthquakes were detected on the volcano across all depths, comparable to the number detected in the previous month.

There also were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 15 fatalities, in 2023 compared with 30 fatal crashes, resulting in 33 fatalities in 2022.

It’s the beginning of a new year and there are plenty of events happening during the next week, giving residents and visitors alike the chance to start 2024 with music, comedy and more.

41-year-old Izaiah Matthew Shields and 37-year-old Moriah Goulette, both of Kona, were contacted Dec. 29 at the airport by VICE officers after disembarking from a flight from California.

The annual meteor shower that happens from the end of December to the middle of January peaks tonight, with up to 120 bright fireball meteors possible streaking through the center of the sky.

According to court documents, the woman found dead at the scene filed a temporary restraining order in Kona Family Court against the man on Dec. 29, 2023.

If you are interested in being considered for a one-year appointment for either Hilo or Kona, please submit a letter indicating your interest and a resume by March 15.

The 27-year-old was last seen with her 2-year-old son in October 2023 in the Waimea area.

The victim stated that an unknown male had walked up to him, took his backpack with contents, and ran towards the exit.

Forty-two legends of the game will tee it up at Hualalai Golf Course in Ka’upulehu-Kona on the Island of Hawai‘i, including six past champions.

The Hawai’i State Capitol was evacuated and the building was searched by deputies along with its Special Operations explosive detection K-9 units.

Sanna Muñoz of the Big Island was sworn in as the new deputy director of the Rehabilitation Services and Program Division of the new Hawai‘i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Officials continue to advise travelers to come early for their flights. Noting the busiest times at at the security checkpoint today will be 8:30 to 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections (sepsis) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes protecting the brain and spine).

Two of the appointments – Deanna Sako as Managing Director and Diane Nakagawa as Finance Director – have received the necessary unanimous approval from the Hawaiʻi County Council. Aaron Brown’s appointment is not subject to Council approval.

“As we approach the challenges of 2024, we are humbled by the selfless nature of the Hawaiʻi Island community and their continued collaboration for a strong and vibrant future,” Mayor Mitch Roth said.

In 2022, Gov. David Ige signed into law House Bill 2171, which became Act 278, re-establishing the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety as the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and transferring law enforcement functions to the new Department of Law Enforcement effective Jan. 1, 2024.

The machines first malfunctioned on New Year’s Day. A technician is currently working on the issue.