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Chips Ahoy, incense candles, fruit left as offerings at Kīlauea summit
Recent visitors to Kaluapele, the summit area of Kīlauea, have left behind roasting pans filled with meat, poke to unopened packages of Chips Ahoy cookies, fruit, candy bars and burning incense sticks. Officials from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park say they’ve been left as offerings to pay respects to Pelehonuamea, the elemental deity of volcanism and […]
Smoking’s impact across racial, ethnic groups focus of UH study
Researchers from the University of Hawai’i Cancer Center collaborated on a study that sheds light on the complex links between smoking habits, epigenetics (the factors beyond DNA sequence that impact gene activity), and the risk of smoking-related diseases, such as lung cancer.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs to host cultural workshops and more at this year’s Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
From April 3 to 6, OHA will host cultural workshops, panel discussions and a parade float to celebrate mauka to makai connections, honor ʻike kūpuna and the resilience of Native Hawaiian culture.
Volcano Watch — Establishing a Nascent Monitoring Program on Pico Basile Volcano, Equatorial Guinea
Pico Basile is a shield volcano located at the center of the enigmatic Cameroon Volcanic Line in western Africa.
Video of man beating dog circulating on social media leads to arrest of Big Island man
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney was unable to file formal charges in court due to certain information being unknown at this time and the Pāhoa man was released from police custody.
Hawai‘i Department of Education releases graduation dates for high schools statewide
High school graduation ceremonies across the state have been scheduled for the Class of 2024.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 21-27: Katchafire returns to Kona, volunteer at a dry forest reserve, watch some comedy and more
This week’s top events include performances by Katchafire in Kona and local group Kalapana Awa Band in Pāhoa.
Update: Puna woman Ku‘uipo Thomas located in good health
Thomas was last seen in February but was not reported missing until recently.
Park service extends comment period on congestion solutions at Kīlauea summit area
The community now has until March 31 to provide input on the Kīlauea Summit Area and Corridor Management Plan.
State agencies and community groups to explore solutions for building a climate-ready Hawai‘i
A series of events will be hosted throughout the week in an effort to underscore the importance of taking action and supporting efforts to build a climate ready Hawai’i.
Mediation center’s free ‘Finding Solutions, Growing Peace’ talk series returns Thursday
This month’s speaker is Dr. Colby Miyose on the topic “Understanding & Empathizing with Differing Conflict Styles.”
Rock music’s Michele Rundgren is selling Tiki ‘Iniki – the only tiki bar on Kaua‘i
Michele and her husband, rock star Todd Rundgren, opened Tiki ‘Iniki on the North Shore of the Garden Isle in 2013.
Hawai‘i firefighters respond to blaze at Pāhoa restaurant
At 8:41 p.m., Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to Pele’s Kitchen, located on Pāhoa Village Road.
Update: Highway 11 in South Kona reopens after car crash
The crash occurred between Ho‘okena Beach Road and Waiea Road.
Six newly graduated correctional officers take up posts at Hawai‘i Island jails
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation welcomed its first new class of adult corrections officers at a graduation ceremony on O‘ahu last week.
Sen. Schatz announces 1.3 billion federal funding for Native housing
The new funding is a 30 percent increase from last year. In addition to housing, Schatz secured $175.5 million in new federal funding for Tribal transportation activities.
Public asked to prepare for murky water following upcoming fire hydrant flow test
Waters in the affected areas might be slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
Big Island Press Club celebrates retired judge, dishonors Hawai‘i emergency administrator
Daniel Foley received the Torch of Light for his work in guiding the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct. James Barros received the Lava Tube dishonor for support of a “Constitutionally questionable” law.
Hawai‘i researchers study intensity of outrigger canoe paddling and its benefits
Between March 7 to 10, 58 paddlers from three islands across 30 canoe clubs came together to participate in the AccessMETs pilot study, seven years in the making, at O‘ahu’s Mauliola Keʻehi.
Hawai‘i Island police seeking 17-year-old runaway Jaymelynn Pua-Queja
Jaymelynn Pua-Queja of Nā‘ālehu is believed to be in the Hilo area.
