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Hilo’s own Devin Chu helping discover the secrets of the universe as an astronomer
The 32-year-old postdoctoral researcher and astrophysicist from the Big Island is peering deep into space while helping develop next-generation technology to deliver even sharper images of the universe.
Big Island police seek 17-year-old runaway missing since December 2023
Tristen Denis-Silva is 5-foot-8, 160 pounds, with short black hair with the back and sides shaved, a thin mustache and brown eyes. He also has an oval-shaped, grape-sized dark birthmark on his right neck.
Stockholders vote to adopt merger between Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines
Alaska reached the deal in December to purchase Hawaiian Airlines for approximately $1.9 billion.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for west-facing Big Island shores
The warning is in effect for north-, east- and west-facing shores.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police find missing elderly woman
The woman was last seen in Hilo Thursday night.
State accepting proposals for specialty crop grants
Eligible applicants include nonprofit and for-profit organizations, universities, individuals and , local, state and federal government entities. Applicants must reside in or their business or educational affiliation must be registered in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Police Department to conduct combined DUI checkpoint/child safety seat inspection clinic
Parents whose keiki are not properly restrained will be directed to inspection stations, where certified technicians will assist them.
Volcano Watch: Dear Valentine, will you be my lab partner?
The U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory “lavas” working with our partners at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, and for Valentine’s Day we wanted to highlight some of the things we appreciate about this relationship.
Kea‘au woman charged after allegedly striking her 2 children in heads with slipper, placing one in headlock
Holly Kaleki White’s initial court appearance was Feb. 14 in Hilo District Court, where her bail was maintained. She remains incarcerated at the Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo, pending a preliminary hearing.
Update: High wind advisory for Big Island summits is canceled
A robust subtropical jetstream will bring dangerously strong west winds to the summits. Winds are expected to drop to advisory levels Saturday.
Applications now open for Zonta Club of Hilo awards, scholarships
A total of $20,000 in assistance is available through the women’s club in 2024 on the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi AG joins call for urgent FDA action to protect keiki from toxic metals in baby food
Despite concluding years ago that babies’ and young children’s smaller bodies and metabolism make them more susceptible to the harmful effects of toxic metals, the FDA has established only one action level for one type of toxic metal, inorganic arsenic, in one type of baby food product, infant rice cereal.
Coffee symposium for growers, agribusinesses set for March 1 in Kona
Leading scientists and industry experts will discuss topics such as soil health, fertilizer use, processing for quality and a host of others relevant to the issues faced by Hawai‘i coffee farms. Vendors will also be on site to share the latest information and technology.
Hawaiʻi County Democrats elect Pono Kekela as interim committee chairman
Born and raised in Hilo, Kekela graduated from Waiākea High School and went on to receive a business degree at Midland University in Nebraska. He moved back to Hilo in January 2020 and now owns marketing and communications company Kekela Enterprises and is active in Hui ‘Ohana, the Hawai‘i Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce.
House bill funding invasive parakeet removal on Kaua‘i draws widespread support
House Bill No. 2329 allocates $150,000 to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on the Garden Isle.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 15-21: Pana‘ewa Stampede Rodeo, Streetlight Cadence, pancake breakfast and so much more
Just because Valentine’s Day was Wednesday doesn’t mean you still can’t celebrate with your sweetie this weekend, too. There’s plenty happening around the island that would make for a great date or outing with family and friends.
High bacteria count advisory issued for 4 Mile beach in Hilo
The Hawai’i Department of Health Clean Water Branch issued the advisory because potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water.
High surf warning in effect through Friday for Big Island’s north- and west-facing shores
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a significant, extra-large northwest swell will arrive late tonight and rapidly build down the island chain Thursday.
Senate bill on legalizing adult-use cannabis moves forward
Lawmakers listened to testimony from a variety of groups ranging from state agencies, marijuana dispensaries to cannabis users.
