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Attorney General indicts Big Island woman on labor trafficking charges

The 26-year-old woman is slated to appear for an arraignment and plea on Thursday.

University of Hawaiʻi study shows benefits of kalo in poultry feed

Researchers have found that kalo, or taro, offers rich proteins and essential nutrients and is a promising local alternative to imported poultry feed.

Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona

According to county officials, the affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.

Update: coastal flooding statement canceled throughout the state

The National Weather Service has lifted the coastal flooding statement for Hawaii, initially issued last week, as Sunday afternoon tides peaked.

Pickup truck recovered by tow company after plummeting off cliff on Hawai‘i Island

The driver of a Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck and his two dogs walked away from the accident uninjured, Hawai’i Island police said.

Undeveloped beachfront parcel in Waikōloa Beach Resort returned to native Hawaiian descendants

Marking the district boundary between Kona and Kohala, this land is a wahi pana (legendary, storied place), featuring Keahualono and Hi‘iaka heiau (places of worship), wai ‘ōpae (anchialine ponds), petroglyph fields, and ancient trail networks.

Employers Council offer essential workplace skills training on Hawaiʻi Island this fall

The Hilo session will be on at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center on Friday, Sept. 19, and the Kona session will be at the Royal Kona Resort on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Update #8: Kiko enters Central Pacific Basin as category 4 Hurricane, now 1,000 miles from Hilo

The projected forecast has the eye of category 4 Hurricane Kiko passing north of the Hawaiian Islands, beginning on Tuesday, but potentially dangerous swells are expected to begin reaching the Big Island by Sunday.

New state website to keep Hawai‘i residents informed on future of U.S. Army leases

“The Army’s current leases expire in 2029, and while federal leaders have emphasized national security concerns, they’ve also indicated they could act through eminent domain, which would leave Hawai‘i with nothing in return. We must stand firm and ensure our people’s voices are at the center of these negotiations,” said Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green.

UPDATE: Episode 32 of ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends after 13 hours of lava fountaining

The short-lived fountain episode produced over 12.5 million cubic yards of lava in just 13.4 hours.

Mauna Kea Stewardship Authority to host community talk story in Laupāhoehoe

The Oversight Authority emphasized the need for continued efforts to engage residents across Hawaiʻi Island and gather public feedback on Mauna Kea’s strategic framework.

Former Hilo hospital set to transform into a resource hub beginning this fall

Developers are invited to bid on the first phase of renovations at the historic Hilo Memorial Hospital, which will be transformed into a comprehensive resource hub focused on housing stabilization and community support.

Update: Flood Advisory for Kona has been canceled

A flood advisory is in effect for the North and South Districts of the Kona area on the Big Island until 8:15 p.m. on Labor Day. (Photo Credit: the National Weather Service)

Sea turtle nesting increases, sparking hope for threatened species

Small actions can make a big impact on these endangered sea turtles’ survival, and volunteer efforts and guidelines can protect them during this critical time.

Humpback whales only ones capable of bubble-net feeding, University of Hawai‘i study shows

A new study reveals that among seven species of baleen whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding strategy.

New Hawaiʻi law combating discriminatory calls to police now in effect

Under the new Hawaiʻi law, anyone who intentionally calls the police on another person with the purpose of harassing, humiliating or violating their rights based on a protected class can be held legally responsible.

Two Hawai‘i Island fire dispatchers among honorees at 28th annual Daniel R. Sayre Foundation ceremony

The fire and police department heroes were honored for preventing a suicide, recovering a body in a river after a three-day search, and saving lives by performing or instructing CPR.

Business Monday: Meadow Gold milk from Kohala dairy now sold in virtual grocery store

This month, Farm Link Hawaiʻi began offering Meadow Gold’s Island Fresh brand, marking the first time Oʻahu residents have had access to locally produced milk in the virtual grocery store since 2018.

Monthly Waimea meeting to focus on cybercrime prevention

Cybersecurity experts Joely Chung, Adam Palmer, and Cherise Richards will be featured at the Waimea Town meeting on Sept. 4 as they share critical strategies to combat cybercrime and fraud online.

Update: Law enforcement locates missing 73-year-old woman in Puna

Susan Damo, who was last seen in Keaʻau at 6:20 p.m. Sunday night, has been located.
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