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A flash flood watch remains in place throughout the state till 8 p.m.May 11, 2024 · 9:47 AM HST
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May 11, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Installation of safety enhancement measures on Waimea road begins this week
The work on ‘Opelo Road begins May 13 directly across from ‘Opelo Plaza.
May 11, 2024 · 6:54 AM
Update: Roads reopen in Kohala after crews clear debris from flooding
A flash flood watch remains in place throughout the state till 8 p.m.
May 11, 2024 · 5:00 AM
US Senate passes provisions to improve air tour safety, address air noise in Hawai‘i
The US Senate on Thursday passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which included several provisions authored by US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i). The bill contains measures to address air tour noise in Hawai‘i, improve air tour safety, help airports adapt to extreme weather, and establish a Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary at the Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
May 11, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Kaua‘i fisherman finds oddity in belly of tuna; scientists identify rare octopus
Alan Okuhara of Mark’s Place is a scientist at heart; he and marine biologist Molly Lutcavage have a list of ‘marine mysteries’ to solve.
May 11, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Dare Day returns after 4-year hiatus to celebrate Big Island students
Students from Waikōloa Elementary and Middle Schools, Waimea Middle School, Konawaena Elementary and Middle School and Hawaiian immersion school Alo Kēhau o ka ʻĀina Mauna were bussed into Kona to spend the day enjoying activities from swimming to ring tossing, putting golf, basketball and shooting a fire hose at a cardboard house.
May 10, 2024 · 11:50 PM
Heavy rains diminish over East Hawaiʻi; flood threat shifts to west, north Big Isle
Flash flood warnings were in effect late Friday night and into early Saturday morning for portions of North and South Kohala and Hāmākua as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved over the districts.
May 10, 2024 · 3:05 PM
Help just a mailbox away: Join fight against hunger and donate to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The 32nd annual National Association of Letter Carriers annual event is Saturday nationwide, including in Hawai‘i.
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.
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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
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
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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
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April 29, 2024 · 5:08 PM HST
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Rep. Case announces winners of his 2024 Congressional Art Competition
US Congressman Ed Case (D-HI) announced the winners of his 2024 Congressional Art Competition during an awards ceremony at the Bishop Museum, where entries have been on public display.
May 11, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
Molokaʻi resident takes action to reduce wildfire risks
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is telling the story of Molokaʻi resident Erin Peyton, who took action to protect her community from wildfires.
May 11, 2024 · 9:00 AM HST
County Parks Department announces Lihikai School Park improvements
The comfort station and a portion of Lihikai School Park in Kahului will be closed to the public from May 13, 2024, until early 2025 for a County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation capital improvements project.
May 11, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for May 11, 2024
An unstable upper low slowly drifting eastward through the islands will continue to produce periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms with elevated flood threats…
May 11, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
Saturday weather updates: Flood Watch through this evening
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening for all main Hawaiian Islands. The National Weather Service reports an upper level low will slowly move through the Hawaiian Islands this weekend. Weather impacts include slow moving heavy rain and strong thunderstorms increasing the threat for flash flooding statewide.
May 11, 2024 · 7:05 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for May 11, 2024
An unstable upper low slowly drifting eastward through the islands will continue to produce periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms with elevated flood threats…
May 11, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 11, 2024
A long-lived south swell will affect the islands this weekend. Although the swell will persist for the next several days, surf should continue to trend down…
May 11, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Update: Flood advisory canceled, watch remains in place for all Hawaiian Islands
Radar shows that the heavy rain has diminished.
May 11, 2024 · 6:41 AM HST
US Senate passes provisions to improve air tour safety, address air noise in Hawai‘i
The US Senate on Thursday passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which included several provisions authored by US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i). The bill contains measures to address air tour noise in Hawai‘i, improve air tour safety, help airports adapt to extreme weather, and establish a Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary at the Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
May 11, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
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 11, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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