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Come Taste the Love at Sushi Rock
Peter Pomeranze put his own unique spin on sushi dishes and opened up his restaurant, Sushi Rock and Trio at Sushi Rock, in the heart of Hawi in North Kohala.
Southwest Airlines Completes First Validation Flight to Hawai‘i
The long wait is over and Southwest Airlines has begun testing flights to Hawai‘i.
Live Corn Snake Found in Waipahu
A live snake was spotted in the yard of a residence in Waipahu and was captured by Honolulu police on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.
Update on Big Island Dairy Cow Rescue
It’s been three weeks since the Hawai‘i Lava Flow Animal Rescue Network (HLFARN) removed 61 calves from the shuttering Big Island Dairy.
Thousands Attend 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival
Thousands attended the 26th Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival for a day of history, culture and entertainment.
The Aloha Launch: Rep. Gabbard Kicks Off 2020 Presidential Campaign
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard launched her Presidential campaign on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Honolulu.
Hilo Attorneys Honored for Providing Free Consultations
Hilo Attorneys were recognized during the Self-Help Center Recognition Awards on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
VOLCANO WATCH: Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Eruption ‘Could Be Considered Over’
One of the most frequent questions asked of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) scientists the last several months has been, “Is the Lower East Rift eruption over?”
Early Childhood State Plan Launched
Gov. David Ige and state leaders launched the first-ever Hawai‘i Early Childhood State Plan 2019–2024.
Big Island Chefs Battle It Out for Top Honors
On Jan. 27, 2019, three of the Big Island’s up-and-coming chefs gave it all they had when Gertrude’s Jazz Bar in Kona hosted Chef Battle Hawaii.
STUDY: Are Hawaiian Corals Adjusting to Warmer Temperatures?
A team of researchers conducted a study of coral resiliency that showed some corals are better able to tolerate heat than similar corals tested in the 1970s.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Resumes Normal Operations
With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park resumed normal operations on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Pāhoa Pool to Reopen, Feb. 6
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports that the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at 9 a.m.
VIDEO: Kīlauea Overflight Shows New Road to PGV
Videographer Mick Kalber released a video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone on Hawai‘i Island on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
3 North Kohala Suspects Arrested for Drugs, Weapons
Three North Kohala residents were arrested and charged with a variety of narcotics and weapons offenses.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Trump’s Deal to End Shutdown
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement after the announcement that a deal has been reached to end the Trump shutdown.
UPDATE: Water Conservation Notice Cancelled
The Department of Water Supply’s (DWS) Papa‘ikou Well is offline as of Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Big Island TSA Agents Continue to Work With No Pay
During this longest shutdown in US history, many government employees will not receive their second paycheck—including Big Island TSA agents.
OHA: ‘There is No Place for Violence in Our Community’
OHA released a statement in response to a press conference today, called by Native Hawaiian leaders regarding the events that occurred at OHA’s office last week.
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs ‘Stands in Solidarity’ with OHA
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs declare that they stand in support of and in solidarity with their community members at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
