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MEGA Lab lets public interact with scientists, research projects
A new group of scientists are operating a lab near Hilo Bayfront, favoring surf boards over microscopes when it comes to conducting groundbreaking research.
11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight
HONOLULU — Severe turbulence rocked a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu Sunday, seriously injuring 11 people in what an Hawaiian Airlines official called an isolated and unusual event.
November rainfall helps some parched areas
November seemed like a rainy month for much of the windward Big Island, but Hilo International Airport was the only official rain gauge in East Hawaii to record an above-average total for the month, according to the National Weather Service.
‘My life changed’: Property owners appeal steep increases in taxes
More than twice as many property owners appealed their tax assessments this year than last year, according to the 2022 report of the county Real Property Tax Board of Review.
Volcano man killed in single-car crash
Hawaii Island police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal collision in Hilo Saturday morning that killed a 54-year-old Volcano man. The crash occurred in the Hilo-bound section of Highway 11, in the area of the 5 mile-marker near Ikaika Street.
Turbulence causes 36 injuries on Hawaiian Air flight
HONOLULU (AP) — Eleven people on a flight from Phoenix Sunday suffered serious injuries after the plane encountered severe turbulence about 30 minutes outside Honolulu, an emergency response agency said.
Big Island Christmas tree project yields success with 3 non-native species
Big Island residents might be able to buy tiny locally grown Christmas trees next year.
Ocean View man indicted for fatal traffic crash
A 31-year-old Ocean View man has been indicted for a single-vehicle crash in South Kona almost 19 months ago that killed an 18-year-old Ocean View man.
Kona Royal Vistas project heads to Cultural Resources Commission
A long-dormant $170 million Kona project has returned to the Leeward Planning Commission, who on Thursday heard more than 20 residents express their concerns before punting the project to the county Cultural Resources Commission after a four-plus-hour meeting.
UHERO: Tourism might help state dodge recession
Even as an economic downturn looms on the horizon, a University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization report predicts that the state will dodge an economic recession, if only barely.
Maunakea telescope to gather data while Mauna Loa observatory is down
A Maunakea observatory will fill in for an observatory on Mauna Loa that was shut down after the volcanic eruption.
Kalanianaole Street finally reopens to both lanes of traffic
After nearly five years, Kalanianaole Street is now open to both lanes of traffic.
Moszkowicz selected as Big Island police chief
The Hawaii County Police Commission has selected Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz as the new top cop for Hawaii Island.
Air ambulance flights suspended after plane goes missing off Maui
Global Medical Response confirmed it has temporarily paused all Hawaii Life Flight air ambulances — which transport medical patients between Hawaii’s islands — after one of the planes with a crew of three went missing Thursday night.
Medical transport plane with 3 on board missing in Hawaii
HANA, Hawaii (AP) — A medical transport plane with three crew members on board has gone missing on a flight between Maui and the Big Island, according to a statement from the company.
Moszkowicz selected as Big Island police chief
The Hawaii County Police Commission has selected Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz as the new top cop for Hawaii Island.
Kalanianaole Street finally reopens to both lanes of traffic
After nearly five years, Kalanianaole Street is now open to both lanes of traffic.
2 injured in single-engine plane crash on Kauai in Hawaii
HONOLULU — Two people were injured when a single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Lihue Airport on Kauai Island in Hawaii, authorities said Thursday.
Mitigation route closed: Response to Mauna Loa eruption cost county nearly $400K
The short-lived Mauna Loa eruption cost Hawaii County almost $400,000.
Lawsuit alleges bad behavior by Hilo police
A former Hilo businessman is suing the Hawaii Police Department and two of its officers, claiming he was wrongly arrested, his civil rights were violated, one of his firearms was stolen after a search of his home, and police tampered with his cellphone.
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