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UH researchers: Could fishponds help with islands’ food sustainability?

The Indigenous aquaculture systems found in Hawaiʻi boast a design found nowhere else in the world.

Hilo International Airport runway work scheduled for April 22, 23

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has scheduled this maintenance work at night.

Phone scammers targeting licensed professionals, businesses

The state is concerned that the scam calls could be aimed at medical professionals such as nurses, pharmacists and others.

Worldwide geography association honors Hawai‘i navigator Nainoa Thompson

Currently CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Thompson passes down knowledge to future generations, emphasizing the importance of navigation and voyaging.

Hawaiʻi County Council lends financial support to upcoming Hala Festival 2024, other community initiatives

Introduced by Hilo Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy, Resolution 484 grants $2,500 to assist with expenses associated with the hala fest, a celebration of the iconic tree also aimed at raising public awareness about the native Hawaiian trees set for May 18 in Puna.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 18-24: Bruddah Kunz Youth Jamm, Springtime Showstoppers, Laupāhoehoe Music Festival and more

Other events during the next week include a journey to the World of Trolls, mocktails and talking story at the Kona library and a festival dedicated to all things cannabis.

Conservation of electricity by customers successfully deters rolling outages on Big Island

Hawaiian Electric has been asking its customers to conserve for the past several weeks and officials say it’s helping.

Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding teen girl

The 16-year-old was last seen in the Ainaloa Subdivision area in Pāhoa on Tuesday at approximately 4:35 p.m.

FBI searches 2 locations in Kona; investigation underway

Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill stated: “The FBI can confirm that they are conducting court-authorized activities in the area. However, as our investigation is still ongoing, we decline to comment further.”

Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads

To date, there were 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 14 fatalities, compared with six fatal crashes, resulting in seven fatalities for the same time last year.

Lawmakers urge investigation, following power blackouts on Big Island and O‘ahu

A letter signed by three senators highlighted the Public Utilities Commission’s investigatory powers and requested the commission conduct investigations.

Prosecutors seek life in prison for woman charged in fatal Hilo hit-and-run

Sienna Tavares-Brown’s blood alcohol content was allegedly more than three times the legal limit.

3-foot long ball python found in O‘ahu home

The snake was discovered on April 13.

Hilo man struck by vehicle dies; driver charged

The accident occurred in Hilo, on Saturday evening on East Kawili Street just east of Manono Street.

Hawai‘i Island customers urged to continue conserving elctricity to avoid rolling blackouts

For the past several weeks, Hawaiian Electric has been asking residential and business customers to conserve electricity due to the unavailability of several large generators.

Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station to reopen Friday

After a tree fell at the site, it was closed for repairs, according to the Department of Environmental Management.

Hilo home destroyed in early morning structure fire

When Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the single-family dwelling on Kaumana Drive, it was engulfed in flames and the occupant of the residence had already evacuated.

Hawai‘i County general plan in final recommended draft stages following months of community outreach

The General Plan holds significant importance for every resident of Hawaiʻi Island, as it establishes the vision, policies, and actions necessary to enhance the overall quality of life.

UH study: Rising seas eating away at underground infrastructure in Hawaiʻi, globally

According to the study, led by UH coastal geologist Shellie Habel, cities with buried infrastructure are most at risk for corrosion and system failures due to interaction with this shallower and saltier groundwater.

Community meeting to address instream flow standards for Waikōloa

This report will serve as the primary reference for subsequent amendments to the interim instream flow standards for the Waikoloa, Kohākōhau, and Wai‘ula‘ula streams in the surface water hydrologic unit of Waikōloa.
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