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Big Island’s Sen. Kanuha among Native Hawaiian legislators attending inaugural White House event
Three Hawaiʻi State Legislators and a member of the Honolulu City Council are in Washington on Friday to share their insights about matters facing Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders at the White House. Sen. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Rep. Darius K. Kila and Honolulu City Council Vice Chair Esther Kiaʻāina are attending the […]
Hawai‘i health officials advise getting immunized against respiratory illnesses
RSV vaccination for adults is recommended for individuals ages 75 and older, or ages 60-74 who have certain chronic medical conditions, to protect against severe disease.
Support Special Olympics Hawai‘i during Badges and Buckets fundraiser
Now in its 21st year, this three-day event features law enforcement officers who will spend their off-duty time perched atop a 10-foot scaffolding at the Hilo and Kona Walmart stores for the fundraiser.
Weekly DUI report reveals most arrests occurred in Hilo
Last week’s data breaks a trend after the police department reported Kona having the highest DUI arrests for the past several weeks.
Volcano Watch – Webcam upgrades keep a sharp eye on Hawaiian volcanoes
The images taken over a century ago helped document the activity people were viewing in that era. Today, technology allows us to monitor beyond the capabilities of the human eye.
Standing granted for 3rd petitioner opposed to controversial proposed Punalu‘u development
The owners association of Colony 1 at Sea Mountain, which had its petition for standing derailed earlier this year because of a technicality, now joins two other organizations that were granted standing in May, in contesting a special management area use permit application requested by Black Sand Beach LLC for the proposed Punalu‘u Village adjacent to the popular Ka‘ū black sand beach park that shares its name.
Four bus routes restored to 2 East Hawai‘i schools
Two routes will be restored to Kalanianaole Elementary and two to Pāhoa High School.
Nearly $525K in federal grants coming to support specialty crops and programs in Hawai‘i
The projects that will be funded this year include research on disease-resistant varieties of coffee plants, improving ʻawa and corn production, education and outreach activities for macadamia nuts and horticultural crops, as well as expanding markets for various specialty crops.
Take a deep dive into Waimea’s ‘critical infrastructure’ during town meeting
“Infrastructure seems to be on everyone’s mind; it’s often the root cause of — or contributor to — community needs and concerns,” — Waimea Community Association President Nancy Carr Smith.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Sept. 5-12: Yoga on the beach, learn about the deep ocean, catch Thunder from Down Under and more
There are a variety of events packing the calendar for the start of September.
4 Big Island men caught in spiny situation on opening day of lobster fishing season
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement said the divers came in with a total of 40 spiny lobsters — 16 females, three with eggs.
Findings of outer Solar System revealed using information gathered from the Subaru Telescope on Hawaiʻi Island and New Horizons spacecraft
Survey observations using the Subaru Telescope’s ultra-widefield prime focus camera have revealed that there may be a population of small bodies further out in the Kuiper Belt waiting to be discovered.
21-year-old man endangered and missing
Jaykob Ahu is 5-foot-11, 135 lbs and Hawaiian. If you have seen him or know where he is, contact Big Island police immediately.
Suspected norovirus among campers results in closure of popular Kaua‘i trail
Since Aug. 14, the Department of Health received reports of acute gastrointestinal illness (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) from 24 people who hiked the Kalalau Trail.
NAS Swimming Pool in Hilo reopens following renovation
The $7.3 million renovation project involved a total reconstruction of the facility, with only the pool basin remaining from the original 1940s facility.
Visitors accidentally crash vehicle through fence at Hilo ballfield during football practice
This is the second incident within a year involving a vehicle breaching the same section of fencing at Kuawa Ballfield, located off Kuawa Street.
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in June
It is not believed that speed or impairment were factors in the collision.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help locating wanted man
The man is wanted for violation of a protective order and burglary.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate missing woman in good health
The 40-year-old was last seen in Paradise Park.
UH developed, living coastal-protection system prepares for deployment
The University of Hawaiʻi has reached a milestone in the US Department of Defense funded project that aims to create a living breakwater system to protect coastlines from erosion and create ecosystems where resilient corals and other ocean life can grow and thrive.
