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ʻImiloa Astronomy Center Celebrates 15th Birthday
Sponsored by KTA Super Stores, this year’s birthday theme is “Celebrating Our Great Outdoors.”
DOH Reports 17 New COVID Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 50 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Ka‘ū Charged Following Ocean View Vehicle Theft, Burglary
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call the department’s non-emergency line.
‘Day at the Capitol’ Event Set on March 4
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Hawai‘i is part of a national campaign to raise public awareness and build understanding.
Woman in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Her Stolen Car in Puna
A woman is in critical condition after a man reportedly struck her with her own vehicle during a suspected carjacking in Puna on Valentine’s Day
US Attorney for Hawaii Kenji Price to Resign
US Attorney Kenji M. Price for the District of Hawai‘i offered his letter of resignation to President Joe Biden on Feb. 12.
Marine Mammal Center Takes in Malnourished Hawaiian Monk Seal
The Marine Mammal Center, the world’s largest marine mammal hospital, admitted an endangered monk seal at its hospital and visitor center in Kailua-Kona.
High Surf Expected Off Big Island Through Tuesday
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
‘Vaccine Passport’ to Offer Quarantine Alternative
Lt. Gov. Josh Green said he is hopeful the program will include mainland travel by May 1.
VIDEO: Mother/Calf Humpback Pairs Abound in Hawaiʻi
Ocean goers of all kinds are asked to take precautions not to harm, disturb or otherwise disrupt the pairs in their natural habitat.
Big Island Reports Zero Cases of COVID Monday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
High Surf Advisory Extended Through Monday
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
‘Honeycomb Heart’ Revealed in Iconic Stellar Explosion
Using SITELLE at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), astronomers created a realistic three-dimensional reconstruction of the center of iconic supernova remnant.
Akamai Summer Internship Program Seeking Applicants
The Akamai Workforce Initiative invites Hawaiʻi students to apply to its 2021 Akamai Summer Internship Program.
Report Shows 40% of Students Receive Lunch Assistance
School Breakfast Scorecard, 25,559 low-income children in Hawai‘i participated in the national School Breakfast Program
Police Seek Help Locating 35 Year Old Missing Person
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Tracy Warren
48 New Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of .9%.
