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Hawaiian monk seal found underweight on Moloka‘i in recovery at Kona’s marine mammal hospital
The 4-year-old female Hawaiian monk seal was observed losing a significant amount of weight and becoming less energetic over the past several weeks.
Public comment until June 1 for Hawaiʻi County’s draft integrated climate action plan
The draft of the Integrated Climate Action Plan for Hawaiʻi County is now online, with public comment accepted until June 1.
O’ahu man arrested after threatening police during 6-hour standoff at Hilo self-storage
Jason Leroy Kime, 36 of Oʻahu, was arrested after threatening Hawaiʻi Island police officers during a nearly 6-hour standoff Tuesday night at a self-storage unit on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.
High Surf Advisory issued for south-facing shores
Eight to 12 feet of surf is expected with moderate impacts.
Big Island’s world record attempt of longest lei falls short — but connects people
For nearly six months, volunteers at Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa worked on a ti leaf lei for an attempt at the Worldʻs Longest Lei with Guinness World Records.
Dust off your spurs and break out your saddle — it’s almost time for Honoka‘a Western Week
The 10-day event, from May 19-29, promises a roundup of events, food, entertainment and family fun, all in celebration of the Big Island community’s paniolo heritage and unique cultural blend.
5 years ago on Big Island: ‘Eruption in Leilani, no joke. Lava is coming out right now.’
Exactly five years ago, Kīlauea began to spew lava that would prove to be the most destructive eruption in Hawai‘i in two centuries.
Native Hawaiians stand in solidarity with drag queens
Māhū Magic will be held on June 20 at the Westgate Resort in Las Vegas.
Watch: Viral video shows tourist drive straight into bay at West Hawai‘i harbor
Kona resident Christie Hutchinson posted the 4 1/2-minute video of the incident to TikTok two days ago, which has since been viewed nearly 130,000 times.
Fried chicken fans: Popeyes Hawaiʻi’s first neighbor island location opens in Pāhoa
Popeyes Hawaiʻi opened its first neighbor island location at Puna Kai Shopping Center in Pāhoa on the Big Island.
Planned $15 million Kohala health clinic gets architect
WhiteSpace Architects is planning to break ground on the 24,000-square-foot Hāmākua-Kohala Health Rural Health, Wellness and Teaching Center in mid-2024.
Good Jobs Hawaiʻi provides free skills training for hundreds of residents
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi and industry partners, offers free skills training in high-demand industries through Good Jobs Hawaiʻi.
Bill to adjust military life insurance introduced by Hirono
The bipartisan, bicameral bill would help ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation.
Hawai’i County to enter Pacific Hydrogen Alliance with cities in Japan, California
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth is in California this week to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Namie, Japan and Lancaster, Calif., to create the Pacific hydrogen alliance.
Mystery balloon floated above Hawai‘i, headed toward Mexico
The object, which is not believed to by a Chinese spy apparatus, is now floating toward Mexico and remains tracked by the U.S. military.
Big Island: apply to become an air traffic controller
Hear from current controllers and get your questions answered about the application process, training and job.
Salmonella outbreak leads to nationwide voluntary recall of flour
On Friday, General Mills voluntarily issued a nationwide recall after a salmonella outbreak was linked to certain 2-pound, 5-pound, and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Bleached and Unbleached All-Purpose Flour.
Hawai‘i mayor appoints new IT, R&D directors
Robert Ewbank and Frecia Cevallos have been selected for the County of Hawai‘i positions.
Waikoloa Solar + Storage project up and running
Under a 25-year power purchase agreement, AES will sell energy to Hawaiian Electric at 9 cents per kilowatt-hour, one of the lowest rates for energy in Hawai‘i.
Inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference set for May 10 in Honolulu
Central Pacific Bank is partnering with Hawaiʻi Business Magazine to host the inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference on May 10 in Honolulu.
