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Hawai‘i Keiki More Susceptible to ‘Cat Scratch Disease’
Research by doctors in the University of Hawaiʻi Pediatric Residency Program found that cat scratch disease is more frequent in Hawaiʻi.
Women’s March Events Set for Jan. 19
The Women’s March across the nation returns on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.
Town Hall Meeting Set for Update on Lloyd’s Litigation
A town hall meeting will be held in response to the latest developments in the Lloyd’s of London litigation with Puna homeowners.
Hawai‘i Island’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary to Begin Retail Sales
Big Island Grown Dispensaries is the first on Hawai‘i Island to receive approval to begin sales of medical cannabis.
UH Receives $1.3M to Advance Wave Energy Device
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) was awarded $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
High Surf Warning Issued for N- & W-Facing Shores of Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for a large NW swell to impact Hawai‘i Island from Upolu Point to South Point.
High Surf Expected for N- & W-Facing Shores of Big Island
The National Weather Service has forecast a large NW swell to impact the State of Hawai‘i, including Hawai‘i Island from Upolu Point to South Point.
Rep. Gabbard to Run for President in 2020
“I have decided to run and will be making a formal announcement within the next week.”
Homes Needed for 2,600 Big Island Dairy Cows
According to the timeline put forth in the settlement, there are only a few weeks to prepare for and take in these peaceful animals.
HELCO Follows Up on Hilo Drop Box Break-In
Customers who made a payment at 1200 Kilauea Ave. on Dec. 14 between 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. should call 969-6999 to determine whether their payment was stolen.
Another Big Island Infant Contracts Rat Lungworm Disease
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed another recent case of rat lungworm disease in an infant from East Hawai‘i.
Old Hilo Jail to Be Demolished in Coming Weeks
A memorial ceremony was held in Hilo on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at the Old Hilo County Jail building, which is set to be demolished in the coming weeks.
High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island’s N & E Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Warning, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Jan. 10 for east-facing shores of the Big Island.
Astronomers Uncover Brightest Quasar in Early Universe
Astronomers in Hawai‘i have discovered the brightest object ever seen at a time when the universe was less than one billion years old.
LAWSUIT: Lloyd’s ‘Steered’ Hawai‘i Homeowners Away From Effective Insurance Coverage
Lloyd’s of London has found itself in trouble again in the Aloha State, according to a press release issued by Foster Law Offices LLLC, a Kealakekua firm.
Enjoy Down-to-Earth Dining at Sky Garden Restaurant
The Sky Garden Restaurant adjoins the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i, which is a planetarium and exhibition center; part of the University of Hawai‘i.
UH Astronomer Receives American Astronomical Society’s Highest Award
Ann Merchant Boesgaard was awarded the 2019 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship by the American Astronomical Society.
Hawaiian Airlines Revises International Passenger Check-In at HNL
Passengers traveling to South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti and American Samoa will continue to check in at Lobby 3 in Terminal 1 instead of moving to Lobby 4.
Keck Discovery of New Exoplanet May Alter Planet Formation Theory
Astronomers have found a new exoplanet that could alter the standing theory of planet formation.
Old Hilo Jail to Be Demolished
The old Hilo County Jail, built in the 1890s, is set for demolition soon, according to the Department of Public Safety.
