HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state is urging the public to be careful after a highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found on a Hilo beach last week.

Aloha! I was able to finally connect with John at EpicLava and talk story. 
I decided to throw out some ads and content related to the new eruptions happening. 
I have a blog page that has some basic info, live web cam, and link to book a tour with John at EpicLava. 
If you find anyone interested in a tour or just a page that has some info all in one spot:
https://www.bigislandjeeprental.com/post...pdate-2025

mahalo,
-Joe

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The state has implemented new rules about preventing the introduction of invasive species into Hawaii. Discussion includes fire ants, rhinoceros beetle, etc

https://www.pbshawaii.org/insights-on-pb...explained/

Surf stores closing

"...Liberated Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the weekend and is looking to shutter its U.S. retail stores where it sold brands like Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom.

The company said in a Monday press release that it filed for bankruptcy to "implement an orderly monetization and disposition of its businesses." It submitted a motion to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for the closure of about 124 stores as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.

Liberated estimated a range of $100 million to $500 million for its assets in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition. Estimated liabilities were the same.

The company said its U.S. stores will stay open "as the company begins its efforts to effectuate the close of its U.S. retail locations" but will ultimately shutter once their liquidation sale process is completed. Liberated also has nine locations in Hawaii, whose statuses are "currently being negotiated," according to the release. "

Quick question for age-challenged people here. I joined AARP about a year ago because it was cheap, and I saw no harm in doing so, but has anyone found it helpful? If so, please post how it helped you. I get lots of emails about sweepstakes, and today, I have one about what meals I shouldn't order at restaurants. So, I'm looking for for comments that might help me change my mind, especially here on the Big Island.

Thanks!

Please do not read or respond if you are not interested. Thank you, in advance. 

   

"...the restrictions in the deeds that they pushed for, negotiated and obtained court approval for..."


https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc...94af2fc5f9

If anyone is interested.... We found a family in HPP selling "homemade" Pecan Shortbread Toffee bars. They are located at the bottom of Kaloli Dr just before Beach Road.  They have signs up on both sides of Kaloli so you can't miss it.  Just wanted to say they are soo delicious. Each 6" by 4"  bar cost $15.00.   It's a little pricy but everything good these days usually is.

There is a term that defines these people commonly used in the English language, especially in a comedic setting, but it offends the thin-skinned chauvinist group, so I'll leave it to you guys to call them whatever you think is appropriate, although it looks like someone ate that goose for dinner. Once again.

Think the "study" will be done by the time we all get flying cars?

State funding lapses for Puna road study to find another route for evacuations, growing traffic : Big Island Now

A snip:

State funding of $1 million that was approved in 2022 for the Puna Makai Alternate Route feasibility study has lapsed, further delaying the much-needed development of a road to alleviate traffic and provide another evacuation route for the growing population of the area south of Hilo.

“This funding was critical to identifying and planning an alternate route for Puna residents, to alleviate traffic, as well as create an alternate route to escape Puna in case of a natural disaster,” said Rep. Greggor Ilagan, who represents several communities in Puna. “Yet, due to county inaction, we are now back at square one.”

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/big-isl...h-vehicle/

HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Big Island detectives have arrested and charged Kurtistown resident Spencer Kamuela Young Gun Chun, 40, on suspicion of intentionally hitting a pedestrian with his vehicle in the parking lot of a Pahoa shopping center.

The incident occurred on Jan. 25 shortly before 7 p.m. Officers were patrolling the nearby area when they noticed a traffic backup followed by two males engaged in an altercation.

Upon further investigation, officers concluded that a 39-year-old male was crossing the street to enter the shopping center, but Chun’s vehicle was in the man’s way, according to police. That is when the men exchanged gestures.

The 39-year-old continued to cross the street, and Chun allegedly turned his vehicle toward the victim and accelerated, striking the victim and knocking him to the ground.

The victim was transferred to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he was treated for minor injuries and later released. The entire incident was captured on surveillance footage and confirmed the investigation’s findings.

Chun was charged with Second-degree assault and Driving without a valid driver’s license on the morning of Jan. 27.

So today, United flight UA363, from Newark to HNL was diverted to Hilo landing at 3:30PM this afternoon. Flight aware then shows it left Hilo at 4:10PM landing HNL at 5:03PM.

I am assuming weather (or possibly fuel level issue) however, I see no news reports as to why the diversion as of this posting.

The jet was a Boeing 767-400, a workhorse in the United fleet. Wide body, dual engine.

UA363 - United Airlines UA 363 Flight Tracker

Thankfully, ITO was here to save the day whatever the issue!