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VIDEO: Hawaiian Groups Unite to Protect Maunakea
The Royal Order of Kamehameha I, HULI, Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge-UH Mānoa, Hui Aloha ʻĀina, Mauna Kea Anaina Hou, Mauna Kea Hui and Nā Wahine ʻĀpapalani pledge to protect all people gathered peacefully at Pu‘uhonua O Puʻuhuluhulu.
High Surf Warning in Effect for South-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for south-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island through Monday.
PHOTOS: TMT Resistance Holding Space at Base of Maunakea Access Road
Over 150 Maunakea kiaʻi (protectors) set up camp at Puʻu Huluhulu at the base of the Maunakea Access Road.
OHA Demands Halt of TMT Construction
The OHA chair and trustee called on Gov. David Ige to halt TMT construction activities to avoid harm to Native Hawaiians and others until steps are taken to ensure public safety.
Honoka‘a High School to Hold 130-Years Celebration
Honoka‘a High School will celebrate its 130th birthday with a series of events from July 19 through 21.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Native Hawaiian Group Establishes Refuge Atop Maunakea
At sunrise today, the Royal Order of Kamehameha I and the kiaʻi of Maunakea designated and established a place of refuge at the base of Maunakea.
Copter Survey of Kīlauea Volcano Summit & East Rift Zone Extended
A low-flying helicopter will conduct a lidar survey to document changes that occurred during the 2018 Kīlauea volcanic activity.
Is Hawai‘i’s Drinking Water Safe?
The Environmental Working Group found 44 contaminants in the state’s water supply and 10 of those were above either health or legal limits.
Native Hawaiians Vow to Protect Sacred Maunakea Ahead of TMT Construction
“Kanaka Maoli have never given consent to the construction of the TMT on Maunakea.”
Hawaii Island Humane Society Reorganizes, Hires CEO
HIHS is restructuring its management and operations with new leadership and resources.
Public Input Sought for HPD Reaccreditation
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will visit Hawaiʻi Island as part of the process of reaccreditation for the HPD.
HPD Seeks Witnesses to Manuka State Park Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking witnesses who were at Manuka State Wayside Park during a shooting incident involving a Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ranger.
2019 Graduating Seniors Selected as Aloha ʻĀina Leaders
For 2019, 16 youth were selected by their school leaders to represent the best of Aloha ʻĀina leadership in their school community.
6th Case Rat Lungworm Disease Confirmed in Hawai‘i Island Visitor
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in an adult visitor to Hawai‘i Island.
Hilo Crime Report: June 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Police section responded to 10 vehicle thefts, six burglaries and six vehicle break-ins in June 2019.
HPD Investigates Manuka State Park Ranger-Involved Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi police are investigating a shooting incident involving a Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ranger at Manuka State Park on Friday, July 5, 2019.
MISSING: Tanika Nihipali-Franchey, 17, Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a female teen runaway who was last seen in the Hilo Bayfront area on July 4, 2019.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, July 8–12
Temporary lane closures are scheduled on the Big Island through Friday, July 12, 2019.
Gale Warning, Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu put a Gale Warning into effect for the Alenuihaha Channel and waters south and has extended the Small Craft Advisory.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island
Strong gusty winds will continue until later this evening due to passage of a remnant trough associated with Barbara.
