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2006 Earthquakes Spurred Monitoring Improvements
A USGS assessment after the 2006 earthquakes recognized the need to integrate more modern digital instruments and analysis systems into HVO’s earthquake monitoring program.
Kona Among Best Free Diving Locations in the World
“Kona provides an excellent free diving classroom thanks to nearshore dropoffs and a coastline riddled with protected bays.
Walmart Wellness Day Across Hawaiʻi
Walmart invites America to a free health check-up on Saturday, Oct. 15, available at all Walmart stores in Hawaiʻi.
NW Swell Fading Today
Our current northwest swell is fading through the day today with some sneak sets still filtering in through the morning. The surf…
Gusts Could get up to 40 mph Today
Moderate to breezy trade winds are expected to stay in place through the weekend with clouds and showers focused primarily across…
Statewide Employment Projected to Expand by 5.6%
Education and Health Services, the state’s largest industry, will add the most number of jobs, picking up 12,170 jobs—almost 1/3 of the state’s total increase.
Hawaiʻi Launches Text-to-911 Service
The Text-to-911 service will alert the authorities to emergent, life-or-death situations that do not allow for a caller to speak to a dispatcher…
Bieni Kohler-Johnson 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk
Runners, walkers, families and friendly canines are invited to participate in the Sixth Bieni Kohler-Johnson 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk on Oct. 16.
Watch Live Action Mediation of Conflict Resolution
In honor of Conflict Resolution Day 2016, Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting an Open House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at The Hilo Lagoon Centre. The event is free and open to the public. “The highlight of our Open House is our one-hour Brown Bag Lunch Series simulation from noon to […]
The 18th Annual Taste of Hilo
The 18th Annual Taste of Hilo presented by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce’s will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Fun Vibe, Delicious Food at Pineapples in Hilo
Having eaten there several times for lunch, dinner and pūpū, I’ll tell you about some favorites…
Sixth Annual Ag Conference to be Held in Hilo
Hawai‘i Farmers Union United will host the sixth annual convention focusing on local agriculture from Oct. 14 through the 16, at the OK Farms in Hilo.
Today’s Breezy Big Island Weather Forecast
Moderate to breezy trade winds are forecast to stay in place through early next week, with clouds and showers focused primarily over windward…
New NW Swell Builds Today for Big Island
The Big Island will be largely blocked and therefore will not be under a High Surf Advisory however, a new swell will build…
Affordable Rental Complex to Be Completed in 2017
The Michaels Development Company, in partnership with the HHFDC, held a blessing today for new affordable rental developments in Kailua-Kona.
HCFCU to Host ‘Medicare 101’ Seminar
HCFCU’s “Medicare 101” educational seminar will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Kailua-Kona.
Free Workshop: ‘Less Talk! More Listen!’
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will offer a free workshop—”LESS TALK! MORE LISTEN!”—with the center’s executive directorand the Restorative Justice Program manager.
Public Power in State Legislative Process Workshops
The Public Access Room is offering a free legislative presentation and workshop in West Hawaii from Oct. 12 to 14 and East Hawaii Oct. 17 to Oct. 21.
HPD Seeks Witnesses of Vehicle-Pedestrian Fatality
An unidentified man died following a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Oct. 3 in Hilo.
Pāhoa Man Charged in Connection with Gun Incident
Pāhoa resident Robert Lee Segobia has been charged with three offenses in connection with a handgun incident Sunday night, Oct. 9, in Hilo.
