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April 8, 2024 · 12:46 PM

A case of travel-related dengue reported on O‘ahu

Dengue virus is spread from infected person to mosquito to person. While Hawai‘i is home to the type of mosquitoes that can carry dengue, the disease is not established here in the state, and cases are currently only seen in travelers.

April 8, 2024 · 10:15 AM

Removal of second Mauna Kea telescope to begin this month

The decommissioning includes removing the observatory building, generator building and telecommunications and electrical infrastructure.

April 8, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Astronomers discover ancient star system orbiting around Milky Way using telescopes atop Mauna Kea

This system consists of just 60 stars that are over 10 billion years old, all bound by their own gravity and maybe even dark matter, according to a press release from the W.M. Keck Observatory.

April 8, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Hale Puna restoring oldest house on Kaua‘i

The Gulick-Rowell House in Waimea was built using coral limestone cut from offshore reefs. A nonprofit hopes to transform the nearly 200-year-old building into a community space.

April 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Business Monday: Hilo Burger Joint meets change head-on and adapts to continue serving Big Island

Throughout the past nearly 15 years, owner Rhonda Nichols and her staff have overcome every challenge they faced — including a global pandemic — to provide a safe, family friendly and community driven place that feels more like your own kitchen than a restaurant.

April 7, 2024 · 3:15 AM

Reports of burial disturbances at famed Kaua‘i resort denied by developer, state officials

Alan Downer, the administrator with the state Historic Preservation Division, the agency responsible for investigating possible burial disturbances, said there was no need to continue with a formal investigation after speaking with onsite archaeological monitor Nancy McMahon.

April 7, 2024 · 12:49 AM

O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

The hālau’s score was 1,201.

April 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Scheduled inspection for North Hilo water service laterals to begin mid-April

Inspections will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, excluding holidays, and will start in Pāpaʻikou, followed by Pepe‘ekeo, Honomū, Hakalau and Ninole.

April 6, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Big Island weekly lane closures: April 6-12

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

April 6, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Hawai‘i detective honored with Haweo Award for investigating unsolved homicides

The award was presented by the Council’s Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee, which recognizes county police and fire department personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Merrie Monarch 

O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer

2024 Miss Aloha Hula from O‘ahu; Merrie Monarch Hula competition continues tonight with group performances in hula kahiko

Hawaiian fashion on display during Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

What is Hawai‘i’s most important contribution to the world?

• Hands down, hula. The Big Island hosts the world’s “Super Bowl of Hula” every year, it’s a no-brainer.
• Island food. Who doesn’t love kalua pig, lilikoi butter, poke and loco moco?
• Musical talent. We got Iam Tongi now, but who can forget Bruddah Iz, Bruno Mars, Jake Shimabukuro and all the other top-notch musicians from the islands?
• The shaka. And yes, 2024 should be “The Year of the Shaka” and state legislators should make it the official hand gesture of Hawai‘i.
• Volcanic and astronomical research. We got plenty volcanoes and it’s really dark way out here in the Pacific. Prime for both.
• The people. Hawai‘i has a skilled force of construction workers, chefs, business owners and more. Heck, we even have world-class keiki bakers.
• The places. “Jurassic Park” wouldn’t be as good if it wasn’t filmed in Hawai‘i. We also have some pretty awesome national parks.
• Aloha. No explanation necessary.
• All or a combination of the above.
• I think there’s something else that’s more important.

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