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Sen. Schatz Speaks Out Against Housing Act That Would Exclude Native Hawaiians
Sen.Brian Schatz spoke out today against efforts to exclude Native Hawaiians from legislation that would reauthorize funding for native housing programs.
Queen’s Med Center & N. Hawai‘i Hospital Create Telemedicine ICU
The sickest patients at North Hawai’i Community Hospital are now being monitored 24/7 by specialized physicians using state-of-the-art integrated technology.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes Park Ranger Earns Conservation Award
Noah Gomes was honored with a state Department of Land and Natural Resources Citizen Conservationist award.
Astronomer Jerry Nelson, ‘Father of Keck Telescope,’ Dies
Astronomer Jerry Nelson, the pioneering designer of W.M. Keck Observatory telescopes, has died at age 73.
Volcano Activity Update: June 8, 2017
Last week, Kīlauea Volcano’s summit lava lake fluctuated in concert with summit inflation and deflation, with levels ranging around 69 to 121 feet below the vent rim. On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and scattered surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. These flows do […]
Huggo’s Presents Wine on the Lānai Summer Dinner Series
Locals celebrate summer by gathering on the oceanfront lānai of Huggo’s fine-dining restaurant for monthly, five-course wine pairing dinners.
Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting at Kona International Airport
Hawaiian Airlines is seeking candidates who speak Japanese or English for customer and ramp service contract positions at Kona International Airport.
Volcano Overflight: Kīlauea Lava and Rainbows
Amazing rainbows over a very active lava lake, a variety of gorgeous pahoehoe flows, an ocean entry lava delta, a quarter-mile long black sand beach…
Possible Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Tonight
Trade winds are forecast to pick up in strength Tuesday and Wednesday. Clouds and showers will continue to favor windward and mauka spots, but will affect…
Trade Swell up to Chest High at Top Breaks Today
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. Possibly a swell expected around…
UPDATE 5: Kailua Bay Now Open
The Department of Health has determined that Kailua Bay water quality has returned to normal bacteria levels; Kailua Bay is now open for water activities.
Paradise Lost?
“Aloha! I am a visitor here to your Big Island. Could you tell me how to get to the Laulau Cafe?”
Opihi Picker Dies Offshore Cape Kumukahi Lighthouse
Hawai‘i County Fire Department personnel arrived at Cape Kumukahi Lighthouse on June 9, in response to a report of an opihi picker who was swept into the ocean.
Rep. Gabbard Makes King Kamehameha Presentation at Capitol
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke at the 2017 King Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony in Emancipation Hall on June 11
ACLU of Hawaiʻi Issues Texas Travel Advisory
Traveling to Texas may result in a violation of constitutional rights, the ACLU of Hawai‘i warns.
Pāhoa Fire Destroys House Under Construction
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire in Pāhoa on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Files Travel Ban Opposition in Supreme Court
On June 1, the Trump Administration asked the Supreme Court to stay the injunction in Hawai‘i v. Trump that has blocked implementation of the travel ban…
Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday
Trade winds are forecast to pick up in strength Tuesday and Wednesday. Clouds and showers will continue to favor windward and mauka spots, but will affect leeward…
Minimal Swell Today With Fresh SSW Filling in
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. New, but tiny south-southwest shows…
PISCES and DLIR Partner for Summer Internship Program
The program has hired five university students to work on aerospace development projects with PISCES.
