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January 21, 2018

West Hawaii News, Sunday, 21 January 2018

Hawaii News Digest, 21 January 2018, 1435 UTC, Post #16279. Source: http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/category/hawaii-news Please click link or scroll down to read your selections. Comment: Here are today's top West Hawaii News Stories from "West Hawaii Today", published in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents unless otherwise stated. …

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January 21, 2018

Hawaii Island News, Sunday, 21 January 2018

Hawaii News Digest, 21 January 2018, 1419 UTC, Post #16278. Source: http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news Please click link or scroll down to read your selections. Comment: Here are the top Hawaii Island News Stories for Sunday, 21 January 2018, from the "Hawaii Tribune-Herald", published in Hilo, Hawaii. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters …

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January 21, 2018

State of Hawaii News, Sunday, 21 January 2018

Hawaii News Digest, 21 January 2018, 1405 UTC, Post #16277. Source: https://world.einnews.com/state/hawaii Please click link or scroll down to your selections. Comment: The Hawaii News Monitoring Service of EIN News/EIN Press Wire identifies just published news about Hawaii and the Pacific Region from thousands of media outlets worldwide for journalists and industry professionals. Views expressed …

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January 20, 2018

Hawaii Congresswomen refuse pay during federal government shutdown

Hawaii News Digest, 21 January 2018, 0548 UTC, Post #16276. Source: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/37312140/2-hawaii-congresswomen-decline-pay-for-duration-of-government-shutdown Please click link to read the full story. Comment: On Saturday, 20 January 2018, Hawaii Congresswomen Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa said they would decline to be paid while the federal government shutdown continues. In a formal statement issued by Gabbard and Hanabusa, …

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January 20, 2018January 20, 2018

West Hawaii News, Saturday, 20 January 2018

Hawaii News Digest, 20 January 2018, Post #16274. Source: http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/category/hawaii-news Please click link or scroll down to read your selections. Comment: Here are today's top West Hawaii News Stories from "West Hawaii Today", published in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents unless otherwise stated. County meeting …

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January 20, 2018

Hawaii Island News, Saturday, 20 January 2018

Hawaii News Digest, 20 January 2018, 1525 UTC, Post #16273. Source: http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news Please click link or scroll down to read your selections. Comment: Here are today's top Hawaii Island News Stories from the "Hawaii Tribune-Herald", published in Hilo, Hawaii. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents unless otherwise stated. …

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January 19, 2018January 19, 2018

West Hawaii News, 19 January 2018

Hawaii News Digest, 19 January 2018, 1435 UTC, Post #16271. Source: http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/category/hawaii-news Please click link or scroll down to read your selections. Comment: Here are today's top West Hawaii news stories from "West Hawaii Today", published in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents unless otherwise stated. …

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Councilwoman Ruggles Won’t Seek Reelection June 25, 2018
Hawai‘i County Council Member Jennifer Ruggles (District 5) has announced that she will not be seeking reelection in 2018.
Damon Tucker
Hawai‘i Island Lane Closures Through June 29 June 24, 2018
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures through Friday, June 29, 2018.
Damon Tucker
Obituary Notices: Week of June 24, 2018 June 24, 2018
May they rest in peace. Big Island obituaries for the week of June 24, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Katie McMillan
KDEN Presents ‘Oliver!’ at UH Hilo Performing Arts Center June 24, 2018
What does a theater company do when their beloved performing space is not available due to the rocking and rolling of an active Volcano?
Damon Tucker
Temporary Closure of Iwalani Street June 24, 2018
The Department of Public Works announces that a temporary 24-hour road closure will commence Monday, June 25, 2018, at 6 a.m. through Friday, June 29, 2018.
Damon Tucker

