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Hawaiʻi Attorney General Lopez partners with FCC on robocall investigations
“The FCC and state leaders share a common enemy: robocall scammers targeting consumers and businesses around the country,” FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in a press release.
Volcano Watch: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff return to help American Samoa year after seismic unrest
In the latest Volcano Watch, scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey return to American Samoa a year after Taʻū volcano started shaking residents of the Manuʻa Islands of Ofu-Olosega and Ta‘ū Islands.
3rd annual 808 Day features Landon McNamara, Through the Roots, Irie Love
The 3rd annual 808 Day festival takes place on Aug. 5, staring at 4 p.m. at Kona BREW and includes acclaimed artists such as Landon McNamara, Through the Roots and Irie Love.
Kohala Swimming Pool to reopen this month after being closed nearly 2 years
Beginning Aug. 12, the Big Island swimming pool in Kapaʻau will be open from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 2 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Big Island police seek Ocean View man wanted for questioning in nine criminal investigations
27-year-old Andrew Amon is also wanted in connection with two separate outstanding warrants. He is known to frequent the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates area.
County Offers Second Round of Homelessness and Housing Support Grants
The funding may be applied toward projects that provide services, operations, and programs addressing homelessness and housing on Hawaiʻi Island.
Snake on a boat: Hitchhiking reptile captured aboard cargo ship in Honolulu Harbor
A live boa constrictor was reported on Saturday slithering on the deck of a cargo ship bound for Honolulu Harbor. The non-native reptile was captured when the boat docked at Pier 31.
Draft Environmental Assessment released for roads, waterline recovery projects from 2018 Kīlauea eruption
The Puna Road and Waterline Draft Environmental Assessment — for areas inundated by lava during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption — is complete and now available for public review.
Dr. Cheryl Soon next guest of Archives and Inquiry virtual speaker series
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives will host its next installment of the Virtual Speaker Series, Archives and Inquiry, with Dr. Cheryl Soon.
Hawaiʻi Island police identify man who drowned picking ʻopihi as 39-year-old from Hilo
The body found in the ocean near the cliffs off Old Government Road in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision on July 30 has been identified as a 39-year-old from Hilo.
Community meeting on Aug. 9 to discuss Paʻauʻau Drainage Project
The Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works will host a community meeting to discuss the Paʻauʻau Drainage Project on August 9.
U.S. Department of Labor awards Hawaiʻi $485,000 grant to expand apprenticeship program
Registered Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way for employers to train their employees while fostering worker productivity, loyalty and reliability.
Hawai‘i Tracker administrators, followers start nonprofit to share natural disaster information and expand services
Hawaiian Volcano Education and Resilience Institute was formed by residents directly affected by the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 3-9: State canoe championship, 808 Day, ‘Toil and Trouble’ play
August has arrived with music and mango festivals, a state canoe championship, plenty of outdoor activities and fun for the keiki. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.
Deadly head-on crash at 3 a.m. on Maui Highway kills 3 people
A head-on crash early Wednesday morning on a Maui highway claimed the life of three people — a 22-year-old from Kīhei, an 81-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman from Lahaina.
Kaua‘i’s ‘Tunnels’ makes Big 7 Travel’s Best Beaches in the World list
Big 7 Travel put Tunnels, also known as Makua, at No. 21 on its list, describing Tunnels as the “ultimate snorkeling spot, with the picturesque backdrop of Mount Makana and lush jungles.”
Gov. Green, Department of Human services appoint new DHS 2nd Deputy Director
Most recently, appointee Trista Speer served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Public Safety Division of Hawai‘i’s Department of the Attorney General, where her practice involved serving as an attorney advisor for the Department of Public Safety and Department of Law Enforcement, as well as representing Department of Public Safety and the state of Hawai‘i in various litigation matters.
Kawaiʻaeʻa named UH Hilo Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dr. Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa will be begin the position on Aug. 14.
Subaru Hawaiʻi’s Tools for Schools program offers $25,000 to support local educators
The initiative is in support of local educators and students as part of Subaru Hawaiʻi’s Love Promise focused on education and learning.
Kona Dance and Performing Arts holding keiki-friendly open house on Aug. 5
Kona Dance and Performing Arts, which is about to begin its 8th season in Kealakekua, is holding a keiki-friendly open house.
