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Hawai‘i Island police seek information following assault on Magic Sands Beach
On June 2, between 5 and 5:45 a.m., a 53-year-old Puna man was assaulted while visiting Magic Sands Beach in Kailua Kona.
Business Monday: Nonprofit and Big Island Climbing partner to bring more keiki to the sport
Since the start of Adventure Centers Hawai‘i, the nonprofitraised $3,000 and gave away 500 free climbing memberships.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Pāhoa man
Police ask anyone with information on the man’s location to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
No signs of imminent eruption following earthquake near Kīlauea
Over the past 24 hours, there were approximately 25 earthquakes detected beneath Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and 95 earthquakes detected beneath the Upper East Rift Zone, mostly at depths of 0.6–1.8 miles beneath the ground surface.
Startup ventures to test Japanese vertical wind turbine technology in the islands
A Hawai‘i-based startup with ties to Japan is bringing state-of-the-art Japanese clean energy technology to Kaka‘ako Makai in Honolulu, to study its feasibility in the islands by operating its one wind turbine for research and demonstration purposes.
Kaua‘i and Big Island fishermen to trial new tuna tagging technology
Fishermen on Kaua‘i and the Big Island will trial a new method of tagging ‘ahi, or yellowfin tuna, this summer.
No tsunami threat following earthquake in Puna
The quake occurred at 8:47 p.m. at a depth of four miles below sea level. It was followed by three aftershocks in a similar area within 10 minutes.
Big Island weekly lane closures for July 6-12
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
59 illegal fireworks tips submitted on new app during Fourth of July holiday
From January until the end of June, task force officers seized about 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks from various sources in the community.
RIMPAC to bring military aircraft training to Hawai‘i Island
Approximately 29 nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands during RIMPAC.
Governor signs 16 bills improving fire safety, emergency management, veteran support, language access
Gov. Josh Green said Friday: “By addressing these important pillars of disaster prevention, mitigation and management, we are working to ensure that all residents of Hawai‘i are better protected and prepared, especially during times of crisis.”
County officials to relocate unsheltered individuals in downtown Hilo
County officials say the new site, a parking lot managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation off Ponahawai Street behind the Hele gas station, will offer a safe alternative living space.
Pāhoa man faces slew of charges after threatening to light 15-year-old on fire
George Dale Foote Jr. of Pāhoa was released on bond and is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Aug. 1 in Puna District Court.
Previously missing man found dead, face down, covered with dirt, rocks in vacant Ocean View lot
The body of 51-year-old Adam Santos was discovered Tuesday after an anonymous source tipped Big Island police off about something thought to be dead and partially buried in the lot on Tiki Lane.
Best sushi in the nation is found on Kaua‘i, according to Yelp
Yelp has given Kaua‘i Sushi Station top marks two years running, citing elaborate presentation and ingredients sourced from Japan.
Temporary lane changes scheduled for bridge rehab project in Hilo
The work on Pauahi Bridge will start July 8.
Volcano Watch – Cruising Chain of Craters Road: Recent earthquakes and past volcanism
As you turn left off Crater Rim Drive onto Chain of Craters Road, you pass by craters, thermal areas, and lava flows that showcase past volcanic activity in this area.
Gov. Green signs 12 bills to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s agriculture, biosecurity, and responsible land management
Gov. Josh Green signed into law 12 bills on Wednesday, aimed at fortifying Hawaiʻi’s agricultural resilience, enhancing biosecurity measures, and promoting responsible land management practices.
Public encouraged to report illegal fireworks to state-run task force
There are three ways, including a new smartphone app, to report illegal aerial fireworks to the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.
Hawai‘i Island police step up enforcement of underage drinking
In the first six months of 2024, Hawai‘i Island police arrested five people for underage drinking, compared to 13 underage drinking arrests in 2023 and 16 arrests in 2022.
