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County to Introduce Goats to Hilo Park for Grazing
The goats will be enclosed in a fenced area near the Hilo Bayfront soccer fields beginning July 16.
High Surf Warning in Effect for South-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for south-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island through Monday.
Search for Missing Swimmer to Continue This Morning
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the report of a missing male swimmer off Green Sands Beach in Ka‘ū 13 on Saturday, July 13, 2019.
PHOTOS: TMT Resistance Holding Space at Base of Maunakea Access Road
Over 150 Maunakea kiaʻi (protectors) set up camp at Puʻu Huluhulu at the base of the Maunakea Access Road.
Traffic Signal Light Work in Hilo Set for July 14
The traffic signal controller cabinet at the intersection of Kamehameha Avenue, and Manono and Lihiwai Streets (Suisan Bridge) in Hilo will be replaced on July 14.
OHA Demands Halt of TMT Construction
The OHA chair and trustee called on Gov. David Ige to halt TMT construction activities to avoid harm to Native Hawaiians and others until steps are taken to ensure public safety.
NDAA Amendments by Rep. Case Approved by U.S. House
The amendments call for a review of civilian aircraft access to U.S. military airspace and two reports on the Indo-Pacific region to address illegal activity and foreign military expansion.
Survey Explores Airplane Cell Phone Etiquette
About one in 15 people don’t turn their phones off or to airplane mode when asked by flight attendants.
New Partnership to Feed Hungry Youth Over Summer
Fewer than one in 11 children get free summer food, according to a new report.
New Strategy to Fight ROD Wins ‘Ōhi‘a Challenge Prize
Dr. Ryan Perroy of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo has an innovative new strategy using drones and remote sensing devices to detect Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death.
Study: Hawai‘i Has Among Lowest Student Loan Debt in US
The collective debt for student loans continues to grow in the U.S.
UPDATE: High Surf Advisory in Effect for South-Facing Big Island Shores
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for south-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Upolo Point in North Kohala to South Point in Ka‘ū to Cape Kumukahi in Puna.
ACLU Hawaii Sends Recommendations to Officials Regarding TMT Protestors
The ACLU of Hawaii sent a letter to local law enforcement officials, the Hawai‘i DLNR and the attorney general in anticipation of the likely protests likely to occur atop Maunakea.
TMT Supporters to Hold Hilo Sign-Waving on July 15
Supporters of the TMT project are organizing a sign-waving event on Monday, July 15, starting at 4:30 p.m. on Kanoelehua Avenue fronting Walgreens in Hilo.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Native Hawaiian Group Establishes Refuge Atop Maunakea
At sunrise today, the Royal Order of Kamehameha I and the kiaʻi of Maunakea designated and established a place of refuge at the base of Maunakea.
Copter Survey of Kīlauea Volcano Summit & East Rift Zone Extended
A low-flying helicopter will conduct a lidar survey to document changes that occurred during the 2018 Kīlauea volcanic activity.
Puna Man Out on Bond Charged for Numerous Additional Offenses
A Puna man who was previously involved in a high-speed pursuit involving the damage to police vehicles has been arrested for additional offenses while out on bail.
Maui Declared Disaster Area as Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze
Gov. David Ige issued an emergency proclamation on Friday, July 12, 2019, declaring the County of Maui a disaster area.
Is Hawai‘i’s Drinking Water Safe?
The Environmental Working Group found 44 contaminants in the state’s water supply and 10 of those were above either health or legal limits.
UH Board to Assess Draft of Activities Rules for Maunakea
If approved by the regents, the rules will proceed through the remainder of the administrative rules process to Gov. David Ige for final review and approval.
