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NOAA Fisheries proposes critical habitat for five Indo-Pacific corals
NOAA Fisheries is proposing to designate areas containing habitat characteristics where Acropora globiceps, A. retusa, A. speciosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, and Isopora crateriformis reproduce, disperse, settle and mature.
Mayor Roth signs Bill 84, making building easier for Big Island
The ordinance simplifies and standardizes application timelines, extensions, and expirations to align with updated construction code standards mandated by State law.
State of Hawaiʻi taking action to protect lands, native species from persistent drought
The dry conditions are not only creating more fuel for wildfires, they also are putting more stress on already strained native plants and animals that call the 800,000 acres managed and overseen by the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources on the Big Island home
Volcano Watch – Explosive eruptions from Kīlauea: beneficial or dangerous depending on location
Many such explosions resulted from the interaction of magma with groundwater or surface water; others apparently were powered by pressurized gas possibly aided by steam but with no direct involvement of magma.
Surf school owners relieved by judge’s ruling to temporarily halt lottery-chosen permits at Kahalu‘u Bay
The motion for the temporary restraining order and injunction was filed on behalf of three surf schools. A new hearing is scheduled for Jan. 12 where Kim will rule on the request for a temporary injunction.
Permits for backcountry camping in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park available online starting Dec. 14
Reservation holders will still be required to check-in up to seven days ahead of their trip to pick up their permit and to get a safety briefing at the Backcountry Office, which is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day including holidays.
Officer Theodore Hamada recognized for unprecedented 51 years of police service
Hamada has served a combined total of 51 years, three months, and 16 days with the Hawai’i Police Department.
Nā‘ālehu woman found guilty as charged in murder of East Hawai‘i woman
After reading the jury’s guilty verdict on Thursday afternoon, Prosecutors requested that Patricia Wong, who was previously released on $250,000 bail, be denied bail. In response, the Court increased Wong’s bail to $5,000,000 and she was taken into custody.
Update: Gusty rain showers to persist through late tonight on southeast slopes of Big Island
Gusts of up to 45 to 55 mph are possible in the area downslope from Volcano Village in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park; winds should diminish by daybreak Friday
Commercial fishing sailboat grounds on Sugar Beach on Maui
The 46-foot Ka Imi Kai commercial fishing sailboat broke loose from its anchor or mooring in Māʻalaea Bay and grounded on Sugar Beach on Maui.
Big Island police renew request for help with finding endangered Kailua-Kona woman
65-year-old Kunzang Yuthok was last seen the morning of Nov. 20 at Old Kona Airport Park in Kailua-Kona. Her family is offering a cash reward for information that might lead to finding her.
Expect the unexpected during the holidays at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Even without the allure of an eruption, park visitation soars during the holidays.
Update: Object initially reported as unexploded ordnance in Puna found to be novelty grenade
Businesses in the area of Kahakai Boulevard near the Woodland Center in Pāhoa, where the object was discovered Thursday morning, were evacuated.
Police seek Hilo runaway Kennedy Stanley
She is described as Hawaiian, about 5’10” tall, 120 pounds, medium build, blonde shoulder length hair, brown eyes, and has a scar under her left eye.
Pāhoa man charged following 8-hour standoff with police
The charges against Jameel Comier stem from a Tuesday morning incident.
Hirono, Schatz vote to confirm Shanlyn Park to serve on U.S. District Court for Hawai‘i
Park was among those recommended to President Biden by Hirono and Schatz, and a merit-based Federal Judicial Selection Commission, and was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 53-45.
Update: Judge grants temporary order keeping status quo at Kahaluʻu Bay for surf schools
According to the plaintiffs in the court filing — Kona Mike’s Surf Adventures LLC, Surf Lessons Hawai’i LLC (doing business as Hawai’i Lifeguard Surf Instructors), Kona Adventure Division Inc. and Tifani Stegehuis — if the court doesn’t intervene, it will result in loss of business, and livelihoods, and likely shuttering of their schools.
Big Island police caution public about iPhone security concerns
Apple’s latest operating system software update includes a new feature called NameDrop.
Update: Flash flood warning extended for East Hawai‘i
At 10:01 a.m., National Weather Service radar and rain gauges indicated heavy rainfall continues over the southeast half of the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi County closes 2 parks, cancels some bus routes because of heavy rainfall and flooding
As of this morning, Hilo, Hāmākua and Kaʻū have seen rainfall of between 2 and 3 inches, with areas of Puna seeing nearly 5 inches.
