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VOLCANO WATCH Mauna Loa Update: Unrest Continues—Outcome Uncertain
The cumulative energy release of earthquakes since 2013 has matched the pre-1975 and pre-1984 energy releases. Does this mean an eruption could occur soon?
North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan
Multiple news outlets have reported that North Korea has fired an “unidentified projectile this morning toward the east from the Sunan area in North Korea.”
Hawai‘i Unveils Cashless Payment System for Medical Cannabis
Gov. David Ige announced a banking solution that allows Hawai‘i’s medical cannabis dispensaries to access financial services and use a cashless payment system.
The Food Basket Bids Farewell to Executive Director
The Food Basket, Inc. has appointed Kristin Frost Albrecht as its interim executive director. Albrecht succeeds En Young, who recently resigned.
LETTER: Digging Deeper Into Hawai‘i Island’s Well Failures
“I’ve been following the misadventures of the DWS for some time now and became seriously concerned when I started reading statements in June that made absolutely no engineering sense.”
Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods Receives National Recognition
Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods (HLH) has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a B Corporation Best for the World
Hawai‘i’s Pacific Island Ocean Observing System to Receive $2.8+ M
The University of Hawai‘i’s Pacific Island Ocean Observing System will receive over $2.8 million in NOAA funding.
Zumbathon Benefit for West Hawaii Child & Family Service
A Zumbathon benefit for the West Hawaii Child & Family Service will be held in Kailua-Kona on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.
Hawai‘i to Receive $185 Million to Help Homeless Veterans
Funding will give struggling veterans access to stable housing and provide them with services they need to get back on their feet and find a home of their own.
Puna Man Wanted in Connection With Assault Investigation
The HPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Puna man wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning regarding an assault investigation.
39 Hawai‘i Island Entrepreneurs Vie for $25,000
Thirty-nine Hawai‘i Island entrepreneurs have met the Sept. 10 deadline for submitting proposals for the Hawai‘i Island Business Plan Competition (HIplan).
Missing Hale Nani Center Inmate Arrested
Kona Police arrested missing Hale Nani Reintegration Center inmate Joshua White on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 13.
TMT HEARING: BLNR to Hear Oral Arguments
The Hawai‘i BLNR will hear oral arguments in the Contested Case Hearing for the Conservation District Use Application for the TMT on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Honoka‘a Man Indicted for Child Pornography
Honoka‘a resident Joshua Iwasaki has been indicted for possessing videos of child sexual abuse on three separate digital media devices.
Hawaiʻi Ranked Third Happiest State in US
A recent study also ranked Hawaiʻi first in the nation for depression among adults.
Everyone’s a Winner at Great Waikoloa Poke Contest
Twenty poke chefs, both professional and amateur, showcased 37 different entries at the 2017 Hawai‘i Island Festivals Great Waikoloa Poke Contest.
Military to Convoy from Pōhakuloa to Kawaihae Sept. 13–16
Soldiers are scheduled to convoy from Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) to Kawaihae Docks Sept. 13 to 16, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stop Flu at School Program Begins on Hawai‘i Island This Fall
Stop Flu at School will be offered to all elementary and intermediate public schools in Hawai‘i County later this year.
Hazy, Muggy, Afternoon Downpours Expected Today
Afternoon sea breeze conditions are forecast to bring pop up scattered showers over interior and leeward areas into the evening. Some could be locally heavy…
New NNW Begins to Fill in Today
There is a storm that could bring maybe waist high sets to southern exposures around Wednesday. This swell should hold through Thursday and begin…
