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Ag Theft Leads to Regulations Legitimate Producers Need to Know
The regulations can ensnare people who farm honestly if such individuals don’t comply.
Beach 69 to Close for 2 Half Days for Coral Spawning
Half-day closures are scheduled at Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD) later this week to allow corals to spawn and produce new keiki.
Isolated Thunderstorm Dumps Snow, Hail Over Maunakea’s Mid-Level
An isolated severe thunderstorm dumped snow and one-fourth-inch sized hail over the 9,000-foot mid-level section of Maunakea on Saturday, May 22.
8 Recognized for Completion of Big Island Drug Court
Seven men and one woman were celebrated Monday, May 24, in 3rd Circuit Court for their completion of the Big Island Drug Court program.
Moratorium on Disconnections of Electric Service For Non-Payment Ends This Month
The Hawai´i Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will end the state’s moratorium on electric disconnections for nonpayment on May 31, 2021.
Demand for COVID-19 Vaccine Declines
Kona Community Hospital’s final vaccination clinic for the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the hospital will be Friday, May 28.
Certain Grades Open for Enrollment at Kua O Ka Lā
A Hawaiian-focused charter school in Hilo is open for enrollment.
Coastal Flooding Expected Across Hawai´i
Impacts include the flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.
2 recently Admitted HCCC Inmates Test Positive for COVID
Two recently admitted inmates to Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center tested positive for COVID-19 with an additional four inmate test results returning negative.
Hawaiian Airlines to Hire Hundreds, Some With Signing Bonuses
Although Hawaiian recalled nearly all furloughed employees, it is hiring to backfill vacant positions and to fill openings that support new routes.
Walk-Ins Accepted at N. Hawai‘i Community Hospital’s COVID Vaccination Clinic
COVID-19 vaccinations are available at Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital (QNHCH), no appointment necessary.
Kayaker Safely Returns to Shore After Being Pulled Out to Sea in Waipi‘o Valley
Kayaker in Waipi‘o Valley pulled out to sea safely returned to shore Sunday afternoon.
Pua Nā Pua Art Festival Celebrates Five Years
The Festival culminates at Aliʻi Gardens Marketplace on Saturday, June 5, from 10:00am to 1:00pm with an art fair featuring work by Full Life and AHA artists.
FEMA Urges Hawaii Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Homeowners’ and renters’ policies generally do not cover flood damage.
UH to Lead NASA Space Telescope Study of Dying Stars
JWST will have the capability to observe objects at longer wavelengths than its predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope.
Prince Dance Institute’s Next Performance
Access to the film will be made available later this month.
