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May 7, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Kaua‘i County and hotel developer respond to recent wastewater spills at Coco Palms
“Coco Palms has received all necessary permit approvals from the County and through that process, they affirmed the project’s ability to tie into the municipal wastewater system,” said Reed Capitalʻs communications representative Shane Peters.
May 7, 2024 · 7:34 AM
High wind warning issued for Big Island summits
Southwest winds of 50 to 60 mph are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, with gusts of about 70 mph.
May 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiian language students name new astronomy instrument on Mauna Kea
The instrument’s name, Wenaokeao, means “earliest glow of light” and was given after extensive research by high school haumāna, or students.
May 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Scientists survey for false killer whales beyond known range in Hawai‘i waters
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May 7, 2024 · 1:31 AM
Standing granted for 2 of 3 petitions in contested case about controversial proposed Punalu‘u development special use permit
The Hawai‘i County Windward Planning Commission heard about 5 hours of additional public testimony, a majority of which was again in opposition to the Black Sand Beach LLC residential and community project that would be located on the former Sea Mountain resort.
May 6, 2024 · 2:00 PM
Big Island advocates for missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls in Hilo
The event, held on the lawn facing Kanoelehua Avenue outside the Hilo Ross store, was intended to “address the systemic issues that contribute to the disproportionately high rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls,” said Kimi Palacio of Going Home Hawai‘i.
May 6, 2024 · 12:21 PM
Wind advisory in effect on Big Island summits until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Big Island’s summits, reporting west winds of 40 to 50 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph just before noon on Monday. The advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday. “Winds this strong can make driving and walking difficult. The winds can forcefully […]
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
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May 6, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Kona man sentenced to 20 years in prison for crime spree a year ago
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May 7, 2024 · 9:06 AM HST
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ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi students on Big Island name new astronomy instrument on Maunakea
The instrument’s name, Wenaokeao, means “earliest glow of light” and was given after extensive research by high school haumāna, or students.
May 7, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 07, 2024
A low pressure system moving into the Central Pacific basin north of Hawaii will weaken the subtropical ridge and keep light to moderate trade winds in the…
May 7, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 07, 2024
The current south swell is slowly beginning to fade today into Wednesday. Forerunners from a larger and longer lived south- southwest swell will arrive…
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Pothole repairs scheduled in Kapa‘a
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May 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
County and hotel developer respond to recent wastewater spills at Coco Palms
“Coco Palms has received all necessary permit approvals from the County and through that process, they affirmed the project’s ability to tie into the municipal wastewater system,” said Reed Capitalʻs communications representative Shane Peters.
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