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Rangers advise caution as winter conditions set in on Mauna Kea
When winter comes to Mauna Kea, which means “White Mountain,” many people want to see the snow in tropical Hawai’i.
Free Spring afterschool programs at Kealakehe and Konawaena elementary schools
The interactive curriculum for students in kingergarten through 5th grade focuses on three main areas: Hawaiian language/culture, STEAM and literacy.
Volcano Watch: Inflating volcanoes or cloudy data? Discerning deformation from noise with InSAR
Satellites orbiting the Earth can provide normal “pictures” of a place, but can also provide thermal images, measure amounts and types of gases, changes in gravity and topography.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Nov. 5-11
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Nov. 5-11.
Two UH studies explain how and why erosion is threatening Waikīkī Beach’s shoreline
The UH studies, conducted by the university’s Climate Resilience Collaborative, will enable coastal managers and policymakers to better manage the coastlines of Hawaiʻi.
Police investigating pedestrian fatality in Kea‘au
The man was transported to Hilo Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 11:07 p.m. The victim is unknown at this time.
Stove causes fire at Waikoloa condo building after accidentally being turned on
The stove’s breaker was tripped and multiple items were found charred on top of the appliance.
What the 64% of Big Island voters who have yet to cast ballots for Nov. 8 Election need to know
Have you voted yet? There’s only three days left to turn in your ballot to be counted. The deadline is 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
Pāhoa man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of methamphetamine
“Methamphetamine continues to be one of the most dangerous narcotics plaguing our community and families on Hawai‘i Island,” Hawaiʻi County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen said.
Traffic Alert: Hilo-bound lanes of Highway 11 closed between Old Volcano Road and Highway 139
The closure occurred around 9 p.m. Nov. 4 and is expected to last the next several hours.
Ocean View man charged with assault of 3-year-old boy in critical condition
The child was transported from Kona Community Hospital to Kapiolani Medical Center on Oʻahu, where he remains in critical condition.
Governor’s Race: Both candidates have served the state as lieutenant governor
The 2022 race for governor features two men who each have served the state as lieutenant governor.
After lockdown lifted at Waikōloa school, man wearing bulletproof vest charged with ammunition offenses
Waikōloa Elementary and Intermediate School was placed on lockdown for nearly an hour on Nov. 3 due to a report made to law enforcement about a potentially armed individual near campus.
Hawai‘i police releases weekly outstanding warrants list
Hawai‘i Police Department releases weekly list of outstanding warrants.
Reach for the stars: Come learn about astronomy on AstroDay
Kona’s free annual AstroDay is fast approaching.
Alert level for Mauna Loa erupting remains at yellow (advisory), despite the hype
There’s a whole lot of warning going on when no warnings have been issued.
Special marine warning issued for Big Island waters
A special marine warning was issued for Big Island’s leeward, southeast and windward waters until 11:30 a.m.
UPDATE: Flood advisory issued for Hilo and Puna Districts has been canceled
A flood advisory is in effect until 11:45 a.m. for portions of East Hawai‘i.
Winter weather advisory issued for Big Island summits
A winter weather advisory has been issued from Big Island summits until noon.
