News
2018 U.S. Volcanic Threat Assessment Released
The United States is one of Earth’s most volcanically active countries with 161 young, active volcanoes within its borders.
Finalists Named for UH Hilo Chancellor Position
The four finalists for University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo chancellor have been identified by the Search Advisory Committee.
Hikianalia Arrives in Dana Point to Huge Crowd
Water enthusiasts converged outside Dana Point, California to escort the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hikianalia and crewmembers into port.
SURVEY: Kīlauea Eruption Caused Almost $28 M in Damage
A survey of farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers on Hawaiʻi Island revealed that recent Kīlauea eruptions have caused almost $28 million in damage.
Humpback Whale Council to Meet and Hear Public Comment
The advisory council will meet at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Oct. 30, 2018.
Watershed Citizen Science Project Awarded $150K
A citizen science program for middle and high school teachers and students has been awarded $150,000 by the NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training program.
HVO UPDATE: Deformation Signals Consistent With Refilling
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Kīlauea Volcano is not erupting as of Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
Councilmember Ruggles Reports Queen’s Hospital & Judges to FBI
Councilmember Jen Ruggles, states that she has received confirmation that Hawai‘i’s Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent in Charge Sean Kaul, received her letter.
VIDEO: Tour Helicopter Wreckage Retrieved, 3 Hurt
The wreckage of a Robinson R44 helicopter was airlifted out of waist deep water in Kaneohe Bay just before noon on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
Gas Leak Closes Highway 130 in Hilo Direction
The Hawai‘i Fire Department shutdown Highway 130, approximately 200 yards East of the the Kea‘au Transfer Station in the Hilo direction.
Hawai‘i to Receive Money for Aquaculture Improvement & Research
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the NOAA will award $932,770 to the University of Hawai‘i’s (UH) Sea Grant College Program.
Hanabusa Questions if U.S. Intelligence Knew of Khashoggi Plot
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa and her colleagues sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats.
Bus Safety Week Kicks Off
Gov. David Y. Ige and the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) kicked off School Bus Safety Week with a proclamation ceremony on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.
HPD Arrests 13 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Oct. 15, through Oct.21, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Searching for Stolen Bonsai Tree
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen bonsai tree.
HPD Searching for Stolen Toyota Truck & Trailer
The Hawaii Island Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a stolen Toyota Tacoma truck and two-wheel trailer.
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarships Awarded
The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program congratulates ten (10) recipients in the 2018-2019 cohort of scholars.
Law School Receives Bowls Made by Big Island Master Craftsman
A valuable gift of exquisite bowls by one of Hawai‘i’s outstanding wood-turners and master craftsman are now on display in the UH Law Library at the William S. Richardson School of Law.
UH Awarded $39M to Help Low-Income Students Statewide
$39 million in federal grants was awarded to the University of Hawai‘i to help increase the number of low-income students statewide who succeed in college.
HCFCU Back to School Drive Supports Thousands of Keiki
Thousands of students returning to school after their fall break are still enjoying their backpacks, notebooks, writing tools and more.
