In Case You Missed It
California Visitor Indicted on Attempted Murder Charge Following Stabbing at Resort
A tourist was indicted with various charges including attempted murder by the Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Nervous? Residents React After Latest Video Shows Big Cat Prowling Captain Cook
How terrified are South Kona residents of recent reports – not to mention photos and now videos – of an apparent big cat prowling the coffee belt region of the Big Island?
Depends on whom you ask.
Rehabilitated Hawaiian Monk Seals Give Birth to Healthy Pups in the Wild
Two Hawaiian monk seals picked up as malnourished pups five to six years ago in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands were not expected to survive past their first birthday.
Homeless Camper Given Day To Vacate Downtown Kona Beach Park
The Hawai‘i Police Department informed informed illegal campers they had to clear out of the public beach off Ali‘i Drive, Honl’s, after complaints about the situation were reported to the County of Hawai‘i Parks and Recreation Department.
Council Eyes Making it Easier and Cheaper for People to Ditch Junked Cars
The Hawai‘i County Council wants to make it easier for people to get rid of abandoned vehicles.
US Coral Reef Task Force Members Tour Hard-Hit Big Island Coral Ecosystem
Coral scientists, biologists and managers from throughout the nation who are in Hawai‘i for the 45th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting got up close and personal Wednesday, Aug. 31, with coral colonies in waters of the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay.
Rat Lungworm Can Be Transmitted by Many More Than Just Slugs, Snails
New research shows that slugs and snails aren’t the only creatures that can transmit rat lungworm disease.
All Dogs Found Let Loose Following Break-In at Kaua‘i Humane Society
Kaua‘i Humane Society is seeking donations after all dogs were let loose after a break-in at the shelter over the weekend.
Has Kona Airport Finally Arrived? With Modernization Upgrades Complete, Director Still Envisions More
With the recent completion of the $58.7 million federal inspection services facility and the $8 million new agricultural inspection station ready to launch in November, the modernization project that began a half a decade ago will be complete – and the footprint of Kona’s quaint, outdoor airport forever changed. But ask the Kona Airport District Manager, Chauncey Wong Yuen, if he think the work is done, he’ll tell you far from it.
Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa is a Sleeping Giant
Covering over half of the Island of Hawai‘i, Mauna Loa is sometimes referred to as a “sleeping giant” because it hasn’t erupted in 38 years after erupting nearly every seven years in the early 20th century. However, Mauna Loa occasionally stirs in its slumber and reminds us that it will someday awake and erupt again.
Volcano Watch: When Will Mauna Loa Erupt Next?
Mauna Loa is not currently erupting. But there have been signs of elevated unrest above known background activity since July 2019.
