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U.S. Rep. Ed Case of Hawaiʻi reintroduces Safe and Quiet Skies Act
H.R. 1071 in the 118th Congress would direct the Federal Aviation Administration to adopt tighter safety recommendations long advanced by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Did a large white balloon fly over the Big Island? U.S. Indo-Pacific Command not saying much
UPDATE: While there has been no official government confirmation of a big white balloon floating over Hawai‘i, pilots received alerts about it Sunday and the U.S. military has confirmed reports of its sighting.
State and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo partner to re-establish Maunakea’s silversword plant
In 1986, the plant was declared an endangered species at high risk of extinction.
Fire damages Hawaiian Acres community center
The community center, owned by Hawaiian Acres Community Association, suffered smoke and heat damage throughout the approximately 20- by 50-foot building.
Spring bearded turkey hunting season opens in March
Hunting begins one half-hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Kona Low storm brings several inches of snow to Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa summits
Both summits have been under a winter storm warning since Friday. It lifted at noon today.
Global monitoring of the humpback whale and other animals disrupted as Russian space agency ends data sharing
The war in Ukraine and the international isolation of Russia has harmed biodiversity conservation according to a new study, published in Frontiers in Conservation Science.
New online, part-time program coming to University of Hawai‘i law school
Students in the online JD program will earn the same law degree as traditional students, and they will be qualified to take the bar exam in every state except New York.
185-year-old Huliheʻe Palace in Kona housed kings and queens; now it needs help
For several years, Hulihe‘e Palace in Kona has suffered severe “physical trauma” — caused by tsunamis, earthquakes and high surf — that can be seen throughout the grounds.
Kauaʻi police continue search for 22-year-old suspected of killing his father
The truck of murder suspect Kody Gardner was found abandoned on Thursday at the Waimea Canyon Overlook on Kauaʻi.
Former US President Jimmy Carter goes into hospice care
The 98-year-old decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family instead of receiving additional medical intervention following a series of short hospital stays.
The Manhattan Transfer to make Big Island stop as part of final world tour
The legendary vocal quartet is celebrating its 50th anniversary and making its final world tour.
Driver rescued after car becomes half submerged in Ka’u flood waters on the Big Island
The driver, who was not identified, was the only occupant of the vehicle. Firefighters were able to rescue them safely out of the hazard uninjured.
Volcano Watch: Comparing 1984 and 2022 Mauna Loa eruptions on the Big Island
Despite the development of new volcano monitoring techniques, decades between the eruptions meant there were many uncertainties leading to the recent eruption of Mauna Loa on the Big Island.
Maunakea observatory spies aurorae on Jupiter’s moons
This is the first time scientists have detected new colors – or wavelengths – of aurora at Jupiter’s moons, which help determine what their atmospheres are made up of.
Construction begins on Hilo rental community for senior veterans
The 92-unit affordable living community in Hilo on the Big Island will be available to veterans, surviving spouses and other income-qualified seniors age 62 years or older.
Pedestrian killed in Kea‘au traffic incident identified as man from Mountain View
The pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a car on Jan. 14, 2023 was identified as a 58-year-old from Mountain View.
Hawaiʻi Island outstanding warrants as of Feb. 17, 2023
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has put out a list of people who have outstanding warrants as of Feb. 17, 2023.
Kona Low storm on the Big Island: What you need to know
Stay up-to-date on power outages, road closures, public transportation, emergency shelters and more on the Big Island.
Celebrate Mardi Gras this weekend in Honoka‘a, rain or shine
The Honoka‘a Business Association is excited to invite everyone back for the Mardi Gras festivities, food and fun. This faire la fête promises another grand time fit for the French Quarter.
