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HVNP Announces May Flight Operations Schedule
The flight operations are necessary for the removal of invasive guinea grass, ungulate survey and moving fence material sling loads.
New Hawai‘i Hunting Stamps Feature Birds
The new 2022-23 state hunting stamps feature birds — one brought to the islands in 1923 and the other a Hawai‘i native.
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect For Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Monday, May 2, for Big Island summits above the 12,500-foot level.
Register Now For La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Summer Enrichment Program
A summer program focused on English language literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) and Hawaiian language and culture is now accepting registrations for its 2022 installment.
New Report: Microbes Play Critical Role in Climate Change
A new report co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographer shows that microbes might be small, but they are highly impactful to environmental and human health amid a changing climate.
Big Island Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of April 24 – 30
Big Island Now’s featured jobs for the week of April 24 to 30, 2022. Add your job listing.
Lack of Lifeguards Keeping Swim Clubs Locked Out of Kona Pool
A dearth of lifeguards has hamstrung the Kona Community Aquatic Center swimming pool for years. Now swim clubs have their practice times capped because there’s not enough staff to cover the hours.
Contractor Dies at Pearl Harbor
The U.S. Navy reported late Friday that at approximately 12:30 p.m. on April 29, a contractor was found unconscious under Hotel Pier on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Puna Man Charged With Theft of Jetta
A Puna man was charged in relation to the theft of a Volkswagen Jetta originally reported stolen on April 27 from a Hawaiian Beaches residence.
Weekly Lane Closures: April 30 to May 6
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly road and lane closure list for April 30 to May 6. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Mauna Kea Management Authority Bill Passes Conference Committee
State and House negotiators voted Friday, April 29, to approve a measure that transitions management of Mauna Kea from the University of Hawai‘i to the Mauna a Wākea stewardship authority.
Police Seek Hilo Runaway
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kayzlyn Grammer who was reported as a runaway.
Sea Level Risk Disclosure Requirements Begin Sunday
Beginning Sunday, May 1, all real estate transactions conducted in Hawai‘i must include disclosures about the risk of sea level rise to the property.
Lawmakers Move Closer to Final Decision on Measure to Raise Minimum Wage
Earlier today, a conference committee voted to approve a measure that would incrementally increase the minimum wage to $18 by 2028.
Report: Hawai‘i Taxpayers Could Get Refund
Hawai‘i News Now reported today that under a rare rebate program approved by lawmakers Friday, April 29, taxpayers earning less than $100,000 annually and their dependents could each receive a $300 payment.
Fourth Annual ‘Made in Hawai’i Film Festival’ Returns to Hilo
The Made in Hawai’i Film Festival returns to the Hilo Palace Theater for its fourth year, presenting 50 Hawai’i-made films between May 6 and May 8.
Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads to 4 Arrests
Authorities have arrested two women and two men considered armed and dangerous.
Nurses at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Raise Concerns Over Understaffing, Pay Equity
Honolulu colleagues as they continue to battle understaffing and retention issues at the Waimea facility.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants: April 29, 2022
Hawaiʻi Police Department released its weekly list of outstanding warrants.
Hilo Man Slated to Appear in 3rd Circuit Court on Sex Assault Charges Involving a Minor
A Hilo man was indicted on various charges of sexual assault involving a minor.
