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Sinkhole Repair to Cause Traffic on Ali‘i
Depending on construction conditions, it’s possible that the road may be completely closed if the road becomes unstable during excavation work.
Hamilton Library Gifted Rare Japanese Scrolls
The scrolls will become part of the Sakamaki/Hawley Collection located in Hamilton Library’s Asia Collection.
Chaminade Offers Native Hawaiian Scholarships
The four-year scholarship is open to first-year and transfer applicants seeking one of nine specific degrees.
Small Craft Advisory Extended
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.
Free Plant People Road Show Set For Kona
The direct, nursery-customer setting enables growers to meet the public and get feedback while providing expert growing guidance.
High Surf Closes Beaches, Water Access in West Hawai‘i
A small craft advisory is also in effect until Sunday evening.
National Park Hosts Mauna Loa Eruption Preparedness Program
Mauna Loa has erupted 33 times since 1843, the most recent eruption occurring in 1984.
NWS Issues High Surf Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for west facing shores for Kohala, Kona, and Ka‘ū Districts through Monday.
New Waimea ER Awes Community
The community was invited to an open house of the ER. The facility is 15 years in the making, drawing on support from the community, which helped raise $18 million for the $25 million project.
Getting Worms Can Help Humans Heal Planet
Vermicomposting workshop examines how worms can help Hawaiian households reduce their carbon footprints.
Hawai‘i Democratic Party Announces Ballot
Party also lays out registration guidelines and explains new voting procedures.
Engineer Week Coming to Waimea Library
Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library hopes to introduce the public to the “amazing” world of engineering next month during Engineer Week.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Jan. 25-31
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has released a list of lane closures islandwide for the week of Jan. 25-31.
Final Upland Game Bird Hunting at PTA
This weekend is the season’s final two days of the bird hunt for local hunters with valid PTA hunting permits in Keamuku Maneuver Area 1-3 (KMA 1,2,3).
Kahele Receives UH Alumni Volleyball Award
Majority Floor Leader Sen. Kai Kahele (D-Hilo) will be honored by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Men’s Volleyball program this Sunday with the Pae Makaukau Alumni Recognition Award.
Police Advise of New Traffic Pattern in Ka‘ū
As of Jan. 21, the Pīkake and Kamani Streets intersection in Pāhala was converted into a 4-way stop.
Hawaii Maintains National Ranking on LEED Building
The Aloha State ranked fifth on the annual list of Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) — the world’s most widely used green building rating system.
County Council to Overhaul Construction Codes
Hawai‘i County is undertaking a phased overhaul of energy, building, electrical, plumbing and outdoor lighting codes to meet modern construction standards as required by state law.
Bill Proposes Banning Sale of Fossil Fuel Cars in 2030
An O‘ahu representative has introduced legislation that proposes prohibiting the purchase of new gas-run cars in an effort to meet Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative goals.
