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Hawaii County to hold free health fairs for National Public Heath Week
“The impacts of our public health providers are vital to the well-being of our residents,” said Mayor Mitch Roth in a statement. “It’s not just about treating illnesses; it’s about promoting wellness, preventing disease, and fostering a community where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to public health is a commitment to caring for each other and ensuring a healthier future for all.”
Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count conclude for 2024 humpback whale season
There were a grand total of 855 humpback whale sightings observed by volunteer citizen scientists March 30 at 46 sites throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Update: Police identify motorcyclist killed in Hilo crash involving impaired driver
The 26-year-old Hilo man who died in the crash the night of March 29 was identified as Jared Tellio-Flournoy.
Elderly Waimea man dies in riding lawn mower accident
South Kohala patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded the afternoon of March 30 to a residence off the 64-5200 block of Nani Waimea Street in Waimea to a report of a 78-year-old man who was unresponsive and pinned under the mower.
Head-on collision in Waikōloa claims lives of 2 elderly women, including a Big Island resident
Two men in their 70s were also injured and a third vehicle that veered off the roadway to avoid the crash was rendered inoperable. Police think speed and inattention are factors in the collision.
Monthly siren, Emergency Alert System tests planned April 1
The test is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. and will be accompanied by a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Big Island Now poll No. 52 results: Vote evenly spread for best place to spot humpback whales from island shores
Kapa‘a Beach Park received the most votes with 158. It was followed by Hualālai (Four Seasons Resort) with 142, Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park with 123 votes, Hawaiian Paradise Park with 115 and Old Coast Guard Road rounded out the top 5 with 110 votes.
‘Hula is life’: Uniquely Hawaiian dance plays important role in perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture
Hula still connects people today to the foundation of Hawaiian knowledge and culture. It is a vehicle for historical and social commentary and passing down stories and information.
Update: Portion of Waikōloa Road previously closed because of traffic incident now open
Motorists are advised to drive carefully.
Public invited to experience Pōhakuloa Training Area in April
The U.S. Army garrison located in the Saddle region on the Big Island is hosting a four-hour open house with displays, informational booths, kiosks, music and much more for everyone from keiki to kūpuna.
What you need to know about the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Get ready, world. The festival that celebrates everything hula and Hawaiian returns to Hilo on the Big Island from March 31 through April 6.
Cat-proof fence enclosure installed on Mauna Kea to protect nesting area of native seabird
Work on the more than 8,200-foot fence began in January 2022.
Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center to expand WIC progam
The Health Center’s newest WIC team and locations are in addition to established programs in Pāhoa and Ka’ū.
UH awarded $1.25M grant for Asian-American, Pacific Islander environmental justice
The funding provides a catalyst for a cutting-edge interdisciplinary initiative complete with two new faculty positions, a humanities lab to develop new teaching materials and a dynamic forum for professional development and exchange of ideas.
West Hawai‘i hospitals awarded $2.5M to enhance medical records system
The funding enables the hospitals Kona and Kohala to continue enhancements of their technological infrastructure, ensuring improved patient care and streamlined access to medical records.
Governor releases more than $8M for Big Island capitol improvement projects
The funds will address essential needs at Hilo Medical Center, enhance watershed protection efforts on the Big Island and support the much needed reroofing of the state Division of Forestry and Wildlife branch office in Hilo.
Laʻaloa Bay Beach Park reopens unveiling signage, walkways, protective buffer for cultural sites
The projects started in October after being on hold for five years to deal with the demands of the State Historic Preservation Division, other groups and community members about the protection of sacred heiau.
Volcano Watch: Using acoustic signals to identify the start of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption
The global volcano monitoring community routinely installs clusters of acoustic sensors called arrays on the flanks of volcanoes that can measure the audible noise (sounds we can hear) and the inaudible noise, which have frequencies that human ears can’t sense (infrasound).
Firearm allegedly discharged near Hilo restaurant and bar
Staff members reported hearing 2 to 5 gunshots in the area. Responding officers conducted checks in the area and recovered spent ammunition rounds on the walkway fronting the main entrance of a government building located adjacent to the business.