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Governor reappoints 4 individuals to Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority
The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority will assume governance and management responsibility over the mauna after a five-year transition period.
Gear up for annual Special Olympics Hawai‘i fundraiser
From April 1 through May 13, Hawai‘i drivers can put the pedal to the metal and drive support for Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes by donating at 33 participating Hele stores across O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Maui.
FAFSA Hawaiʻi Hotline extends hours for local families
The FAFSA Hawaiʻi Hotline is now open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 31.
Prosecutors file 3 complaints against Hilo man on myriad of charges including vehicle theft, firearm offenses, drug possession
The 32-year-old made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Monday where his bail was set at $282,000 and he was ordered to appear for preliminary hearings on Thursday and April 4.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding man wanted for questioning auto theft cases
The Hawai‘i Police Department reminds the public that harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges.
Honolulu man cited for illegal take and possession of fish
The DLNR said an officer with its Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) responded to a complaint shortly after 10 p.m. on Mar. 21, and upon arriving at the scene, saw Moufa with dozens of fish in the back seat of a car.
Update: District Court judge maintains bail for Puna man accused of starving a toddler
The 31-year-old remains in police custody on $85,000 bail and is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on Thursday.
Hawai‘i County EPIC permitting system scheduled for maintenance outage
Access to the EPIC system will be unavailable during the outage.
Hawaiian Electric asking Big Island customers to conserve power due to down generators
According to the utility company, this is an usual situation as the large generators are experiencing mechanical problems resulting in a reduced output.
Merrie Monarch travelers reminded of ʻōhiʻa quarantine
Plant quarantine inspectors will be stationed at airports in Hilo and Kona to collect any ʻōhiʻa material which will be respectfully returned to the native forests on Hawai‘i Island. During last year’s Merrie Monarch travel period, PQB inspectors intercepted 31 lei poʻo (head lei) in Hilo and 12 lei poʻo in Kona.
Hawai‘i Island police seeking missing 16-year-old runaway
Police ask that anyone with information about Navarrete’s whereabouts to please call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 or Officer Corey Kaneko at (808) 961-8843 or email: corey.kaneko@hawaiicounty.gov.
Two women killed following three-vehicle crash in Hilo
The crash occurred on Kanoelehua Avenue near Pi‘ilani Street.
Big Island invited to free screening of award-winning Duke Kahanamoku film, “Waterman”
The April 4 screening at the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy will be followed by a Q&A with film co-producer and school alumnus Bill Pratt.
Teen chef opens pizzeria in West Kaua‘i
Xavier Machado and his father Chad opened JP’s Pizza in Kaumakani in early 2023. They now serve a large base of loyal customers.
UH Mānoa begins two-year initiative to become a Native Hawaiian place of learning
The team tasked with helping advance the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning has officially launched a two-year initiative immersing a diverse range of students and employees in Native Hawaiian values and traditions.
Glenwood Transfer Station to close March 25 through May 15
During the Glenwood Transfer Station’s closure period, the Volcano Transfer Station will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until construction is completed.
Someone planted non-native coral at Kaua‘i beach; state relies on community to report fishy goings-on
Members of Reef Guardians – an ocean conservation nonprofit based on Kaua‘i and in Santa Barbara, California – first uncovered the strange coral in 2021.
North Kohala home ‘fully engulfed’ by fire Friday night
No one was injured in the blaze, which fully engulfed a two-story single-family dwelling, according to a fire department report.
This Sunday: Kamuela Philharmonic to present ‘Greatness from Start to Finish’
The Philharmonic will showcase a musical journey featuring Franz Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 1, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Jessie Montgomery’s 2024 Grammy Award-winning piece, “Rounds” for piano and string orchestra.
Update: Wind advisory on Big Island summits canceled
Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution walking and driving.