VIDEO REPORT: Hawaii Eruption – The Tourism Tumult June 25, 2018
HAWAII ISLAND - When 2018 began, Hawaii Island's visitor industry was projecting big numbers. But then in May, everything changed.
Big Island Video News
VIDEO: 8 am Eruption Update – 637 Homes Destroyed, County Tallies June 24, 2018
HAWAII ISLAND - State officials have released an assessment of the dramatic changes to state lands in Puna due to the eruption, with photos from an aerial survey.
Big Island Video News
1 Dead, 2 Injured In South Kona Shooting June 24, 2018
SOUTH KONA, Hawaii - Painted Church Road from Bayview Farms south to Keala O Keawe was closed due to the shooting incident on Saturday.
Big Island Video News
VIDEO: 9 am Eruption Update – Summit Quakes, LERZ Keeps Going June 23, 2018
HAWAII ISLAND - Due to the seismic activity, residents in the Volcano area are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity and water after earthquakes, officials say.
Big Island Video News
VIDEO: TMT Hawaii Supreme Court, Part 1 – Judge Amano & Imiloa June 23, 2018
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Oral argument were held Thursday on the matter of the contested case hearing for the UH conservation district use application for the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea.
Big Island Video News

Canoe paddling: Keaukaha men’s freshmen crew stays unbeaten; Kai Opua, Puna tie for top spot June 24, 2018
Jose Lizardi and Kama Lee Loy are part of the undefeated Keaukaha freshmen crew, which has figured out a game plan to stake claim to a Moku O Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Racing Association property that Puna previously owned. The post Canoe paddling: Keaukaha men’s freshmen crew stays unbeaten; Kai Opua, Puna tie for top spot appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Hera […]
Kevin Jakahi
Youth baseball: Hilo Pony stages one big rally, needs another Sunday June 24, 2018
The Hilo Pony All-Stars went to sleep Saturday night facing a precarious situation. The post Youth baseball: Hilo Pony stages one big rally, needs another Sunday appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Matt Gerhart
Despite battling MS, Davidson looks to complete 50 marathons in 50 states June 24, 2018
WAIKOLOA — Driven by his family and faith, Jonathan Davidson is looking to accomplish what many would qualify as impossible. The post Despite battling MS, Davidson looks to complete 50 marathons in 50 states appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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Canoe paddling: Keaukaha regatta results June 24, 2018
Saturday at Hilo Bay The post Canoe paddling: Keaukaha regatta results appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Drag racing: Taroma thrusts at top speed as Big Island Auto Club gets back on track June 23, 2018
Kiah Taroma grew up around the Hilo Drag Strip, and it became a lifestyle by osmosis, watching family members burn rubber for a quarter-mile. The post Drag racing: Taroma thrusts at top speed as Big Island Auto Club gets back on track appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Matt Gerhart
Youth baseball: Hilo begins in hole at state PONY tournament June 23, 2018
It’s not just that its opponent put batted balls in play that seemed to have eyes. It’s that Hilo’s gloves sometimes didn’t have such good sight of the ball. The post Youth baseball: Hilo begins in hole at state PONY tournament appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
BIIF football: Konawaena locks in preseason contest against Kahuku June 23, 2018
KEALAKEKUA — Konawaena head coach Brad Uemoto was fishing for a second preseason game when he landed a mighty bite. The post BIIF football: Konawaena locks in preseason contest against Kahuku appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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Track and field: Kamehameha’s Frederick soars into elite company June 22, 2018
Kamehameha’s Chenoa Frederick ran, jumped and set records, and her accomplishments landed her in elite company. The post Track and field: Kamehameha’s Frederick soars into elite company appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Three-mendous: Paogofie-Buyten reels off trio of national rugby titles with Lindenwood June 21, 2018
KAILUA-KONA — What’s better than one national championship? How about three. The post Three-mendous: Paogofie-Buyten reels off trio of national rugby titles with Lindenwood appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series gets going this weekend June 21, 2018
Old timers up and down the Kona Coast are saying that the fishing this year is as good, if not better, than ever before. The post Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series gets going this weekend appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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Eruption Update for June 22 at 4 PM June 23, 2018
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 22 at 4:00 in the afternoon. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho.Continue reading… Eruption Update for June 22 at 4 PM
Janet Snyder
Eruption Update for June 22 at 1230 PM June 23, 2018
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 22 at 12:30 in the afternoon. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho.Continue reading… Eruption Update for June 22 at 1230 PM
Janet Snyder
Pu’uanahulu Brushfire Update for June 22 at 1215 PM June 23, 2018
Incident: Brushfire – Highway 190 This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 22 at 12:15 in the afternoon. The Hawaii County Fire Department reports that Highway 190 near 18-mile marker Pu’uanahulu is closed due to a brushfire. DueContinue reading… Pu’uanahulu Brushfire Update for June 22 at 1215 PM
Janet Snyder
Public Works Notice To Motorists June 22, 2018
Temporary 24-hour road closure on portion of Kawailani St. / Iwalani St. intersection beginning on Monday, June 25th through Friday, June 29th. Hilo, 6/22/18 – A temporary 24-hour road closure will commence Monday, June 25, 2018, at 6:00 a.m. throughContinue reading… Public Works Notice To Motorists
Jules Ung
Eruption Update for June 22 at 0600 June 22, 2018
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, June 22 at 6:00 in the morning. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to erupt with a full channel flowing to the ocean at Kapoho.Continue reading… Eruption Update for June 22 at 0600
Janet Snyder

