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Update: Big Island flood watch beginning Thursday morning
The threat for heaviest rainfall will begin on the Big Island and then spread to the remaining islands.
Update: FAA investigating tour plane crash at end of runway at Kona Airport
“Flight 2, I don’t know if you copied, but Skymaster … just crashed off the north end,” said the air traffic controller at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on the Big Island.
Native Hawaiian group donated nearly $1.4 million to University of Hawai‘i programs
The donations include $80,000 to support a graduate assistantship and efforts to foster a Native Hawaiian place of learning at the School of Ocean and Earth Science Technology.
Firefighters extinguish Valentine’s Day structure fire
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department has not yet announced a probable cause of the fire or estimated the total cost of property damage.
Helicopters dump 67,000 gallons of water on 2 fires at military training area on Big Island
The small fire by Hawaiʻi Belt Road remains at approximately 90 percent contained, and the larger fire in the interior hills of Keamuku Maneuver Area remains at approximately 70 percent contained on the Big Island.
UPDATE: North Kulani Road is now open
Motorists should use alternate routes while the section of North Kulani Road is closed for several hours.
Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital offering several scholarships
The Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000, with applications due April 30, 2023.
Hawaiʻi beachgoers can use smartphones to help researchers study endangered sea turtles
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s “Honu Count” initiative launched in 2017, when it first asked “citizen scientists” to report honu (green sea turtles) with temporary alphanumeric markings on their shells.
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies opens new office and mobile clinic in Kailua-Kona
The Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies expansion on the Big Island will support pregnant, postpartum and birthing women and their families who experience limited access to maternal and infant care.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green outlines new budget requests for housing, healthcare, infrastructure
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green today sent additional budget requests to the State Legislature that support his long list of priorities.
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay
Recent heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
State spending $3 million to finally fix water issues at Hāpuna Beach park on Big Island
After spending a lot of time and money trying to remedy chronic leaks that were only “band-aid” fixes at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, the Hawaiʻi State Division of Parks is going to spend $3 million to reconstruct the system.
Ocean View well offline, in need of emergency repairs
The Department of Water Supply is contracting emergency work to troubleshoot and repair the well as quickly as possible.
360-degree rainbow captured on video over Waimea Canyon on Kauaʻi
While Hawaiʻi is known as the Rainbow State and has been called the Rainbow Capital of the World, a complete rainbow is a once-in-a-lifetime sight for most people.
Big Island fires at military training area nearly contained; about 1,500 acres burned
Firefighting crews from the U.S. Army Garrison and Hawaiʻi County, along with volunteers and dozer operators continue to battle the fire that is now mostly contained.
Volcano Watch — On the road again: Chasing Mauna Loa’s gas plume
During eruptions, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory aims to characterize both the chemistry and amount of gas being emitted.
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 13, 2023
Large and rough trade wind swell will continue along east facing shores through tonight, and the High Surf Advisory has been extended as a result. Surf will…
Annual Girl Scout cookie sale approaches
Come find the Girl Scouts at Kona Commons Shopping Center later this month to buy your favorite Girl Scout cookies.
Downtown Hilo to get much needed road upgrades, starting with Kino‘ole resurfacing
The Kino‘ole Street resurfacing project is just the beginning for roadway upgrades in Downtown Hilo on the Big Island.
Hawaiian Word of the Day: Pōpeku
Nothing says “I love Kansas City” like a classic Hawaiian Chiefs shirt. Andy Reids’ favorite shirt style can now be yours as well, according to an online sales pitch.
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