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Federal Public Health Emergency ends today for COVID-19, but disease has not disappeared
The federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 will end on May 11, 2023, but the disease has not disappeared and people should remain vigilant.
Hawaiʻi Island police officers authorized to use pickup trucks while on duty
Effective immediately, Hawaiʻi Island police officers are authorized to use pickup trucks with an open bed as subsidized police vehicles.
Waiākea Uka Park in Hilo to partially close for construction
The park’s closure is necessary for the construction of a new community center and significant improvements to the lower portions of the park.
Maui’s ‘Dolphin Dave’ pleads not guilty to harassing wildlife at Hawai‘i Island state park
A Maui man accused of harassing an adolescent humpback whale and a pod of dolphins in March in Kealakekua Bay on Hawaiʻi Island pleaded not guilty Thursday morning in Kona District Court and has requested a trial.
Hawaiʻi researchers find hammerhead sharks hold their breath for warmth on deep hunts
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers published their discovery in Science that scalloped hammerhead sharks hold their breath for warmth while diving deep to hunt for prey.
NOAA wants Big Island input on proposed national marine sanctuary – today
The public meeting at Mokupāpapa Discovery Center at 76 Kamehameha Avenue is scheduled to run from 5 to 7 p.m.
New, upgraded Hilo sirens to be tested Friday
This test will sound various alert tones that will be audible in the surrounding areas.
Letter carriers to collect food May 13 for Stamp Out Hunger drive on Big Island
The National Association of Letter Carriers is conducting its 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 13 with local donations to support the Food Basket on the Big Island.
AI unraveling mysteries of first stars on Maunakea
Scientists used artificial intelligence to analyze the chemical abundances of old stars seen by a telescope on Maunakea and found indications that the very first stars in the universe were born in groups rather than as isolated single stars.
Hawai‘i Community College offers chance to try year of school — for free
The Ēlama & Hilo One scholarship programs at Hawai’i Community College help youth and adults who might not otherwise go to college due to “compelling barriers” with a free year to get them started.
Fisherman’s wife says studies are done; time to reopen ocean access to Pohoiki boat ramp
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is proposing dredging and excavating most of the volcanic debris from the 2018 Kilauea eruption that landlocked the boat ramp, severely curtailing fishing, emergency services and other commercial, recreational and food subsistence activities that previously relied on ocean access there.
Name of captain shot and killed in 1890 to be added to police memorial wall in Hilo
A new name will be unveiled on the Hawaiʻi County Police Department Memorial Wall: Capt. T. N. Simeona, who was murdered in a shootout with a suspect in North Kohala on Sept. 25, 1890.
Hawai‘i police seek endangered child last seen in Hilo
Justine Kawaa is a female aged 12, 5 feet tall, 145 pounds with brown eyes and shoulder-length brown hair.
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga; no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
At 6:02 a.m. on Wednesday, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Tonga Islands at a depth of 132 miles; there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i.
Community input sought on master plan for old Hilo Memorial Hospital
Residents, service providers, stakeholders, and other interested parties are encouraged to come have their say in the future of the property.
U.S. Sen. Hirono reintroduces legislation to tackle child care crisis
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined colleagues in reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act that tackles the child care crisis.
Both lanes open on ‘Singing Bridge’ in Hilo, but emergency repairs continue
Both lanes of Wailuku Bridge, also known as “Singing Bridge,” in Hilo have reopened after nearly three weeks of emergency repairs, but the work is not done.
Community invited to online meeting about dredging at Pohoiki boat ramp on Big Island
The state is hosting an online public meeting Wednesday to discuss the draft environmental assessment for the project that would reopen ocean access at the boat ramp in Puna.
New state law imposes fines on landlords discriminating against tenants receiving housing assistance
A new state law makes discrimination against voucher holders and recipients of other housing assistance programs illegal for many landlords in Hawai‘i. Act 310, which became law on May 1, prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for available real property, against prospective or current tenants based on participation in a Permanent Supportive Housing programs or any […]
Student-led startup helping water sport athletes wins UH Venture Competition
Motion Management, led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa students, won a prize package of more than $36,000.
