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Hawai‘i National Guard Sending 200 to DC in Advance of Inauguration
The Hawai‘i Guard is dispatching the soldiers at the request of the National Guard Bureau.
Couple Pays Steep Fines For Aquarium Fishing Violations
The Terazonos were charged with violating Hawai‘i Administrative Rules.
Volcano Watch: How We Know How Much Sulfur Dioxide Volcanoes Emit
Volcanic gases are an important part of eruptions—they help magma to rise within the earth and erupt, they can tell us how much lava is being erupted, and the volcanic air pollution (vog) they cause can be a hazard.
Kohala Center Launches Reef-Friendly Sunscreen Dispenser Program at Kahaluʻu Bay
The FDA recognized only two remaining active sunscreen ingredients as “generally safe and effective,” the mineral UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Agricultural Grant Program Accepting Applications
The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for specialty crop grant proposals.
DOH Reports 179 New Cases of COVID Thursday
DOH reports 179 new cases and six COVID-related deaths statewide with a test positivity rate of 3%.
NPS Names Superintendent for 2 West Hawai‘i Historical Parks
The National Park Service has selected a permanent superintendent for Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks.
COVID Vaccine Clinic to Open for Kupuna at HMC
Kupuna on the Big Island will have a chance to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week.
Largest Surf of Season Possible This Weekend, Surf Advisory Issued for Big Island
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
Recovered COVID Patients Sought for Help in Treating the Virus
On Wednesday, the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i (BBH) put out a call to recovered COVID-19 patients in its new campaign to “Fight COVID with COVID.”
Trump Impeached a Second Time in Unprecedented Move
Ten Republican members of the House joined every Democrat in voting to impeach the president.
DOH Reports 106 New Cases of COVID Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average remains above 184 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of approximately 3.2%.
Lava Lake Reaches 650 Feet Depth
As of this morning, the lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu crater is now 650 feet deep.
Police Seek Help Finding Runaway Teen
Hawai‘i Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old Hilo boy, who was reported missing as a runaway.
Astronomers Discover Earliest Black Hole And Quasar In The Universe
Astronomers have discovered the most distant quasar ever found using several Maunakea Observatories.
Judge Bans All Aquarium Fishing in Hawai‘i
The ruling was made in response to a request by aquarium fishing opponents.
