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‘Earthnauts’ to End Simulated Mars Mission
The six crew members who have spent more than 100 days living in a simulated Martian environment will finish their food research project later this month.
ANALYSIS: Hawaii’s Unique Scheme to Fund Home Solar
With Hawai`i residents reeling from electrical bills that are triple the national average, a new state initiative aims to eliminate the up-front cost of clean energy upgrades.
Pahoa Pool Renovations Nearly Pau; Reopening Set for Aug. 26
The project included installation of a solar system, making it the third county pool on the island to utilize the sun to warm the water.
UPDATE: Kohala, Honoka`a Schools Explore Joint Football Squad
After announcing it lacked enough players to compete this year, Kohala High School is looking at the possibility of combining its squad with Honoka`a’s team.
Hawaii Volcanoes Celebrating Anniversary of Kahuku Expansion
Activities offered include hikes and presentations of the natural, cultural and geological bounty found in the Kahuku Unit acquired by the park in 2003.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Two Missing Teens
The two 13-year-old Waikoloa residents were last seen Thursday at noon in Honoka`a.
UPDATE: Carjacking Suspect Captured
The arrest brought to a close the manhunt for the alleged carjacker who stole a vehicle from a Kurtistown woman this morning on Kilauea Avenue.
Flossie Now a Depression, But Still Packing a Rainy Punch
Thje storm’s weakening winds mean it is now a tropical depression, but its thunderstorms today pounded first Kohala and then Maui.
UPDATE: Gusty Winds Causing Power Outages
As more roads in Puna are closed by fallen trees, HELCO cautions the public to beware of downed power lines.
Civil Defense: Winds From Flossie Following More Northern Track
The National Weather Service has reduced its forecast for rainfall expected on the Big Island to two to four inches, with up to six inches in isolated areas.
Authorities Prepare for Flossie’s Arrival
Hawaii County has ordered that all non-essential employees stay home Monday and has encouraged private employers to do the same.
UPDATE: Flossie Weakens Slightly, Landfall Expected Monday Morning
Forecasters said Sunday morning they expect gradual weakening of the storm over the next 48 hours.
ANALYSIS: Gay Marriage in Hawai`i – Benefits Beyond Tourism
The longer legislators here postpone a decision on same-sex marriage, the more federal benefits same sex couples (and the Hawai`i economy at large) will be prevented from receiving.
Funding Problems to Close YWCA Pool Aug. 31
The pool that has been a recreation mainstay in Hilo for four decades is not bringing in enough revenue to stay open, YWCA officials said.
UPDATE: Engine Failure Forces Hard Landing for Tour Chopper
The Federal Aviation Administration said there were no immediate reports of injuries after the helicopter auto-rotated to the ground.
Funding Complete for New Interisland Cargo Terminal in Hilo
Hilo Harbor’s Pier 4 will provide an alternative to the existing interisland barge terminal and reduce congestion at the harbor’s other piers.
NASA’s ‘Rock Star’ Telescope Subject of Imiloa Talk
The project scientist for the Kepler Space Telescope will discuss its ground-breaking discoveries and assisting research by a Big Island observatory.
Low Numbers Force Kohala to Bow Out of Football Season
A mixture of low numbers and a rising forfeiture fee were factors in the decision to cancel Kohala’s football season.
State Taking Steps to Prevent Spread of Mosquito
Officials are concerned about the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito which can transmit dengue fever; the mosquito is already established on the Big Island.
UPDATE: One Charged in Connection with Gunshots Fired
Police said the incident that occurred late Monday night resulted in the arrest of five individuals, include two juveniles.
