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Honoka‘a motorcyclist killed after being ejected from bike in Mountain View crash
The motorcyclist is identified as Hapaki Teixeira, who was transported to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead Aug. 11 at 10:08 p.m.
Whooping cough continues to spread as cases are recorded in every county
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reports a significant surge of 203 pertussis cases statewide.
Wildfires in Paʻauilo impact two farms run by kupunahine over the weekend
A GoFundMe has been created to help restore essential farm operations and protect local food production and reforestation efforts for two family-run farms.
Fitness initiative aims to improve health for residents across the county
With community support, enticing prizes, and a concluding health fair, this initiative encourages setting and achieving personal fitness goals while making Hawaiʻi a healthier place.
BISAC’s behavioral health services earn highest level of accreditation
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council solidified its reputation for delivering exceptional, culturally grounded behavioral health services in Hawaiʻi.
Update: Fire break established around Mana Road fire on Mauna Kea
The Hawai‘i Fire Department was dispatched on Monday at approximately 6:43 p.m. to the blaze named Mana Road fire.
Business Monday: Hilo farmland protected in perpetuity with help from nonprofits
O.K. Farm’s mission to enhance local food security is assured as more than 74 acres of the farm were established as the Pu‘u‘eo Mauka conservation easement, protecting the land to forever remain a productive agricultural land.
Community invited to share input at Mauna Kea stewardship Talk Story in Nāʻālehu
The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority was established by law in 2022 to develop a new mutual stewardship model for Hawaiʻi’s revered summit in which ecology, the environment, natural resources, cultural practices, education and science are in balance.
Lane closures scheduled in Kona as Hawaiian Electric replaces utility poles
Work began on Aug. 8 and will continue through the week. As a result, officials with the power company state that there will be lane closures.
Kīlauea Volcano Episode 30 remains at a pause, likely to continue next week
On Aug. 6, lava fountains reached up to 165 ft., and erupted lava covered 80% of the crater floor during Kīlaueaʻs episode 30 eruption.
High surf advisory remains in effect for south-facing shores
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast this morning, decreasing to 8 to 12 feet this afternoon and 7 to 10 feet Monday for those shorelines in Puna, Kaʻū, North and South Kona and North and South Kohala. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation also will be an issue with continued coastal flooding.
Commercial fishing halted in Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument upon U.S. District Court ruling
The ruling nullifies a National Marine Fisheries Service letter sent April 25 that gave commercial fishers a green light to fish in the national monument south and southwest of Hawai’i following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Early childhood education options continue to grow for all of Hawaiʻi’s families
Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s Ready Keiki Initiative has led to more funding to grow the number of public school prekindergarten classrooms from 54 to 88 statewide since 2022.
Hawai‘i Police Department, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo partner to support education of law enforcement statewide
Program launching gives law enforcement throughout the state opportunity to earn bachelor of arts degree in administration of justice through the College of Arts and Sciences at the Hilo campus, entirely online, so officers can continue to serve their communities while advancing their education.
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for Aug. 10-15
In observance of Statehood Day, Aug. 15, there will be no contraflow and lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Big Island firefighters respond to third Hāmākua wildfire in as many days
Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded Saturday afternoon to a small wildfire near the 21-mile marker of Highway 19 near Pōhakupuka. Firefighters also battled 2 separate blazes about 15 to 20 miles north and west of there the prior 2 days that burned a total of less than about 330 acres.
Big Island telescope helps unlock clues to life on Earth found in comet’s water
New research using Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array observations together with data from NASA Infrared Telescope Facility atop Mauna Kea show water in Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks matches that in Earth’s oceans, strengthening theory that comets helped make our planet habitable.
Another Kailua-Kona restaurant shuttered because of multiple food safety violations
A state Health Department inspector observed violations at Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina & Restaurante including dead and live cockroaches on food-contact surfaces and in ready-to-eat food, unclean facilities and utensils and possible cross-contamination of refrigerated foods.
Many signs of hope: 2nd anniversary of Maui wildfires marked with unifying paddle-out
The ceremony and accompanying event had more than 500 participants on shore and about 350 in the water — a powerful tribute to the lives lost 2 years ago and show of the shared strength of Maui’s residents.
UPDATE: Wildfire near Pa‘auilo that ignited Friday afternoon now 75% contained
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda reports that less than 180 acres have burned between mile markers 36 and 39 of Highway 19 in Hāmākua; Hawai’i Fire Department personnel continue to respond to the blaze makai of the highway.
