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State and county agencies complete another fumigation against coconut rhinoceros beetle
A massive fumigation removed 144 tons of potential breeding sites for the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle, marking a significant step in preventing its establishment on Hawai‘i Island.
Hawai‘i Island Republicans to hold vigils in remembrance of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
The West Hawaiʻi Republican Party is holding vigils for Charlie Kirk in Hilo, Kona, Volcano and Waimea on Friday and Saturday, with community members encouraged to attend.
DAGS creates new district office, hires new program manager
Kailua-Kona’s Ramzi Mansour takes the helm as program manager at the new West Hawaiʻi District Office, bringing over 40 years of experience to this vital role.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 11-19: All-Nations Powwow, Chee Hoo Country Music Festival, Rock the Hafla and more
Events are stacked for the Big Island on Saturday and Sunday with live entertainment, workshops, cultural events to social gatherings.
Hawaiian Airlines names Diana Birkett Rakow as new CEO
She will be Hawaiian Airline’s first female CEO, succeeding Joe Sprague, who will retire after a distinguished career in aviation.
North Kohala house fire leaves residents displaced
When crews arrived on scene, they found a single-family residence 90% involved in flames.
Live juvenile mongoose lured into trap with fresh coconut on Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi officials have captured a live mongoose at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor, marking a critical step in preventing the establishment of this invasive species that is detrimental to the island’s native ground-nesting birds.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green orders flags to fly at half-staff for Patriot Day
Patriot Day honors the nearly 3,000 individuals — civilians and first responders — who were tragically killed in the terrorist attacks on 9/11, 24 years ago.
PETA urges Hawai‘i Island police to install heat alert systems in cars to prevent K-9 deaths
Acting Hawai‘i Island Police Chief Reed Mahuna said on Tuesday that the department is looking into getting the alarms purchased and installed to prevent future tragedies.
Final Kiko update: Storm continues to weaken; threat of high surf, rip currents diminish today
The storm, now a remnant low with sustained maximum winds of 35 mph, has already has passed well north of the Big Island and is expected to move west past the other Hawaiian Islands today.
New ‘Green Fee’ tax in Hawaiʻi raises questions about how it will be spent, and even if parts of it are constitutional
Hawai‘i will introduce a unique ‘Green Fee’ for visitors starting January, aiming to raise $100 million annually for climate resilience and sustainable tourism, but cruise ships operators have sued over its constitutionality.
Pacific Media Group to hold drive to collect diapers, wipes for local nonprofit
The radio team will be kicking off National Diaper Need Awareness week, Sept. 15 to 21, by hosting a drive-by diaper drive on Sept. 13 outside of the Hilo Studios, located at 913 Kanoelehua Ave.
Two native Hawaiian land snails rediscovered on Kaua‘i
Researchers from Bishop Museum, along with partners from the Kauaʻi Forest Bird Recovery Project, found live specimens of Godwinia caperata (described in 1852) and Hiona exaequata (described in 1846) on Kauaʻi during recent biodiversity surveys.
Community invited to learn about how lawmakers plan to revitalize Downtown Pāhoa
The proposed legislative package builds on existing community-driven plans, including the Puna Community Development Plan, Kīlauea Recovery & Resilience Plan, and Eruption Economic Recovery Plan, and Revitalize Puna, to provide an option for property owners and small businesses to expand permitted uses in the Pāhoa area.
Parker School opens center to inspire creativity, collaboration for all students
The Parker School’s new SMART Center promotes hands-on learning and innovation across sports, mathematics, arts, recreation, and technology for K-12 students, marking the largest capital project in its nearly 50-year history.
Art exhibition shows the humanity behind homelessness
“Displacement: Art of Surviving,” on display through September 26, to witness the human stories behind the art that urges us to see beyond the signs.
High surf warning issued for all north- and east-facing shores on the Big Island
Hurricane Kiko’s approach has prompted a high surf warning for Hawaiʻi Island’s north- and east-facing shores until Wednesday.
Business Monday: Hydroponic Hut inspires growing produce at affordable costs
Founders Allyson and Allen Blackard combat rising produce costs with innovative hydroponic techniques and inspiring others to grow food.
Hawai’i Island police post clarification regarding social media video of raid in Puna
The Hawai’i Police Department released a statement clarifying that the activity in the Kalapana area on Friday was related to a fugitive arrest case involving illegal drugs and guns, not immigration enforcement.
Update: Missing 50-year-old on Big Island is found in good health
Little is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 280 pounds. She has short brown hair and brown eyes. She was seen wearing a black dress in the Ocean View area on Sept. 4.
