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Volcano Watch: Scientists monitor Kīlauea with ocean noise
Ocean swells interact with the ocean crust below, creating continuous ocean noise that travels around the Earth, including through our active volcanoes here in Hawai‘i.
Why were oral arguments challenging permit of Thirty Meter Telescope deferred? Nobody will say
Despite a July 3 order setting July 28 as the date for oral arguments in the latest challenge to the Thirty Meter Telescope project on the Big Island’s Maunakea, the matter was deferred a week ago and nobody will say why or when the oral arguments will be heard.
Big Island police ask for help with finding missing 14-year-old boy
King Kehoe, who was reported as a runaway, was last seen at about 2 p.m. July 26 in the area of Kalapana Gardens in Puna on the Big Island.
New Hawaiʻi County sustainability office officially established with Roth’s signature
The new office will work toward implementing policies and programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy, enhance energy efficiency, protect biodiversity and fortify infrastructure against the impacts of climate change.
Escaped inmate from Hilo’s Kūlani Correctional Facility caught 50 minutes later
A 31-year-old inmate at Kūlani Correctional Facility escaped from the Hilo facility, but he was on the lam for only 50 minutes before being caught.
Department of Health report identifies opportunities to eliminate Hepatitis C among vulnerable communities
The landmark report used qualitative research methods to seek guidance from people who use drugs on ways to increase the use of curative hepatitis C treatment.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island July 27-Aug. 2: Hilo Orchid Show gala, Volcano Festival, Comedy Show
We all need a few laughs, something beautiful to admire and a little more fun so why not check out the Volcano Festival, a comedy show in Kona and the Orchid Show gala preview party. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation awards $2 million in coral restoration grants throughout U.S. Pacific islands
The grants will support projects that directly contribute to coral restoration progression in the U.S. Pacific Islands by providing the means for capacity building and/or restoration implementation.
Hele-On to offer free bus passes to high school students this upcoming school year
With ongoing staffing shortages for school bus drivers, the state will partner with counties for the second year in a row to provide transportation for students attending Hawai‘i public schools.
Hawai‘i-issued limited-purpose driver licenses recognized in Florida
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation worked with Florida officials to clear any misconceptions about Hawai‘i’s limited-purpose driver licenses
Aloha Theatre offers audition workshop for ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
Aloha Theater is hosting a two-hour audition workshop on July 29 to help participants prepare for “The Play That Goes Wrong.” Newcomers to acting are encouraged to attend.
Kauaʻi Community College begins search for new chancellor
Margaret Sanchez was appointed interim chancellor on Jan. 3, 2023 after the previous chancellor, Joseph Daisy, retired in December 2022.
Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor Wash Down Drainage Project begins July 31
This project involves removing, hauling, and disposing of drain rock, silt, debris and more from the existing clogged and overflowing boat wash down area of the trench drain.
Family set up GoFundMe for funeral expenses for 17-year-old who died spearfishing in Kona
In just the first 15 hours, 304 people donated more than $40,000, double the goal of $20,000, to help the family of Yohan Choi, who tragically died on July 24 in a spearfishing accident at only age 17.
Update: Route 190 now open; had been closed due to brush fire
Update: Route 190 now is open between the 20 and 21 mile markers (Puʻu Lani Ranch area). It had been closed due to a brush fire on the Big Island.
Chick-fil-A seeking franchise operators in Hawaiʻi; informational webinar Aug. 2
Atlanta-based fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is holding a webinar for potential franchise operators to learn more on Aug. 2
Former Hawai‘i Hilo star point guards sign international pro contracts
Mandi Kawaha and Darren Williams just recently wrapped up their Vulcans careers and graduated this past spring.
Registration is open for Aloha Theatre’s upcoming youth classes
In these classes students will learn the building blocks of theater and pick up life skills such as public speaking, problem solving and working as part of a team.
Hawaiʻi County Council calls on U.S. Postmaster to improve Puna postal service
Patrons of the Pāhoa Post Office deal with excessive wait times, inaccessible and too-small facilities, and waitlists for postal box availability.
