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Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
HVNP Youth Ranger Program Hits 10 Years
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Youth Ranger Program is now 10 years old.
HPD Hunts for Sexual Assault Suspect
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who is wanted for questioning in connection to a sexual assault investigation.
Uncle Robert’s Reopens, With Warnings
The popular Kalapana Night Market at Uncles Awa Club in Pāhoa told Big Island News it was shutting its doors indefinitely on Aug. 21, 2019.
BBB Warns of Facebook Dating Scams
Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific told social media users to watch for the red flags of online romance scams following the launch of Facebook Dating.
Boat Harbor Fee Hikes to Take Effect Soon
Fee increases will soon be upped for users of small boat harbors and facilities across Hawai‘i.
Study: Hula Reduces Risk of Hypertension
The UH John A. Burns School of Medicine presented results of a five-year study showing hula significantly reduced hypertension in Native Hawaiian participants.
Free Feline Spay, Neuter Clinic in Pahoa
Hawaiian Shores Community Center later this month is offering a free cat spay/neuter clinic to help control the feline population.
Barriers Lifted for FAS Citizens to Obtain ‘REAL IDs’
DHS will remove barriers placed on FAS citizens to secure REAL ID-Act compliant identification.
Rep. Gabbard Offers ‘Federal Grants 101’
The Office of Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is offering two free workshops on Hawai‘i Island to inform the public on various aspects of federal grants.
Japan Braces for Record-Breaking Storm
Typhoon Faxai is projected to slam the Japanese capital of Tokyo with record winds and torrential rains in the next several hours.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY
Hawai‘i County Council Passes Eruption Recovery Resolutions
The Hawai‘i County Council passed three resolutions this week relating to recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Public Events Set to Raise Awareness During Suicide Prevention Month
The goal of events during September is to raise public awareness about suicide prevention, the impact of suicides in Hawai‘i, and to connect survivors…
STUDY: Hawai‘i’s Most Popular Master’s Programs
Many graduates are pursuing master’s degree programs and analysis shows that their interests vary from state to state.
Mauna Spending Continues to Rise
Hawai‘i County spending continues to rise as the protest of the TMT construction on Mauna Kea stretches into its seventh week.
STUDY: Visit Hawai‘i, but Don’t Retire There
Hawai‘i’s high cost of living make it among the top 10 worst states for retirement in the U.S.
Big Island Offers ‘Stellar’ After-School Programs
With back-to-school well underway, parents of new middle or intermediate school students may be wondering where their kids can go at the end of the day.
Juliette Degenerates Into Post-Tropical Cyclone
Gradual weakening is forecast during the next several days and Juliette is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone later today.
