Featured
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Officials Present Lava Recovery Update
Puna State Rep. Joy San Buenavetura held a lava disaster update Feb. 23, 2019, at the Pāhoa Community Center.
Southwest Airlines Gains Official Authorization for Hawai‘i Flights
The FAA officially authorized Southwest to conduct flights serving Hawai‘i, among other potential routes.
Two Big Island Residents Selected as Dole Caregiver Fellows
Ililani Foree of Kamuela and Lori Smith-Starnes of Waikoloa have been selected as military and veteran caregivers to represent the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
UH STUDY: Maunakea Permafrost is Shrinking
Researchers found that there is less permafrost now than when it was first discovered 50 years ago.
WAM Sends Minimum Wage Bill to Senate
The state Legislature moved to raise Hawai‘i’s minimum wage to $15 by 2023.
VOLCANO WATCH: How C02 Provides Clues on Depth of Magma
The latest edition of HVO’s Volcano Watch discusses carbon dioxide (CO2) and how it provides clues about the depth of magma.
Introduced Invasive Mullet May Outpace ‘Ama‘ama
When walking along the shoreline, have you ever seen a school of mullet shimmering in the water and asked yourself what kind of mullets are they and how do they taste?
HECO Achieves 27% Renewable Mark Despite Loss of Geothermal Due to Kīlauea
HECO achieved a 27% renewable portfolio standard in 2018, despite the loss of Hawaiʿi Island’s geothermal resource following the Kīlauea volcanic eruption.
Two Big Island Beaches Make TripAdvisor’s Best in US List
Seven of the top 25 beaches are located in the Hawaiian Islands: two on the Big Island, three on Maui, one on Kaua‘i and one on O‘ahu.
TSA to Host Recruitment & Hiring Event in Kailua-Kona
The TSA will hold a recruiting and hiring event on the Big Island for to fill Transportation Security Officers vacancies at Kona international Airport.
IRS: Help for Taxpayers Impacted by Major Reform Changes
With major tax law changes impacting every taxpayer, the IRS has developed an electronic publication and other online resources to help people understand how tax reform affects them.
Wreckage of WWII Destroyer USS Strong Discovered in Solomon Sea
The Wreckage of World War II destroyer USS Strong (DD 467) was discovered, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
Terroristic Threat Made at Waimea Middle School
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is investigating a threat made on social media that was received from a student at Waimea Middle School.
North Hilo Crime Report: January 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s North Hilo officers responded to one burglary, four thefts and one assault in January 2019.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: January 2019
Hāmākua Coast Community police responded to three burglaries, 16 thefts, two assaults and one sexual assault in January.
Police Investigate Fatal Structure Fire in Ka’ū
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred in Ka’ū on Thursday morning, Feb. 21, 2019.
RESULTS: Pana‘ewa Rodeo Sets Attendance Record
Official results from the 27th Annual Pana‘ewa Rodeo in Hilo.
Hawai‘i Police Presence to Increase at Threatened Schools
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a threat made through a social media post towards a school on Hawai‘i Island.
Victim Found Dead in Ocean View Structure Fire
During suppression, firefighters located what are believed to be the remains of the occupant.
New Map Shows Lava Flow Thickness in Lower East Rift Zone
Data depicted on this preliminary map of Kīlauea lower East Rift Zone lava flow thicknesses are subject to change.
