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Seven World Golf Hall of Famers to play in PGA tournament at Hualālai on Big Island
Three-time champion Bernhard Langer (2009, 2014, 2017) highlights the list of Hall of Famers playing in the Mitsubishi Electric Championship on the Big Island.
Mayor Roth, Hawai‘i Island launch “Reach Out and Read” program
The program’s first shipment of 5,000 books is being divided with 2,500 books available for distribution on each side of the island.
New U.S. laws to support Native Hawaiian language schools and programs
“As we have seen in Hawai‘i, Native speaker-led language programs have proven that culturally based instruction is key to revitalizing and maintaining indigenous knowledge and traditions,” Sen. Brian Schatz said.
Need affordable health insurance? Not too late to sign up at HealthCare.gov
The deadline to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is Jan. 15, 2023, with coverage beginning Feb. 1, 2023.
U.S. Army’s Pōhakuloa Training Area on Big island hosting hunts for upland game birds
The two upland game bird hunts at Pōhakuloa Training Area will be on the weekends of Jan. 14 and 15, and Jan. 21 and 22.
100 land parcels considered for Hawaiʻi nature reserve systems; public input sought
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking comments on a proposal to protect nearly 100 unencumbered state land parcels across Hawai’i as part of the State Forest Reserves, Natural Area Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries systems.
33-year-old charged with first degree sexual assault for incident at Hilo apartment
Jacob Kahai is scheduled to make his initial appearance on Tuesday afternoon in Hilo District Court. He remains in custody in lieu of $51,000 bail.
Scientists find 2 giant black holes ‘dining together’ using Maunakea observatory data
The study about the black holes is published in the Jan. 9, 2023 issue of The Astrophysical Journal Letters and presented in a press conference at the 241st meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Seattle, Wash.
Whale sanctuary’s annual Ocean Count opens registration
Thousands of humpback whales breed, give birth and nurse offspring near the Hawaiian Islands each winter and spring.
Tree trimming schedule announced for Waipiʻo Valley Road on Big Island
During tree trimming of Waipiʻo Valley Road on the Big Island, access will be limited to farmers and residents.
Man desecrates Kīlauea volcano by urinating into the summit
A man recently urinated into the home of Pele, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Hawaiʻi County golf subsidy program: Waikōloa, Makalei courses at discount rates
Subsidized golf rates for Hawaiʻi County residents are offered at The Village Course at Waikōloa and Makalei Golf Club from Jan. 1 through June 30.
Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai on Big Island to open PGA 2023 season
This will mark the 27th consecutive year that PGA Tour Champions has launched its season at the Hualālai Golf Course on the Big Island.
Update: Second malfunctioning siren sounds off in Hilo; there is no emergency
A malfunctioning siren went off in Hilo this morning.
Waimea town meeting to explore potentially ‘heated’ 2023 state legislative session
Gov. Josh Green’s new administration, shifting priorities throughout the state, serious cost-of-living issues, big funding requests and possibly having even more money to spend will all contribute to what is sure to be a must-watch 2023 state legislative session.
Volcano Watch: Remote cameras provide new views of new eruptions
Real-time views of an eruption site are a vital source of information for emergency managers, so webcams are one of the most important tools in an eruption crisis. HVO maintains a network of continuously operating webcams across Mauna Loa and Kīlauea.
Parks and Rec announces upcoming youth sports programs
Track and field, T-ball, baseball and boys basketball are all on tap in February.
Expect plume of steam over Waimea hospital while MRI is de-energized
During the MRI de-energizing process at Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital, helium is released through a roof vent.
Police: 14 motorists arrested for DUI in last week of 2022
Two of the drivers arrested for DUI last week were involved in traffic accidents, and two were younger than 21.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park flight operations for January
The flights are to survey and control invasive Guinea grass and fountain grass in some areas of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
