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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.
UPDATE: Winter weather advisory remains in effect for Big Island summits above 11,000 feet
A low aloft moving over the Big Island from the east will bring in moisture and instability in the mid-levels of the troposphere, resulting in snow accumulations over the Big Island summits through Monday.
Basic mediation training in Hilo teaches advanced communication skills
The basic mediation training is led by Diane Petropulos, M.A., an experienced mentor mediator, facilitator and trainer.
Need an idea for Valentine’s Day? Take your sweetie on a Big Island chocolate farm tour
Chocolate is a good bet if you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie. But why not give them an experience at the same time and take them on one of the many “chocolate farm” tours on the Big Island?
Update: High surf advisory canceled for east-facing shores on Big Island
The National Weather Service has updated its forecast. A high surf advisory for east-facing shores of the Big Island is now in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Green laser light show over Maunakea on Big Island likely a Chinese satellite
The explanation for the green laser light show over Maunakea two weeks ago seemed pretty cut and dry; it was a NASA satellite. But that’s not the case, and it looks likely the lasers were from a Chinese satellite instead.
Hawaiian Word of the Day: Mākaʻi
Benjamin Moskowicz is Hawaiʻi County’s new chief of police, which is luna mākaʻi in Hawaiian.
Four officer recruits to work at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center in Hilo
The 11-week correctional officers training in Hawaiʻi includes more than 400 hours of classroom time and physical training.
