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Just days left to comment about proposed use of mosquito ‘birth control’ to combat avian malaria
The public has until Friday, Dec. 30, to comment on a request from the state to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an emergency exemption from the federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
Emergency relief period extended in response to Hawai‘i Life Flight accident in waters between Maui and Big Island
The governor extended the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 6, 2023.
DLNR recruits fill two drop-off boxes for annual Toys for Tots drive
The 42 men and women of recruit class 22-01 collected more than 80 new toys, books and games for the annual toy drive.
Documentary now available about history of Ka’u coffee on Big Island
Short interviews with Ka‘u coffee growers on the Big Island share what it took to create an award-winning coffee while establishing Ka‘u as a premiere coffee region.
Hawaiʻi lumber association to dissolve after saying it accomplished its mission
The association was founded in 2003 during a time of uncertainty in Hawaiʻi’s lumber industry, when lumber professionals were struggling to compete with other building material businesses.
Senate committee releases public briefings schedule for Hawaiʻi State budget
The purpose of the public briefings is to provide the space for state and county agencies to present their budget requests to the Ways and Means committee prior to the start of the 2023 Hawaiʻi State legislative session.
UPDATE: Search will resume Wednesday morning for missing swimmer off ‘Anini Beach
Multiple agencies continue their search for a missing California man who was apparently swept out while swimming at ‘Anini Beach on Sunday afternoon.
Farm animal sanctuary on Big Island receives accredited status
The Magical Creatures Sanctuary opened in 2018 in Laupāhoehoe and is home to more than 90 animals who were saved from slaughter, rescued from neglect, have special needs, or were orphaned or injured in the wild.
Comedian Pauly Shores comes to Līhuʻe during four-island Hawaiʻi Tour
Comedian Pauly Shore will be performing on Jan. 7 at the Jasmine Ballroom in Līhuʻe with guest Bradda Z.
UPDATE: Surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
Surf along north-facing shores is forecast for 10 to 15 feet and along west-facing shores at 8 to 12 feet.
Kauai Weather Forecast for December 25, 2022
A surface ridge in the vicinity of the islands will maintain tranquil and mostly dry weather conditions through Monday. The current light and variable winds…
Volcano Watch: What do earthquakes reveal?
Often, the earliest signs of volcanic unrest, before lava is seen, are provided by earthquake activity occurring deeper within the Earth than where other volcano monitoring capabilities can reach.
Visitor satisfaction in Hawaiʻi rivals pre-pandemic levels, state survey finds
Overall satisfaction among visitors from Hawai‘i’s primary North American markets has continued its upward trend since the beginning of the year to rival pre-pandemic levels, state officials said.
A White Christmas for the Big Island at the mountain summits
It snows every year in Hawaiʻi at the summits of the state’s three tallest mountains, but almost never below 9,000 feet.
Santa is coming to Kaua’i tonight! How to track his sleigh and more
How well do you really know the Christmas front man? In order to make all of his deliveries on time for Christmas morning, his sleigh has to move at about 1,800 miles per second: “Wow!”
Big Island vigil for Hawaiʻi Life Flight crew members who were never found
At Old Kona Airport Beach Park on the Big Island, a flight nurse, a paramedic and a pilot were mourned during a sunset vigil.
Hawai’i gas prices dropped to lowest levels since March; but Līhuʻe’s average at high $5.48
In Kahului, the average price of $5.17 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is five cents lower than last week and 65 cents higher than a year ago.
WATCH: Crews plow Maunakea Access Road
Maunakea Rangers from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo for Maunakea Stewardship plowed snow on the road to the summit today.
Kūhiō Highway Short-Term Improvement work rescheduled
The Kūhiō Highway Short-Term Improvements work is being rescheduled.
Fishing closed for 2023 at Waikīkī-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area
TheWaikīkī-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area is closed to fishing during odd-numbered years.