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Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer known for filming inside waves, dies in surfing accident
HONOLULU — Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves, has died after a surfing accident in Indonesia. He was 44.
New pilot program aims to encourage pono behavior
Two beach parks in Keaukaha are the test bed for a new pair of county and state programs to cultivate more mindful behavior in visitors.
Plea deal appears possible in Ainaloa dog attack
Plea negotiations appear to be underway between prosecutors and a couple whose dog is accused of attacking and seriously injuring an Puna woman May 27 on the victim’s property.
Nailed it! Waiakea High student gets perfect score on ACT
Malia Hill runs cross-country, competes in track and field, plays soccer and excels at English, math and science at Waiakea High School.
Supreme Court justices and donors mingle at campus visits. These documents show the ethical dilemmas
WASHINGTON — When Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas headlined a 2017 program at McLennan Community College in Texas, his hosts had more than a speech in mind. Working with the prominent conservative lawyer Ken Starr, school officials crafted a guest list for a dinner at the home of a wealthy Texas businessman, hoping an audience with Thomas would be a reward for school patrons — and an inducement to prospective donors.
2 more indicted in fentanyl overdose case
Two more individuals have been indicted in connection with a mass fentanyl overdose that took place at a Waikiki hotel on June 4, resulting in the death of two individuals, including one Big Island resident.
NexTech Hawaii connects kids, STEM
A Big Island group is working to inspire and build STEM career readiness in Hawaii youth through community education.
Green signs coffee bills into law
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed two coffee bills into law — one aimed at labeling practices for coffee crops originating in Hawaii and the other that will expand the fight against blights affecting the iconic crop.
Visitor numbers show Hawaii’s national parks continue to enthrall
Resting on a bench outside the Haleakala Visitor Center at the 9,740-foot elevation after hiking Keonehe‘ehe‘e Trail, Doug Franz of Goodyear, Ariz., had to pause when asked where Maui’s national park ranked among the many he’s visited.
Drone shows expand as safe alternatives to fireworks
The Fourth of July holiday was relatively quiet this year — at least in Boulder, Colorado and Salt Lake City.
Dolphin age, pod health revealed with drone photos
Using unoccupied aerial system (UAS), or drone photography, researchers from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) are now able to determine the age-structure of free-ranging dolphin groups. This work will aid monitoring the health of dolphin populations and inform timely conservation efforts. The findings of the study that developed and applied this new technique were published in Ecology and Evolution.
White House commission focuses on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Jul. 8—It was the fifth in a series of regional economic summits held across the United States this year, starting with the first in Philadelphia, followed by others in Chicago, Seattle and New York.
Governor changes HTA board ahead of special meeting
Jul. 8—The composition of the beleaguered Hawaii Tourism Authority board unceremoniously changed Friday when Gov. Josh Green appointed two new members effective immediately.
Police investigate Hilo tax preparer who allegedly left customers in limbo
Police say they are investigating the case of a tax preparer who apparently disappeared during tax season — and at least one client alleges the preparer took her money to prepare her tax returns without filing the paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service.
Green signs final bills: Included are measures to improve kupuna care, accessibility for disabled
Gov. Josh Green hosted his final bill signing ceremony Friday, approving 13 measures designed to help people with disabilities, non-English speakers and kupuna.
Bridge replacement will also improve intersection
The eventual replacement of an aging Hilo bridge will come with improvements to a nearby problematic intersection.
‘We have skin in the game’: Hilo Harbor land acquisition plans questioned by community, businesses
Keaukaha community members expressed concerns Wednesday night over the state’s plans to acquire almost 10 acres of privately owned land near the entrance to Hilo Harbor.
All-BIIF baseball and softball honors announced
The BIIF announced its accolades for baseball and softball this week, honoring the isle’s top performers of the 2023 season.
Hawaii scores $4M for climate action plans
The state of Hawaii and city of Honolulu have won a combined $4 million from the federal government to help develop plans to battle climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.
‘It’s a horrific accident’: Police ID infant who drowned Thursday in Hilo
Police on Friday identified the 11-month-old girl who drowned at a Hilo residence on Thursday morning as Kuulei Keonaona Farley of Hilo.