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$1.29M Grant to Study Lava Tube Biodiversity on Hawaiʻi Island
A four-year, $1.29-million grant from the National Science Foundation has been awarded to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers from the School of Life Sciences to study subterranean biodiversity associated with lava tubes on Hawaiʻi Island.
Big Island’s ‘Ukes for Ukraine to Help Those Impacted by War
The global ‘ukulele community will come together on April 9, for a live-stream fundraiser, “‘Ukes for Ukraine.”
Bill Would Restore Military Land Back to Hawaiʻi
U.S. Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele introduced the Leandra Wai Act, federal legislation to remediate and restore Mākua Military Reservation on O‘ahu and return the land from the military back to the State of Hawaiʻi.
La`i`ōpua 2020 Announce Headliners for Prince Kūhiō Day Celebration
La`i`ōpua 2020 announced the speakers for its special Prince Kūhiō Day celebration Saturday, March 26 at its Kealakehe location, adjacent to the Villages of La`i`ōpua.
No Tsunami Threat After Local Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports a 4.4 magnitude earthquake occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 20 and was centered in the vicinity of Waikōloa in South Kohala.
Update: Highway 11 Near Honoka‘a Now Open
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports at 8 a.m. this morning that Highway 11 in Hamakua is now open in both directions near the 46 mile marker.
Free Classes, Summer Advising, Scholarships to UH Campuses Offered for Class of 2022
The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges and their community partners are offering support for high school seniors still challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Names New GM
Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel announced this week the appointment of Edward Braunlich to the role of general manager for the hotel.
Kohala Officer Awarded For Life-Saving Action After Accident
For his quick actions and life-saving skills, Beckwith was honored as the Hawai‘i Island Security and Safety Professionals Association (HISSPA) Officer of the Quarter.
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society Among Subaru Donation Recipients
Subaru Hawai‘i’s inaugural Love in Action campaign donated over $50,000 in matching donations to local nonprofits across the State of Hawai‘i.
Wanted Ka‘ū Man Located
The Hawai‘i Police Department located and arrested Pohakea Lipe, who was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: March 19-25
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of March 19-25.
Police Ask For Help With Finding Missing Hilo Man in Need of Medication
Big Island police are seeking assistance from the public to help find a Hilo man who is need of medication.
Molokaʻi Man Pleads Guilty to Flight Interference, Assault of Attendant
A Molokaʻi man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in connection with a case involving an assault of a flight attendant on a flight from Honolulu to Hilo last year.
Missing Person Report Reclassified as Murder Investigation, 2 Suspects in Custody
Hawai‘i police have forwarded a 2020 Puna murder investigation to the Hawai‘i County Prosecutor’s office for their review.
Search Warrant on Hilo Home Yields Methamphetamine Recovery, 1 Arrest
Execution of a search warrant on a Hilo residence today yielded the recovery of methamphetamine and one arrest.
Renovations for North Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor Start Next Week
Additional renovations at the North Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor will begin on March 22. Both the boat ramp and parking lot will be closed for 60 days. Demolition, grading and paving for the boat ramp and parking lot are scheduled to be completed during this phase of renovations. The boat ramp will remain open for […]
Volcano Watch: New Instrument With New Potential — the Absolute Quantum Gravimeter
As the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) continually improves our monitoring and eruption response capabilities, we acquired a new, state-of-the-art instrument called an Absolute Quantum Gravimeter (AQG). HVO scientists are excited about the AQG’s ability to measure very small mass changes beneath the ground surface, which will help detect underground volcanic processes.
