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Navy, NASA want to renew Kaua‘i leases – Community shows support, opposition
Navy & NASA personnel held scoping sessions across Kaua‘i last week, to gather comments that will shape an environmental impact statement.
Annual report shows drop in homelessness on Hawai‘i Island
Bridging The Gap, a coalition of agencies working to end homelessness on the neighbor islands, presented the results of the 2024 Homeless Point in Time Count last week.
Big Island weekly lane closures: June 8-14
There will be no contraflow, or lane closures on Tuesday, June 11 in observance of King Kamehameha I Day, unless permitted.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help identifying woman who passed counterfeit $100 bill
The woman bought a large amount of produce with the bill.
Trails reopen within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park following brief Kīlauea eruption
Maunaiki Trail and Kaʻū Desert Trail past the Footprints Exhibit remain closed due to elevated gases and other volcanic hazards that remain at the eruption site.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding man last seen in Kona
The man is known to frequent Kona town and may need medication.
Hawaiian monk seal in Kona waters relocated after aggressive behavior toward oceangoers
The animal’s move was prompted by a pattern of escalating underwater interactions in the Makako Bay area in December 2023.
Hawai‘i County: Public meetings for 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan begin next month
The plan is a blueprint for communities receiving federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development assistance.
Nighttime runway work at Hilo International Airport scheduled
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reports nighttime runway work at the Hilo During the closure the alternate runway, 3/21, will be used for aircraft operations.
East Hawai‘i man held on bail after reportedly breaking into home in Pāhoa
The 34-year-old was also found with 1.7 grams of methamphetamine.
Police seek help with 2022 homicide case after finding decomposed body in Big Island residence
Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the publicʻs help with a 2022 murder case that involves the discovery of a decomposing body following a report of a foul odor coming from a residence.
Police seek missing Ka‘ū woman
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 38-year-old Rachel Paul of Ka‘ū.
King Kamehameha Day celebrations to close a portion of Ali‘i Drive all day
For the first time in the history of the festival, a portion of Ali‘i Drive will remain closed all day for the celebration.
Hawai‘i International Futsal Cup returning to Hilo
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation is partnering with Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo! Foundation for the event, which will take place Aug. 9-11 at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium, the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and Pana‘ewa Park.
Former US congressman makes a run for trustee seat with Office of Hawaiian Affairs
In a speech recorded in Hilo, Kai Kahele shared his vision for a more equitable and just Hawaiʻi, reaffirming his commitment to serving the Native Hawaiian community.
Update: High surf advisory for south-facing shores extended again
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the current south swell is a bit stronger than forecast, generating surf slightly higher than forecast.
Weekly DUI stats: 19 arrested on Big Island roads
Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident, and two were under the age of 21.
Volcano Watch — Keeping up with Kīlauea
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory goes into detail about the latest Kīlauea eruption.
Ex-Hawai‘i Island police officer pleads no contest to burglary, assault charges
The former officer was also sentenced.
Trace amounts of chromium detected in water samples collected in a Laupāhoehoe well
The presence of chromium in the sample is attributed to the discharge from steel and pulp mills; and/or the erosion of natural deposits.
