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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.
Witness saw California pedestrian be thrown 15 feet after being struck by truck in Kona
The crash, which occurred around 11:30 a.m., was witnessed by several bystanders.
High surf advisory for east-facing shores on Big Island on Friday, Saturday
Surf for east-facing shores of the Big Island is forecast to be 8 to 12 feet.
What are Kona Lows and why can they be devastating to Hawaiʻi?
Hawai‘i has experienced some especially strong and devastating Kona Lows in the past, one of the most recent occurred in December 2021.
Kaiser mental health workers strike ending with tentative agreement reached
The Kaiser Mental Health workers strike, which lasted 172 days, is the longest work stoppage by mental healthcare workers in U.S. history.
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