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James Hustace of Waimea announces run for Hawai‘i County Council
Hustace served as president of the Waimea Community Association for the past four years.
Scientific first: Researchers find traces of disease in dolphin poop
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Health and Stranding Lab have successfully detected Fraser’s morbillivirus, which can cause respiratory and neurological disease, in the feces of a dolphin.
Hawai‘i County seeks applicants for temporary Summer Fun jobs
The Summer Fun Program is a day camp offered at recreation sites islandwide.
Business Monday: Matsuyama family opens third store in North Kona
Matsuyama Food and Fuel opened on Dec. 27. A grand opening with a blessing is scheduled for sometime in February.
Police seeking driver in Kaū crash that left motorcyclist critically injured
The motorcyclist was transported to the Kona Community Hospital for immediate medical attention and subsequently transferred to the Queens Medical Center on O‘ahu for further treatment.
Poll results: Affordable housing, high cost of living top issues for readers in 2024 race for Hawai‘i County mayor
While no choice received a majority of votes, those top two captured 42% of the total 844 votes.
Big Island teen caddies for pro golfer second year in a row at PGA Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
Saturday started out with clear skies and hot. As the hours ticked on, the clouds moved in and sea salt filled the air like mist as the surf was up at least 12 to 15 feet.
Cherry blossom festival lists 2024 venues, reveals annual poster artwork winner
The festival offers free, multi-cultural performing arts and hands-on demonstrations, plus crafters and food booths, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Volcano Watch — Upgrades below the surface
This week’s “Volcano Watch” article focuses on the installation process of newly upgraded seismometers that are used to detect and locate earthquakes.
New data reveals 10s of thousands visit 2 Hilo beach parks in single month; residents express concern
Data collected throughout a 6-month period which wrapped up at the end of December shows Waiuli, also known as Richardson Ocean Park, has an estimated monthly visitation of nearly 24,000 people while more than 10,000 are gauged to use Lehia, or King’s Landing.
Līhu‘e man arrested in case involving threats made against Kaua‘i County Council member
67-year-old Glenn Gruenhagen was arrested Friday afternoon for first-degree terroristic threatening and harassment.
Hawai‘i Island police respond to assault where a man was found injured on Ali‘i Drive
Kona Patrol Officers responded to the scene at 3:55 a.m. this morning on the 75-6000 block of Ali‘i Drive where they found a 49-year-old man injured.
Rare high-altitude ‘rainbow clouds’ make appearance over Big Island
East Hawai‘i was treated to a colorful show Tuesday evening as the sun set and into dusk with the appearance of rare wispy-like noctilucent clouds. The iridescent clouds thrilled and captivated those who saw them, in person and in photos on social media, hovering through the upper atmosphere.
Big Island police investigating death of man involved in altercation and fight in downtown Hilo
Shortly after 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Hilo patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive man fronting the Mo‘oheau Bus Terminal. The man was reportedly assaulted several minutes earlier.
An infant is in good condition after being born on a Hilo sidewalk, police say
Hawai‘i Island police and Hawai‘i Fire emergency responders received a call at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday that a 41-year-old woman, who had just given birth near Mamo and Keawe Streets was dragging a newborn, which was still attached by the umbilical cord.
USDA begins process of updating SNAP benefits in Hawai‘i to reflect high food costs
On Thursday, the federal agriculture department began seeking information from Hawai‘i stakeholders about food costs and how SNAP can better serve the state’s communities. Information gathering will continue through March 4.
Nonprofit in process of acquiring historic Manago Hotel to remodel into workforce housing
The hotel, which opened in March 1917, isn’t expected to close for at least a few more months as Mental Health Kōkua is still in the process of acquiring the property for the Manago Mauō project, which will convert the hotel rooms into 72 rental units.
Land transfers continue in state effort to protect Hawai‘i’s agriculture, natural resources
A total of 24,200 thousand acres of agricultural lands have been approved and transferred thus far. In October of last year, the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture accepted 99 more parcels on the list, encompassing 21,672 acres, which still requires the review and approval of the Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Kona man faces auto theft, drug charges after police see him driving stolen vehicle
29-year-old Adam Krilla was arrested just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Kona while he was driving a 2013 Hyundai sedan that was reported stolen the evening of Jan. 4 from the Kealakekua area.
Update: High wind warning canceled for Big Island summits
Winds have dropped to below advisory levels.
