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Researchers have found that kalo, or taro, offers rich proteins and essential nutrients and is a promising local alternative to imported poultry feed.

The National Weather Service has lifted the coastal flooding statement for Hawaii, initially issued last week, as Sunday afternoon tides peaked.

The driver of a Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck and his two dogs walked away from the accident uninjured, Hawai’i Island police said.

Marking the district boundary between Kona and Kohala, this land is a wahi pana (legendary, storied place), featuring Keahualono and Hi‘iaka heiau (places of worship), wai ‘ōpae (anchialine ponds), petroglyph fields, and ancient trail networks.

The Hilo session will be on at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center on Friday, Sept. 19, and the Kona session will be at the Royal Kona Resort on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

The projected forecast has the eye of category 4 Hurricane Kiko passing north of the Hawaiian Islands, beginning on Tuesday, but potentially dangerous swells are expected to begin reaching the Big Island by Sunday.

“The Army’s current leases expire in 2029, and while federal leaders have emphasized national security concerns, they’ve also indicated they could act through eminent domain, which would leave Hawai‘i with nothing in return. We must stand firm and ensure our people’s voices are at the center of these negotiations,” said Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green.

The short-lived fountain episode produced over 12.5 million cubic yards of lava in just 13.4 hours.

The Oversight Authority emphasized the need for continued efforts to engage residents across Hawaiʻi Island and gather public feedback on Mauna Kea’s strategic framework.

Developers are invited to bid on the first phase of renovations at the historic Hilo Memorial Hospital, which will be transformed into a comprehensive resource hub focused on housing stabilization and community support.

The Department of Water Supply has issued an “essential needs only” water notice for customers in North Kohala, effective immediately.

A flood advisory is in effect for the North and South Districts of the Kona area on the Big Island until 8:15 p.m. on Labor Day. (Photo Credit: the National Weather Service)

Small actions can make a big impact on these endangered sea turtles’ survival, and volunteer efforts and guidelines can protect them during this critical time.

A new study reveals that among seven species of baleen whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding strategy.

Under the new Hawaiʻi law, anyone who intentionally calls the police on another person with the purpose of harassing, humiliating or violating their rights based on a protected class can be held legally responsible.

The fire and police department heroes were honored for preventing a suicide, recovering a body in a river after a three-day search, and saving lives by performing or instructing CPR.

This month, Farm Link Hawaiʻi began offering Meadow Gold’s Island Fresh brand, marking the first time Oʻahu residents have had access to locally produced milk in the virtual grocery store since 2018.

Cybersecurity experts Joely Chung, Adam Palmer, and Cherise Richards will be featured at the Waimea Town meeting on Sept. 4 as they share critical strategies to combat cybercrime and fraud online.

Susan Damo, who was last seen in Keaʻau at 6:20 p.m. Sunday night, has been located.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Health and Stranding Lab scientists say they are concerned after three striped dolphins stranded on east Oʻahu shorelines over seven days and tested positive for Brucella ceti, a bacterial infection that can transfer from animals to humans.