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Kona man sentenced to 20 years in prison for crime spree a year ago
The suspect’s wife was also arrested at the reported crime spree.
Hawai’i State NewsKīlauea earthquakes abating – volcano saw more than 350 quakes per day last week
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Business Monday: Island Dermatology promotes preventative skin care
May is melanoma and skin care awareness month and the Island Dermatology team is working to get the word out about preventative skin care.May 6, 2024 · 10:15 AM HST
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May 6, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Kīlauea earthquakes abating – volcano saw more than 350 quakes per day last week
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory notes inflation is occurring in the caldera south of Halemaʻumaʻu – activity similar to conditions prior to last week’s period of heightened unrest.
May 6, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Community College students harvest 50 pounds of bananas to feed local families
Since 2023, Hawaiʻi CC has donated more than 1,000 lbs of fresh produce from its Mauliola farm to the Hawaiʻi Food Basket.
May 6, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Kona man sentenced to 20 years in prison for crime spree a year ago
The suspect’s wife was also arrested at the reported crime spree.
May 6, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Island Dermatology promotes preventative skin care
May is melanoma and skin care awareness month and the Island Dermatology team is working to get the word out about preventative skin care.
May 5, 2024 · 2:00 PM
Sweet success: 11th annual Big Island Chocolate Festival competition winners announced
Chocolatey creations by chefs, chocolatiers and culinary students were critiqued by a team of celebrity judges based on taste, texture, appearance and creativity.
May 5, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union donates$20,000 with a matching grant to support affordable housing initiatives
“These matching gifts will help our organization create more housing for those in our community who many times need the most help to become homeowners,” said HICDC Executive Director Keith Kato.
May 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Jack in the Box showing appreciation for teachers with a free cup of coffee
The offer is available May 6-8 at all Jack in the Box Hawai‘i locations throughout the state and is for all teachers and faculty members by showing their school ID or a paystub.
May 5, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopens roads as Kīlauea calms
Areas accessed by Chain of Craters Road, including coastal backcountry sites, Hilina Pali Road, Kulanaokuaiki Campground, Nāpau, and Pepeiao Cabin are now open.
May 5, 2024 · 3:00 AM
New Hawai‘i law aimed at tackling illegal short-term rentals, provides counties with home rule authority
Gov. Josh Green touts Senate Bill 2919 as pivotal tool to address the state’s housing crisis and ensures counties can guide their future development, but opponents say it does not address the true causes of Hawai’i’s housing shortage.
May 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Update: Ka‘ū residents hold second sign waving opposing proposed Punalu‘u resort
A caravan is planned to get Ka‘ū residents to Hilo on Monday for the Windward Planning Commission’s special meeting.
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May 3, 2024 · 5:47 PM HST
Mix masters: Merriman’s Honolulu team wins 2024 Kings’ Shops Cocktail Contest
13 of Hawai‘i’s top bartenders showed off their creative energy as they competed head-to-head in three rounds April 28 on the Big Island.
May 1, 2024 · 1:17 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for May 2-8: Kodomo No Matsuri, AstroDay, Mālama Healing Festival and more
Live music, hands-on educational science activities and demonstrations, Children’s Day celebrations, art displays, crafts and even a party for Cinco De Mayo are on tap this weekend.
April 29, 2024 · 5:08 PM HST
Kamuela Philharmonic closes out 2023-24 season with ‘POPS!’ this Sunday afternoon
The Philharmonic will perform works by Henry Mancini, Frank Sinatra, Morton Gould, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and more.
April 26, 2024 · 2:42 PM HST
Tickets still available for events during annual Big Island Chocolate Festival
The 11th Big Island Chocolate Festival continues this weekend, culminating with the “Mystical Chocolate Masquerade” gala on Saturday at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
April 26, 2024 · 10:30 AM HST
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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New astronomy instrument that studies light emitted by stars, given the Hawaiian name Wenaokeao
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May 6, 2024 · 11:42 AM HST
Vertical Sports Maui faith-based sports camp, June 10-14
Vertical Sports Maui hosts a faith-based sports camp, June 10-14, 2024. The camp has space for 700 kids between the ages of 6-14.
May 6, 2024 · 11:15 AM HST
HUD extends foreclosure moratorium on Maui for affected borrowers impacted by 2023 wildfires
The Federal Housing Administration will extend the foreclosure moratorium through Jan. 1, 2025, to help homeowners impacted by 2023 wildfires. FHA is taking this action due to the extent of the devastation from the wildfires, the reduced capacity for borrowers to access needed resources, and the unique challenges associated with the geographic location of Maui.
May 6, 2024 · 10:15 AM HST
Bank of Hawaiʻi pays full tuition for four Chaminade University graduates
Since Bank of Hawai‘i’s College Assistance Program began in 2016, 25 employees have now earned degrees from Chaminade University or an associate degree from the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges with more than $2.1 million in educational costs covered. This year, all four employees—Rita Aponte, Ryan Chang, Cindy Corpuz and KerryLynn Vea—received their bachelor’s degrees in business administration.
May 6, 2024 · 9:15 AM HST
50 cats from Maui and Lānaʻi headed to new home in Silicon Valley
A total of 50 cats left the Maui Humane Society and the Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary last week, headed to their new life in California with the Humane Society Silicon Valley. The transport was made in collaboration with Greater Good Charities.
May 6, 2024 · 8:15 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for May 06, 2024
Breezy easterly trade winds will continue through the morning hours, decreasing to moderate levels by this afternoon. A passing weak upper level disturbance…
May 6, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 06, 2024
Pulses of south to southwest swell are due this week, with High Surf Advisory (HSA) conditions expected by Thursday. A small, long period south swell…
May 6, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Big Island residents hold second sign waving opposing proposed Punalu‘u resort
A caravan is planned to get Ka‘ū residents to Hilo on Monday for the Windward Planning Commission’s special meeting.
May 6, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Kaua‘i County data shows recent decline in lifeguard rescues
“We are pleased to see a lower number of rescues in the first four months of 2024,” said Fire Chief Michael Gibson.
May 6, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 05, 2024
Breezy trade winds will continue into Monday and then decrease to more moderate levels from Monday afternoon into Tuesday. An upper level disturbance passing…
May 5, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
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