Thieves hold man, girlfriend at gunpoint during robbery at Yokohama Bay June 25, 2018
On the Leeward Coast of Oahu police continue to search for five men accused of holding a fisherman and his girlfriend at gunpoint during a robbery at Yokohama Bay.
Allyson Blair
Sierra Club endorses Ige for second term as governor June 25, 2018
The Sierra Club of Hawaii endorsed Gov. David Ige for a second term on Sunday afternoon on the lawn of the Hawaii State Capitol.
HNN Staff
Forecast: Drier conditions to start the week June 25, 2018
Strong high pressure to the northeast will keep the trade winds blowing through the week, while an upper level disturbance nearby will occasionally enhance incoming showers.
RIMPAC is coming to Hawaii along with participants from 26 nations June 25, 2018
The world's largest international maritime exercise kicks off this week, and residents could expect to see large vessels sailing to Oahu as soon as Monday.
HNN Staff
2 arrested, 5 seriously injured in a fight at a Papakolea park June 24, 2018
A large fight Saturday night ended with two people in police custody, and a handful of others injured.
HNN Staff

Hawai`i data shows CO2 at record levels in atmosphere: and growing faster than ever June 11, 2018
Annual CO2 growth rate. Source: NOAA, ScrippsCarbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere continue to grow at a record rate, promising that climate change will continue long beyond our lifetimes.That's from data collected in Hawai`i—at the Mauna Loa Observatory, which has been collecting atmospheric CO2 data for 60 years. The Scripps release on the milestone […]
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Rats can open a window on ancient island environments June 7, 2018
It may be hard to think of something rats are good for, but a team of scientists has figured out a unique way to look into the history of Pacific islands—using rats.(Image: A Pacific rat, Rattus exulans, in a New Zealand government photo.)They looked into the bones of rats from ancient archaeological sites, and it turned out that they could extract informati […]
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Dying `Ōhi`a: Lots of research, perhaps some hope May 13, 2018
Dead `ohi`a with live trees and uluhe. Credit: DLNRLots of news organizations spread word that a variant of the Rapid `Ōhi`a Death fungus has been found on Kaua`i, but none told the larger story.That story is the powerful effort that’s going on to save the tree that has been called the mother of the forest. `Ōhi`a is really a remarkable part of the Hawaiian […]
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Vampire Mice II: Mice changing diet, growing bigger as they attack giant seabirds March 23, 2018
Laysan albatross with mouse injury. Credit: USFWS.Like characters in some horror movie, house mice are moving up the food chain and getting bigger.They’re feeding on chicks and now adult seabirds, leaving hundreds of three-foot-tall albatrosses bleeding from their necks, heads and backs, like victims in a vampire flick.In one case, they are also changing in […]
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Vampire mice killing hundreds of Laysan albatross on Hawaiian island of Midway March 22, 2018
Bloodied albatross. USFWS photo.The mysterious vampire mice of Midway Atoll have left hundreds of adult Laysan albatross dead, their necks torn open in garish bloody wounds.These mice are doing something no mice anywhere else in the world are known to do. Late at night, they climb the necks of nesting seabirds and chew through the skin, apparently feeding on […]
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