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Big Island School State Finalist in STEM Competition
Selected from thousands of entries nationwide, these five schools have just been named Hawaii State Finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
Sangria Saturdays to Come to Local Bookstore for Holidays
The Kona Stories Book Store will begin hosting Sangria Saturdays leading up to Christmas.
Lot Scheduled to Close at Volcanoes National Park to Treat LFA
The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed tomorrow for little fire ant treatment.
Wanted Woman Found in Ocean View
A woman with several outstanding bench warrants was located in Ocean View a few days ago and taken into custody without incident.
Police Seek Help in Finding Missing Teen
Maycee K. Ahsui-Mendoza, of Kea‘au, was last seen in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Oct. 25. She is described as Asian, 5-feet tall, 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Reminder: Temporary Road Closure Scheduled on Queen K
As scheduled, a Hawai‘i County Police will close the road from 1:30-3:30 p.m. today on Queen Kaahumanu Highway between between Kekaha Kai State Beach Park and the West Hawaiʻi Veterans Cemetery.
Flash Flood Watch Remains in Effect for All Islands
The Flash Flood Watch continues for all Hawaiian Islands through 6 PM HST today.
Crews Respond to Another Structure Fire in Volcano
A short-term vacation rental is the second structure to go up in flames in Volcano within days of each other. Authorities suspect arson.
Motorcyclist Dies After North Hilo Crash
The crash occurred the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 16 on Highway 19 near the 26-mile marker in Laupahoehoe.
Hawai‘i Lawmakers Talk Week-Old Impeachment Inquiry
It’s been a week since the US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee began conducting interviews as part of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
The current large west-northwest to northwest swell has peaked across the western half of the state.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Big Island
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued.
Demonstrators on Maunakea Prep for Weather
As the months drag on and cooler temperatures come back to the island, their resolve remains the same. For the past month, people on the mauna have been preparing for the cold.
Kohala Institute at ‘Iole Welcomes Crabbe as CEO
Crabbe’s selection draws to a close a three-month search for a CEO to lead Kohala Institute of ‘Iole.
ACLU of Hawai‘i Joins ʻGivingTuesdayʻ Movement
The ACLU of Hawai‘i is accepting contributions during this year’s global GivingTuesday event on Dec. 3.
$850k in Federal Funding to Help Disabled Homeless in Hawai‘i
The funding will provide new vouchers to help disabled individuals seeking safe housing.
DLNR Presented with Monstrous Tilapia Fish
The Nile tilapia is an invasive species that may be threatening native species and local ecosystems.
Free Trauma Care Workshop Offered in Hilo, Kona
Led by Daniel “Ka‘eo” Goya, the workshops will explore how to identify and support cases of unresolved trauma.
