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Beach & State Parks to Close Ahead of Extreme Weather
Hawai‘i County is closing all beach parks from Saturday, Feb. 9, at midnight until further notice and all state parks will close at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.
Hawai‘i DLNR Issues Warning to Boaters, Beachgoers & Campers
Everyone should stay very aware of a major storm headed toward Hawai‘i that could bring destructive coastal flooding, erosion and high winds.
Committees Earmark $60 M for Big Island Disaster Relief
HB 1180 provides $60 million in disaster relief for Hawaiʻi Island following the destruction caused last year by the Kīlauea eruption.
Hawaiian Airlines Waiving Change Fees Due to NW Storm
Hawaiian Airlines is waiving reservation change fees for guests holding tickets for travel to, from and via SEA or PDX for Feb. 8 and 9, due to Winter Storm Maya.
NWS: Unusually Strong Storm System Heads to Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued another warning about an unusually strong storm system heading toward the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend.
Weekend Forecast: High Winds & Surf, Coastal Flooding
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Special Weather Statement at 4:03 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.
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.
