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Hawai‘i Democratic Party governing body votes to remove chairperson, elect new leadership to move into 2024
Challenges in fundraising and filling important party officer vacancies caused a lack of confidence in the party’s direction. Kīhei, Maui, resident Donna Domingo immediately assumed the role of acting chairperson.
University of Hawai‘i awarded $5.3 million to create program about cancer disparities
University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center researchers Loïc Le Marchand and Jeffrey Berenberg will lead the development of the first Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Hawaiʻi that will focus on conducting public impact research that bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and their real-world applications, primarily focusing on local ethnic groups.
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo welcomes new class of pharmacists
Students, family and friends were welcomed by College of Pharmacy Interim Dean Miriam Mobley Smith and by Chancellor Bonnie Irwin, who both talked about the valuable roles that pharmacists play in delivering quality healthcare to their communities.
Big Island police offer Halloween safety tips
Being safe is no trick; using a few common-sense tips can help make Halloween enjoyable for everyone. The Hawaiʻi Police Department asks people to follow a few suggestions, especially on Halloween.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival’s Lantern Parade coming Nov. 3; expect road closures
The Lantern Parade goes from Kailua Pier to Hale Halawai and features colorful lanterns and authentic cultural costumes honoring Hawai’i’s rich history and multicultural diversity.
Minor coastal flooding expected starting Saturday through Tuesday
Visitors to coast should expect flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation.
Update: Power restored in Hilo
According to the power company, crews have responded to the power disruption.
Game bird hunting season in Hawai‘i opens Nov. 4
All game bird hunting is regulated by Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules Title 13, Chapter 122. Detailed information on hunting units on each island, all legal hunting days and other instructions can be found on the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife website.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding missing Kea‘au man
The 33-year-old was last seen Oct. 21 in the area of 37th Avenue in Kea‘au wearing camouflage pants and no shirt.
Big Island nonprofit one of six recipients of grants to address digital equity
Hawai‘i Care Choices in Hilo was awarded $30,000 for its Digital Health Equity program, which implements eHealth and telehealth programs that enhance the quality and serviceability of palliative and hospice care to patients in East Hawai‘i.
16th Annual Run for the Dry Forest launches this Saturday
The annual Run for the Dry Forest at the Puʻuwaʻawaʻa State Forest Reserve kicks off Saturday.
Hawaiʻi Vacation Rental Performance Report for September 2023
The island of Hawai‘i vacation rental supply was 209,100 available unit nights (+26.1% vs. 2022, -4.6% vs. 2019) in September. Unit demand was 93,100 unit nights (+12.0% vs. 2022, -27.2% vs. 2019), resulting in 44.5% occupancy (-5.6 percentage points vs. 2022, -13.8 percentage points vs. 2019) with ADR at $214 (-4.9% vs. 2022, +46.6% vs. 2019). Hawai‘i Island hotels reported ADR at $373 and occupancy of 66.4%.
Volcano Watch: Unrest continues at Kīlauea Summit
A series of earthquake swarms began suddenly at Kīlauea’s summit on October 4, 2023.
More funding proposed for Hawai’i Fire Department to prevent, battle wildfires
The Big Island’s wildfire risk alone is substantial, affecting more than 62,000 people, or 24.4% of the island’s total population, and encompassing a total property value of $18.5 billion.
ALERT: Avoid Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona for the next 2 hours due to a brush fire
Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Update: No injuries or evacuations reported during Ali‘i Drive brush fire
The fire scorched less than acre of land.
Puna woman charged after slapping daughter
Around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, police received a report after a witness observed Clemons outside a business with two small female children. She was seen verbally belittling her five-year-old daughter with derogatory remarks after Clemons herself dropped food on the ground.
Military exercise includes Hilo International Airport
Expect increased noise as the aircraft load and stage before departure from Hilo International Airport.
Hirono, Hawai‘i delegation unveil portrait honoring late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye
Sen. Inouye is now the first person of color in the U.S. Senate’s leadership portrait series.
Weekly DUI stats: 15 arrested on Big Island roads
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section reviewed all updated crashes and found 677 major collisions so far this year compared with 666 during the same period last year, an increase of 1.7%.
