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Māhukona Beach Park to Temporarily Close for Community Workday
Māhukona Beach Park in North Kohala will be temporarily closed on Sunday, June 5, for a community workday.
Weekly COVID Update: 966 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 8,125 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 1, bringing the statewide total to 282,619.
WCA to Host Virtual Candidate Forums for Gubernatorial, Lieutenant Gov Races
Ahead of the primary election, the Waimea Community Association will be hosting virtual candidate forums for the gubernatorial and lieutenant governor races this month.
Keck Observatory Technical Developer Wins Top Astronomical Award
Dr. Peter Wizinowich, chief of technical development at W. M. Keck Observatory, has been awarded the 2022 American Astronomical Society Joseph Weber Award for Astronomical Instrumentation.
NWS: Surf Advisory Upgraded to Warning
The current high surf advisory throughout the state was upgraded to a high surf warning through Wednesday at noon.
Puna Woman Arrested in Custodial Interference Case
A Big Island woman faces charges in connection with a custodial interference case that began late last year.
New Land-Based Acoustic Receivers Installed on Kona Coast Allowing Experts to Improve Animal Tracking
The Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology shark research group recently installed land-based acoustic receivers, called motes, on high ground at three sites along the Kona Coast.
Council to Consider Measure That Proposes to Prohibit Non-Mineral Sunscreen
A bill that would prohibit some types of sunscreen on the Big Island in an effort to help protect the environment, especially coral reefs, has garnered the support of hundreds.
Man Dies Following Explosion at Puna Home
An early morning explosion Saturday, May 28, at a Puna home that critically wounded a Big Island man who later died from his injuries is under investigation by island police and federal authorities.
Police Seek Missing Ocean View Woman
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing Ocean View woman.
Bill That Would Limit Future Governors’ Emergency Powers Hits Ige’s Desk
A bill that would limit a Hawai‘i governor’s emergency powers after 60 days has reached Gov. David Ige’s desk for signature.
Top of Napo‘opo‘o Road Reopened Following Utility Work
Update: The top of Napo‘opo‘o Road, in Napo‘opo‘o, is now open to traffic. Original story: The top of Napo‘opo‘o Road, in Napo‘opo‘o, is closed for about an hour due to utility work. Hawaiian Electric crews are on scene. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Shores From Ka‘ū to Puna
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores throughout the Hawaiian Islands that is expected to build throughout the day Tuesday as a large, long-period south swell arrives.
Wahine 70-Plus Paddlers Head to World Sprint Championships
It was a clear, sunny morning Tuesday when six women with the Waikoloa Canoe Club took to the waters at Anaeho‘omalu Bay as they continue training for the International Va’a Federation World Outrigger Canoe Sprint Championships this summer.
Sumo Deli Temporarily Closed After DOH Issues Red Placard
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch issued a red placard and immediately shut down Sumo Deli, located at 75-5595 Palani Road A1, in Kailua-Kona.
Leleiwi Beach Park Restrooms to Be Closed
The county is notifying the public that restrooms at a beach park in Hilo will be closed for several days this week.
Two Big Island Residents Among 2022 Graduating Class at UH School of Medicine
Two Big Island residents were among the 69 students who graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine this year.
HPD Locate Endangered Runaway Safe in Hilo
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Mountain View teen who was reported as an endangered runaway.
10 Big Island High School Students Receive $32K in Scholarships From Takitani Foundation
Ten Big Island high school seniors have been awarded scholarships through the Legacy Scholarship Program of the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation.
