VIDEO: New footage of lava flowing into Halema‘uma‘u crater
This USGS video, taken early this morning, shows lava erupting from the west fissure in Halema‘uma‘u crater and pouring into the lava lake in Kilauea volcano.
Quick & to the point: Word-of-mouth recruitment paves Williams’ path to UH-Hilo
Darren Williams is often overlooked because of his size. He’s 5 feet 8 and was destined to follow coach Kaniela Aiona to UH-Hilo, where the junior point guard has found a comfortable home.
Two new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health on Monday reported two new cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island.
November visitors down 77% from 2019
Hawaii’s visitor industry continues to be hit hard by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police seek truck occupants as possible murder witnesses
UPDATE: Police said Tuesday they found the driver of a white Nissan Frontier they wanted to interview as a potential witness in the Dec. 18 fatal shooting of 41-year-old Benjamin Craig Davidson in the parking lot of the Puainako Town Center in Hilo.
Ige unsure when furloughs for state workers will begin
Gov. David Ige on Monday was still unable to say when state workers, including educators, will see furloughs implemented as the state work’s to cut spending to plug a $1.4 billion budget hole.
Ige opposes casino on Oahu DHHL land
Gov. David Ige said Monday he opposes a proposal approved last week by the Hawaiian Homes Commission to build a casino on a Department of Hawaiian Home Lands parcel in Kapolei, Oahu.
Thousands flock to HVNP to see eruption
Because of the ongoing eruption at Halema‘uma‘u crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has brought in additional staff to manage an influx of visitors.
Hundreds vaccinated at HMC
More than 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered at Hilo Medical Center since vaccination efforts began on Dec. 23.
County offering holiday tree, kadomatsu decoration recycling
Starting this week, residential customers are encouraged to “tree-cycle” their holiday trees and kadomatsu decorations.
House approves Trump’s $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
WASHINGTON — The House voted overwhelmingly Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is highly uncertain.
Hawaiian Electric bills to decrease under new regulations
HONOLULU (AP) — Residents in Hawaii are expected to see shrinking utility costs and growing renewable energy after the state changed the way Hawaiian Electric makes money.
Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights activists was sentenced Monday to nearly six years in prison under a vague and broadly worded counterterrorism law. The ruling nearly brings to a close a case that has drawn international criticism and the ire of U.S. lawmakers.
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Cartoon for December 29
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VIDEO: New footage of Kilauea volcano’s eruption
This USGS video of the eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater was taken during a helicopter overflight at 9:30 a.m. this morning.
Two new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health today reported two new cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island.
Kilauea lava lake nearly 600 feet deep; activity confined to Halema‘uma‘u
Lava activity in Kilauea volcano was still confined to Halema‘uma‘u crater this morning, according to an update from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Thousands turn out for The Food Basket’s 100th ‘food drop’ since April
The Hawaii Food Basket celebrated its 100th Ohana Food Drop last Wednesday in Honokaa after serving nearly 175,000 people across Hawaii County since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The stormy, fiery year when climate disasters wouldn’t stop
Nature struck relentlessly in 2020 with record-breaking and deadly weather- and climate-related disasters.
‘Believe in science’: EU kicks off COVID-19 vaccine campaign
ROME — Doctors, nurses and the elderly rolled up their sleeves across the European Union to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Sunday in a symbolic show of unity and moment of hope for a continent confronting its worst health care crisis in a century.
Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday evening, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown.
