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Fisherman’s wife says studies are done; time to reopen ocean access to Pohoiki boat ramp
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is proposing dredging and excavating most of the volcanic debris from the 2018 Kilauea eruption that landlocked the boat ramp, severely curtailing fishing, emergency services and other commercial, recreational and food subsistence activities that previously relied on ocean access there.
Hawai‘i police seek endangered child last seen in Hilo
Justine Kawaa is a female aged 12, 5 feet tall, 145 pounds with brown eyes and shoulder-length brown hair.
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga; no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
At 6:02 a.m. on Wednesday, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Tonga Islands at a depth of 132 miles; there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i.
Sustainability partners, participants sought by Kupu ʻĀina Corps
Kupu is seeking host sites and participants to work in sustainability-focused sectors like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation.
Community input sought on master plan for old Hilo Memorial Hospital
Residents, service providers, stakeholders, and other interested parties are encouraged to come have their say in the future of the property.
U.S. Sen. Hirono reintroduces legislation to tackle child care crisis
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined colleagues in reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act that tackles the child care crisis.
Both lanes open on ‘Singing Bridge’ in Hilo, but emergency repairs continue
Both lanes of Wailuku Bridge, also known as “Singing Bridge,” in Hilo have reopened after nearly three weeks of emergency repairs, but the work is not done.
New state law imposes fines on landlords discriminating against tenants receiving housing assistance
A new state law makes discrimination against voucher holders and recipients of other housing assistance programs illegal for many landlords in Hawai‘i. Act 310, which became law on May 1, prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for available real property, against prospective or current tenants based on participation in a Permanent Supportive Housing programs or any […]
4 ‘Coffee With a Cop’ events in West Hawai‘i this May
Coffee With a Cop is an international program designed to help build trust between police and the community through informal events over coffee.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing Kealakekua woman
The 19-year-old was last seen in the Kealakekua area on Friday.
Young Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders face highest cancer death rates
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders between the ages of 20 and 49 had the highest death rate from any cancer, compared to 20 to 49-year-olds from other racial and ethnic groups.
Sen. Schatz joins bipartisan effort to protect children from harms of social media
U.S. senators Brian Schatz, Tom Cotton, Chris Murphy and Katie Britt have proposed new legislation called the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act, aimed at safeguarding children from the harmful effects of social media.
Hawai’i Police made 22 fentanyl-related arrests in first four months of 2023
For the first four months of 2023, the Hawaiʻi Police Department made 22 fentanyl-related arrests, recovering 383 grams of fentanyl and 598 fentanyl pills.
Puna man charged with assaulting 43-year-old with knives and nunchucks
Ocean Keanaluokona Hegent is facing assault and kidnapping charges in connection to an incident that occurred on Friday.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement appoints Paige Onishi as COO
Onishi will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure all departments within the Council are working to accomplish the organization’s goals.
Teens aged 15+ can audition for ‘Grease’ on May 9 and 11 in Hilo
“I HEART Summer – The Grease Experience” will be a four week tuition-free summer camp for performers and young people interested in technical crew up to age 18.
Hawai‘i governor lowers flags to mourn Texas victims
“We lower the flags in solemn remembrance of the victims of gun violence in Allen, Texas,” said Gov. Josh Green.
Draft management plan available for Kapāpala Canoe Forest on Big Island
The draft management plan is now available online for the 1,257-acre Kapāpala Canoe Forest, the only state land designated for cultivating and providing koa for use in kālaiwaʻa, or traditional Hawaiian canoe construction.
Big Island Now’s poll #11: What would you do if you see swimmers, snorkelers too close to whales, dolphins?
This week, “Dolphin Dave” will appear in Kona District Court this week for a hearing regarding a criminal citation for harassing wildlife.
3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Sunday night near Pāhala on Big Island
The deep 3.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Big Island on May 7 is part of the swarm of earthquakes that has been occurring beneath the Pāhala region since 2019.
