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System to manage tourism at Kauaʻi’s popular Hā‘ena State Park now model for State of Hawai’i
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green signed a new law at Hāʻena State Park on Kauaʻi that establishes a path toward mitigating overtourism impacts on state parks
Video and slideshow: Kīlaueaʻs spectacular lava show from June 7 eruption on Hawaiʻi Island
Kīlauea erupted on June 7, 2023 at 4:44 a.m. on Hawaiʻi Island. The volcano put on quite the spectacular lava show duing the first day of this eruption. Check out the video and slideshow.
Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association seeks nominations for Hall of Fame and Restaurant Industry Awards
The Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association is accepting nominations for its prestigious Hall of Fame and Restaurant Industry Awards, recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of restaurateurs, leaders, and chefs.
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center great place to stop Saturday during Hilo’s World Ocean Day
One of Hilo’s most historic buildings houses the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, where you can check out World Ocean Day on June 10.
Gas shortage felt on Hawai‘i Island amid Teamsters strike
The propane shortage in West Hawaiʻi is occurring amid an ongoing statewide strike at Hawai’i Gas.
Public invited to Zoom training session on Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920
The online briefing is part of a project of the Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands in partnership with the Homestead Community Development Corporation and Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce seeks donations for student scholarships
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is asking the community for donations to its scholarship fund at the Pauahi Foundation.
Update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowers alert levels for Kīlauea; expects eruption to stay at summit
On Thursday morning, one day after Kīlauea began erupting at 4:44 a.m. on Wednesday, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered alert levels because the initial high effusion rates of lava and gas have declined, and no infrastructure is threatened.
Hawai‘i’s Polynesian Voyaging Society license plate wins national award
The award was presented to Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green in his ceremonial office. Award plaques were also presented to the City and County of Honolulu, which creates and distributes the plates statewide, to the Polynesian Voyaging Society and to the plate’s designer, artist Todd Yamashita of Moloka’i.
Hawaiʻi County conducts houseless sweep at Kona Aquatics Center; 13 people receive help
Hawaiʻi County said future enforcement efforts are planned to address issues at parks around the island as part of an ongoing initiative to ensure the safety, cleanliness and functionality of public spaces.
Statewide Wildfire & Drought Lookout! campaign launches on Big Island with dry summer forecast
As part of the annual statewide Wildfire & Drought Lookout! campaign, forecasters warned that the Hawaiian Islands will begin experiencing drought conditions late this summer, which could extend through next winter.
Aloha Theatre presents “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical”
Based on the Disney channel original movies of the same name, the musical is a fun take on classic Disney characters you know and love – or love to hate.
Kīlauea’s spectacular eruption already drawing large crowds to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
With Halemaʻumaʻu crater quickly filling with lava Wednesday morning, an official at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park said there is no bad place to watch Kīlauea’s latest eruption.
Hawai‘i Island police seek suspect in Kona theft investigation
Police investigators recently received surveillance footage of the theft and are hoping that members of the public recognize the suspect.
Anti-vaping legislation signed by Gov. Josh Green
Act 62 establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. This includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of “tobacco products” for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law.
Update: Puʻueo Street Bridge in Hilo will be closed overnight due to large tree fall
The Puʻueo Street Bridge between Wailuku and Ohai streets in Hilo will now be closed overnight Wednesday through Thursday morning due to a large tree falling across the road.
$40,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to food entrepreneurs through Mahi‘ai Match-Up
Kamehameha Schools’ 2023 Mahi‘ai Match-Up program focuses on Native Hawaiian crops and invites applicants dedicated to cultivating indigenous and ancestral crops to apply.
Big Island storage facility to pay $130,000 penalty to EPA for illegal cesspool
For operating an illegal large capacity cesspool, the owners of Extra Space Storage Facility in Kailua-Kona agreed to pay a $130,000 penalty in a settlement announced Wednesday with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Update 2: Kīlauea eruption still confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater; fountain heights now 13-30 feet
Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano is erupting, producing a burst of volcanic emissions starting at 4:44 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
University of Hawai‘i Regents Chair’s gift seeds Hawai‘i Sustainability Fund
Randolph G. Moore is also a retired businessman, middle school teacher and education administrator and current member of the boards of Hawai‘i Green Growth, the Hawai‘i Housing Development Corp. and Grove Farm Co.
