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Nonprofit, volunteers restripe oldest segment of Hilo Bayfront Trail on Sunday
Future events will target the trail’s Pauahi Street to Canoe Halau section and the bayfront soccer field sections.
Plan ahead! Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park lists October events, updates
Some programs are sponsored by the National Parks Arts Foundation, Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Sept. 7 to Sept. 13
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures from Sept. 7 to Sept. 13. All projects are weather permitting. — MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KEAAU TO KURTISTOWN Single lane closure on Kanoelehua Avenue (Route 11) possible in either direction, between mile post 7 to 10, in the vicinity of Old Volcano Road and Hale Pule Loop, […]
Over 2,000 pounds of food collected during ‘Fill a Cruiser Food Drive’ in Kona
The four-hour fundraiser was held the Kona Costco parking lot on Aug. 30. The Food Basket will distribute all donated food items and use the monetary donations to help island residents in need.
Hilo man’s federal probation revoked after narcotics warrant turns up meth, pot, pistol and more
48-year-old Chico Martines, whose residence is near Hilo Intermediate School, made his initial court appearance Friday. His bail was maintained at $560,000 and he remains detained, awaiting a preliminary hearing set for Sept. 10.
Community invited to learn more about first Hawaiian immersion school in Kaʻū
Those who attend today’s meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ke Kula Nā ʻAʻaliʻi Kū Makani o Kaʻū’s recently secured classroom space inside the former Shirakawa Hotel will hear about its plans, goals, mission and more while meeting leadership and others interested in the project.
Car crashes through Hilo home’s living room, injuring 7-year-old boy
71-year-old Wayne Okutsu of Hilo, who was driving the car, was arrested for first-degree negligent injury and is being detained at the East Hawai‘i Detention Facility in Hilo. The investigation is ongoing.
Hawai‘i health officials advise getting immunized against respiratory illnesses
RSV vaccination for adults is recommended for individuals ages 75 and older, or ages 60-74 who have certain chronic medical conditions, to protect against severe disease.
Support Special Olympics Hawai‘i during Badges and Buckets fundraiser
Now in its 21st year, this three-day event features law enforcement officers who will spend their off-duty time perched atop a 10-foot scaffolding at the Hilo and Kona Walmart stores for the fundraiser.
Weekly DUI report reveals most arrests occurred in Hilo
Last week’s data breaks a trend after the police department reported Kona having the highest DUI arrests for the past several weeks.
Volcano Watch – Webcam upgrades keep a sharp eye on Hawaiian volcanoes
The images taken over a century ago helped document the activity people were viewing in that era. Today, technology allows us to monitor beyond the capabilities of the human eye.
Standing granted for 3rd petitioner opposed to controversial proposed Punalu‘u development
The owners association of Colony 1 at Sea Mountain, which had its petition for standing derailed earlier this year because of a technicality, now joins two other organizations that were granted standing in May, in contesting a special management area use permit application requested by Black Sand Beach LLC for the proposed Punalu‘u Village adjacent to the popular Ka‘ū black sand beach park that shares its name.
Four bus routes restored to 2 East Hawai‘i schools
Two routes will be restored to Kalanianaole Elementary and two to Pāhoa High School.
Nearly $525K in federal grants coming to support specialty crops and programs in Hawai‘i
The projects that will be funded this year include research on disease-resistant varieties of coffee plants, improving ʻawa and corn production, education and outreach activities for macadamia nuts and horticultural crops, as well as expanding markets for various specialty crops.
Take a deep dive into Waimea’s ‘critical infrastructure’ during town meeting
“Infrastructure seems to be on everyone’s mind; it’s often the root cause of — or contributor to — community needs and concerns,” — Waimea Community Association President Nancy Carr Smith.
University of Hawai‘i: Discovering yeast on islands could answer larger questions
New insights into yeast diversity will be used to predict global species diversity, host and habitat specificity and diversity hotspots.
$26M grant fuels University of Hawai‘i research on climate-friendly cooling
Professor Ralf Kaiser’s group will study the atmospheric chemistry of gas phase refrigerants.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Sept. 5-12: Yoga on the beach, learn about the deep ocean, catch Thunder from Down Under and more
There are a variety of events packing the calendar for the start of September.
4 Big Island men caught in spiny situation on opening day of lobster fishing season
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement said the divers came in with a total of 40 spiny lobsters — 16 females, three with eggs.
Suspected norovirus among campers results in closure of popular Kaua‘i trail
Since Aug. 14, the Department of Health received reports of acute gastrointestinal illness (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) from 24 people who hiked the Kalalau Trail.