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OHA Awards More than $600K in Grants to Support Native Hawaiian Education, Community Events
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded more than $600,000 to several organizations and events throughout the islands. A total of 13 OHA grant programs are being funded this year.
County Announces Fourth of July Closures
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, all county offices will be closed Monday, July 4.
Public Libraries to Be Closed For Fourth of July
All of the state’s public libraries will be closed Saturday through Monday, July 2-4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Police to Host Third Coffee With a Cop
The public is invited to have a cup of coffee with police during the third Coffee With a Cop event of the year.
Ige Includes 30 Bills on List of Intended Vetoes
Gov. David Ige on Monday, June 27, informed state lawmakers about his intent to veto several of the measures they passed during the 2022 state legislative session.
UH to Develop Living Coastal-Protection System Inspired by Coral Reefs
The University of Hawaiʻi is developing an engineered coral reef ecosystem, inspired by natural reefts, to help protect coastlines from flooding, erosion and storm damage.
Study: Asteroid Wears Boulder ‘Body Armor’ For Protection
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientist was part of a study that discovered that the boulder-covered surface of an asteroid within Earth space that came from the asteroid belt in our solar system protects it from small meteoroid impacts.
Walking Tour, Public Meeting Scheduld For Līhu‘e Civic Center Mobility Plan
The public is invited this week to share their ideas for transportation and accessibility improvements at the Līhu‘e Civic Center.
Kaiser Offers Emotional Support Coaching in The Palm of Your Hand
Kaiser Permanente is expanding its digital mental health care options to include emotional support coaching in the palm of your hand.
High Surf Advisory For South-Facing Shores Extended
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of the state, including Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Times Revised For Closure of Portions of Menehune Road, Waimea Swinging Bridge
The county announced last week that times have been revised for the upcoming closure of portions of Menehune Road and the Waimea Swinging Bridge.
UH Cancer Center Leads $3.5M Study to Improve Prostate Cancer Risk Prediction
The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center is leading a $3.5 million research study of prostate cancer.
Lane Closure Scheduled For Portion of Waha Road
A portion of a Kalāheo roadway will be closed for most of this week beginning Tuesday because of water meter installation work.
Key Milestone Met For Decommissioning of Big Island Observatory
The decommissioning of a learning telescope atop Maunakea on the Big Island recently met a critical milestone.
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Big Island Tour Helicopter Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report concerning the crash of a tour helicopter earlier this month near South Point on the Big Island.
All Services Again Available at Hanapēpē Transfer Station
The county reported at 10:25 a.m. that trash is now again being accepted at the Hanapēpē refuse transfer station.
Weekly County Briefing: COVID Case Numbers Continue to Decline
The county’s weekly COVID-19 video briefing Thursday, June 23, featured a special guest.
UH Men’s Basketball to Open 2022-23 Big West Conference Slate Against UC Davis
The University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team will open its Big West Conference slate Dec. 29 at home against the University of California, Davis.
2022-23 Big West Conference Slate to Put Rainbow Wahine to the Test
A 20-game 2022-23 Big West Conference slate with a twist will put regular season conference champion the University of Hawai‘i women’s basketball team to the test as head coach Laura Beeman enters her 11th season at the team’s helm.
Man Indicted For 1978 Big Island Murder
A Big Island grand jury on Wednesday, June 22, indicted a man for murder in connection with the discovery or a woman’s body in 1978.
