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Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continue amid ongoing projects
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park nears a milestone as Phase One of disaster recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption wraps up.
Police, library join forces to make sure keiki have identification
Hawai‘i Police Department Hilo Community Policing Section hosting keiki ID event Sept. 17 at Hilo Public Library
Governor proclaims Sept. 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green states in his proclamation that Constitution and Citizenship Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the shared commitment to democratic values, civic participation and protection of individual rights.
BJ Penn arrested, charged with violating protective order filed by his mother
Officers determined the 46-year-old former UFC champion entered a property on Pu‘u‘eo Street in violation of the protective order, which his mother Lorraine Shin filed for and received in May after Penn allegedly assaulted her.
Community Emergency Response Team course aims to enhance disaster readiness for Hawaiʻi County residents
Community Emergency Response Team training will equip residents with essential disaster response skills to enhance community safety and resilience.
Hawaiʻi County to temporarily close Keaʻau Transfer Station for paving work
The Keaʻau Transfer Station in Hawaiʻi County will be closed on Sept. 17 for essential paving work, with operations resuming on Sept. 18.
New agriculture maps help Hawaiʻi track crops, support sustainability, evaluate land-use changes
The high-resolution maps are a game-changer for tracking crops, assessing land use, responding to emergencies, and supporting food security in the state.
Emergency exercise scheduled to take place at Hilo International Airport
The exercise will simulate a collision between two commercial airliners.
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander youth face highest rate of sexual violence in Hawai’i
A study from the UH Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work revealed that NHPI girls and boys experience more unwanted sexual contact and nonconsensual sex compared to their peers.
Vulcan Challenge to support student-athletes in classroom, and in competition
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Athletics kicks off its largest annual fundraiser, the Vulcan Challenge, inviting community support to empower its NCAA Division II teams with scholarships, training, and essential resources from Sept. 16 to Oct. 16.
Blood drive scheduled this week in Hilo
The nonprofit will host a three-day drive from Tuesday to Thursday at 1373 Kīlauea Ave.
Water restriction issued in North Kohala lifted after well repair
The “essential needs only” notice was issued after the Hāwī #2 well went down.
UPDATE: Police charge Honolulu man with drug offenses after recovering 5 pounds of methamphetamine
The incident occurred on Sept. 10 when Hawai‘i Island police made a traffic stop in East Hawai‘i.
Business Monday: Companies see influx of residential rooftop solar jobs as federal tax credits end in December
The Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit was initially available to homeowners until the end of 2032, but under the Trump Administration it now is ending on Dec. 31.
11 inmates at Kulani Correctional Facility received their GED during graduation ceremony
“We are proud of what you have achieved and look forward to seeing the success you will continue to build from this foundation,” said Deputy Director Sanna Muñoz of the state Rehabilitation Services and Programs Division.
Hawaiʻi County to distribute 1,500 free plants during 5 adoption events
The first 300 free plants will be available on Saturday during the Hala Fest at the Makuʻu Farmers Market in Pāhoa.
Contraflow traffic in effect following accident on Route 180 in North Kona
The Hawaiʻi Police Department advises motorists to steer clear of Route 180 following a traffic collision near the seven-mile marker.
Air ambulance services on Big Island growing with Life Flight Network to begin operations in November
A new air ambulance service will soon enhance emergency medical care on Hawai‘i Island. Starting in November, Life Flight Network will operate helicopters to improve critical care transport to O‘ahu, aiding in timely access for trauma and emergency cases.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Sept. 14-19
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Hawaiian Electric conducting aerial line inspections next week
Aerial inspections of major overhead transmission lines will be conducted in a Mānuʻiwa Airways helicopter from September 15-19.
