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Hawai‘i Island police seek public help in identifying suspect in theft investigation
The incident occurred in South Kohala on July 23.
Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia leave Tahiti and are approaching Cook Islands
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, will be the final destination for the Moananuiākea Voyage, leg 14 crew, which began in Tautira, Tahiti, more than two weeks ago.
Hawaiʻi State Board of Education hosting public meetings on Big Island about potential statewide changes
The purpose of the meetings is to seek community input for expanding early childhood education and upgrading high school graduation criteria. Today, the Board will host a meeting at Kāʻu High and Pahala Elementary.
Hawai‘i County Council committee moves forward resolution urging end of bombing at Pōhakuloa Training Area
“I am extremely hopeful that my fellow colleagues on the council have been impacted, educated and convinced that now is the time for us to make this statement as a county,” said Hawaiʻi County Councilmember Rebecca Villegas, who introduced the resolution.
Applications now accepted for state Legacy Land Conservation Program grants
About $6.7 million is expected to be available for awards through the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources program aimed at protecting and preserving land with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural production or historic value.
Kona Crime Prevention Committee celebrates 40 years with Officer of the Year luncheon
Ten officers selected for Office of the Month by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee over the past year will be celebrated at the Sept. 10 luncheon, where one of them will be announced as Officer of the Year.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has key role in developing AI suite to fuel scientific innnovation
Hilo campus partners with National Science Foundation, NVIDIA in $152M project — and will receive $1.4M in grant funding from that total — to be a top collaborator on cutting-edge, transformative artificial intelligence infrastructure.
State Land Survey Division charts easier route for public to access maps
Agency within Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services continues its work to digitize about 90,000 maps, some that go back to 1871, so people can find them online for practical needs and to satisfy their curiosity.
Big Island judge to rule next month on state subpoena requesting files of disciplined police officers
The Hawaiʻi Attorney General is trying to obtain investigative files that were compiled by the Hawaiʻi Island Police Department in its internal investigation of four officers.
Hawaiʻi nonprofits cautioned of donation check scams
Nonprofits warned to exercise cautions due to reports of scams involving fraudulent donation checks and refund requests.
Hawaiʻi Police Department recognizes the second Kaʻū Officer of the Quarter
Officer Taylor Au has been named Kaʻū’s Officer of the Quarter for his dedication and proactive efforts in the community.
Big Island man caught trying to sneak drugs past airport security in men’s shoes
The Transportation Administration Security said the shoes contained heroin, fentanyl pills, ketamine, meth, brown sugar heroin, acid tabs, Xanax bars and soma pills.
Single-family house and storage shed burns in Keaʻau on Big Island
No people were inside the burning home, and no injuries were reported, according to the Hawaiʻi Fire Department.
Project to repair 2 East Hawai‘i bridges extended to next year
The repair projects for the two bridges began in January 2024 and were initially expected to be complete in August.
High tide to bring minor coastal flooding to Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, peak monthly high tides combined with water levels that are running higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along the shoreline and in low-lying coastal areas starting as early as Tuesday afternoon.
Crack found in newly formed lava lands on Big Island raise concerns among state officials
The lava flow, also known as a lava delta, in Kapoho, demonstrates the instability of the newly created land.
Hawai‘i Island police: 14 motorists arrested for DUI through Aug. 4-10
Out of the 14 arrested, eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
Nā Leo TV to offer free hands-on training in sports broadcasting in Hilo
Following successful completion of the training, certified participants will be eligible to join the production crew for Nā Leo TV’s new weekly sports program.
Business Monday: Tea Hawaiʻi & Co. helps nurture growing industry on the Big Island
Nestled in the lush landscapes near Kīlauea’s summit, Eva Lee and Chiu Leong’s Tea Hawaiʻi & Co. has cultivated a thriving tea estate by embracing agroforestry and collaboration.
Nurses at Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital ratify new contract
The vote not only averts a possible 3-day strike that was set to begin today, Hawai‘i Nurses’ Association also says it gives the nurses improved nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and wages closer to their colleagues at Queen’s Health Systems’ two O‘ahu hospitals.
