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New research reveals a daily pattern pattern for humpback whale songs which dominate the marine soundscape during the winter months off Maui. Researchers with the University of Hawai’i, in partnership with NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary found that whales move their singing away from shore throughout the day and return to the nearshore in the evening.

According to a press release from the University of Hawai‘i, the system will have 24 fiber pairs with a design life of 25 years and is expected to be ready for service in late 2026.

More than 100 people submitted written testimony and dozens more turned out in person or via Zoom on Tuesday during a Hawai’i County Council committee meeting voicing concerns about a three-bill package aimed at ensuring all transient accommodation rentals on the island are operating safely, legally and under the same set of standards.

Kona patrol officers and Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded to the Keauhou Pier awaiting the snorkel tour company’s return after the crew started CPR on an 83-year-old man from Centerville, Utah.

During whale season, especially in water depths of 600 feet or less, boaters are asked to maintain a speed of 15 knots or less to minimize the risk of striking a whale.

The Hawai’i Police Department would like to remind the public that harboring or concealing a wanted person can result in criminal charges against the person who aides the wanted person.

The package includes five bills and two resolutions.

The incident occurred on Jan. 15 on Ponahawai Street.

The Big Island will have the chance this weekend to bid aloha to former Hawai’i County Mayor William “Billy” Kenoi, who died 3 years ago after battling cancer, during a special celebration of life in Hilo. That’s just one of the many events and activities happening around the island during the next week.

So far this year, there have been 55 DUI arrests compared with 73 during the same period last year, a decrease of 24.7%.

The bill would have accepted and added into the County’s budget $1 million from the state, which Puna state Rep. Greggor Ilagan was able to get allocated as a line item in the state budget in 2021, and another $500,000 from County coffers for the Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works to do the study.

Charges stem from an incident that occurred on Sunday. According to Hawai‘i Island police, a 56-year-old woman reported a break-in at her home after returning from a walk.

Eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrup products are being recalled due to microbial contamination.

HVO staff are currently assessing the problem and working on possible solutions. Restoration of data streams could take hours or days due to the complexity of the problem.

Both Nānue and Hakalau bridges require significant rehabilitation to maintain operations along State Route 19 which is key for freight and a primary route of commercial vehicles traveling between Hilo and Kona.

“By offering affordable rental(s) to our Hawai’i Island residents, you are part of the solution in providing clean, safe living to our communities and a place to call home,” the County housing agency said in its release.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, strong and gusty southwest winds are expected through this afternoon in the lower elevations of the smaller islands as a cold front moves down the island chain.

The three-bill package is aimed at making sure all transient accommodation rentals in Hawai’i County are registered, operating safely and following the same standards.

Grants ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 for an 18-month period were awarded to 10 organizations.

Today kicks off a week of events honoring veterans lost during the Vietnam War. The wall, standing in a grassy field along the Hilo Bayfront, will be open to visitation 24 hours a day and a closing ceremony will take place on Saturday. The events are open and free to the public.