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High-altitude balloon flying over Big Island isn’t on spy mission; part of Project Aether

The aerial anomaly was no soaring cephalopod. It also wasn’t a Chinese spy balloon or Batman looking for his parking spot, as suggested in other social media posts and replies. The reality behind the object’s appearance that spurred all the chatter is far less imaginative than scientific.

Siren and Emergency Alert System Test on May 1

The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency will be testing the statewide emergency warning sirens and broadcast alert system on May 1.

Record Temperature Set in Hilo Thursday

Thursday’s high temperature reached 90 degrees in Hilo, and conditions through the weekend aren’t expected to give residents much of a reprieve from the heat.
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