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Uncertainty at Kīlauea summit prompts safety closures at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Temporary closures of Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and part of Byron Ledge Trail go into effect at 5 p.m. today (Oct. 7) because of continued inflation and increased seismicity at Kīlauea volcano summit; more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded during the past week, with 6 more during the past 24 hours.
Waikōloa affordable housing projected halted due to infrastructure and evacuation concerns
Waikōloa Green, a planned affordable housing development with 400 apartments and 300 single-family homes, was recommended by the Leeward Planning Commission but ran into a road block at the County Council committee level.
Wind advisory in effect until Thursday afternoon for Big Isle summits
Expected winds of 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, can make driving and walking in the advisory areas dangerous, and forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.
It’s Safe Sleep Awareness Month: Hawaiʻi Department of Health has tips for parents, caregivers
Because sleep-related infant deaths and accidental suffocation are largely preventable, parents and caregivers are encouraged to take simple steps that protect infants during sleep.
Triathletes flood Ali‘i Drive for Ironman’s Parade of Nations
Triathletes competing in the Ironman World Championship hail from 85 countries and territories.
Hilo Bay team has been busy keeping Dewy the buoy operational this active hurricane season
Buoys can be damaged, break free or drift from their location during extreme weather.
University of Hawaiʻi, University of Massachusetts partner for joint research, exchanges and programs
Both university systems signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to establish a partnership focused on mutual priorities.
Back to school: Nāʻālehu Elementary campus to reopen next week
It’s been nearly 2 months since the school was extensively flooded and damaged by Hurricane Lala; now, with repairs complete and having to temporarily relocate to Ka‘ū District Gym in Pāhala, teachers and administration ‘cannot wait to be back at school.’
State to host community meeting about Nāʻālehu interim disaster housing
A proposed total of 12 homes, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, next to Nāʻālehu Public Library, would offer safe temporary housing for displaced residents as they work toward securing long-term housing options.
Office of Hawaiian announces 3 finalists for administrator and CEO
Todd Kala Apo, Kaulana H. R. Park and Summer Lee Haunani Sylva are the finalists for the top paid leadership position at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Parker Ranch receives distinguished ranching award for horse breeding program
Parker Ranch received the prestigious Best Remuda Award for its exemplary American Quarter Horse breeding programs, celebrating the exceptional working horses vital to its operations.
UH Cancer Center secures $3M grant to study breast cancer disparities in Hawaiʻi
The study seeks to understand which early-stage pre-invasive breast cancers may become invasive for some patients and not others.
Ironman Foundation donates $350,000 for 2 mobile trailers for Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center
The new trailers will be converted into fully equipped clinical spaces to help fill the void while the health center undergoes extensive repairs due to damage from Hurricane Lala.
New program provides financial help to Hawaiʻi families hosting storm-displaced residents
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Lala and Lowell, the Hawaiian Council has introduced the Host Housing Support Program, offering up to $2,000 per month to Hawai’i households that provide shelter to displaced residents.
Business briefs for Oct. 6: Workforce Development awards, quarterly reports due, Young Brothers promote CFO
Quick business-related news from across the state.
Bail maintained for Puna woman charged with attempted murder
Jill Dunston, 54, faces charges of attempted murder and assault following a violent domestic incident in ʻĀinaloa last week.
Authorities arrest Pāhala man accused of pointing pellet gun at manʻs head
Authorities have arrested Jerry “Mana” Ke of Pāhala following a dramatic confrontation on Oct. 2
Ali‘i Health joins Kona Community Hospital network
Ali‘i Health was acquired by the West Hawai‘i Region of Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation and renamed Kona Health.
Water restriction notice for South Kohala customers upgraded to ‘essential water use only’
The essential use restriction is needed to maintain water storage in the tanks as the county makes well repairs.
Applying to the University of Hawaiʻi just got easier with new application for all 10 campuses
The University of Hawaiʻi has launched ApplyHawaiʻi, a single undergraduate application for all 10 campuses: the seven community colleges or the three universities. This replaces a patchwork of separate applications and accounts that prospective students previously had to do when applying to more than one campus. The new system is now available for students applying […]
