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Posted on May 6, 2022 by Russ Roberts

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Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Off Kona Shakes Hawaiʻi May 22, 2022
KONA, Hawaiʻi - Scientists say the earthquake located beneath Hualalai volcano does not appear to be directly related to magmatic activity.
Big Island Video News
20 People Sheltered After Kona Sweep May 22, 2022
KONA, Hawaiʻi - The longtime Hawaiʻi residents moved into Hope Services shelters this week, after they pitched tents outside the Kona Community Aquatic Center.
Big Island Video News
Hōkūleʻa Arrives At Marae Taputapuātea, Center of Polynesian Triangle May 21, 2022
RAʻIĀTEA, French Polynesia - Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia were welcomed by local dignitaries, spiritual elders and community members on Tuesday morning at Marae Taputapuātea.
Big Island Video News
VIDEO: Hawaiʻi Coral Spawning Update From Waialea Bay May 21, 2022
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Officials say spawning was observed in Kīholo Bay, Papa Bay, He‘eia Bay and at Kahalu‘u Bay at various times this week.
Big Island Video News
Below Normal Precipitation Expected For Hawaiʻi Summer Season May 20, 2022
HAWAIʻI - Probabilities favor La Niña persisting through the rest of the year, forecasters say, expanding areas of exceptional drought on the Big Island.
Big Island Video News

Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa to Host Free ‘Manta Talks’ Event May 23, 2022
A Kona resort is partnering with a research organization to help protect a gentle ocean giant and is hosting an upcoming event for guests and anyone who wants to learn more.
Nathan Christophel
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Offers New Summer Volunteer Program For Students May 23, 2022
Big Island high school and college students have a new opportunity to help out at Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea.
Nathan Christophel
Police Ask For Public’s Help With Finding Runaway May 22, 2022
Big Island police are asking for assistance from the public with locating a Keaʻau teen who is missing.
Nathan Christophel
UH Awarded $20M to Support Climate Resilience May 22, 2022
The University of Hawaiʻi was awarded a grant to fund research and capacity building in support of actionable climate science as part of a statewide collaboration.
Nathan Christophel
Hope Services Provides Emergency Shelter to 20 Homeless People Following Sweep at Old Kona Airport Park May 22, 2022
Hope Services was able to assist 20 homeless Hawaiʻi residents last week after they were displaced following a county sweep earlier this month.
Nathan Christophel

Familiar name among Fujimoto Scholarship winners May 22, 2022
The Fujimoto Four includes a four-peat of sorts.
Kevin Jakahi
Kawaihae on high: Youth crews catapult Manny Veincent’s club to season-opening regatta win May 22, 2022
Manny Veincent’s Kawaihae Canoe Club is in it’s 50th season and the paddling patriarch will turn 90 this year.
Matt Gerhart
London calling: Keaukaha youth paddlers aim to compete at World Sprints May 19, 2022
A team of young paddlers hope to represent Keaukaha after qualifying for the “Olympics of outrigger canoe paddling” this year.
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Gallagher, Yamauchi land on All-PacWest teams May 18, 2022
UH-Hilo’s Joseph Gallagher landed on the All-PacWest baseball first team at designated hitter. He had a .348 batting average, six home runs and 39 RBIs, slugged .549.
Kevin Jakahi
HHSAA track and field championships: Outleaned in the 100, Konawaena’s Hanks not to be denied in 200 May 16, 2022
It had been a minute, but Konawaena’s Caiya Hanks and St. Andrew’s Olivia Reed remembered one another from competing three years ago as freshmen sprinters, and they decided to reminisce.
Matt Gerhart
Kawaihae Canoe Club long distance race results May 15, 2022
Kawaihae Harbor
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The journey has included sour spots, but it’s made sweet-hitting Waiakea alum Gehrig Octavio all the stronger May 15, 2022
Gehrig Octavio led his team to victory and hit a home run, but his first instinct in his first brush with the media was to smile and run the other way. Being 9 or 10 at the time, that’s exactly what the Hilo Little Leaguer did.
Matt Gerhart
HHSAA track & field: Konawaena’s Hanks qualifies first in sprints May 14, 2022
Led by Konawaena’s Caiya Hanks, the Big Island’s top track and field athletes made plenty of noise at Day 1 of this year’s HHSAA Track & Field Championships at Kamehameha-Kapalama.
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Runnin’ with Rani: Rose, Axelson make a big splash at Anaehoomalu Bay May 13, 2022
In beautiful tranquil waters and clear blue skies, a pair of West Hawaii swimming standouts claimed top honors at Sunday’s Anaehoomalu Splash, a one-mile open water swim race held at Anaehoomalu Bay.
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Waiakea looks for more magic at HHSAA track and field championships May 13, 2022
With Taysia Rocha leading the way, Waiakea’s girls BIIF track and field championship had long been decided.
Matt Gerhart