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Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Kona man
Anyone with information on the Kona man’s whereabouts is asked to call the police department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.
Kīlauea alert status raised to advisory
The current volcanic activity is within the national park boundaries and does not present a threat outside the park. and does not pose a threat outside of the park.
Lāhainā Paddle Out: A one-year commemoration of lives lost in wildfire disaster
Several hundred people paddled surfboards and canoes, and hundreds more watched from shore at Hanaka‘ō‘ō Beach Park on Thursday morning in a Lahaina Paddle Out event to commemorate lives lost and changed forever by the Lahaina wildfire disaster a year ago.
Volcano Watch – Kīlauea’s 2019-2020 lake: Recalling the watery intermission between eruptions
Monitoring and understanding the lake was important because the presence of water increased the possibility of violent phreatic (steam-driven) explosions once Kīlauea erupted again, as there have been such eruptions in Kīlauea’s past.
Big Island residents encouraged to continue showing support and solidarity for Maui
Ceremonies and events were hosted Thursday throughout Hawai‘i — including in Hilo — to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui, especially the blaze that decimated historic Lahaina.
Dozens of previously suspended school bus routes throughout Hawai‘i reinstated
Fourteen routes on Hawai‘i Island have been reinstated.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Puna earlier this week has died
Hawai‘i Island police say the woman was struck on Aug. 5 at 5:43 a.m. on Ainaloa Boulevard in Pāhoa, in the general area of Palm Way.
4 people charged in connection with burglary at Pana‘ewa property
According to police reports, a Worthington brand heavy-duty compressor with an accompanying trailer and a metal locker was removed from the property.
Maui wildfires one year later: Governor signs off on transition of Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration
As state, county and federal leaders gathered to reflect on the one year mark since the devastating Maui wildfires, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced he signed papers to “purposefully transition” Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration.
Teen suffers cut to face after reported attack in downtown Hilo; police investigate
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of July 30 at the Mo’oheau Bus Terminal.
Costco rolls out membership card scanners for entrance into warehouse
Over the coming months, scanning devices will be rolled out where members must scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR code against the scanner.
Maui wildfires one year later: UH research continues to assess impacts, support recovery
Within days of the worst natural disaster in state history, University of Hawaiʻi researchers began providing assistance and support on multiple fronts, including providing direct support and assessing the environmental impact and the long-term health outcomes of residents. They have also studied how to improve disaster preparedness and wildfire mitigation efforts and worked to determine the short- and long-term economic impacts.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 8-14: Getting out the youth vote, telling stories from where they live, eating invasive plants, welcoming canoe racers and more
Sure. The 2024 Hawai‘i primary election is this Saturday. But that doesn’t mean the Big Island is taking a break from keeping you entertained, active and engaged.
Researchers to look at how residential sewage systems impact Kahalu‘u Bay waters
The research is part of a larger project funded by the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center, which is a collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey, UH Mānoa and UH Hilo.
Flags ordered to half-staff in memory of lives lost in deadly Maui wildfires 1 year ago
The fire scorched Front Street, reducing buildings, and vehicles to twisted metal and ash. Over the several days following the disaster.
Military convoy scheduled on Big Island roads
The military vehicles will be on the road on Aug. 17 starting at 11 a.m.
Kamehameha Schools management plan for Keauhou Bay draws waves of community opposition
The trust, which owns a total of 54 acres of land at the bay in West Hawai’i, aims to enhance, revitalize and transform the bay area so place-based cultural education and revenue-generating opportunities are reoriented to better serve the Keauhou community, visitors, cultural practitioners, existing commercial activities and other landowners, but those who oppose it say no one wants the bay to be changed into another high-end resort.
Minor injuries reported following vehicle fire in South Kona
Bystanders helped the sole occupant out of the vehicle.
Hawai‘i Island police report 15 DUI arrests last week
Eight out of the 15 motorists arrested for driving under the influence were in Kona.