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Hawaiʻi Small Business Capital Program awarded $20 million
The infusion of money from the US Treasury brings total federal support to $40.3 million.
Growing a greener future: Hawai‘i Community College teaches Korean natural farming
Some graduates are now actively revitalizing Hawai‘i farmlands with environmentally friendly methods.
Business Monday: Immerse yourself in Hawai‘i’s landscapes through Flight of Aloha theater
Flight of Aloha will finally become a reality opening March 1 on the Big Island at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort.
Police investigating possible drowning of tourist in waters off Captain Cook
The man has been identified as Gary Windle of Deer Park, Illinois.
Youth homeless outreach center to officially open in Hilo next month
The center is a multi-agency nonprofit partnership among Hope Services Hawaiʻi, Neighborhood Place of Puna, and The Salvation Army.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate apparent drowning at beach park
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time.
UH Mānoa team awarded for creating an AI system that detects, prevents car crashes
The Intersection Safety Challenge encourages teams to develop intersection safety systems that utilize emerging technologies to mitigate unsafe conditions at roadway intersections.
Volcano Watch: What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface
Captivating lava fountains burst from either one or both of the vents during each eruptive episode. However, as fascinating as those episodes are, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are equally as interested in what’s happening beneath the surface between episodes.
Students from 9 Big Island schools to participate in Hawaiʻi District History Fair in Hilo
Students at every fair are tasked with producing a project on any historical or civic event that follows this year’s theme of “Rights and Responsibilities.”
Police seek a male suspect in an Ocean View arson investigation
The resident was unharmed but reported that she observed a man on her property shortly before the fire started. The identity of the male party is currently unknown and he was last seen wearing darker colored clothing and had his face covered.
A new mortgage program will help Native Hawaiian families stay rooted in Hawaiʻi
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs helps to make home ownership possible with a mortgage program offering a low down payment option, a below market interest
rate, and a no mortgage insurance requirement.
Sen. Lorraine Inouye secures more state funding for Hilo airport improvements
Funds will go toward replacing cesspools with wastewater systems and for upgrades needed to the infrastructure on the tarmac at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
‘Walking school bus’ helps reduce chronic absenteeism, increases student safety
New innovative initiative at Kealakehe Elementary and Intermediate schools not only improves attendance but ensures students have a safe, consistent way to get to school while fostering more connections between them.
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i coast after about a week
Beachgoers advised to remember: If the water is brown, turn around. State health officials recommend staying out of the water in the advisory area for 48 to 72 hours after heavy rainfall stops and beaches have received full sunshine.
Episode 10 of Kīlauea summit eruption pau after less than 13 hours of fountaining
The latest eruptive activity started at 8:22 p.m. Feb. 19 and ended at 9:18 a.m. Feb. 20. Lava flows from this episode covered 73% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor in the southern part of Kaluapele, the volcano’s caldera.
Coffee with a Cop conversations continue with three scheduled for the next two weeks
Community policing officers will meet and talk story with residents in Kailua-Kona on Friday, Waikōloa on Feb. 27 and in Keaʻau on March 1.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 21-27: Steely Dead, Pickleball for Peace, Sour Hearts Club, JuggleFest and more
Who ever said life on the Big Island was boring? This is another one of those weeks that takes somewhat of a more, shall we say, eclectic turn as far as things to do around the island. We’re sure you can find something that will pique your interest.
A job fair will pair county residents with dozens of vacancies across the island in Hilo on Saturday
There will be educational and training resources, career coaching, and resume reviews offered to help participants along their career path.
21 motorists arrested for DUI on Big Island roads last week
According to police, Hilo had the most arrests with 11. Trailing behind in second was Kona, with four arrests, three in South Kohala and one in North Kohala.
