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Big Island residents encouraged to continue showing support and solidarity for Maui
Ceremonies and events were hosted Thursday throughout Hawai‘i — including in Hilo — to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui, especially the blaze that decimated historic Lahaina.
Scientists uncover surprising findings in Big Island forest, 27 years after clear-cut
Flint Hughes and Dennis Grossman have studied how the Ki‘ula Forest fared, nearly three decades after 900 of its 2,500 acres were cut down.
Third round of Puna Strong grant recipients announced
Grants ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 for an 18-month period were awarded to 10 organizations.
Senate president on opening day of 2024 Hawai‘i Legislative Session: ‘Let’s go and fiercely tackle the problems ahead of us’
Sen. Ronald Kouchi or Kaua’i, who has led the chamber since 2015, conveyed a message of interconnectedness and collaboration necessary to tackle the issues facing the state during this session and beyond.
Living on Kīlauea — one of world’s most active volcanoes — involves risk, mitigation efforts
The people living in Puna and Hawai’i County understand the risk. Knowing they aren’t in control and can’t stop nature from happening is the first step to becoming resilient in the face of future volcanic eruptions on the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi County Council urges state to help stave off potential homeowners insurance crisis in Puna
Puna residents in lava zones 1 and 2 on the Big Island are now left with just one alternative for homeowners insurance since Universal Property and Casualty decided to get out of the Hawaiʻi market, and costs are skyrocketing.
2 mainland ministries send Blessing Buckets of supplies to help Maui relief efforts
A full semi-load of the 5-gallon buckets, containing non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, first-aid kits, Bibles and handwritten notes of encouragement, has left the the God’s Pit Crew warehouse in Danville, Va., and is now making its way to the Valley Isle.
Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts
The event is raising disaster relief funds urgently needed to support and sustain victims of the wildfires that have affected communities around Maui and devastated the historic town of Lāhainā.
White Gloves Moving Co. in Kona accepting donations for Maui relief efforts following wildfires
The Big Island logistics firm is accepting supplies and donations Thursday morning to be taken to Maui to help with recovery efforts.
Mitch Roth emphasizes sustainability in his State of Hawaiʻi County address
Throughout his 45-minute 2023 State of the County address Monday, attended by dignitaries including Hawai‘i County Council Chairwoman Heather Kimball and several Council members, Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami, representatives of Maui County and Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, Hawai‘i Mayor Mitch Roth touched on several issues and topics, including affordable housing, homelessness, infrastructure, public transportation, economic development and public safety, among others.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Approve Disaster Declaration Request for Kona Low Damages
Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.
DLNR: Mauna Kea Land for ‘Recreation, Research, Recovery’
A DLNR spokesperson said the resumption of TMT activity on Mauna Kea will coincide with hunting and other activities also happening on the mountain.
