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Hawaii Helicopters & KapohoKine Adventures Introduce HeliZIP Package
Hawaii Helicopters and KapohoKine Adventures have introduced the new HeliZIP Package, an extensive helicopter and zipline combo adventure tour on Hawai‘i Island.
Meeting to Explore New Puna Boat Ramp
A community meeting will be held on July 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sacred Hearts Church Pāhoa, 15-3003 Pāhoa Village Road, to discuss the Puna boat ramp study.
Manini‘ōwali Beach to Close Early in Preparation for Lifeguard Stationing
Preparations have begun for lifeguards to be stationed at Kekaha Kai State Park’s Manini‘ōwali Beach (Kua Bay) section.
Event Lineup Announced for Hilo Bay Blast 2019
The 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks in Hilo, the Hilo Bay Blast, has become a Big Island family tradition.
Odds Stacked Against Millennials for Home Ownership in Hawai‘i
It will take the average millennial 14 years to save for a 20% down payment on a median priced home—in Honolulu, it will take 40 years.
HPD Investigates Waimea Shooting Incident
On June 21, 2019, just before 1 a.m., South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a 911 emergency call for assistance regarding a woman who may have been shot.
Ola Brew Introduces Fresh Pub Grub Menu
Recently, the popular pub began serving “small kine” food, because nothing brings people together better than good food and a cold pint.
Reading the Rainbow: How to Interpret an Interferogram
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar calculates the difference between two radar images acquired by an orbiting satellite taken at different times.
Maunakea Astronomer: Grateful for ‘Window Into the Universe’
“As dedicated members of the local community, the men and women who work at the Maunakea Observatories are grateful for the opportunity to explore the skies from Maunakea…”
FEMA Cites Reasons for Requesting Return of Emergency Relief Funds
Seventy-seven of the 1,002 Individuals and Households Program Assistance applicants on the Big Island have received a request to return funds to FEMA.
UPDATE: Notice to Proceed Granted for Thirty Meter Telescope
Gov. Ige announced that the state Department of Land and Natural Resources issued a notice to proceed to UH for the TMT project on Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island.
Frontier Airlines May Enter Hawaiian Skies
Frontier Airlines ordered a fleet of 50 new Airbus A321XLR this week, with delivery expected by 2024. The longer-range jet will enable flights from Denver to Hawai‘i.
Lack of Surrogacy & Adoption Regulations in Hawai‘i Opens Door to ‘Baby Selling’
Both surrogacy and adoption laws in Hawai‘i lack specificity in comparison to other states.
Hilo Crime Report: May 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Police section responded to 12 burglaries, one robbery, 10 vehicle break-ins and 15 vehicle thefts in May 2019.
Abandoned Fishing Gear Poses Major Marine Environment Problem
The 79,000 metric tons of plastic floating between Hawai‘i and California in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is mostly comprised of abandoned fishing gear, sometimes called “ghost gear.”
Record Number of Children Dying From Heatstroke After Being Left in Vehicle
The HPD is asking you to remind friends and family to be sure to “Check for Baby” when operating a vehicle and especially when you stop and get out.
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Debuts Hilo Holoholo Mini Tour
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is offering its new Hilo Holoholo Tour on Hawaii Island.
Big Island Transitioning to Community Resources to Meet Ongoing Crisis Counseling Needs
Although emergency proclamation funding is no longer available and officially ends June 20 those in need of crisis counseling services are being referred to local resources.
HPD Issues APB for Jeramie Soares
The Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Special Enforcement Unit is actively seeking Jeramie D. Soares, a 32-year-old who frequents Kona and South Kohala.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: May 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Coast Community officers responded to three burglaries, one assault and seven thefts in May 2019.
