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FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023
Here are the top stories as we head into the weekend…
Big Island native and rising star Brianna Wehilei Lim Ryder, known by her stage name Wehilei, is up for seven Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Single of the Year for “Kohala, HI.”
The Mauna Loa eruption at the end of 2022, destroyed the NOAA observatory’s gas measuring station. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is eager to replace the station as soon as possible.
A 30-year-old man from Captain Cook was indicted by a Kona grand jury last week for a hit-and-run incident on May 13 on Highway 11, near the 110-mile marker and the Manago Hotel in South Kona.
A two-vehicle traffic crash that occurred on Wednesday night on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near the 9-mile marker in Hilo caused injuries to four people, including an 18-year-old female who was airlifted to an O’ahu hospital in critical condition.
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Big Island native Wehilei to sing at Nā Hōkū Awards her nominated best single ‘Kohala, HI’ By Megan Moseley
Big Island native and rising star Brianna Wehilei Lim Ryder, known by her stage name Wehilei, is up for seven Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Single of the Year for “Kohala, HI.”
Volcano Watch: Replacing Mauna Loa’s carbon dioxide; replacing destroyed station
The Mauna Loa eruption at the end of 2022, destroyed the NOAA observatory’s gas measuring station. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is eager to replace the station as soon as possible.
Prosecutors indict Captain Cook man in South Kona hit-and-run case
A 30-year-old man from Captain Cook was indicted by a Kona grand jury last week for a hit-and-run incident on May 13 on Highway 11, near the 110-mile marker and the Manago Hotel in South Kona.
Teenaged girl airlifted to O’ahu hospital in critical condition after 2-vehicle crash in Hilo
A two-vehicle traffic crash that occurred on Wednesday night on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near the 9-mile marker in Hilo caused injuries to four people, including an 18-year-old female who was airlifted to an O’ahu hospital in critical condition, according to the Hawai’i Island police.
Kīhei fire burns four acres near wastewater facility
An estimated four acres of brush burned in a fire near the wastewater facility off of the Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei on Thursday afternoon.
MEO Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters join for beach cleanup
More than 35 youth and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters got together for a beach cleanup, barbeque and fun activities at Kanahā Beach Park on Wednesday.
Blessing held for $21.8 million Kalaheo Water Systems Improvements Project
A blessing was held Wednesday for the $21.8 million Kalaheo Water Systems Improvements Project, the largest in the history of Kauaʻi County’s Department of Water.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 30, 2023
Expect trade winds to continue in the moderate range as the high pressure ridge far north of the region weakens through the weekend. An easterly wave will drift…
