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County to rewire traffic signal at Hilo intersection
The Department of Public Works will be rewiring the traffic signals at the intersection of ‘Āinaloa Drive and Haihai Street starting Thursday.
First responders train to disentangle humpback whales in Hawaiʻi waters
When a report of a tangled whale in Hawaiʻi comes in, a specialized, highly-trained group led by federal and state workers head out on a search and rescue mission.
Volcano Awareness Month keeps you in the know about Mauna Loa and Kīlauea
While eruptions can be spectacular to watch and experience, they provide a stark reminder of how life on the Big Island can be impacted very quickly by volcanic activity.
Hawaiʻi ends prosecution of kūpuna who protested Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea
New Hawai’i State Attorney General Anne Lopez said she decided that the continued pursuit of the cases of protesters of the Thirty Meter Telescope was not in the best interest of the people of the state.
Gov. Green pledges $100 million of Hawaiʻi’s surplus budget to fight climate change
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has established a Climate Advisory Panel and is re-committing the state to the U.S. Climate Alliance.
Hawai‘i police seek public help identifying woman in grocery store theft
Authorities seek the public’s help identifying a female suspect involved in theft at grocery store in Waimea last November.
Ben Moszkowicz to be sworn in as chief of police on Wednesday
Benjamin Moszkowicz will be sworn in as chief of Hawaiʻi County Police Department on Wednesday.
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.
