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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.
A ‘spooktacular’ weekend on tap at ‘Imiloa
The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo is getting spooky for Halloween weekend.
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.
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 invastion and robbery at a South Kona home.
More nurses to the rescue: Class graduates following residency during pandemic
Despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 16 new nurses graduated from Hilo Medical Center’s Nurse Residency Program on Friday morning.
$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.
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.
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.
Young planet discovered using Maunakea telescopes
University of Hawaii astronomers have discovered one of the youngest planets ever observed.
Council seeks Sunshine Law changes
All nine members of the County Council on Wednesday embraced a resolution seeking changes to the state Sunshine Law, even though most of the details remain unclear.
Funds released to improve Waimea charter 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.
Hotels see ‘significant decline’ in occupancy rates after Ige request
Hawaii Island hotels saw occupancy drop significantly in September following Gov. David Ige’s request travelers hold off on coming to the Aloha State as Hawaii battled a surge in COVID cases.
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.
Police: Scam tells victims to pay or have Social Security number canceled
Police are warning Big Island residents to be wary of a recent string of telephone scams by people posing as government officials.
State preps for approval of Pfizer vaccinations for those 5-11
The state Department of Health is planning for the likely administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to children 5-11 as it closely monitors federal review of the Pfizer vaccine for that age group.
Remote Hawaiian immersion option 2 months into school year
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii education officials have launched a distance learning program for Hawaiian language immersion students — two months in the school year.
Green favors no restrictions on outdoor gatherings for vaccinated
Lt. Gov. Josh Green said with current vaccination rates, there should be no restrictions on outdoor gatherings if events can confirm COVID-19 inoculations.
Council eyes state support for wastewater issues
The Hawaii County Council is urging the state to seek solutions for the mounting wastewater problems on Hawaii Island.
Change of venue sought in 2019 campground sex assault case
A motion to recuse a judge in the trial for a 21-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in 2019 at a Kawaihae campground will be heard early next month.
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