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UH: Class of 2021 College Enrollment Disruptions Continue
Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken their toll on college-bound high school students from the islands.
Aloha Exchange Club Recognizes Officer and Firefighter of the Year
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer and Hawai‘i Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Specialist II 2021 as Officer and Firefighter of the Year.
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HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Runaway Teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old girl.
Ige: No to Roth’s Energy Emergency Request
Mayor Mitch Roth said Tuesday that his request for an energy emergency declaration wasn’t just for Hawai’i Island, it was for the entire state.
Hawai‘i State Judiciary to Lift Pandemic Protocols
The Hawai‘i State Judiciary plans to lift pandemic-related restrictions on March 26.
‘Never Returning to Normal’: Research Shows Nearly Permanent Drought or Wet Conditions Ahead
It could be time to reconsider the very definition of drought, according to new research from half a dozen institutions, including the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, which investigated what the future might have in store for rainfall and soil moisture.
Police Ask For Public’s Assistance With Traffic Investigation
Big Island police are asking for help from the public in an investigation of an early Sunday morning, March 20, traffic incident in Hilo.
Victims in Weekend Plane Crash Identified
A multi-agency search and recovery operation was conducted Monday in Kōke‘e, for an overdue Civil Air Patrol plane that crashed late Sunday afternoon.
15 Motorists Arrested For DUI
The Hawai’i Police Department continues its crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Cessna Plane Crashes on Kaua‘i, Authorities Investigating
Authorities are investigating the crash of a Cessna 172 on Kaua‘i, the National Transportation Safety Board tweeted this morning.
Puna Man Charged with Theft of Telehandler Forklift Back in Custody
A Puna man who was charged in relation to the theft of a telehandler forklift, valued at over $100,000, from a Puna business, is back in custody.
Mayor Encourages Youth to Participate in Worldwide Art Contest
Mayor Mitch Roth is encouraging Hawaiʻi Island youth to participate in the annual worldwide contest, the Young Artists and Authors Showcase through original artwork, literature, photography and music.
Environmental Assessment Underway for Puna Roads Impacted by 2018 Eruption
The county’s Department of Public Works, Department of Water Supply, Planning Department’s Disaster Recovery Division and Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz convened a virtual meeting with 50 community members to report on the status of restoring road and water infrastructure impacted by the 2018 Kīlauea volcanic eruption.
$1.29M Grant to Study Lava Tube Biodiversity on Hawaiʻi Island
A four-year, $1.29-million grant from the National Science Foundation has been awarded to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers from the School of Life Sciences to study subterranean biodiversity associated with lava tubes on Hawaiʻi Island.
Big Island’s ‘Ukes for Ukraine to Help Those Impacted by War
The global ‘ukulele community will come together on April 9, for a live-stream fundraiser, “‘Ukes for Ukraine.”
Bill Would Restore Military Land Back to Hawaiʻi
U.S. Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele introduced the Leandra Wai Act, federal legislation to remediate and restore Mākua Military Reservation on O‘ahu and return the land from the military back to the State of Hawaiʻi.
La`i`ōpua 2020 Announce Headliners for Prince Kūhiō Day Celebration
La`i`ōpua 2020 announced the speakers for its special Prince Kūhiō Day celebration Saturday, March 26 at its Kealakehe location, adjacent to the Villages of La`i`ōpua.
No Tsunami Threat After Local Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports a 4.4 magnitude earthquake occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 20 and was centered in the vicinity of Waikōloa in South Kohala.
Update: Highway 11 Near Honoka‘a Now Open
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports at 8 a.m. this morning that Highway 11 in Hamakua is now open in both directions near the 46 mile marker.
Free Classes, Summer Advising, Scholarships to UH Campuses Offered for Class of 2022
The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges and their community partners are offering support for high school seniors still challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
