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Hawai‘i Island police respond to report of possible unexploded ordnance along Old Saddle Road

The container or shell, designed to hold two pounds of propellant charge for use in specific military guns, was found near mile marker 44.

Strong winds persist in driest areas of Big Island, continuing elevated wildfire danger

National Weather Service extended a wind advisory in effect for North Kohala and portions of South Kohala, North Kona, Hāmākua, Kaʻū and Puna, adding the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, as ridge of high pressure to north of state will keep same locations parched and primed for fires under the right conditions, despite National Weather Service not expected to issue any watches or warnings.

Update: Human remains found following house fire in East Hawai‘i

The victim was found in the hallway of the main house, officials stated.

Grab your fishing pole: 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament is this August

Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation invites Big Island anglers to cast a few lines from Aug. 15-17 for a chance to win some great prizes and awards while enjoying their favorite pastime and family fun. 

Tree trimming, removal maintenance project scheduled this week at Liliʻuokalani Gardens

Scheduled to begin July 8, the project at the Hilo park is aimed at enhancing public safety in the park by addressing trees that pose immediate risk and require removal or significant canopy reduction.

Sparking prevention: Officials urge caution with wildfire risk heightened in Big Island areas under wind advisory

Hawai‘i County Civil Defense asks public in those locations to be careful with use of open flames, fire and hotwork activity as well as avoid parking vehicles on dry grass after travel.

Nāpōʻopoʻo home nearly a complete loss after being ravaged by weekend blaze

Hawai‘i Fire Department reports no one was injured in the single-story, 3-bedroom house fire that ignited sometime about 6 p.m. July 5 at 82-0954 Aka Ala St., forcing its husband-and-wife owners to evacuate.

UH telescope detects solar system’s third known interstellar visitor

The newly identified object, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, is suspected to be a comet and should show increasing activity as it gets closer to the sun, but it will never get warm enough to be seen by the naked eye. And it poses no risk of hitting Earth.

ACLU of Hawai‘i wants to know what agreements county police departments have with feds for immigration enforcement

“At a time when immigration arrests are spiking in Hawaiʻi, we’re demanding clarity on whether our police departments are helping carry out raids that instill fear in immigrant communities and whether they are doing so in ways that flout legal safeguards,” ACLU of Hawai‘i Legal Director Wookie Kim said, adding it is the duty of local governments to protect their residents, not act as an arm of federal immigration enforcement.

‘KōCreate’ initiative launches in August with bold vision for how communities shape their futures

‘KōCreate: Designing Homegrown Futures’ will take island residents who particiapte on a 6-month journey, preparing them to lead change grounded in local strengths, lived experience and collective vision.

UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric ends wildfire safety watch for Big Island

Utility’s decision was based on wind and humidity conditions forecast for the remainder of the weekend, but if hazardous windy and dry weather suddenly returns, the Public Safety Power Shutoff Program, while not needed Saturday, could be considered again.

State’s first Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan is roadmap to reduce emissions, expand transportation options

“This plan is the catalyst for creating a future that all people can thrive in,” said Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council Member Kawika Pegram. “Through this plan, we can harness the power of local industry, create meaningful jobs and invest in public infrastructure like never before.”

Hawai‘i private attorneys get pay bump for first time in 20 years for court-appointed work

Gov. Josh Green signed into law the new state pay scale that provides $150 an hour for work done in and outside of the courtroom by private practice attorneys.

Construction of new Pāhala wastewater collection system begins next week

The new infrastructure marks a major milestone in efforts by Hawaiʻi County to close large capacity cesspools in Kaʻū. Work gets underway July 7 and will entail connecting the 109 properties now served by large capacity cesspools to the new system, among other work.

Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for July 5-11

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

West Hawai‘i keiki enjoy fun-filled DARE Day graduation event

More than 500 fifth- and sixth-grade students from Konawaena Middle, Waikōloa Elementary, Waimea Elementary, Kanu o ka ‘Āina Elementary School as well as Kohala Elementary and Intermediate schools celebrated with carnival games, interactive displays from several community organizations and more.

Driver of truck involved in April incident in Hawaiian Beaches sought by police

The suspect is a white man in his mid-40s, 6 feet tall, 190 pounds, with clean-cut short white hair and white facial hair, possibly unshaven. Have you seen him?

Safety alert: Hawaiian Electric readies Public Safety Power Shutoff Program as wildfire risk looms

As a last line of defense, Hawaiian Electric could implement a public safety power shutoff, proactively disconnecting power in high-risk areas to reduce the chance for igniting wildfires. the electric utility urges its customers to review emergency plans and take steps to protect their homes and businesses.

Green finalizes veto decisions; strikes down 8 measures, signs 12 remaining on intent-to-veto list

The governor vetoed bills relating to tax credits, transportation, the state’s Major Disaster Fund, property, stadium facility and convention center naming rights and others. Leadership of the Hawai‘i Legislature said a special legislative session to attempt their override is not necessary.

Volcano Watch: So what on Earth (or at least on Kīlauea) is a ‘gas piston’?

Essentially, gas pistoning is a shallow, degassing-driven rise and fall of a lava surface. Pistons often occur in narrow conduits, although they can happen in larger lava lakes and even in lava channels — and in bunches, as part of a series.
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