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Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 24-30: Reggae on the Runway, Kenny Tagavilla at The View, Honua’ula Forest Reserve Hike and much more
From Reggae on the Runway in Kona to a “you pick” harvest event in Puna, there’s plenty to do this weekend and next week on the Big Island.
Bill’s passage puts Hawai‘i County in position for next round of Kīlauea recovery grants
Bill 56 establishes standards for how the County awards what’s left of $20 million in flexible funding it received in 2019 from the Hawai‘i Legislature to assist with recovery efforts, as well as any future relief funds.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory records 4th earthquake swarm at Kīlauea summit in the past week
Despite the activity, Kīlauea is not erupting, however, the summit is exhibiting signs of unrest.
Puna man accused of sexually assaulting juvenile girl scheduled to appear in court
During an initial court appearance on Monday, Hilo District Court Judge Jeffrey Hawk maintained bail of $610,000 on 40-year-old James Pomaikai Kepa, of Kea‘au.
Maui officials plead for public’s help to ID the dead, find the reported missing from the Lāhainā fire
Two weeks after the fast moving fire burned down much of Lahaina, the death toll is at 115; the remains that have been identified is at 43; and the number of “unaccounted for” is between 1,000 and 1,100, according to officials.
Maui wildfire updates: The number of unaccounted for following the Lāhainā blaze is at least 1,000 people
With 100% of single-story residential properties searched in the disaster area, emergency responders continue to search multi-story residential and commercial properties for victims.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa reveals measurements of deepest coral found in channel off Maui
A University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa study, published in “Coral Reefs” and led by oceanographer Samuel Kahng, unveils the first-ever calcification rates from Leptoseris spp. corals in Hawaiian waters, highlighting their remarkable adaptations to low-light.
Mayor Roth to host 7th town hall meeting in Volcano Village
The town hall meetings, which are aimed at providing updates and fostering engagement with communities across Hawaiʻi Island, started in May and have been held in communities throughout the island.
Once home to Keauhou Beach Hotel and Kona Lagoon, Kamehameha Schools continues work to rehabilitate historic land
Kahalu’u Ma Kai in Kona is an educational complex for Native Hawaiian students to focus on place-based learning and education in West Hawai’i.
Hawai‘i police release Aug. 22 DUI statistics
So far this year, there have been 617 DUI arrests compared with 647 during the same period last year. This is a decrease of 4.6%.
Brown Water Advisory at Hilo Bay, along Hāmākua Coast
Recent heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Maui wildfires update: 115 people confirmed dead with 850 still unaccounted for
As of Monday, 100% of the single-story residential properties were searched in the disaster area in Lāhainā, that spanned approximately 3.5 miles.
Main entry road to Pālamanui named after late Hawai‘i Community College chancellor
The entry road is now named “Rockne Freitas Way.”
Kona cyclists collect bikes and raise funds for Lāhainā friends following devastating wildfire
More than 50 individuals participated in a Ride for Lāhainā event in Kona on Sunday (Aug. 20).
Attorney General Lopez cautions those seeking to donate to victims of Lāhainā wildfire
Attorney General Anne Lopez urges the public to be cautious when donating to Lāhainā wildfire victims.
No unusual activity detected at Kīlauea Volcano following small swarm of earthquakes
he swarm occurred in the same location as the swarm on Aug. 16 and is likely caused by movement of magma in Kīlauea’s south caldera region, and is a process observed consistently at the summit.
Wanted Ocean View man found, charged with second-degree robbery
Andrew Amon of Ocean View was wanted for two outstanding warrants for arrest, as well as for questioning in other criminal investigations.
Puna man with history of domestic violence charged with sexual assault of a minor
James Pomaikai Kepa is scheduled to make his initial appearance this afternoon in Hilo District Court. He remains in custody in lieu of $610,000 bail.
Road in Ka‘ū reopens following brush fire; blaze 85% contained
Hawai‘i Fire officials are asking people to stay out of the burn area as crews are still dealing with hot spots.
Maui wildfires update: President Joe Biden and First Lady visit Maui to meet with first responders and survivors
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit Maui today, to observe the impacts of three Maui fires ignited on Aug. 8.
