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April 3, 2024 · 2:02 PM

Hawaiian fashion on display during Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

“Everyone wants to look their best at the festival,” said Nita Pilago of Wahine Toa.

April 3, 2024 · 12:20 PM

Temporary one-way traffic pattern in place for Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

Traffic is allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly, direction on Kalanikoa Street between Pi‘ilani Street to Kuawa Street during the festival.

April 3, 2024 · 8:32 AM

High surf advisory issued for Big Island’s east-facing shores

Surf will build to 8 to 12 feet. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

April 3, 2024 · 3:00 AM

First two panels of mural installed at former Uncle Billy’s site in Hilo

The mural aims to honor the Waiākea Peninsula area’s rich history and highlight the community’s ongoing dedication to shaping its future.

April 3, 2024 · 1:00 AM

No tickets required this year for Hō‘ike, donations encouraged at event to help those impacted by Lāhainā fire

To kōkua (help) the people from West Maui, many of whom lost loved ones, their homes or both, the Merrie Monarch organizers decided to allow free admission to this year’s Hō’ike Night at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium tonight, with the option to donate to the Lāhainā community at the door.

April 2, 2024 · 1:00 PM

State House Finance Committee will not hear cannabis legalization measure

The panel’s move to sideline Senate Bill 3335, which was advanced by the Hawaiʻi state Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection and Ways and Means committees last month, essentially kills the bill this legislative session.

April 2, 2024 · 12:38 PM

Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of last USS Arizona survivor

Lou Carter died April 1 at the age of 102.

April 2, 2024 · 10:02 AM

Puna man indicted after allegedly fracturing 21-year-old son’s skull with gas cannister torch

Stanton A. Joaquin of Mountain View turned himself in April 1 and was able to post an additional required bail. He was released from custody and will make his initial court appearance Friday.

April 2, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital offering 4 scholarships to Big Island residents

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Kamuela has several college scholarship opportunities available. The Peggy Dineen-Orsini Scholarship offers $2,000 to a Big Island resident who is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a National League of Nursing accredited program in Hawai‘i or on the mainland. Private donors fund this scholarship in memory of Peggy […]

April 2, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Wind advisory issued across the Hawaiian Islands

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a strong high pressure system will continue to build in north of the Hawaiian Islands through Thursday.

Merrie Monarch 

Hawaiian fashion on display during Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

No tickets required this year for Hō‘ike, donations encouraged at event to help those impacted by Lāhainā fire

County, Hawaiian Airlines offering free shuttle services during Merrie Monarch

Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair starts Wednesday