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Coral Spawning to Close Parking Access to Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District
Parking at the Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District will be closed during the mornings of May 17-19 to allow spawning and the production of new keiki offspring.
Competition Seeks Young Women Filmmakers Interested in Climate Change, Coastal Resilience
Young women filmmakers in Hawai‘i with an interest in climate change and coastal resilience are invited to submit short films as part of a statewide contest.
Pedestrian Involved in Hit-and-Run Dies; Investigation Changed to Negligent Homicide
A woman involved in a hit-and-run traffic collision on Wednesday, May 11, has died.
Firefighters Battle Multiple Brush Fires in Central Maui
Unconfirmed reports to Maui Now are saying fire crews are battling at least a half-dozen different brush fires of varying sizes in Central Maui.
Volcano Watch: Using Earthquakes to Look Under The Hood at Pāhala
Deep beneath Pāhala, a town located in the southern part of the Island of Hawaiʻi, is currently the most seismically active region of the Hawaiian Islands.
2 Maunakea Observatories Help Produce First Image of Black Hole at Center of The Milky Way
The world now has an image of the giant occupying the darkness at the center of the Milky Way thanks to a collaborative effort among more than 300 researchers from 80 institutes from around the globe, including 11 observatories, two of which are on the Big Island.
Hāmākua Couple Continues 2 Decades of Conservation Support
A Hāmākua couple with a legacy of conserving is continuing their quest to help the land.
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff for 1 Million American Lives Claimed by COVID-19
At the direction of the President of the United States, and on behalf of Gov. David Ige, Acting Gov. Josh Green ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect and remembrance of the 1 million Americans who have died of COVID-19.
Firefighters Respond to Third Structure Fire in E. Hawai‘i This Week
No injuries were reported after a Pāhoa home was destroyed in a structure fire late Wednesday night.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive Goes Virtual
The U.S. Postal Service’s food drive in Hawai‘i, “Stamp Out Hunger,” is going virtual.
Foundation Beneath Privately-Owned Ka‘ū Roadway Compromised
Old Cane Haul Road above Pāhala Town is closed due to a large hole that has compromised its foundation, authorities reported.
Baby Formula Recall Hits Stores Across U.S.
Supply disruptions and a massive safety recall of baby formula in the U.S. has led to many products being taken off store shelves leaving families scrambling.
17 Motorists Arrested for DUI
Seventeen motorists were arrested for DUI during the week of May 2-8, according to Hawaiʻi police.
HPD Investigates Auto-Pedestrian Crash in Hilo
An adult pedestrian was struck by a vehicle this morning on Hualalai Street in Hilo.
Weekly COVID Update: 718 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 5,768 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 11, bringing the statewide total to 258,422.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Selected For ‘Park For Every Classroom’ Pilot Program
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is one of eight parks tabbed to be part of a national pilot program focused on climate change education.
‘Bake Squad’ Star Headlines 2022 Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala
The star of a Netflix TV series is headlining the 2022 Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala with a special treat that’s all about the textures.
Coast Guard Pulls 1 Mariner, 2 Dogs Aboard Disabled Vessel to Shore
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter William Hart assisted one mariner and two dogs aboard the disabled 32-foot sailboat Wind Rush north of O‘ahu, Monday.
PO Box Section at Paʻauilo Post Office to Be Temporarily Closed
Customers of the Paʻauilo Post Office are being notified that the PO Box section, parcel lockers and mail drop slot will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction work.
Legislature Passes Measure to Support Pilot Program for Women’s Court
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary applauded the Hawaii State Legislature for its support of a three-year pilot program to create a Women’s Court.
