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Feral cattle, pigs exacerbate spread of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Hawai‘i Island
According to UH researchers, the animals damage healthy trees by digging up roots and stripping off bark.
Big Island Now poll No. 39: What are your plans for a Christmas tree this holiday season?
Ho, ho, ho. It’s that time of the year again when many individuals and families celebrate the holidays with festivities that include decorating a Christmas tree.
Business Monday: Pilikana Boutique supports local artists, perpetuates Hawaiian culture
Pilikana Boutique opened in 2018 and is located in the Brew Block Kona, 74-5606 Pawai Place. Kila Quam started the business as a way to create a space for local and Native Hawaiian creators to put their wares on display.
New music blends tradition and innovation in mele Hawai‘i
Representing a new brand of music, Pewa is a creation of Nicholas Lum, member of the award-winning Hawaiian music group, Keauhou.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen girl
She was last seen in the 1700 block of Kinoole Street in Hilo on Monday at around 6:45 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 15-year-old boy
The boy was last seen in the area of King Kamehameha Avenue in the Ka‘ū District on Friday at approximately 9:51 p.m.
Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Air Group, Inc. with acquire the airline for $18 per share cash. Alaska Air will also take on Hawaiian’s $0.9 billion net debt.
NOAA, Polynesian Voyaging Society agreement aims to shed light on changing environment
A landmark day aboard Hōkūleʻa occurred as NOAA and the Polynesian Voyaging Society strengthened a decades long partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding.
Department of Health receives federal grant to help reduce maternal mortality in Hawai‘i
Maternal mortality rates in the United States are higher than in many other developed countries.
Agroforestry funding application now available for Hawai‘i farmers
The Expanding Agroforestry Project is funded by the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative, led by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Big Island Now poll results: There are lots of things lawmakers can do to help address wildfires
The public has opinions on how the state can help address this issue, and in the latest Big Island Now poll, we wanted to know your thoughts on how can State Legislature protect Hawai‘i Island from future wildfires.
Big Islanders remember the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption — its first in 38 years
The 13,681-foot-tall Hawaiian shield volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years the night of Nov. 27, 2022, producing lava flows from several fissures on the mountain’s northeast flank and lava fountains reaching as high as 200 feet at times
Single-signature change for Interagency Annual Pass and Hawaiʻi Tri-Park Pass begins Jan. 1
This is a change from the previous policy of allowing two signatures on the Interagency Annual Pass.
Hawai‘i to receive $7.6M to protect coastal communities, fish and wildlife across state
The funding was recently announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Hawaiʻi County Waiwai Grant Program now accepting applications
This grant is coordinated by the Hawai‘i County Council, in partnership with the Department of Finance.
Pacific & Asian Affairs Council to begin accepting applications for Freeman Foundation Study Abroad Tour to Japan
This is the 20th year that the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council has provided this opportunity.
NOAA Fisheries proposes critical habitat for five Indo-Pacific corals
NOAA Fisheries is proposing to designate areas containing habitat characteristics where Acropora globiceps, A. retusa, A. speciosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, and Isopora crateriformis reproduce, disperse, settle and mature.
Mayor Roth signs Bill 84, making building easier for Big Island
The ordinance simplifies and standardizes application timelines, extensions, and expirations to align with updated construction code standards mandated by State law.
State of Hawaiʻi taking action to protect lands, native species from persistent drought
The dry conditions are not only creating more fuel for wildfires, they also are putting more stress on already strained native plants and animals that call the 800,000 acres managed and overseen by the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources on the Big Island home
