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May 9, 2024 · 10:00 AM
USPS mail carriers gear up to collect food for annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive
Last year’s “Stamp Out Hunger” effort in Hawai‘i netted more than 193 tons of food donations.
May 9, 2024 · 9:59 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding 14-year-old girl
The teen was last seen leaving a residence on foot on 27th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea‘au on Wednesday.
May 9, 2024 · 9:52 AM
Multi-agency warrant sweep yields 32 arrests in West Hawai‘i
Conducted by detectives from the Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area II Vice Section, Area I Special Enforcement Unit, U.S. Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, the sweep resulted in offenses ranging from contempt of court, probation violation, probation no bail, failure to appear, and other related offenses.
May 9, 2024 · 9:37 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing man
The man was last seen sometime in April.
May 9, 2024 · 3:00 AM
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would fund programs and jobs to battle invasive species in Hawai‘i
The bill commits nearly $20 million to Hawai‘i Department of Education to assist in the administration and implementation of their Biosecurity Program, including 44 new positions.
May 9, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island — and then some — for May 9-15: So much happening, especially for Mother’s Day, this week’s list is actually a Top 16
It shouldn’t be difficult to find something to do with Mom this weekend. The Big Island has plenty of events planned just for Mother’s Day, from brunch to parasailing.
May 8, 2024 · 12:00 PM
USDA expands Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance to include Big Island livestock producers
The PRF insurance option protects livestock producers against feed loss due to lack of precipitation, providing producers on the Big Island with coverage for grazing acres, totaling $13 million in coverage.
May 8, 2024 · 10:36 AM
Earthquakes continue beneath Kīlauea summit
Earthquakes are clustered in the upper East Rift Zone as well as the south caldera region.
May 8, 2024 · 8:44 AM
Wife of Hawai‘i County mayoral candidate Kimo Alameda dies
When asked about the campaign, Alameda stated that he intends to continue, but “my immediate focus right now is to be with my family as we remember Star.”
May 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Hilo judge maintains bail on Big Island man facing drug and ghost gun charges
Bail was maintained at more than $718,000 and the 45-year-old is expected to appear for a preliminary hearing today.
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May 8, 2024 · 8:57 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island — and then some — for May 9-15: So much happening, especially for Mother’s Day, this week’s list is actually a Top 16
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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
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Maui’s Savannah Gankiewicz to be crowned Miss USA 2023 after titleholder resigns
The Miss USA Organization today announced that Miss Hawaiʻi USA Savannah Gankiewicz of Maui, will take the title of Miss USA 2023. The titleholder, Noelia Voigt resigned earlier this week and explained her departure in an Instagram post, citing mental health and well-being. Savannah will be crowned in a celebratory coronation ceremony on Wednesday, May 15 in Hawaiʻi, according to an announcement on the Miss USA website.
May 9, 2024 · 10:41 AM HST
Pukalani water service disruption, May 9-10
A portion of homes in the Pukalani area will have their water service disrupted beginning 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, to 5 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024.
May 9, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
Wednesday’s Pukalani outage still under investigation; archery arrow found in line during inspection
Hawaiian Electric continues to investigate the cause of an outage early Wednesday morning that knocked out power to an estimated 2,500 customers. The outage was reported at 2:15 a.m. on May 8. “While the exact cause is still being determined, inspections identified an archery arrow caught in a line and trees making contact with a section of powerlines in the area,” a spokesperson said.
May 9, 2024 · 9:48 AM HST
Heartbreaking: Mele Ukulele to close its longtime Wailuku flagship store
After 27 years at the entrance to downtown Wailuku, Mele Ukulele will close its flagship store following the sale its location near Wailuku bridge to a mainland owner.
May 9, 2024 · 9:20 AM HST
55th Annual Barrio Fiesta, May 24-25
The 55th Annual Barrio Fiesta takes place May 24 and 24 at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului. Friday’s hours are 5-10 p.m., and Saturday’s event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
May 9, 2024 · 8:56 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for May 09, 2024
Trade winds will diminish today through tonight as a broad surface trough and upper disturbance move in. Added instability associated with these features will…
May 9, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 09, 2024
A long-lived south swell will affect the islands during the next several days, keeping south shore surf above the summertime average. The surf is expected…
May 9, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would fund programs and jobs to battle invasive species in Hawai‘i
The bill commits nearly $20 million to Hawai‘i Department of Education to assist in the administration and implementation of their Biosecurity Program, including 44 new positions.
May 9, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
US Navy, NASA seek continued use of lands at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe park
The two agencies are seeking public input on their joint proposed real estate action and will host three community meetings in early June and is accepting written comments postmarked no later than June 17.
May 9, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Concerns raised over Kaua’i artist sentenced to a year in jail for ‘threatening’ councilman in plea deal
Gruenhagen appeared for a scheduled status review on the morning of May 7, which unexpectedly transitioned into a change of plea, followed by instant sentencing by Fifth Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Watanabe.
May 8, 2024 · 4:33 PM HST
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