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Land board authorizes temporary closures of wildlife sanctuaries
In an action inspired by last month’s birth of a monk seal on Mokulua island off of O‘ahu’s windward coast, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the temporary closure of wildlife sanctuaries statewide when necessary to protect endangered or threatened species.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 18-24: Party like a Honokaʻa Dragon, hang with the Ladies That Rock, do some early holiday shopping, celebrate Hawaiian culture and more
There is no lack of variety in the upcoming events happening around the Big Island.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate missing Pāhoa woman
The 33-year-old woman was last seen in Kailua-Kona.
County kicks off 49th annual Hawai‘i Kūpuna Softball Tournament
Hosted by the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Elderly Activities Division, this year’s 2-day tournament at the Walter C. Victor Baseball Complex in Hilo hosts 21 teams and more than 400 players from around the Big Island.
Scientists walk inside Big Island volcano as earthquake numbers inch up slightly
With the assistance of a helicopter, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists are working to upgrade a sesimic monitoring station on hardened black lava covering the crater floor near Uēaloha (Byron Ledge) of Kīlauea.
Opossum captured in Honolulu outside a downtown office building
Although opossums are less likely to carry rabies than other mammals, they are carriers of parasites and other diseases.
UPDATE: Previously missing endangered 29-year-old located in good health
Railee Santos was found the morning of July 17 in Hilo.
UPDATE: Previously reported missing 18-year-old located in good health
Big Island police report Kainalu Kawaakoa Bergau was found July 11.
Kamehameha Schools-Hawaiʻi grad receives prestigious Fukunaga Scholarship
Sean Serville, who will be attending Santa Clara University this fall, was among those awarded during an annual mixer hosted at Servco’s administrative office in Honolulu.
Neighbor Island contestants to take the stage in Pacific Media Group’s Hawai‘i’s Finest Talent Contest
Moving into the second half of performances, a lineup of artists from Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island and Maui are set to grace the stage starting July 18.
Hawaiian Electric installing video cameras in fire-risk areas throughout the state
The power company signed a five-year contract with California-based ALERTWest that will install a total of 78 camera stations in elevated fire risk areas on the five islands served by the company, with each location having two cameras to provide a full 360-degree view.
‘Our generation’s big infrastructure moment’: Feds push ‘Pay’ on $149.5M to get Hawai‘i 100% internet connected
The funds come from the Internet for All initiative, which provides a total of $65 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand high-speed internet accees in communities throughout the United States. On the Big Island, that includes 7,970 unserved and 295 underserved homes and businesses.
Update: Water advisory canceled at East Hawai‘i beach
The beach has historically met the acceptable beach threshold level, and there is no known source of fecal contamination.
Dry conditions prompt Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to close sections of roads
Low rainfall, reduced humidity and gusty winds have created dry conditions throughout the park.
Three Coffee with a Cop events scheduled in Kona this month
These events are an opportunity for residents to get to know their district police officers and talk about neighborhood issues.
Hawaiʻi County invests $478K to address growing opioid crisis
The funding is made possible through the state’s share of National Opioid Settlement Funds.
Another Hawaiʻi County mayoral candidate forum scheduled this week
Hui ʻOihana, the Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, and partners Hui Hoʻolako for Hawaiian Initiatives, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Nā Leo TV will host another chance for Big Island voters to ask questions and get information about the candidates who want to lead the island for the next four years
Once again, a motorist drives down a boat ramp into West Hawai‘i harbor
On Saturday at 8 p.m., a 33-year-old woman parked her car on the boat ramp facing the water when she told authorities her car wasn’t working and then drove directly into the harbor.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Hilo man
The Hilo man is considered endangered and may need medical attention.
Kaiser launches Big Island home health agency for homebound members
Kaiser Permanente Home Health based in Kona is designed to to provide nursing and physical therapy at home for members using assistive devices such as walkers, canes or wheelchairs or with health conditions making it difficult to leave home and are receiving care that can only be safely performed under the supervision of a skilled nurse or therapist.
