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May 10, 2024 · 11:18 AM

Chef Louis Pauole and Miyo’s in Hilo celebrate Mom with special omakase event

Pauole created the event, which will feature seven courses highlighting dishes infused with locally grown ingredients, to spotlight the depth of flavors found only in Hawai‘i on Mother’s Day.
May 10, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Big Island student one of just 161 named 2024 US Presidential Scholars

Not only is Kealakehe High School senior Maile-Lei Ji now among an elite group of the nation’s top high school students, she is one of two Big Island students to win a National Merit Scholarship this year.
May 10, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Volcano Watch: The blast of the century at Kīlauea

Kīlauea began erupting explosively 100 years ago this week, for the first time in nearly a century. The eruption lasted for about 17 days, killing one person and injuring others.
May 9, 2024 · 5:25 PM

Update: Greatest chance of severe storms during daytime, through evening Friday

An unusually strong upper level disturbance moving over Hawai‘i now also brings a threat of flash flooding. A flood watch is in effect for the entire state until 6 a.m. Saturday.
May 9, 2024 · 4:04 PM

Wind and winter warnings issued for Big Island summits starting Friday

According to the National Weather Service, the winter warning will go into effect at noon and is expected to last till 6 a.m. Saturday.
May 9, 2024 · 1:47 PM

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Pepe‘ekeo man

The 39-year-old was last seen at his apartment complex on Nov. 24, 2023.
May 9, 2024 · 1:05 PM

Get ready for the Ka‘ū Coffee Experience

The 14th Ka‘ū Coffee Festival returns in June providing a unique, interactive experience showcasing the diverse and award-winning coffees grown by coffee farmers in the sprawling, southern rural district of Hawai‘i Island.
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.

Merrie Monarch 

Support for Maui abounded during competition nights at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Kaua‘i fills Līhu‘e Airport to welcome hālau hula home from Merrie Monarch Festival
O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer

 

Which of these bills should the Hawai‘i Legislature have passed this year but didn’t?
  • Senate Bills 3335 and 2487, relating to the legalization of recreation marijuana and expanding marijuana decriminalization, respectively.
  • Senate Bill 2381, relating to public financing for candidates seeking election to state and county public offices.
  • House Bill 2406, which would have imposed a climate-impact fee for visitors staying in hotels or other transient vacation accommodations.
  • Senate Bill 281, which would have established a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made to the state’s college savings program.
  • House Bill 79, relating to media literacy in schools and negative impacts of of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination and online hate speech.
  • House Bill 540, relating to free breakfast and lunch for all enrolled students of the Hawai‘i Department of Education and public charter schools.
  • House Bill 1149, relating to infestation control of coconut rhinoceros beetles.
  • Senate Bill 587, relating to the installation of noisy exhaust pipes and mufflers on a vehicle.
  • Senate Bill 471, which would prohibit camping in public areas not designated for camping and require the state or counties establish safe zones for homeless people.
  • There is a different bill I was watching that should have passed instead.
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May 9, 2024 · 1:05 PM HST

Get ready for the Ka‘ū Coffee Experience

The 14th Ka‘ū Coffee Festival returns in June providing a unique, interactive experience showcasing the diverse and award-winning coffees grown by coffee farmers in the sprawling, southern rural district of Hawai‘i Island.
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

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 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.

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Big Island Polls 

Big Island Now poll No. 54: Which of these bills should the Hawaiʻi Legislature have passed this year but didn’t?
Big Island Now poll No. 53 results: Hawai‘i’s most important contribution to the world seems to be itself
Big Island Now poll No. 53: What is Hawai‘i’s most important contribution to the world?
Big Island Now poll No. 52 results: Vote evenly spread for best place to spot humpback whales from island shores

Big Island Business 

Educator externship held to advance creative technical skills for Hawai‘i teachers, enhance student workforce readiness
UHERO forecast: Counties poised for slower growth, inflation surpasses national average
Business Monday: Island Dermatology promotes preventative skin care
CU Hawaiʻi donates$20,000 with a matching grant to support affordable housing initiatives
Department of Health issues a recall alert for Gibson Farms bulk organic California shelled walnuts due to potential E. coli contamination
Google invests in improving Hawaiʻi’s internet infrastructure

Hawai’i Volcano Blog 

Volcano Watch: The blast of the century at Kīlauea
Earthquakes continue beneath Kīlauea summit
About 230 earthquakes rattle Kīlauea with renewed uptick in unrest

Ocean Blog 

Rare sighting of Risso’s dolphins in Kona leave tour guides in awe
Researchers: Olympic tower construction could damage Tahiti reef ecosystem
Deaths of young dolphin, humpback calf highlight importance of responsible boating in Hawaiʻi waters
Citizen scientists collect valuable data that help continue humpback whale conservation

Maui Now 

Council committee to review draft official Maui wetland inventory map

Maui County Council members will hear a presentation from the Department of Planning on Monday on a draft of Maui County’s first official wetland map. The Agriculture, Diversification, Environment and Public Transportation Committee, chaired by Council Member Gabe Johnson, is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
May 10, 2024 · 12:47 PM HST

Creative Industries Educator Externship shares skills with Hawai‘i teachers

Technical skill rotations were hosted throughout the day exploring topics such as fashion design process, 3D modeling, video pre-production and much more, along with networking sessions and informative panels from professionals in the creative industries. Attendees were provided with an overview of CID’s workforce initiatives, ways to maximize the ClimbHI Bridge portal, and insights into preparing students for successful careers within the creative industries.
May 10, 2024 · 11:00 AM HST

Volunteer Day at Keālia Wildlife Refuge, May 18

The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will partner with Keālia National Wildlife Refuge staff to remove invasive plant species that threaten to overgrow and crowd out native plants along the Boardwalk. Volunteers will meet at the Keālia NWR Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 and carpool to the first entrance of the boardwalk for the volunteer day. The workday will conclude at 11 a.m.
May 10, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST

Nine recruits from 95th Recruit Class join the ranks of the Maui Police Department

The new officers are Jeremiah Aceret, Levy Alizna, Kaelan Bush, Hau’oli Caparida, Lyman Diego, Quinton Pedroza, Aloices Sabugo, Austin Travis, and Lateral Officer Graduate Anthony Campos.
May 10, 2024 · 9:00 AM HST

Update/Power Restored: Earlier outages reported in Lahaina, Olowalu, Launiupoko and Kahului

Update (8:20 a.m. May 10, 2024). Power has been restored to all customers impacted by earlier outages in Kahului and Lahaina.
May 10, 2024 · 8:09 AM HST

Kauai Now 

Kaua‘i, start your engines: PMRF hosting fourth annual car show this Saturday

Ninety vehicles of all kinds have registered for the event. Attendees can vote for their favorite vehicles, and the winners will receive trophies.
May 10, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST

Kauai Weather Forecast for May 10, 2024

The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will continue across the state through tonight as a strong upper level disturbance settles…
May 10, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST

Kauai Surf Forecast for May 10, 2024

A long-lived south swell will affect the islands into the weekend. Surf along south facing shores is expected to remain at the High Surf Advisory threshold of…
May 10, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST

Counties poised for slower growth, inflation surpasses national average, UHERO forecasts

Maui rebuilding and the incremental return of international travelers will support tourism, helping to offset a moderate pullback in the continental U.S. market.
May 10, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST

Portion of Wawae Road in Kalāheo closed until further notice

Erosion exacerbated by recent flooding has compromised the roadway’s stability.
May 9, 2024 · 6:28 PM HST

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