Kahalu‘u surf school rules approved
The state Land Board voted unanimously Friday to approve rules that limit and regulate commercial surf school activity in Kahalu‘u Bay.
Hawaiian Airlines resumes nonstop Sydney-Honolulu service
Hawaiian Airlines announced Sunday it will resume service between Sydney, Australia, and Honolulu, which was suspended due to travel restrictions imposed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
10-digit dialing now required for all phone calls in Hawaii
Hawaii residents must now dial the area code “808” plus the desired telephone number in order to complete local calls.
Connecting with the land: Students, volunteers plant 160 koa trees in Kaloko mauka
Honua‘ula Forest Reserve Makaula ‘O‘oma tract welcomed the addition of new koa trees Saturday as students and volunteers planted seedlings in the cloud forest located in Kaloko mauka.
Funds released to improve Waimea middle school
Construction of electrical and telecommunication system upgrades are set to begin at Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School following the release Monday of $1.2 million in Capital Improvement Project funds by Gov. David Ige.
Recent nene deaths caused by speeding, feeding in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
October marks the start of nene breeding and nesting season in Hawaii, but unfortunately the season is off to a deadly start for native geese in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Homeless project gets go-ahead
A homeless emergency shelter and housing project in Kailua-Kona took an incremental step forward Friday, with unanimous approval by the state Board of Land and Natural Resources for a ground lease and right of entry for Hawaii County.
$1M FEMA grant for Mana Road fire
Hawaii County is receiving $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help pay for battling the largest wildfire in island history, but whether the volunteers who threw themselves into the fight will get their costs reimbursed remains to be seen.
More nurses to the rescue
Despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 16 new nurses graduated from Hilo Medical Center’s Nurse Residency Program on Friday morning.
Activists want land board to revisit TMT permit issue
The Board of Land and Natural Resources will rule on a petition by Native Hawaiian activists asking to reconsider whether the Thirty Meter Telescope missed a construction deadline this year.
County seeks public input on Puna water restoration projects
Puna residents are being asked to submit feedback about a range of water restoration projects Hawaii County could pursue using federal funds.
Man gets 15 years in prison for home invasion
A 23-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of three years, in connection with a December 2020 home invasion and robbery at a South Kona home.
44 new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday
Forty-four new COVID-19 cases were reported Saturday on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to 10,846 since late February 2020.
Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection
WASHINGTON — As supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6th, battling police and forcing lawmakers into hiding, an insurrection of a different kind was taking place inside the world’s largest social media company.
Young planet discovered using Maunakea telescopes
University of Hawaii astronomers have discovered one of the youngest planets ever observed.
University of Hawaii board defers modified tenure proposal
HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii’s board has deferred a proposal to modify the school’s tenure system after dozens of faculty members criticized the effort.
Special breed
To give special dogs an opportunity to be adopted into an equally exemplary home, Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary will be hosting a Special Needs Dog Adoption Event today.
Calf walks away unscathed after 80-foot fall to shoreline
A calf walked away unscathed Friday after falling 80 feet from a cliff in Pepeekeo and being hoisted from the shoreline to safety by fire rescue personnel.
Remote Hawaiian immersion option 2 months into school year
HONOLULU — Education officials have launched a distance learning program for Hawaiian language immersion students — two months in the school year.
Big Island adds 17 COVID cases
Seventeen new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to 10,768 since late February 2020.
