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Stricker cruises to 6-shot victory at Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
“I didn’t know what kind of game I had coming into this week, but it was pretty good,” Steve Stricker said after winning the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai.
University of Hawaiʻi investigates coolant leak in Maunakea telescope
The University of Hawaiʻi has notified the Hawaiʻi Department of Health that it is investigating two fluid leaks from the chilling system of the UH 88 inch observatory on Maunakea, operated by the Institute for Astronomy, also known as IfA.
What’s happening with Big Island’s Kīlauea eruption now in its third week?
Activity from the latest Kīlauea eruption is concentrated in a large lava lake in the eastern half of the summit crater and a smaller lake to the west.
Big Island community welcomes ‘Chief Ben’ to Hawai‘i Police Department
The public witnessed Chief Moszkowicz reaffirm his oath as the new Hawai‘i police chief.
Small arms training/hunting this month at Pōhakuloa Training Area on Hawaiʻi Island
There will be small arms training throughout January at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big Island — and it is hosting hunting this weekend.
University of Hawaiʻi Board approves tuition freeze for 2 years, then 2% increases
The new UH schedule freezes tuition for the next two academic years but has 2% increases in resident tuition rates at UH Hilo, UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu in academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Gov. Green orders flags at half-staff for funeral services of Princess Kawānanakoa
The princess, who died on Dec. 11, 2022 at age 96, will lie in state at ‘Iolani Palace on Sunday for the public memorial and on Monday there will be her private funeral at Mauna ‘Ala.
Update: Big Island police finding missing 16-year-old girl in good health
Missing teen Shaelynn Gomes was found in good health in Hilo.
Stacey Bello named superintendent of Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa complex area schools
Interim superintendents at four complex areas in the state were approved by the Hawai‘i State Board of Education to permanently fill the positions.
Regal Keauhou Stadium 7 in Kona on list to close due to Cineworld’s bankruptcy
Cineworld plans to reject the leases starting in February of 39 of its more than 500 Regal theaters across the United States, including the Keauhou Stadium 7 in Kona, as part of its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
Kaua‘i nominees pitch themselves for Tokioka’s empty Hawai‘i House seat
Current and former councilmembers Luke Evslin and Mason Chock, as well as nonprofit director Nikki Cristobal, are in the running.
Tire and rim stolen from state-owned backhoe on Big Island
The theft occurred on the mauka (west) shoulder of Highway 19 between Laupahoehoe Gulch and Kaʻawaliʻi Gulch in Hāmākua.
Got concerns about traffic safety in Hawaiʻi? Public input sought for state survey
Information collected from the survey will help the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation dedicate resources to communities that are greatly impacted by either traffic safety concerns or need additional resources.
Hele-On bus, paratransit services to be temporarily unavailable because of training
Alternative transportation will be available via the use of taxis or ride-share apps Lyft and Uber.
Volcano Watch: Newberry volcano impressive but unappreciated giant
Newberry Volcano has been active for more than 530,000 years, most recently 1,300 years ago and is designated as a “very high threat” volcano by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Flood Advisory issued for North Kona and South Kohala Districts
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for North Kona and South Kohala Districts till 9:45 p.m.
Hawaiʻi County urges wise water use, courtesy at public spigots due to drought
Hawai‘i County officials are urging residents who rely on water catchment systems to use their water wisely due to the dry weather and display courtesy when using public water spigot sites.
Warrant sweep on Maui leads to 18 arrests for narcotics and other offenses
The interagency warrant sweep on Maui was conducted between Jan. 9-11, 2023 by the Maui Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit, Special Response Team and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Missing 14-year-old sought by Hawai‘i police
Shayla Pascubillo was last seen in Pāhala on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Hawaiian helmet snatched from hotel in Volcanoes National Park
The hotel’s video surveillance footage recorded a man and woman in the lobby at the the time of the theft.
