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Unusual late season Kona low mostly fizzles on neighbor islands, drenches O‘ahu

Last week’s storm appears to be the latest kona low to directly affect the main Hawaiian Islands in at least the past 20 years.

Video: Surveillance footage captures armed robbery at Black Lava Vape Kona

Two Kailua-Kona men were arrested in connection to the incident.

Starting Thursday, drivers in Hawai‘i can get ‘shaka plates’ benefitting nonprofit

The Shaka License Plate Program is the culmination of a two-year statewide review process, according to Project Shaka.

UHERO factbook explains Hawai‘i housing crisis as home sales hit 25-year low

UHERO reported high interest rates, high prices and low supply have continued to keep housing extremely unaffordable.

Update: High surf advisory canceled after days of extensions

Includes touthern shorelines of North and South Kona, Kaʻū and Puna on the Big Island. Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should exercise caution when entering the water.

Governor issues proclamation celebrating Hawai‘i’s school nurses

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, M.D., issued a proclamation recognizing National School Nurse Day on May 8, 2024.

Business Monday: OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa begins new era with $60M face-lift

The face-lift was guided and inspired by the concept of “kōī au,” symbolizing a flowing current and eloquence. Hawaiian culture and the historic significance of Keauhou Bay, the birthplace of King Kamehameha III, are also at the forefront of the resort’s new look.

Eradicating invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle means protecting economy, ecosystem and Hawaiian culture

Hawai’i County Council joins the battle to push the pests back by supporting Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management public awareness and outreach initiative aimed at minimizing breeding grounds on the Big Island.

Activity up slightly with increase in quakes under Kīlauea caldera, upper East Rift Zone

Seismicity remains above background levels. Ground deformation also continues beneath Halemaʻumaʻu and the south caldera region. Magma has been pressurizing the system beneath Halemaʻumaʻu and Kīlauea’s south caldera region for several weeks.

Fire at Kailua-Kona laundromat put out Saturday morning

The depart estimated a loss of $750,000 as a result of the incident.

National recruitment for next UH president to begin in late May

The national recruitment for the next president of the University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system will officially begin in late May 2024 after the UH Board of Regents approved the position description and leadership profile at its May 16 monthly meeting.

Long-awaited work on Hulihe‘e Palace seawall begins

Manu Powers, regent and president of Daughters of Hawaiʻi, an organization that takes care of the palace, said workers from Isemoto Contracting Co. were hired to do the wall and sidewalk work.

Big Island high school seniors encouraged to apply for scholarship program

pplications are due on June 15 and awardees will be notified in early July.

Puna hitchhiker charged in alleged armed carjacking

40-year-old Kevin Torres of Pāhoa made his initial court appearance May 16 in Hilo District Court.

Money gifted to University of Hawai‘i medical school to train physicans to treat liver diseases

The money from former Hawai‘i resident liver transplant recipient John C. Couch will establish the first-ever gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine that will train physicians to treat liver diseases.

Volcano Watch: A fresh look at Kīlauea’s 1924 explosive deposits

This week, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists dig a little deeper and share new discoveries they are making about the erupsions 100 years ago by examining the ash deposited during the events.

200 surveillance cameras to be installed in downtown Pāhoa

The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday adopted Resolution 487, which grants $65,000 to the Pāhoa Lava Zone Museum for the purchase, installation and maintenance of 25 new surveillance systems, each consisting of 8 cameras, meant to enhance public safety in the Big Island community.

Update: Flood advisory canceled for various portions of Big Island

Radar shows that heavy rain has diminished in the Ka‘ū, Hilo and Puna districts as well as the interior of the Big Island.

Man charged in Ocean View standoff released from custody

32-year-old Kamren Forest Adams was ordered to return for a hearing at 1 p.m. June 19 in Kona District Court after an exam is completed to determine his fitness to proceed in the case.

Threats from Kona low shift west; governor declares emergency

Oʻahu and Maui County are in the crosshairs first, with Kauaʻi targeted into the weekend. The Big Island is being mostly spared.
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