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Business Monday: Kona Village named among the best new resorts in North America and Europe in 2024
In a lifestyle article published in “Esquire” magazine on April 9, Kona Village, located nine miles north of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, was the only Hawai‘i hotel named among the 41 best new hotels in North America and Europe for 2024.April 15, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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April 15, 2024 · 11:31 AM
Kona man charged in connection to reported robbery on Ali‘i Drive
The 21-year-old is accused of throwing a man to the ground, kicking his arms and legs and taking money from his wallet.
April 15, 2024 · 6:53 AM
Rolling outages likely to continue on Hawai‘i Island due to generation shortfall
A rolling outage occurred Sunday night where the power company reported 21,557 customers around the island experienced a 30-minute outage starting at 8:54 p.m. and ending at 9:59 p.m.
April 15, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Native Hawaiian snails now recognized by the state
Gov. Josh Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails. Hawai‘i Island’s snail is Hini hini kua mauna (Succinea konaensis).
April 15, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Kona Village named among the best new resorts in North America and Europe in 2024
In a lifestyle article published in “Esquire” magazine on April 9, Kona Village, located nine miles north of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, was the only Hawai‘i hotel named among the 41 best new hotels in North America and Europe for 2024.
April 14, 2024 · 9:38 PM
Generator shortfall results in rolling blackouts on Hawai‘i Island
Customers islandwide are experiencing outages.
April 14, 2024 · 7:30 AM
Update: Hawai‘i Island police report finding 16-year-old girl
The teen was found in Kurtistown.
April 14, 2024 · 7:20 AM
Update: Winter weather advisory on Hawai‘i Island summits extended
An additional one inch of snow is expected.
April 14, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Photographer coming to Hawai‘i will capture islands’ roller derby culture with classic style
Brittany R. Bradley employs the wet-plate collodion process to create modern-day examples of ambrotypes and tintypes.
April 14, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
The producer/writer of the film said his initial goal was to produce a 20-minute short for classroom use but the story turned out to be bigger than anyone could have imagined.
April 14, 2024 · 12:59 AM
Matsuyama family celebrates official opening of third store with community
Matsuyama Food and Fuel opened on Dec. 27. This new store, the family’s flagship location, will serve visitors coming and going from the Big Island and a stop for last-minute beach snacks and food.
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April 10, 2024 · 12:52 PM HST
Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
The producer/writer of the film said his initial goal was to produce a 20-minute short for classroom use but the story turned out to be bigger than anyone could have imagined.
April 8, 2024 · 4:19 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island plus 1: Hilo Cacao and Chocolate Expo, Celtic Electronic Dance Party, Kahilu Dance Night, Pokémon Day, Big Island Chocolate Festival and more
Several events during the next week also invite island residents and visitors alike to strut their stuff on the dance floor to a variety of music, including swing, funk, Motown and more.
April 6, 2024 · 2:17 AM HST
Steep rent forces Hawai‘i Keiki Museum to shutter its doors in Kona
The museum, which operates as a nonprofit, opened its doors in 2022 and has been committed to inspiring curiosity, creativity, and innovation in young keiki through hands-on STEAM experiences.
April 5, 2024 · 2:19 PM HST
Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer
Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes is the fourth Miss Aloha winner in the past 4 consecutive years for hula hālau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe and the second daughter of the group’s nā kumu hula.
April 3, 2024 · 5:03 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for week of April 4-10: Merrie Monarch Festival continues; several other events abound
The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair continues today through Saturday. The Merrie Monarch Royal Parade is Saturday. Here’s all the details.
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Drivers reminded to “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” for distracted driver awareness month
According to NHTSA, “Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.”
April 15, 2024 · 11:47 AM HST
Maui Council committee reviews budget for Mayor’s Office
Under the mayor’s budget this year, is the establishment of the East Maui Water Authority as a separate department. In addition, there’s a proposal to transfer $6 million in grants from the Administration Program to the Office of Economic Development. Caires also highlighted the addition of one expansion position, requests for public information officers, and CDGB funding for senior affordable rental housing and a resiliency center to serve wildfire survivors.
April 15, 2024 · 10:46 AM HST
2024 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade calling for entries
The 2024 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a is set for Saturday, June 15, 2024. Due to the Lahaina fires, the day-long events will be relocated to Central Maui, featuring a parade route along Ka‘ahumanu Avenue and a ho‘olaule‘a at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. This year’s Hawai’i-wide theme is “He Inoa No Kalaninui Kamehameha” – Honor to Kamehameha the Great. The application is accessible online for parade entries to apply, with a deadline of May 24, 2024.
April 15, 2024 · 7:39 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for April 15, 2024
The wet pattern will continue over the eastern end of the state today as a cold front around Maui County continues eastward. Meanwhile, light to moderate…
April 15, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakalā until 6 a.m. Tuesday; Cold front continues eastward
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakalā on Maui until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
April 15, 2024 · 5:36 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for April 15, 2024
The wet pattern will continue over the eastern end of the state today as a cold front around Maui County continues eastward. Meanwhile, light to moderate…
April 15, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 15, 2024
Surf along north and west facing shores will trend up today as a northwest swell builds. Surf may flirt with low end advisory levels along north facing shores…
April 15, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Native Hawaiian snails now recognized by the state
Gov. Josh Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails.
April 15, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
The producer/writer of the film said his initial goal was to produce a 20-minute short for classroom use but the story turned out to be bigger than anyone could have imagined.
April 15, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Storm brings damages to Kaua‘i including a drill rig on the mauka Wailua River Bridge rail
The goal is to reopen the southbound bridge this morning and close for nightly debris removal from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the rest of the week.
April 15, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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