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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 25-May 1, plus 1: Big Island Singers concerts, Hālau O Ka Ua Kani Lehua hula showcase, Honoka’a Spring Carnival, Lei Day Festival and more
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Authorities investigate reported assault that left Big Island man dead
The incident occurred on April 14 when police responded to an unknown disturbance in Ocean View.April 25, 2024 · 10:10 AM HST
Human remains found on property in Ocean View
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April 25, 2024 · 10:46 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted Ocean View man
The suspect was scheduled to appear in court on March 25 to pay a $150 fine after pleading no contest to disorderly conduct. When he was a no-show, Kona District Court Judge Kimberly Tsuchiya issued a bench warrant for the 42-year-old’s arrest.
April 25, 2024 · 10:24 AM
Human remains found on property in Ocean View
The decomposed body was found on a property on Lotus Blossom Lane.
April 25, 2024 · 10:10 AM
Authorities investigate reported assault that left Big Island man dead
The incident occurred on April 14 when police responded to an unknown disturbance in Ocean View.
April 25, 2024 · 10:00 AM
AARP expert warns Hawaiʻi homeowners to beware of contractor fraud
“Disasters unfortunately attract crooked contractors,” said Greenwood, who spoke at AARP Hawai`i Fight Fraud Together seminars in Kona and Hilo this week.
April 25, 2024 · 5:00 AM
University of Hawaiʻi publishes spring 2024 commencement schedule for all 10 campuses
Big Island college graduations are scheduled for May 10 and May 11.
April 25, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County becomes sisters with Hatsukaichi, Japan
The relationship was affirmed by a signing ceremony held in Hatsukaichi, where Roth, Mayor Tarō Matsumoto, members of the Hawaiʻi County Council, members of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaiʻi, the Honorary Consul of Japan in Hilo, Art Taniguchi, and esteemed members of government from Hatsukaichi were present.
April 25, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 25-May 1, plus 1: Big Island Singers concerts, Hālau O Ka Ua Kani Lehua hula showcase, Honoka’a Spring Carnival, Lei Day Festival and more
The Big Island again abounds with events perfect for keiki to kūpuna, including music, dancing, the chance to adopt a new furry friend and more.
April 24, 2024 · 6:00 PM
Update: Kawaihae Road in South Kohala again open to traffic at 3-mile marker
A portion of the roadway was closed earlier Wednesday because of a traffic crash.
April 24, 2024 · 3:48 PM
Hawaiian Electric lifts call for Big Island energy conservation issued in March
The electric utility reports that generation margins have returned to levels where conservation is no longer necessary.
April 24, 2024 · 3:00 PM
State Senate, House committees approve final FY 2024-25 budget bill
The supplemental spending plan for fiscal year 2024-25 incudes an operating budget of $10,395,945,997 in general funds and $19,209,528,184 through all funding methods.
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April 24, 2024 · 8:59 PM HST
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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
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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 25, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
Maui police warn the public of recurring scam involving spoofed calls
The Maui Police Department is warning the public of a recurring scam involving spoofed phone calls targeting members of the community.
April 25, 2024 · 11:10 AM HST
Pacific Biodiesel plants its first Kauaʻi sunflower field, modeled after Maui’s
In commemoration of Earth Day, Pacific Biodiesel Founders Bob and Kelly King welcomed community leaders and local students on a tour of the company’s new crushing mill and expanded agriculture operations, followed by a blessing of its first sunflower field on Kauaʻi on April 22, 2024.
April 25, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
South Maui’s Lokelani Intermediate School gets critical funds for infrastructure improvements
State Sen. Angus McKelvey (District 6, West Maui, Māʻalaea, Waikapū, South Maui) announced the release of $1,020,000 in funding for vital improvements at Lokelani Intermediate School in Maui. This capital improvement project will address crucial infrastructure needs including parking lot resurfacing, upgrades to gutters and drainage systems, air conditioning enhancements and general repairs.
April 25, 2024 · 8:40 AM HST
Maui Preparatory Academy presents financial aid benefit event this Saturday
Maui Preparatory Academy has announced an upcoming financial aid benefit, “Fly Pueo, Fly,” scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
April 25, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
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UH-Mānoa gets in the mobile esports game, hosting ‘Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’ tourney
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 25, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 25, 2024
Breezy to locally windy trade winds will continue into Friday morning. Expect enhanced trade wind showers through this morning as a band of unsettled clouds…
April 25, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 25, 2024
Surf heights will remain below advisory thresholds for all shores through the forecast period. The new small medium period northwest swell is filling today and…
April 25, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
AARP expert warns Hawaiʻi homeowners to beware of contractor fraud
“Disasters unfortunately attract crooked contractors,” said Greenwood, who spoke at AARP Hawai`i Fight Fraud Together seminars in Kona and Hilo this week.
April 25, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Cat feces suspected in death of a nēnē gosling found in Big Island 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 25, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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