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Volcano Watch: Watching volcanoes move, one survey at a time
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.
Hilo Orchid Show is in bloom, with local growers showing art, science behind the dynamic flower
The 72nd annual Hilo Orchid Show is underway Friday through Saturday at the Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium, with thousands of flowers available to see, smell and buy.
State reminds public not to post campaign signs along state highways
That includes on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles as well as anywhere visible from the highway; illegally placed signs will be removed.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for south-facing shorelines of Hawaiʻi
The NWS has extended the high surf advisory, which now remains in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.
Health officials conduct follow-up testing at Spencer Beach Park
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is retesting water at Spencer Beach Park after routine monitoring revealed elevated enterococci bacteria levels, surpassing the state’s safety threshold.
2 fire hydrant flow tests planned in separate areas of Hilo, Puna
First scheduled night of July 23 along Kāwili in Hilo; second is night of July 28 along Paradise Drive in Puna.
University of Hawai‘i accepting nominations for interim chancellor to lead Hawaiʻi Community College
The interim chancellor will lead the school during the national search for a permanent chancellor.
Sports briefs for July 23: Pre-season volleyball exhibition, women’s soccer schedule, academic honors and more
A brief look at sports news from the Big Island and throughout the state.
LPGA to debut new tournament at exclusive Nanea Golf Club on Hawai‘i Island with $4M purse
The Nanea Cup will bring together the world’s best LPGA Tour athletes and elite collegiate golfers in a first-of-its-kind competition celebrating both the present and future of women’s golf.
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply provides tips for storm preparation
Approaching storms could interrupt electrical service needed to operate the Department of Water Supply’s equipment and deliver drinking water to homes, businesses, and other locations.
51st annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival underway
Total of 15 hālau from throughout Hawaiʻi, including one from the Big Island and one from Kauaʻi, are participating in the festival, that runs from July 23-25 and caps off a full week of Native Hawaiian programming on Oʻahu.
Pōhakuloa Training Area to host Small Business Industry Day
Small business and industry partners are invited to attend this exclusive event the afternoon of July 31; deadline to register is today (July 23).
First hurricane of the season enters Central Pacific, churns toward Hawai‘i
Hurricane Fausto is moving toward the west near 13 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
Short-term rental owners in violation of registering in Hawaiʻi County could get 4-month grace period
A Hawaiʻi County Council committee on Wednesday forwarded with a favorable recommendation Bill 175, which would create a 4-month window during which violation fees would be waived as the county continues to develop and tweak its short-term rental registration platform.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 24-30: ‘Peace by Piece,’ Summer Jam, Experience Volcano and more
There’s a lot of experiences available for all ages to enjoy during the next week and beyond right here on the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!
Police in search of Volcano woman last seen in Pāhoa
36-year old Georgiann Santos was last seen at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday in the Black Sand subdivision in Puna.
Hawaiʻi police identify Volcano woman as the driver involved in fatal traffic collision on Monday
76-year old Laura Walker was found unresponsive at the scene and subsequently pronounced deceased following the fatal collision.
State, environmental groups challenge EPA’s partial rejection of Hawaiʻi’s clean air plan on Big Island, Maui
Hawai’i’s regional haze plan would have cleaned up haze-causing pollution by retiring obsolete fossil fuel power plants, including Kanoelehua Hill Generating Station in Hilo, but Hawaiian Electric said it would have caused problems to reliability and raised costs to customers.
Overnight road closure scheduled for utility work in North Kona
Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a utility pole the night of July 23-24, resulting in the closure of Māmalahoa Highway, just north of Kūāhewa Road.
