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Avoid Kalapana Black Sands subdivision because of police activity

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Flash flood watch issued for Big Island

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible as a Kona low develops to the west of Kaua‘i and increases southerly flow across the state.

Coastlines: Unsung heroes in Hawaiʻi’s rainfall creation

A new study from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa takes a deeper dive into a common aerosol in Hawai‘i, giant sea salt aerosol, revealing that coastal areas can release up to five times more particles than the open ocean.

Hilo community meeting to revitalize Waiākea Peninsula to be held Dec. 4

The Hawai‘i Community Development Authority and the Department of Land and Natural Resources will report preliminary findings from their study to revitalize the area.

Demolition of former Uncle Billy’s Hotel set to begin

For the last few years, people had been living in the dilapidated structure, which was made even more dangerous after the discovery of asbestos.

Postal Service releases Hawai‘i-specific holiday mailing dates

Procrastinators have until Dec. 21 to send their holiday cheer to the mainland via the Postal Service’s expedited Priority Express shipping service.

Mountain View man attacks woman with machete, beats man bloody with baseball bat

James Allan Wilson is alleged to have struck a woman in the head with a machete and a man with a baseball bat.

Police seek runaway Kaipo Kamake’eaina

He is described as Hawaiian Chinese with a medium complexion, thin build, about 6-feet-tall, 160 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.

December 2023 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Decorate your December calendar with these upcoming events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 14-year-old boy

The boy was last seen in the Kealakehe area on Oct. 20.

Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau, Kaloko-Honokōhau and Pu’ukoholā Heiau seek public input on draft accessibility plans

An interdisciplinary team, including park and regional staff, identified the key experiences in each park and evaluated park areas to determine which would be considered for accessibility improvements.

Big Island Now poll no. 38: How can State Legislature protect Hawai‘i Island from future wildfires

On Nov. 1, the Wildfire Prevention Working Group published a draft report. On Nov. 17, it heard public testimony.

Business Monday: Big Island businesses offer Cyber Monday deals

Cyber Monday comes on the heels of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

Big Island Press Club to hold holiday Torch of Light luncheon and silent auction

Cindy Reves, the Hawai‘i state director for the Journalism Education Association, is being feted with the Torch of Light for her work securing 1st Amendment rights for student journalists.

Hawaiian monk seal treated for 5 months at Ke Kai Ola in Kona released back into wild

The 7-year-old female seal, known as RH38, was initially seen by volunteers and community members in waters around the Garden Isle acting abnormally lethargic in June.

Poll results: Black Friday deals not as tempting for some Big Island shoppers

A lot of Big Island shoppers were out and about on Friday hitting big box stores in Hilo looking for deals.

State Legislature working group tackles wildfire prevention in Hawaiʻi

As Hawaiʻi grapples with a surge in wildfires threatening communities and ecosystems, bipartisan efforts are underway to introduce legislation to tackle prevention and preparedness.

20,000 girls around the world wearing colorful dresses sewn by Big Island volunteers

Since 2018, Dress a Girl West Hawai‘i has sent more than 20,000 dresses across the world.

Hawai‘i Island lane closures: Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

Deep-water seaweed focus of $892K research grant

This research will mark the first investigation into genome-level adaptations of red, green and brown seaweeds that live in the low-light environment of the mesophotic zone.
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