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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Aloha Big Island!

In an ongoing effort to understand and treat breast cancer, more than 100 physicians, researchers, allied health professionals and advocates will gather in Kailua-Kona in June to attend the 10th International Breast Density & Cancer Risk Assessment Workshop.

Alfred Lacks Carter Jr, grandson of Henrietta Lacks, will be visiting the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center to give a talk to honor his grandmother and the remarkable research advances made possible by her HeLa cells.

The Hawaiʻi Climate Commission, in collaboration with Hawai‘i County, is hosting a Climate Community Fair.

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COMMUNITY

International workshop on breast cancer research headed to Kona

Topics will cover screening methods, next-generation imaging and clinical considerations of breast density.

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HAWAII STATE NEWS

Cancer research advances from immortal Henrietta Lacks cells, free talk on May 27

This free event is open to the public and will take place at the UH Cancer Center’s Sullivan Conference Center and via Zoom on May 27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. If attending in person, please RSVP by calling (808) 564-5835. Space is limited.

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COMMUNITY

Inaugural Hawaiʻi Island Climate Fair set for June 17 in Hilo

The focus is on what is being done to create a resilient and sustainable Hawaiʻi. Diverse organizations and programs will have booths, workshops and games to share.

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NEWS

High bacteria levels reported at Kahalu‘u Beach Park

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is retesting Kahalu‘u Beach Park in Kona after high levels of bacteria were detected in the water.

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HAWAII STATE NEWS

Hawaiian Electric, ev.energy launch Smart Charge Hawai‘i app for EV drivers

Hawaiian Electric is partnering with global electric vehicle software provider ev.energy to offer customers a smart charging mobile app that will enable electric vehicle drivers to optimize their charging sessions while helping inform Hawaiian Electric’s development
of future charging programs and EV-specific rate options.

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NEWS

Hawai‘i police seeking 16-year-old runaway

Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Ella Ishoda who was reported as a runaway.

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Big Island WEATHER
Maui

NOAA forecasts near or above normal 2023 Central Pacific hurricane season

There is a 50% chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity during the Central Pacific hurricane season this year, according to the outlook from NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. For the 2023 season, 4 to 7 tropical cyclones are predicted for the Central Pacific hurricane region.

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Sentry Tournament of Champions announces record $694,705 raised for charity in 2023

The Sentry Tournament of Champions raised a record $694,705 for charity in 2023. It's the largest charitable impact figure raised for the local community since the event moved to Maui in 1999.

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Kauai

Kauai Weather Forecast for May 25, 2023

Breezy easterly trade winds will continue through tonight. Trade winds will weaken Friday into the weekend as an upper trough builds north of the region...

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Kauai Surf Forecast for May 25, 2023

Small long period south to southwest swells (180-220 degree) will keep surf heights around the summer average along south facing shores through the week. Surf...

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