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Hawai’i State NewsSave the date: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival, July 20
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O‘ahu-based homebuilder partners with Big Island nonprofit to reforest Hawai‘i
The Pa‘auilo-based nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, which has planted more than 2,000 native trees as part of the partnership with Gentry Homes, says: ‘Hawai‘i’s most valuable asset is its ecosystem. We all have a responsibility to protect it.’April 21, 2024 · 10:57 AM HST
Lead contamination at Kolekole Gulch Park still an issue as Hawai‘i County readies to reopen it following accessibility upgrades
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April 21, 2024 · 5:00 AM
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April 21, 2024 · 1:00 AM
O‘ahu-based homebuilder partners with Big Island nonprofit to reforest Hawai‘i
The Pa‘auilo-based nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, which has planted more than 2,000 native trees as part of the partnership with Gentry Homes, says: ‘Hawai‘i’s most valuable asset is its ecosystem. We all have a responsibility to protect it.’
April 20, 2024 · 2:00 PM
Save the date: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival, July 20
A lineup of performers, hula performances and Hawaiian arts and craft demonstrations will be announced in the weeks ahead.
April 20, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Required inspections of water service laterals scheduled in Puna
Inspections will begin in Kea‘au, followed by Kurtistown, Mountain View, Pāhoa, Nānāwale Estates and Kalapana.
April 20, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Big Island lane closures for week of April 20 – April 26
A single lane closure on Volcano Highway is possible in either direction between mile post 13.6 to 14.4, beginning April 22 through April 26.
April 20, 2024 · 3:00 AM
$40,000 HTA grant supports Hawai‘i Forest Institute sites on Big Island and O‘ahu
The funding from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority benefits several sites on the Big Island and O‘ahu.
April 20, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Lead contamination at Kolekole Gulch Park still an issue as Hawai‘i County readies to reopen it following accessibility upgrades
Remediation of the problem at the park in Kūhua, just north of Honomū on the Big Island’s Hāmākua Coast, is the responsibility of the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation since the lead likely came from paint on the Kolekole Stream Bridge overhead.
April 19, 2024 · 10:15 PM
Shooting in Puna leaves man with multiple injuries; 1 man in custody
Shortly before 11 a.m. on Friday, Hawai‘i Island police responded to an unknown type of disturbance at a residence on 7th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
April 19, 2024 · 5:23 PM
High wind warning issued on Big Island summits
West winds 50 to 60 mph with localized gusts over 70 mph are forecast.
April 19, 2024 · 3:11 PM
Hawai‘i Island man charged after reportedly found with dozens of fentanyl pills in Hilo warehouse
According to Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, the amount of pills the suspect had in his possession was equivalent to approximately 3,980 lethal doses of the synthetic opioid.
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April 17, 2024 · 11:50 AM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 18-24: Bruddah Kunz Youth Jamm, Springtime Showstoppers, Laupāhoehoe Music Festival and more
Other events during the next week include a journey to the World of Trolls, mocktails and talking story at the Kona library and a festival dedicated to all things cannabis.
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Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
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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
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April 5, 2024 · 2:19 PM HST
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Best Buddies Friendship Walk returns to Maui Mall Village, April 27
Maui Mall Village has announced it will host and sponsor the Best Buddies Friendship Walk, a fundraiser and community celebration for Best Buddies in Hawaiʻi. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 and continues until noon.
April 21, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
First look: 2024 Maui Marathon’s ‘Lahaina Town Memorial Run’ and 10K and 5K run/walk
The 54th annual Maui Marathon’s “Lahaina Town Memorial Run” got off to a smooth start this morning as hundreds of runners set off on a shorter half-marathon from the Puʻunēnē Sugar Mill, and 10K and 5K run/walks from the Maui Tropical Plantation. All races started before 6 a.m., and were set to conclude at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū. Live results are posted online.
April 21, 2024 · 8:24 AM HST
Ceremony, candlelight vigil to honor victims during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The County of Maui Department of the Prosecuting Attorney will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by holding a ceremony and candlelight vigil on April 24 to promote community awareness of crime victims’ rights and available services.
April 21, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
County offers clarifications on mayor’s presence in the EOC, and a missing sign-in sheet noted in AG’s report on Lahaina fire
The County of Maui offered clarifications and response on details contained in the Attorney General’s Lahaina Fire Comprehensive Timeline Report, which was released on Wednesday. The Phase One report contains information related to Mayor Richard Bissen’s presence in the County Emergency Operations Center, the timing of his request for a Maui Emergency Proclamation, and the County’s efforts to comply with requests for documents. The County Communications Office issued clarifications, defending actions and efforts to provide timely response during and in the wake of the Lahaina Wildfire Disaster.
April 21, 2024 · 7:39 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for April 21, 2024
Moderate trade winds will hold today with breezy to locally strong trades returning from Monday onward. An increase in moisture is anticipated Tuesday into the…
April 21, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
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Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kapa‘a Saturday; three people displaced
One off-duty firefighter was nearby when the fire was reported, and responded to the scene where he assisted crews with initial fire operations.
April 21, 2024 · 11:17 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 21, 2024
Moderate trade winds will hold today with breezy to locally strong trades returning from Monday onward. An increase in moisture is anticipated Tuesday into the…
April 21, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 21, 2024
A moderate medium period north swell has begun to rise and will peak later today before steadily declining Monday. Surf along east facing shores will remain…
April 21, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Rare sighting of Risso’s dolphins off Big Island leave tour guides in awe
On Wednesday, Hawaiian Adventures Kona was about 10 miles offshore with 26 guests when Capt. Andrew Aggergaard and crew member Olivia Miller saw a pod of six Risso’s dolphins for the first time.
April 21, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Ambulance service providers vying for contract as procurement process restarts following controversy
“We look forward and we’re very confident in our ability to provide all thatʻs required and requested and more,” said Speedy Bailey, the regional director for American Medical Response (AMR) in Hawaiʻi, in an interview on April 19.
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