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Fire at Kailua-Kona laundromat put out Saturday morning
The depart estimated a loss of $750,000 as a result of the incident.
EducationNational recruitment for next UH president to begin in late May
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Long-awaited work on Hulihe‘e Palace seawall begins
Manu Powers, regent and president of Daughters of Hawaiʻi, an organization that takes care of the palace, said workers from Isemoto Contracting Co. were hired to do the wall and sidewalk work.May 18, 2024 · 1:06 AM HST
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May 18, 2024 · 11:26 AM
Activity up slightly with increase in quakes under Kīlauea caldera, upper East Rift Zone
Seismicity remains above background levels. Ground deformation also continues beneath Halemaʻumaʻu and the south caldera region. Magma has been pressurizing the system beneath Halemaʻumaʻu and Kīlauea’s south caldera region for several weeks.
May 18, 2024 · 7:31 AM
Fire at Kailua-Kona laundromat put out Saturday morning
The depart estimated a loss of $750,000 as a result of the incident.
May 18, 2024 · 5:00 AM
National recruitment for next UH president to begin in late May
The national recruitment for the next president of the University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system will officially begin in late May 2024 after the UH Board of Regents approved the position description and leadership profile at its May 16 monthly meeting.
May 18, 2024 · 1:06 AM
Long-awaited work on Hulihe‘e Palace seawall begins
Manu Powers, regent and president of Daughters of Hawaiʻi, an organization that takes care of the palace, said workers from Isemoto Contracting Co. were hired to do the wall and sidewalk work.
May 17, 2024 · 3:03 PM
Big Island high school seniors encouraged to apply for scholarship program
pplications are due on June 15 and awardees will be notified in early July.
May 17, 2024 · 7:42 AM
Puna hitchhiker charged in alleged armed carjacking
40-year-old Kevin Torres of Pāhoa made his initial court appearance May 16 in Hilo District Court.
May 17, 2024 · 6:59 AM
Big Island police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Kaʻū
The 59-year-old Ocean View man riding a green 2022 Kawasaki was ejected from the motorcycle after it struck an embankment near the entrance to Manuka State Park.
May 17, 2024 · 6:27 AM
Update: High surf advisory for Big Island’s south-facing shores extended
The advisory is now in effect until 6 p.m. May 18, with surf of 7 to 10 feet continued to be forecast.
May 17, 2024 · 6:23 AM
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits
Sustained winds of 45 to 55 mph, with localized gusts of up to about 60 mph, are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
May 17, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Money gifted to University of Hawai‘i medical school to train physicans to treat liver diseases
The money from former Hawai‘i resident liver transplant recipient John C. Couch will establish the first-ever gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine that will train physicians to treat liver diseases.
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May 15, 2024 · 5:23 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 16-22: Honoka‘a Western Week, first ever Hala Festival, The Spirit of Kaloko-Honokōhau Day and more
The diversity of events and activities happening around the Big Island during the next week, as always, is as wide as the people who call the island home.
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
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Annual Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival set for Oct. 18-Nov. 10 on three islands
The Maui portion of the 14th annual Hawaiʻi Food and Wine Festival is scheduled for Oct. 25-27 in Kaʻanapali, according to an announcement.
May 18, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
Recall alert issued for Sun Noodle’s frozen S&S Cup Saimin due to undeclared egg allergen
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall by Sun Noodle for its S&S Cup Saimin frozen saimin products.
May 18, 2024 · 11:00 AM HST
New curator selected for sacred Royal Mausoleum State Monument
The Royal Mausoleum State Monument, the final resting place for the ruling monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, is considered one of the most culturally significant wahi pana (living breathing spaces) in the state. The selection of its 18th curator followed an intensive process.
May 18, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
Nearly 180 appliances collected during Lahaina white goods event
Mālama Maui Nui was successfully able to collect a total of 179 various appliances during a white goods collection event in Lahaina, held April 25-27, 2024. Mālama Maui Nui partnered with the County of Maui for the event, which focused on supporting residences that were directly affected by the August wildfires. This included pick-ups by appointment across the burn zone and a drop-off at the Lahaina Civic Center.
May 18, 2024 · 9:00 AM HST
Food & Wine Festival donates more than $195K to 14 beneficiaries statewide
University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges with culinary arts programs were among 14 beneficiaries of $195,300 donated by the Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance, founder of the annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival.
May 18, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for May 18, 2024
A kona low northwest of the state will continue drawing unstable tropical moisture northward over Kauai County through today. The kona low will begin slowly…
May 18, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 18, 2024
Surf along south facing shores will remain up through early next week due to overlapping, long-period south-southwest swells. Heights will remain at the…
May 18, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Money gifted to University of Hawai‘i medical school to train physicians to treat liver diseases
The money from former Hawai‘i resident liver transplant recipient John C. Couch will establish the first-ever gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine that will train physicians to treat liver diseases.
May 18, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
National recruitment for next UH president to begin in late May
The national recruitment for the next president of the University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system will officially begin in late May 2024 after the UH Board of Regents approved the position description and leadership profile at its May 16 monthly meeting.
May 18, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Fern Holland begins second campaign for Kauaʻi County Council
Holland, who is the food systems director for 501(c)3 non-profit Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action, is an outspoken activist and organizer in the community. She has also gained visibility for her role as a leading member of a group against the reconstruction of the Coco Palms Hotel in Wailua.
May 18, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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