Hawai'i State News

NOAA issues 2023 Hurricane Season Summary for the Central Pacific Basin

Tropical Storm Calvin was the first tropical cyclone of the season in the central Pacific, moving into the basin from the east on July 17.

Coastlines: Unsung heroes in Hawaiʻi’s rainfall creation

A new study from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa takes a deeper dive into a common aerosol in Hawai‘i, giant sea salt aerosol, revealing that coastal areas can release up to five times more particles than the open ocean.

Hilo community meeting to revitalize Waiākea Peninsula to be held Dec. 4

The Hawai‘i Community Development Authority and the Department of Land and Natural Resources will report preliminary findings from their study to revitalize the area.

Demolition of former Uncle Billy’s Hotel set to begin

For the last few years, people had been living in the dilapidated structure, which was made even more dangerous after the discovery of asbestos.

Postal Service releases Hawai‘i-specific holiday mailing dates

Procrastinators have until Dec. 21 to send their holiday cheer to the mainland via the Postal Service’s expedited Priority Express shipping service.

Mountain View man attacks woman with machete, beats man bloody with baseball bat

James Allan Wilson is alleged to have struck a woman in the head with a machete and a man with a baseball bat.

Police seek runaway Kaipo Kamake’eaina

He is described as Hawaiian Chinese with a medium complexion, thin build, about 6-feet-tall, 160 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.

December 2023 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Decorate your December calendar with these upcoming events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau, Kaloko-Honokōhau and Pu’ukoholā Heiau seek public input on draft accessibility plans

An interdisciplinary team, including park and regional staff, identified the key experiences in each park and evaluated park areas to determine which would be considered for accessibility improvements.

Big Island Press Club to hold holiday Torch of Light luncheon and silent auction

Cindy Reves, the Hawai‘i state director for the Journalism Education Association, is being feted with the Torch of Light for her work securing 1st Amendment rights for student journalists.

Deep-water seaweed focus of $892K research grant

This research will mark the first investigation into genome-level adaptations of red, green and brown seaweeds that live in the low-light environment of the mesophotic zone.

Hawai‘i Island Early Childhood Conference 2023 embarks on Huliau

The conference begins with a dinner at the hotel’s Honu’s restaurant on Friday evening, featuring a keynote address by Susan Gale Perry, a renowned expert in early childhood education and childcare trends.

Police seek missing Puna man Daniel Martinsen

He has a tribal band tattoo on his left upper bicep and he also has an “Irish Trinity” tattoo.

 Police seek missing Kamuela man Francisco Manalo

Manalo has a medical condition which requires medication.

Police renew request for endangered Kailua-Kona woman Kunzang Yuthok

She is considered endangered as she is in need of medication for a medical condition.

New videos promote understanding of civil rights in Hawai‘i

The videos empower individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind to self-advocate for their civil rights.

Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is Feb. 3

Spend the day to experience Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts, plus hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, traditional tea ceremony, food preparation by local chefs and craft vendors.

Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads

So far this year, there have been 841 DUI arrests compared with 874 during the same period last year. This is a decrease of 3.8%.

Vice Speaker Ilagan to host ‘Twelve Days of Puna Town Halls’

These meetings aim to facilitate outreach and engagement with residents in the Puna community.

Hawai‘i County requesting bids from mobile vending stand operators

Prospective bidders must file a notice of intent to bid on or before Nov. 27 to the Office of the Purchasing Division.
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