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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.

Makeover underway at Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa

The shopping center, located at 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, remains fully open during construction, and guests are encouraged to visit for shopping, dining and cultural events.

UH researchers link dolphin strandings to infectious disease that can spread to humans

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Health and Stranding Lab scientists say they are concerned after three striped dolphins stranded on east Oʻahu shorelines over seven days and tested positive for Brucella ceti, a bacterial infection that can transfer from animals to humans.

Get community project funded through Vibrant Hawai‘i nonprofit

The local nonprofit is offering mini-grants of $50 to $100 to support small and meaningful projects.

Rat lungworm continues to threaten health of Hawaiʻi residents, visitors

Learn how prevention measures, such as thorough washing of produce and strategic pest control, can safeguard against this serious health threat that have impacted locals and tourists alike.

Polynesian Voyaging Society and ALOHA Collection launch special edition collab honoring Hōkūleʻa’s 50th

The limited-edition collection debuted at a public launch event on Aug. 20 at Bishop Museum’s Kaiwiʻula Night Market. The limited-edition collection is available online while supplies last.

Hawai‘i Island United Way to host first-ever Givers Gala

Tickets to the gala are now available for the event, which will take place on Oct. 24.

Free medical cannabis courses now offered to Hawaiʻi health care providers

These courses are designed to give health care providers a foundational understanding of the endocannabinoid system, and the clinical application of medical cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD).

Flight operations scheduled for management of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has flight operations scheduled for the early days of September.

Kumukahi Health + Wellness secures grant amid looming federal funding cuts

The grant shores up Kumukahi’s cash flow while also allowing the nonprofit to launch a first-of-its-kind transitional housing program and new staff position benefiting the LGBTQ+ community on Hawai‘i Island, according to a news release Friday from the nonprofit.

Big Island weekly lane closures: Aug. 30 to Sept. 5

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Registration open for annual ALS walk coming up in Hilo

Those interested in participating can register online at alswalkbigisland.org till Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. However, the nonprofit will allow supporters to register the morning of the event, beginning at 9 a.m.

Invasive insect detected on Kaua‘i, attacking native naio plant

Myoporum thrips were first discovered in the state in 2009, on Hawaiʻi Island, where they are now widespread. The invasive insect was identified on Oʻahu in 2018 and confirmed on Moloka’i in 2024.

DNA evidence links Washington State man to violent crimes in Hilo three years apart

Hiram Dale Keli‘i Kuilauwoho Kawelu is facing a myriad of charges for the two incidents, including manslaughter for the death of a delivery truck driver.

Restoration of Pohoiki Road begins after lava inundation during 2018 Kīlauea eruption

The project involves the restoration of 4.5 miles of roadway and water lines that will return water service to Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park.

Peaceful Labor Day rallies to promote rights of ‘Workers, NOT Billionaires!’

People in 4 Big Island locations — 8 total throughout the state — will join nationwide protests meant to let President Donald Trump and his administration know that the growing income gap, ‘military takeover’ of Washington, budget bill and more are repulsive, rallying against authoritarianism.

Hawai‘i federal lawmakers introduce resolution recognizing history, significance of Mauna Loa Observatory

Introduction comes after Trump Administration announced plans to cancel lease for essential government office connected to Mauna Loa Observatory.

Isaac Kepoʻokalani Hale Beach Park in Puna to be temporarily closed starting next week

Closure is necessary to support public safety efforts during crane dredging operations at Pohoiki Boat Ramp, which is located at the park.

Visitor arrivals, spending on the Big Island slightly decreases from last year

Changes across the islands, price increases and shifts in travel may be part of the differences in visitor numbers and spending statewide.
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