Hawaii 24/7

(Activity updates are written by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.)  On Kilauea’s east rift zone, small breakouts were active well above the pali, about 1 km (0.6 mile) above Royal Gardens subdivision, through the week. There are no active flows on the face of the pali, on the coastal plain, or […]

Read the full story

(Volcano Watch is a weekly article written by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.) What volcanic locale do the following characteristics describe? (1) A persistent lava pond within a deep pit crater, just below a popular visitor overlook in a national park, (2) Small explosions that have thrown debris over a nearby […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE The deadline is April 10 for high school seniors on the Big Island to apply for one of five scholarships being offered this year by the Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union. Each of the five scholarships is named after a volunteer who made important contributions to the Credit Union. Each is in the […]

Read the full story

Mayor Billy Kenoi delivers a hot lunch to Mrs. Toshie Shimose on Thursday with Carla Carpenter-Kabalis, Meals on Wheels Supervisor for Hawai‘i County. Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi joined mayors across the country Thursday when he delivered a hot lunch to Mrs. Toshie Shimose in Hilo, as part of the national Mayors for Meals campaign […]

Read the full story

The Office of Housing and Community Development is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in residency at the Ainakea Senior Residences in Kapa`au, North Kohala, Hawai`i. The Ainakea Senior Residences is a rental project consisting of 30 one-bedroom, one-bath units with complete kitchen and bath facilities. Each unit includes a refrigerator, an electric range and […]

Read the full story

The committees on Human Services and Housing will be holding an informational briefing at the Aging and Disability Resource Center Training Room today, Thursday, 25 March from 4:30-6:30 pm. The address: 1055 Kinoole Street, Suite 101, Hilo, HI 96720

Read the full story

Two performances on Saturday (March 27) at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Starring Kristi Toguchi, music by Solar Wind at the Aloha Theater in Kainaliu.

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE 2010 BAE Systems FIRST in Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition WHO: Nearly 1,000 students from 24 Hawaii high school robotics teams and four mainland teams from Alaska, Louisiana and New Jersey. Big Island students from Honokaa, Ka’u, Kohala and Waiakea high schools will be competing. WHAT: 2010 BAE Systems FIRST in Hawaii Regional Robotics […]

Read the full story

Hawaii Police Department Officers initiated several drug investigations earlier this year in response to concerns voiced by Councilwoman Emily Nae’ole-Beason regarding rampant street drug dealing taking place in Pāhoa Town.

Read the full story

In observance of the Prince Kuhio Day 2010 Holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, March 26. Please visit www.librarieshawaii.org or contact your local library for public service hours.

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Kona Community Hospital (KCH) recently received a new state-of-the-art portable ultrasound machine for the Emergency Department through funding provided by a generous donor. “This machine will enable us to perform procedures in the Emergency Department without having to move the patient to another room or department,” said Richard McDowell, MD., KCH’s Chief of […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, held a hearing Wednesday, March 24 on VA’s plan to end veteran homelessness in the next five years. It is estimated more than 100,000 veterans – including at least 800 in Hawaii – are homeless in the United States on any […]

Read the full story

Special to Hawaii 24/7 by Elena Cabatu On Tuesday, March 23, the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home shared the latest news about Hawaii’s first state veterans while hosting the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii for its Goji Kara (Japanese version of business after hours). Highlights of the event include: * Patient status […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE The Big Island is an exotic haven that nurtures creativity and The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii taps this wellspring of talent by partnering with the Pacific Island Printmakers to showcase Sue Mailander’s newest exhibit “Sue Mailander: Then and Now” in the Luana Lounge Art Gallery on Thursday, March 25, 2010 with an artist’s reception […]

Read the full story