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Brittany Anderson to seek District 1 seat on Hawai‘i County Council
The sixth-generation resident of Hāmākua and her husband Bodhi own Sugar Hill Farmstead in Honomū.
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Hawai‘i Island charter school among winners in state video contest about forest birds
On Tuesday, students gathered with finalists from 13 other categories for ʻŌlelo’s award show at Hilton Hawaiian Village.April 24, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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April 24, 2024 · 12:00 PM
UH-Mānoa hosts Hawaiʻi’s first mobile esports tournament
Eight college teams from UH-Mānoa, University of Guam, Northern Marianas College and Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi recently battled it out for the Aloha Collegiate Cup in the ‘Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’ event
April 24, 2024 · 10:39 AM
Additional whooping cough case confirmed on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports the new case is unrelated to the 10 previously reported cases since March. Several of the cases have been in infants too young to be fully vaccinated.
April 24, 2024 · 10:07 AM
Puna Geothermal Venture to host community meeting, which will include water quality study update
The quarterly meeting will also feature information about the latest developments at the plant, which has been producing electricity from geothermal resources since 1993 on the Big Island.
April 24, 2024 · 9:03 AM
Brittany Anderson to seek District 1 seat on Hawai‘i County Council
The sixth-generation resident of Hāmākua and her husband Bodhi own Sugar Hill Farmstead in Honomū.
April 24, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi among top states for quality of pre-kindergarten programs, but enrollment lags
The National Institute for Early Education Research 2023 State of Preschool report revealed the state ranks 44th for enrollment of 4-year-olds and 31st for 3-year-olds.
April 24, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island charter school among winners in state video contest about forest birds
On Tuesday, students gathered with finalists from 13 other categories for ʻŌlelo’s award show at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
April 23, 2024 · 3:33 PM
Waikōloa restaurant reopens after getting a red placard for a rodent infestation and more
The restaurant was shut down on April 19 when a state inspection revealed an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
April 23, 2024 · 1:54 PM
Adult Coconut Rhinoceros beetles caught in traps set out in Waikōloa
The first adult beetle collected last week was caught in a camera trap at the Hawaiian Earth Recycling facility near the West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill.
April 23, 2024 · 12:57 PM
Cat feces suspected in death of a nēnē gosling found in Hilo park
“This tragic incident highlights the problem of having feral cat colonies in areas that are known habitat for endangered or threatened species,” said DLNR Chair Dawn Chang.
April 23, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Temporary closure of areas surrounding Mauna Kea scheduled for ungulate animal control
The removal of sheep, goats and mouflon is needed to protect the habitat for the native Hawaiian bird Palila.
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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.
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.
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Hawaiʻi state funded preschool tops quality rankings
A new national report finds Hawaiʻi is one of only five states in the country to meet 10 of 10 research-based quality benchmarks for pre-kindergarten programs. However, the report finds the state ranks 44th in the nation for preschool enrollment for four-year-olds and 31st for three-year-olds.
April 24, 2024 · 1:00 PM HST
DOH confirms additional case of whooping cough on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed one additional case of pertussis (also known as whooping cough) in a third distinct region on Hawaiʻi Island which is unrelated to previous cases. This new case closely follows 10 recently reported cases and brings the total to 11 pertussis cases on the Island from March – April 2024. Several of the recent cases have occurred in infants too young to be fully vaccinated.
April 24, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
Vacation rentals evicted from Kīhei Marketplace redevelopment plans
A redevelopment project to beautify the rundown Kīhei Marketplace ran into strong community opposition Tuesday before the Maui Planning Commission with dozens of testifiers irked about plans for 13 transient vacation rentals.
April 24, 2024 · 10:22 AM HST
UH releases spring 2024 commencement schedule: UHMC on May 9; Molokaʻi on May 10
Graduates will be celebrated throughout the University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system this spring starting on May 4 and ending on May 11. This includes a May 9 commencement at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului. Molokaʻi is hosting their live commencement ceremony on May 10 for residents who earned a certificate or degree from the University of Hawaiʻi from fall 2021 to spring 2024. It is held only once every four years.
April 24, 2024 · 9:59 AM HST
Hawaiʻi forest birds get highlight in ʻŌlelo Youth Xchange Video Challenge
“Seeing students share their voices to talk about the importance of native birds in Hawaiʻi is so inspiring,” said Dr. Josh Atwood, Information and Education Specialist for DOFAW. “They did a lot of research to produce these videos. You get the sense from these videos that even if they haven’t seen these birds in person, the students take pride in them as part of what makes these islands special.”
April 24, 2024 · 8:53 AM HST
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Breezy to locally windy trade winds will continue through Friday. Expect enhanced trade wind showers through Thursday morning as a band of unsettled clouds…
April 24, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 24, 2024
Surf heights along all shores will remain below advisory thresholds through the forecast period. A small, medium period northwest swell will fill in tonight…
April 24, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
State ranks among best for quality Pre-K programs; however, near bottom for access
The National Institute for Early Education Research 2023 State of Preschool report revealed the state ranks 44th for enrollment of 4-year-olds and 31st for 3-year-olds.
April 24, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Friend of jailed Kaua‘i artist accused of threatening a councilman speaks out following court hearing
The court hearing was continued to May 7 to allow more time for a mental health and fitness examination from a state psychologist.
April 23, 2024 · 7:18 PM HST
Road closure scheduled for debris removal following recent flooding on Garden Isle
The closure starts Wednesday and will go till Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a break from 11 a.m. to noon, weather permitting.
April 23, 2024 · 3:48 PM HST
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