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Study: Mobility challenges start earlier in life for Native Hawaiian adults
Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese adults.
Volcano Watch: What is the difference between an eruption and an episode?
Despite having breaks in activity during this ongoing eruption at the Kīlauea summit on the Big Island, monitoring data indicates activity is still elevated and the eruption is not finished, even if we don’t always see lava at the surface.
Historic Kailua Village’s 55-year-old shopping center on track for first major renovation
The plans for the Kona Seaside Shops, which were built in the early 1970s, call for demolishing three of the five buildings and renovating the rest of the property to create an “inviting gateway” to the Aliʻi Drive retail corridor.
Antarctic expeditioner, Mānoa undergrad from Big Island set to become University of Hawaiʻi regent
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green appointed Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee, the only U.S. citizen selected to participate in a 2025 Antarctic expedition led by explorer Robert Swan, to the board, pending confirmation by the Hawaiʻi Senate.
Hawaiʻi Energy launches appliance trade-up program in Hilo
Applications open now for discounted ENERGY STAR refrigerators and freezers.
Dengue virus case involving Oʻahu visitor detected, expected risk of transmission low
The Department of Health detected a travel-related case of dengue virus and is conducting inspections and mosquito control in the affected area.
National Weather Service warns of high surf along Hawaiʻi Island’s south shores
Powerful swells have surged along Big Island’s southern shores, prompting the NWS to issue a high-surf advisory through Friday morning.
FEMA reminds residents that help continues after registration deadline
Late applications for disaster assistance related to the Kona Low storms are considered case by case and are not guaranteed.
House destroyed in fire in Puna believed to be abandoned, according to neighbors
The cause of the fire is undetermined, and damages are estimated to be at $177,900.
Hawai‘i Island police report 12 DUI arrests islandwide during the week of June 8-14
As of June 14, there were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 16 fatalities, compared with 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 13 fatalities for the same time last year.
Trustees for Office of Hawaiian Affairs decide now not right time to purchase TV station
Trustees did, however, emphasize discussing the proposal itself reflects an important and evolving conversation about the future of Native Hawaiian ownership, influence and participation within major economic and communications sectors.
Big Island man indicted after pedestrian struck at Old Kona Airport in May dies
The 24-year-old is scheduled to appear in Third Circuit Court in Kona on Thursday morning for an arraignment and plea.
Information meeting scheduled for Kona International Airport master plan update
This will be the third community meeting hosted by Hawai‘i Department of Transportation about the airport’s master plan update; it will include a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Hawaiʻi County postpones vote on using eminent domain to widen rural road in Puna
Lum Family Enterprises and the Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works have agreed to work together to come up with a fair solution for all parties about the widening of a Puna road before the matter comes before the County Council again on Aug. 5.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 19-25: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, ‘Frozen,’ celebrating the solstice and more
June continues to offer a full slate of events, activities and festivals around the island.
FEMA joins county, state emergency management teams to assess South Kona earthquake damages
After the joint Preliminary Damage Assessment report is completed, it will be sent to FEMA with the hope of securing federal financial aid to recover from the disaster.
Visionary leader sought to fuel Hawaiʻi’s workforce future
University of Hawaiʻi seeks person to fill newly created position of associate vice president for workforce development, serving as primary architect for cohesive workforce strategy throughout all 10 of its campuses.
Observe ‘Year of Our Coastal Kuleana’ with online visits to remote seabird sanctuaries
360-degree videos and interviews allow exploration of inaccessible areas — right from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Two West Hawai‘i beach parks remain temporarily closed for debris removal following high surf
The closures for the two Kona beach parks will continue through the morning.
Early-morning 4.5 magnitude quake rattles offshore of Hawai‘i Island
More than 169 “Felt Reports” were documented within the first hour of the tremor, which was felt widely across Hawai‘i Island.
