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Uēkahuna overlook, parking lot reopened today at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
The popular Uēkahuna area at the summit of Kīlauea volcano reopened to visitors today in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after biologists observed that a nēnē family no longer is in the area.
UH telescope atop Maunakea to help collect essential climate change data
The temporary measurement site ensures the continuity of carbon dioxide data collection and other atmospheric measurements that normally would be taken at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory.
S. Kohala cattle ranchers and farmers sue Parker Ranch over Mana Road Fire
Fourteen cattle ranchers and farmers from South Kohala are suing Parker Ranch over last year’s massive brush fire that destroyed their pasture lands.
Following Maui shark incident, DLNR asks social media users to think before they post
Social media can either be a powerful tool for sharing information or a mouthpiece for tremendously hurtful and inaccurate comments directed toward people dealing with a tragedy.
Both lanes of Kalanianaʻole Street in Keaukaha now open to traffic
While both lanes of the roadway are again open, motorists are advised that the construction project remains ongoing.
Volcanic warning system improvements, coral reef protections to become federal law
The US Senate passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which included several provisions to protect coral reefs, improve the nation’s volcanic warning system and stop the practice of killing sharks for their fins.
Coast Guard searching for missing medical transport aircraft in ʻAlenuihāhā Channel
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the missing aircraft is a Hawai’i Life Flight King Air twin-engine propeller plane that had three crew members aboard.
4.0 earthquake in ʻAlenuihāhā Channel off Maui coast; NO tsunami expected for Big Island
Although some areas of Hawai’i may have experienced shaking from the earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, no tsunami is expected for the Hawaiian Islands.
Everybody welcome at Ahava ‘Aina Festival of Lights Hanukkah celebration in Hilo
The Hanukkah celebration, which the congregation has hosted for more than five years, is open to all faiths, all beliefs, all ages and all beings.
UH-Hilo’s Tokunaga named National Scholar Athlete of the Year; Lillie selected to All-American Third Team
The two student-athletes from central O‘ahu helped the Vulcans to an undefeated regular season on the way to capturing back-to-back Pacific West Conference Championships and securing a hosting bid for the NCAA Division II West Regional.
Is hiring process for Hawaiʻi Police Chief transparent if 40 applicants remain anonymous?
Four finalists are in the running for Hawai‘i County’s top cop position, but it is likely the public may never know any of the other 40 candidates who applied for chief of police.
Body discovered on Hilo Bay shoreline identified
The victim was identified as 64-year-old Randall Malakaua of Hilo.
DLNR officers stepping up patrol of closed areas on Mauna Loa
The public lava viewing and traffic mitigation route will close at midnight tonight.
First Hawaiian appoints new Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
First Hawaiian, Inc., the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, has appointed James M. Moses as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank, effective Jan. 3, 2023.
Kona Beth Shalom to host Chanukah Celebration
Enjoy traditional holiday songs, learn to dance the “Chanukah Hula” and much more during the free event.
South Kohala community invited to Coffee with a Cop in Waimea
The ever-popular event is an opportunity for community members to engage with their district police officers one-on-one.
Hanukkah Menorah on display for first time as part of holiday open house at County Building in Hilo
The 8-foot tall menorah provided by Rabbi Rachel Short and the congregation of Ahava ‘Aina.
Erupting volcanoes on Big Island spark vortices nicknamed ‘lava devils’
Images captured last week of swirling clouds near the front of the lava flow from fissure 3 on Mauna Loa while it was still active were vortices similar to dust devils.
AARP telephone town hall features Sen. Hirono discussing prescription drug prices
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono from Hawaiʻi will answer kūpuna questions on how the Inflation Reduction Act will lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients at a live telephone forum sponsored by AARP Hawaiʻi on Dec. 17.
World’s most powerful solar telescope atop Haleakalā on Maui released first public data
During the first year of operations, a milestone was hit with data from the world’s largest solar telescope on Maui made available directly to the public and scientific community.
