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Bird flu detected in Hawaiʻi County
H5 avian influenza was detected in influent collected Dec. 2 from the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the first time the bird flu was detected on the Big Island and the first detection of H5 avian influenza on a neighbor island.December 11, 2024 · 9:19 AM HST
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December 11, 2024 · 2:43 PM
Red flag warning issued for leeward sections of state, including Big Island
The warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for South Kohala, Ka’u and the interior of the island as relative humidity levels fall and strong, gusty trade winds prevail, accompanied by drier air moving over the islands.
December 11, 2024 · 9:58 AM
Update: Wind advisory extended through Thursday morning for Hāmākua, North and South Kohala, Kaʻū and interior
Trade winds continue to strengthen in response to a pressure gradient between a building high pressure ridge to the north and deeping low pressure system southeast of the islands.
December 11, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Kona man sentenced to 20 years in prison following fatal 2022 car crash
The Kona man pleaded no contest in the case in August.
December 11, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Bird flu detected in Hawaiʻi County
H5 avian influenza was detected in influent collected Dec. 2 at Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the first time the bird flu was detected on the Big Island and the first detection of H5 avian influenza on a neighbor island.
December 11, 2024 · 1:00 AM
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Cindi Punihaole, the longtime director of the Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, said the large number of users “were loving the bay to death.”
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Orchid Isle Orchestra to perform holiday concert ‘Earth, Snow and Fire’ in Hilo
The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.
December 10, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Kona man sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbery at Black Lava Vape
According to police reports, Aini pointed what appeared to be a black-colored pistol, later determined to be a BB gun, toward the store employee’s head on May 18, demanding that she open the register.
December 10, 2024 · 3:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Language selects 2024 Hawaiian Word of the Year
The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).
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Artificial intelligence being used as tool to protect Hawai‘i’s native birds
Many of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds are facing extinction, and UH Hilo biology professor Patrick Hart is employing a mix of high-tech tools and Native Hawaiian traditions to support their remaining populations.
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West Hawai‘i County Band, other Kona groups offering sounds of season
Looking for some music to get into the holiday mood? These choral and instrumental ensembles have upcoming concerts, including two today, that are sure to make your season more merry.
December 8, 2024 · 3:02 AM
Holiday — and service — spirit on full display in Hilo
Winners of 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade awards announced; grand marshal Dr. Lori Inouye-Yamashita recognized for her outstanding contributions and dedication to the community.
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Coast Guard rescues 5 after boat capsizes off Kauaʻi
The Coast Guard rescued five adults after their vessel capsized outside Nāwiliwili Harbor in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, Tuesday.
Red Flag Warning issued for leeward areas until Thursday afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for leeward areas of all islands due to gusty winds and low relative humidity. The warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday.
Maui woman, Hannah Kobayashi ‘found safe’ according to family statement
The 30-year-old Maui woman who went missing during a layover in Los Angeles last month, has been found safe, according to a statement released on behalf of her family today.
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All 5 and their boat were then transported by a response boat and its crew back to Nāwiliwili Harbor. No injuries were reported.
H5 avian influenza detected on Big Island
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