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May 2024 proclaimed Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Hawai‘i County
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May 15, 2024 · 8:00 AM
May 2024 proclaimed Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Hawai‘i County
The month-long initiative is aimed at raising awareness, educating the public and encouraging proactive measures to reduce the risk and impacts of wildfires around the Big Island.
May 15, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Register now for 2024 Coach Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp
The four-day camp hosted by the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is for boys and girls ages 9 to 17 and runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. It will include drills, games, contests and guest speakers.
May 15, 2024 · 3:00 AM
New FDA podcast features UH-Hilo faculty member discussing health disparities for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
The podcast focuses on research by Deborah Taira, a professor in the Univeristy of Hawai‘i at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and senior scientist at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, and her colleague at the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine at Mānoa.
May 14, 2024 · 6:01 PM
Kona low threatens widespread flash flooding, prolonged heavy rain, storms for most of Hawai‘i
The potential for flash flooding around the Big Island has diminished, but remains a concern because of the uncertainty with the developing weather pattern.
May 14, 2024 · 5:30 PM
Kaʻū man arrested, later released after man was shot in right thigh in Ocean View
The May 10 incident began with a report of 3 men yelling in the area of Coral Parkway, between King Kamehameha Boulevard and Tiki Lane, and ended with a man whose sister says is mentally ill identifying 48-year-old Daniel Moriarty as the person who shot him with a rusty black powder revolver.
May 14, 2024 · 4:41 PM
Update: Flood advisory extended for large portion of Big Island
National Weather Service radar indicated at 3:46 p.m. slow moving heavy rain showers continuing to move over the upper slopes of the Hilo, South Kohala and Kona districts.
May 14, 2024 · 2:21 PM
Big Island police seek endangered 12-year-old missing since last week
Herman Kirklin is 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen the morning of May 7 on Lehua Street in Mountain View.
May 14, 2024 · 2:10 PM
Hilo man faces several charges following domestic argument involving traffic crash
The victim was transported to Hilo Medical Center for treatment of a substantial laceration to her head and concussion following the early morning incident. She was released several hours later.
May 14, 2024 · 2:00 PM
Hawai‘i Police Department honors fallen officers during National Police Week
Public encouraged to attend activities and show support for law enforcement and salute those who paid the ultimate price serving and protecting their community.
May 14, 2024 · 12:13 PM
Spencer Park closed for debris cleanup
The park at ʻŌhai‘ula Beach will reopen May 18.
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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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Pacific Permanente Group, a premiere Maui-based medical group providing health care services in nearly a dozen specialties, has recently added another orthopaedic surgeon to its growing team on the Valley Isle.
May 15, 2024 · 10:45 AM HST
Maui United Way announces $500,000 to nonprofits dedicated to Maui County housing relief
Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) received $475,000, the bulk of the funding, which will be used to supplement the Maui Fires Relief Program, the Maui Relief TANF program and the County of Maui Rental Assistance program. Ka Hale Pōmaikaʻi on Molokaʻi was also awarded $15,000 for their KHP Housing Kōkua program. Together, they anticipate helping approximately 50 families totaling well over 100 individuals. Maui United Way received a 2% commission for helping to manage the process and award the monies.
May 15, 2024 · 10:32 AM HST
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center Hosts the 22nd Annual Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival
Maui Matsuri is celebrating its 22nd annual Japanese Festival with the Children’s Festival portion of the event planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
May 15, 2024 · 10:24 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for May 15, 2024
A kona low developing about 600 miles north of Kauai today will intensify and meander around well northwest of the islands into next week. The low will turn our…
May 15, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
Maui Planning Commission weighs in on Ledcor South Maui’s draft EIS
Maui Planning Commission members finished hearing public comments and then added their own Tuesday to a draft environmental impact statement for Ledcor South Maui’s plans to build as many as 975 homes.
May 15, 2024 · 6:00 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for May 15, 2024
A kona low developing about 600 miles north of Kauai today will intensify and meander around well northwest of the islands into next week. The low will turn our…
May 15, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 15, 2024
Surf along S facing shores remains near to below average until Thursday when another surge of long period energy brings elevated surf conditions. The current…
May 15, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
UH faculty members featured in new FDA podcast about health disparities in Hawai‘i
The podcast focuses on research by Deborah Taira, a professor in the Univeristy of Hawai‘i at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and senior scientist at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, and her colleague at the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine at Mānoa.
May 15, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
DLNR finalizing investigation into cruise ships reported close to Na Pali Coast
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says it’s awaiting a final report following its investigation into two cruise ships that came too close to the shore of the Na Pali Coast earlier this month. On May 1, social media images and videos began circulating of the Royal Caribbean’s over 1,000-foot-long ship, the Celebrity […]
May 15, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Kona low brings potential for heavy rain, flash flooding through weekend for Kaua‘i
Heavy showers could repeatedly move over the Hawaiian Islands from the south, especially from Kaua‘i to Maui, leading to widespread flooding, especially over leeward areas.
May 14, 2024 · 6:13 PM HST
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