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Upgrading tradition: Drones aid restoration, resilience of Native Hawaiian fishponds
Efforts to restore and ensure the resilience of loko iʻa, traditional Native Hawaiian fishponds located along the coastline, now have a new — more futuristic — tool at their disposal. Drones. Researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and fishpond stewards in Hilo are using these unmanned aerial...
Police reveal how a Japanese visitor obtained 2 inert grenades that led to an airport evacuation
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Japanese visitor arrested at Hilo International Airport after two inert grenades were found in his carry-on bag was released pending further investigation. That's according to a Hawaii Police Department spokeswoman, who also told Island News that Akito Fukushima, 41, of Kanazawa, Japan purchased the...
Hawaiʻi Island Rep. Mark Nakashima dies at 61
State Rep. Mark Nakashima died Thursday at the age of 61. He represented Hāmākua and portions of Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island. The former educator has represented his district since 2008. He pushed for the development of geothermal energy statewide to eliminate the state’s dependence on imported oil....
Big Island state lawmaker Mark Nakashima dies; flags ordered at half-staff
Sitting Big Island state lawmaker Rep. Mark Nakashima, who represented House District 1 comprised of Hāmākua, a portion of Hilo and Kaʻūmana, has died. He was 61 years old. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague,” said Hawai’i House Speaker...
Volcano Watch: More shaking on Kīlauea’s south flank; did you feel it?
“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Island of Hawaiʻi residents are used to feeling the ground shake beneath them. From subtle shakes that feel like wind to abrupt jolting that knocks dishes off the...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Austin Martin
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Austin Martin, Libertarian candidate for State House District 3, which covers a portion...
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 12, 2024
Today: Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Showers likely in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs 83 to 89 near the shore to around 73 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 69 near the...
Beat the heat: Statewide campaign aimed at keeping residents, visitors safe during hottest months of year
The year 2023 was the hottest 12 months on record, with unprecedented heat waves and heat-related illnesses. While Hawaiʻi is known for its moderate climate and cooling trade winds, rising temperatures and high relative humidity pose a significant health risk. “Hawaiʻi has some of the highest average annual relative...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Christopher Todd
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Christopher Todd, Democratic candidate for State House District 3, which covers a portion...
Man, 32, arrested in connection with downtown Hilo robbery, assault
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred Tuesday afternoon in downtown Hilo near the new Hawaii County homeless camp. Kukaua Keli‘iho‘oluhi Kaupe Bright, who has no permanent address, was arrested at at 3:15 p.m. today in downtown Hilo. On Tuesday...
Alleged assailant of county-contracted surveyors charged
Police have charged 32-year-old Kukaua Keliihooluhi Kaupe Bright, whom they say is one of two men who allegedly assaulted a pair of county-contracted surveyors July 9 in downtown Hilo. Bright, who has no permanent address, was arrested Friday in downtown Hilo. Later that evening, he was charged with: first-degree unauthorized...
Traffic crash leads to assault during which victim is bitten, punched, struck with hatchet
A 44-year-old Big Island man is facing several charges following a traffic crash and assault earlier this week during which he is said to have bitten, punched and struck another man with a hatchet. Daniel Jones of Pāhoa was arrested following the incident July 8 and charged July 9 with:...
A closer look at the dismantling of the Caltech telescope on Maunakea
The Conversation wanted to take a closer look at the recent removal of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory from Maunakea. Although it was the first to begin the decommissioning process, it technically wasn't the first to go down. The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Hōkū Keʻa Observatory was removed a month...
Police seek suspects in assault and robbery near homeless camp off Ponahawai Street in Hilo
Big Island police are seeking information about a July 9 robbery that happened near the Hawai‘i County homeless camp off Ponahawai Street and the lower parking lot of HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts in Hilo. South Hilo patrol officers responded just before 3 p.m. Tuesday to a church in the...
Dredging of Hilo’s Wailoa Small Boat Harbor Kicks Off, Boosting Boater Access and Safety
Source: Facebook/Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources. After years of anticipation, dredging operations at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor have begun as of Monday, addressing the sediment issues that have been a pressing concern for Hawaii Island boaters since the 2018 Kilauea eruption; this $3.1 million project is backed by Gov. Green's efforts to improve the harbor facilities, as per the Hawaii News Now report, which highlighted Sen. Lorraine Inouye's appreciation for the released construction funds designed for harbor improvements.
Candidates for Hawaii County mayor answer questions, share priorities with public
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Four candidates running for Hawaii County Mayor told voters what they hope to accomplish on their first 100 days in office. On Wednesday night, incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth faced off with his three challengers at a public forum in Hilo hosted by AARP Hawaii. Breeani Kobayashi is...
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