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Hawai‘i Unites files appeal in effort to stop release of mosquitoes in East Maui
The environmental nonprofit Hawai‘i Unites has filed an appeal for their case against the State of Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Land and Natural Resources to stop the release of mosquitoes in East Maui and require an environmental impact statement and comprehensive studies of the risks of the project.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa extends enrollment deadline
The extension is due to the federal government’s delayed release of financial information to colleges and universities around the country.
Water to be temporarily shut off March 5 for portion of Pōhakulani Street in Hilo
Water will be shut off from 8 a.m. to noon in the area between West Kawailani Street and West Puainako Street so new valves can be installed.
Big Island Now poll No. 52: Which of these locations is best to watch humpback whales from Big Island shores?
With more whales in the water, that means more chances to spot them while they’re here, especially during the peak humpback season from January through March.
Business Monday: Create a painting with Hawai‘i Fluid Art
In 2021, Maya Ratcliff opened her first Hawai‘i Fluid Art studio, located in Waikōloa at Queens’ Marketplace.
University of Hawai‘i: Free Hawaiian language resources help enhance kūpuna care
These resources were compiled as part of a bigger effort to explore the large repository of digitized Hawaiian language newspapers for Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) perspectives on elderhood.
Big Island Now poll results: You can’t put a price on a healthy reef
Our latest poll asks, “Is an insurance policy for Hawai‘i’s coral reef worth it?” Out of 191 votes, 63 voted “You can’t put a price on the health of the reef.”
Citizen scientists collect valuable data that help continue humpback whale conservation
On the last Saturday of January, February and March each year, during the peak of whale season in Hawaiʻi, hundreds of volunteers head to shorelines throughout the state, including the Big Island, to count and observe the marine mammals that migrated 3,000 miles to mate, calve and nurse their young.
Big Island weekly lane closures: March 2-8
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea intrusion was a textbook example of dike propagation
Dike intrusion is one of the fundamental processes for magma migration at volcanoes around the world.
Senate committees advance marijuana legalization bill
A third reading in the full Senate for SB 3335 is likely to be scheduled in the coming days, as the bill has a March 7 deadline to cross over to the House for further consideration.
Extra special delivery: Big Island family welcomes Leap Day baby girl
Mahina Ohs, who was born at 1:28 p.m. Thursday, oins the ranks of about only 5 million “leaplings” or “leapers” around the globe who were born on Feb. 29, the extra day added to the calendar just once every four years.
Hawai‘i Department of Health supports CDC updates to COVID-19 guidance
DOH continuously reviews data on respiratory pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19.
Police seek two men for questioning in sex assault investigation involving 10-year-old girl in Hilo Target toy section
The incident happened just after 5 p.m. Dec. 26, 2023, in the toy section of a business establishment on Maka‘ala Street in Hilo.
16-year-old runs away again same day she’s located after previously reported as runaway
Cherish Ahulau-Kaleo was last seen at 1 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Pāhoa area.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park issues March flight operations notice
Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities.
Hawai‘i Island police rule out foul play in drowning of Kea‘au woman
Police interviewed the victim’s boyfriend, witnesses and reviewed residential surveillance video leading up to the woman’s fall into the ocean.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Kona man
The 40-year-old was reported missing by family on the mainland.
Kona woman hopes to raise awareness of domestic violence after her sister was killed by ex-boyfriend
Alexus Fernandez said she never thought domestic violence would affect her family. Now, she hopes to prevent it from happening to others by raising awareness.
