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Pōhue Bay Preserved From Mauka to Makai
The more-than-16,000-acre parcel in Kaʻū is now part of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Hilo Man Faces Drug Charges Following Theft Arrest
A Hilo man arrested over the weekend is currently facing theft and drug charges.
‘This Is Just The First’
A massive galaxy cluster discovered by UH researchers is among the Inaugural images captured by NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope.
YWCA to Honor 2 Community Leaders as ‘Remarkable People’
Two people will be honored later this month for their contributions to the Big Island community.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi Formalizes Network of Resilience Hubs Across Hawaiʻi Island
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is partnering with community groups across Hawaiʻi Island to formalize a network of Resilience Hubs. Resilience Hubs are place based, community-led, and committed to increasing the Vibrant Hawaiʻi indicators in their community: “Living Aloha, Belonging, Get Chance, Get Choice, Resilience, Strong ʻOhana, and Thriving Community.”
Big Island Residents Encouraged to Write Condolences for Japan’s Assassinated Prime Minister
Hawaiʻi County, in partnership with the Honorary Consul General of Japan in Hilo, Art Taniguchi, will be hosting “Books of Condolences” in memory of fallen Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The books can be found in the Office of the Mayor in both Hilo and Kona and are open to the public for comment.
Big Island Students Write Letters to Nation’s Governors in Support of Reproductive Rights
Rebecca Tang and Genevieve Savage, rising seniors at Parker School in Waimea, recently hosted a letter writing session at the school to urge governors throughout the United States to protect reproductive rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization, the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Gives Birth to 14th Pup
A Hawaiian monk seal has given birth to its 14th pup over the weekend on Oʻahu.
Removing The Nitrogen Bottleneck in The World’s Food Supply
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher and Department of Chemistry professor emeritus Roger Cramer is a part of a team that developed a synthetic way to transform nitrogen into a bioavailable form that could allow for the production of ammonia fertilizer at a much lower cost and ultimately lead to greater food production across the globe.
Oregon Visitor Dies in Suspected Drowning in South Kohala
Hawai‘i police are investigating a suspected drowning of an Oregon visitor that occurred near the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel at Kaunaoa Bay on Sunday, July 10.
Ige Signs Historic Funding Bill for Hawaiian Home Lands
Gov. David Ige today, Friday, July 11, signed into law the most consequential allocation of funding for the implementation of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, in its 100-year history.
Study: Deep Sea Mining Noise Pollution Will Stretch Hundreds of Miles
A recent study on underwater noise pollution from seabed mining operations, which included scientists from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, found that noise from one mine alone could travel roughly 311 miles in gentle weather conditions, which could affect the understudied species living in the deep sea.
2 Teen Runaways Found Safe
Hawai‘i police report that two runaways in east Hawai‘i were located in separate incidents.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Woman
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing woman.
Jury Finds 3 Former HCCC Officers Guilty in Jailhouse Beating
A federal jury convicted three former correctional officers at the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center for assaulting an inmate in violation of his civil rights and for obstructing justice in attempting to cover up the violation.
Hawaiian Electric Donates to 2 Big Island Nonprofits
Focused on improving the quality of life of vulnerable community members, Hawaiian Electric has donated a total of $75,500 to seven Hawaiʻi nonprofits that provide social services, including two on the Big Island.
Unoccupied Home Destroyed in Captain Cook Fire
No injuries were reported after a vacant A 1,900-square-foot home in Captain Cook was destroyed in a fire Sunday afternoon, the Hawai‘i Fire Department reported.
No Injuries Following Structure Fire in Pāhoa
No injuries were reported following a structure fire in Pāhoa early Sunday morning.
Salvation Army Hosts Back-to-School Supply Drives for Keiki in Need
The Salvation Army is asking the Big Island community to step up and help keiki in need get the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.
Puna Geothermal Venture to Host Public Meeting
Puna residents can get a plant status update and ask questions during a public meeting this week hosted by Puna Geothermal Venture.
