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Study: Earth Suffers ‘Ocean Amnesia’ Because of Global Warming
The ocean is suffering from “amnesia” because of climate change, according to a recently published study that was co-authored by a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa professor.
Survey: Students Feel Safer on UH Campuses
University of Hawaiʻi students throughout all 10 campuses feel safer overall from sexual harassment and gender-based violence, according to the 2021 UH Student Campus Climate Survey.
Several Scholarships Offered by Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea has several opportunities for residents of the Big Island to get some financial help for college.
New HVNP Video: Delve Into The Art of Gourd Drums
A new episode in a video series created and hosted by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers invites everyone to learn about the single gourd drum used in hula.
Kona Crime Prevention Committee Honors 3 Officers
Three West Hawai’i police officers were recently honored by a crime prevention organization.
Something Sweet: UH Engineering Students Make Decorative Molds For Mānoa Chocolate Shop
It’s Mother’s Day. You might have gotten Mom her favorite box of chocolates to go along with those flowers. But have you ever wondered how much engineering goes into each individual truffle or chocolate nugget?
Arc of Hilo Tanks up Thanks to Ohana Fuels
The Arc of Hilo was the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels “Fuel Up. Do Good” community giving program.
Hōkūleʻa Reaches Tahiti
Hawaiʻi’s voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia sailed into Papeete, Tahiti this afternoon and received a large royal welcome from the Tahitian community, including French Polynesia President Édouard Fritch and other dignitaries.
Watch: 1,000 Gather to Say Aloha to Johnny Lum Ho
Around 1,000 people gathered on Saturday to pay respects to beloved Big Island son Johnny Lum Ho at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Kahele Announces Bid for Governor
Less than two years after being elected to Congress, U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele announced on Saturday he’s launching his run for governor.
Watch: Go Behind the Scenes With Witty, Fun, ‘Big Island Improv Jam’
Loder, the improv coach at the Aloha Theatre, has created the Big Island Improv Jam, an improv troupe that meets the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the theater in Kainaliu.
Missing Mountain View Man Found
Hawai‘i Island police have located 43-year-old Anson-Ely Saragosa of Mountain View who was previously reported missing.
Wind Advisory for West, South Hawaii
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for southern and western portions of the Big Island on Saturday morning.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: May 7-13
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for the week of May 7-13.
Kea‘au Teen Located
Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Chanceton Lato, who was reported as a runaway, was located on May 6, in Kea‘au in good health.
Hōkūleʻa Crew Sights Arutua, Arrives in Rangiroa, French Polynesia
After 17 days at sea sailing down Kealaikahiki, the ancient searoad to Tahiti, the Hōkūleʻa crew sighted Arutua, one of 80 islands and atolls in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia.
Update: Police located runaway Kona teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a runaway Kona teen.
Annual Hurricane Preparedness Exercise to Test Emergency Management Systems Statewide
The State of Hawaiʻi will conduct the annual 2022 Makani Pahili series of exercises to test statewide hurricane preparedness and response capabilities from Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 16.
Kona Man Charged Following Vehicle Break-ins at Business in Kaloko Industrial Area
A Kona man is facing a burglary charge in connection to multiple vehicle break-ins at a business in the Kaloko Industrial Area earlier this week.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants: May 6, 2022
Hawaiʻi Police Department released its weekly list of outstanding warrants.
