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Kona man with long rap sheet allegedly on recent crime spree, including assault

Hawai‘i Island police have charged 34-year-old Drosstain Pua, of Kona, with multiple offenses in incidents six months apart; and he also is a suspect in several other ongoing criminal investigations.

Gov. Green’s inaugural State of the State outlines bold action, concrete plans for Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green delivered his inaugural State of the State address Monday to a joint session of the 32nd Hawai‘i State Legislature, pledging to take on housing, climate change, homelessness and poverty; and he presented his plan about how to tackle these long-standing, challenging issues.

Hawaiʻi Island police seeking held locating endangered Keaʻau 76-year-old man

William Bishop Sr. was last seen in the area of 22nd Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Keaʻau on Jan. 22, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival back Feb. 4 on Big Island

The 30th anniversary of the Waimea festival on the Big Island will have a full lineup of free, multi-cultural performing arts, hands-on demonstrations, crafters and food booths.

Lifeguard beats out pros to win Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay on Oʻahu

Oʻahu lifeguard Luke Shepardson won the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational held Sunday at Waimea Bay on Oʻahu’s North Shore.

December rainfall totals vary from mostly above to mostly below average

The U.S. Geological Survey’s rain gauge at Kawainui Stream had the highest monthly total of 15.03 inches, or 112% of average, and the highest daily total of 9.23 inches on Dec. 19.

42 recruits to increase ranks of Hawai‘i conservation officers by 50%

All DOCARE branches on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, and across Maui Nui will take on additional officers after the recruits’ graduation.

Rare green comet commeth after 50,000 years; and it may never return again

The green comet was discovered by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, Calif., and made its closest approach to the sun on Jan. 12.

Decommissioning of Caltech observatory on Maunakea summit on track for this year

The Caltech telescope and the University of Hawai’i at Hilo telescope both are currently in the final stages of the decommissioning process mandated in the Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan.

Invasive species prevention in Hawai‘i gets millions in federal funding

Funding is focused on the prevention of invasive species from entering the islands, including fruit flies.

Green to deliver inaugural State of the State address this week

The public can watch the speech live in person at the Capitol in Honolulu or via several outlets on the internet.

UH-Hilo’s Peat named PacWest Defender of the Week for Jan. 9-15

This is the second time this season the 6-foot-11 sophomore forward-center for the Vulcans has received the honor.

What events are happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in February?

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park features a variety of events in February, including a Hawaiian carving demonstration, talks about the rare species and habitats, ranger-led programs and Kahuku coffee.

Police presence may return to Kona airport to combat flow of dangerous drugs

“Office space that was previously available to Hawaiʻi Police Department at the Kona airport prior to the Federal Inspection Service Center opening will soon be available again,” said Hawa’i Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen.

Lawmakers pressed to tackle sex trafficking by Native Hawaiian women, girls advocates

As the 2023 State Legislative session ramps up, will policymakers tackle a crisis of violence against Native Hawaiian women and girls?

Aloha spirit felt strongly during this year’s Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai

With Maunakea towering in the distance, 42 senior golfers took to Hualālai Resort’s lush golf course Saturday for the last day of the three-round Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai.

Stricker cruises to 6-shot victory at Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai

“I didn’t know what kind of game I had coming into this week, but it was pretty good,” Steve Stricker said after winning the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai.

University of Hawaiʻi investigates coolant leak in Maunakea telescope

The University of Hawaiʻi has notified the Hawaiʻi Department of Health that it is investigating two fluid leaks from the chilling system of the UH 88 inch observatory on Maunakea, operated by the Institute for Astronomy, also known as IfA.

What’s happening with Big Island’s Kīlauea eruption now in its third week?

Activity from the latest Kīlauea eruption is concentrated in a large lava lake in the eastern half of the summit crater and a smaller lake to the west.

Big Island community welcomes ‘Chief Ben’ to Hawai‘i Police Department

The public witnessed Chief Moszkowicz reaffirm his oath as the new Hawai‘i police chief.
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