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High surf advisory extended for east-facing shores on the Big Island
Surf is expected to be 8 to 12 feet.
$2 million award supports UH’s work on Indigenous health disparities, health equity
The award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health supports UH’s Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity.
Biden’s Investing in America Agenda announces $20 Million to bolster climate resilience for Native Hawaiian community
The new Kapapahuliau Climate Resilience Program will help enhance climate change mitigation efforts for Native Hawaiian Community.
Hawai‘i County strategizes for forecasted extended drought
The Department of Water Supply has undertaken a multi-phased strategy to meet customers’ and the public’s essential drinking water needs during the ongoing islandwide drought that weather experts predict will extend well into 2024.
Police renew request for leads in July 2021 murder of elderly Puna man
On July 31, 2021, local fishermen found the body of 76-year-old Michael Rosenbaum below the sea cliffs at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Puna.
Pōhakuloa Training Area brush fire at 300 to 500 acres, 60% containment
Firefighters are working closely with the Pōhakuloa Training Area environmental section to identify and protect areas with natural and cultural items.
Hawai‘i Community College celebrates International Education Week
Events include Irish Night on Nov. 15, which will feature film screenings and a performance by Hawai‘i Irish Dance, and a celebration of Indian culture Nov. 16, both at the Manono campus in Hilo.
Hawai‘i County advises precautions during red flag warning
This Warning, prompted by high winds and low relative humidity, is effective for leeward areas of Hawaiʻi Island until 6 p.m. this evening.
State seeks feedback, more in effort to increase local food in schools
The Department is the state’s largest institutional consumer of food products, serving over 100,000 students a day.
Moderate levels of seismicity continue at Kīlauea summit
The Big Island volcano is not erupting; however, unrest associated with an intrusion of magma began in early October and has waxed and waned since
16-year-old boy previously reported as runaway located in good health
Big Island police say the teen was found in Hilo.
Update: Red flag warning canceled; wind advisory extended through Wednesday
As a wind advisory is still in effect, continue to exercise caution as dry conditions will continue to persist.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for east-facing shores of the Big Island
Large and rough surf associated with strong onshore winds and large seas will lead to hazardous beach conditions through midweek for exposed north and east-facing shores.
Queen’s Health receives top safety grade
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually in the fall and spring.
Move over, slow down during Crash Responder Safety Week
Traffic incidents are the number one cause of death for emergency responders nationwide. Hawaiʻi’s most recent incident was on Feb. 19, 2023, when a 25-year-old motorist pinned a police officer responding to an earlier crash, between two vehicles.
Hawai‘i Fire Department provides mutual aid in brush fire burning at Pōhakuloa Training Area
According to officials, the fire started early in the morning in the area of mile marker 41 along Daniel K. Inouye Highway and is well within the Pōhakuloa Training Area.
Sixteen sheep freed on Big Island after poachers allegedly trap them
Being in the right place at the right time paid off for a pair of conservation officers last Thursday morning.
Reminder: HTA funding opportunities through ʻUmeke close today
These opportunities support natural resources, culture, community festivals, and signature events in the State of Hawai‘i.
RSV vaccine now available for Kaiser Permanente members
The vaccines are available by appointment only and are covered like all routine vaccinations, typically at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members, according to the member’s plan coverage.
Puna Geothermal Venture schedules quarterly meeting
Puna Geothermal Venture will host its quarterly in-person meeting in Pāhoa on Tuesday where they will provide the latest updates from the plant. One of those recent developments is a new production well. “We are steadily increasing our power output. In September, we commissioned a new production well, and our current output stands at approximately […]
