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Fairmont Orchid to host Floating Lantern Festival on Kohala Coast
The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. and will include live music, hula, taiko drummers, Hawaiian chanting and a sunset lantern release into Pauoa Bay.
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area off Saddle Road to be closed temporarily
Members of the public should plan ahead if they will be traveling through the Big Island’s saddle area, as public restrooms and amenities at the park will not be available during the closure.
New research finds Hawaiʻi’s undersea volcano Kamaʻehuakanaloa has erupted 5 times in past 150 years
Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for the first time have been able to estimate the ages of the most recent eruptions — as well as eight older eruptions going back about 2,000 years — of the submarine Hawaiian volcano formerly known as the Lōʻihi Seamount off the south coast of the Big Island.
Poll results: Should the Thirty Meter Telescope be built on Maunakea?
The observatory, which would feature one of the world’s largest land-based telescopes, has languished for years, facing not only legal challenges but also opponents who maintain it will desecrate Maunakea, which many Native Hawaiians consider sacred.
Lightning Larry Dupio plays Hilo concert to honor Carlos Santana for giving him hope 30 years ago
Hilo musician Lightning Larry Dupio is hosting z’A Tribute to Carlos Santanaz’ concert on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Hilo Palace Theater as a thank you for helping him during a hard time in his life.
Light at end of tunnel for Puna’s road woes caused by lava from 2018 Kīlauea eruption
Five years after the lava from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption destroyed 32.3 miles of roads, most have not been repaired. But there is hope, with federal funds ready for restoring public roads and grant money going to nonprofits to help restore private roads.
Vehicles to be prohibited in portions of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park because of elevated fire risk
The restrictions are being put in place at the Big Island national park because of forecasted severe fire weather conditions.
Perimeter fence to be in place soon around former Uncle Billy’s on Hilo’s Banyan Drive
The state has contracted Andrew’s Fencing of Hilo on the Big Island for the project. The company will start work this month, which will take about a month to complete.
Laiōpua 2020 board & stone carving to help ʻohana perpetuate Hawaiian culture
Kalai Papa & Pōhaku begins on Aug. 25 and includes an orientation and six half-day sessions; at its end, each ‘ohana will have created a board and stone, which will last them a lifetime.
Soldiers help local farm while learning about Hawaiian culture
The soldiers removed debris and invasive plants, and enhanced a classroom structure. They also enjoyed learning about the Hawaiian culture and history, and were treated to a Hawaiian lunch that included vegetables from the farm.
Wall That Heals, a Vietnam veteran memorial, to arrive on Big Island
The Wall That Heals, established by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the grandeur and emotional impact of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known simply as The Wall. Designed by Maya Lin and dedicated in 1982, The Wall bears the names of more than 58,000 servicemen and servicewomen who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.
Homeless, vulnerable keiki get ready for new school year on Big Island — with help
When public schools open on the Big Island on Monday, many keiki who are homeless, or living in shelters and other needy situations are receiving help from nonprofits and the Department of Education for school clothing, supplies and transportation.
Hawai‘i County leaders reaffirm addressing animal control problems after mauling death of 71-year-old
The horrific mauling by a pack of four dogs that caused the tragic death of 71-year-old Bob Northrop of Kaʻū earlier this week has again shined a burning light on animal control issues that have plagued the Big Island for years.
Hawaiʻi Island police looking for Hale Nani work furlough inmate who failed to return
Work furlough inmate Michael Saragosa-Galon failed to return from a furlough pass to the Hale Nani Reintegration Center in Panaʻewa by his deadline of 2 p.m. Friday.
2 travel-related cases of dengue reported: 1 on Big Island, other on Kaua’i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawai‘i: one on the Big island and the other on Kaua’i.
Hawai‘i County outstanding warrants as of Aug. 4, 2023
This list is comprised of people with a last name that begins with C and is only a fraction of the more than 4,000 outstanding warrants in the county.
Body located in Wailoa River in Hilo
Responding personnel located the lifeless body in the area between the Kamehameha Statue and the Ironworks Building, just upstream from the Wailoa Small Boat Harbor.
Brush fire shuts down landing operations at Maui’s Kahului Airport; fire 90% contained
A brush fire that has caused the shutdown of landing operations at Kahului Airport on Maui was 90% contained as of 11:50 a.m. on Friday.
Trail, area closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park will experience temporary closures on Aug. 4.
Hilo man charged with attempted distribution, possession of over 2 pounds of methamphetamine
Police reports allege that Kinoshita was observed to be seated within the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle parked within the parking lot at the Wailoa State Park in Hilo. Following the execution of a narcotics search warrant, vice officers later recovered over two pounds of methamphetamine and $6,607 from within the motor vehicle.
