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Eradicating invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle means protecting economy, ecosystem and Hawaiian culture
Hawai’i County Council joins the battle to push the pests back by supporting Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management public awareness and outreach initiative aimed at minimizing breeding grounds on the Big Island.May 19, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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May 19, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Eradicating invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle means protecting economy, ecosystem and Hawaiian culture
Hawai’i County Council joins the battle to push the pests back by supporting Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management public awareness and outreach initiative aimed at minimizing breeding grounds on the Big Island.
May 18, 2024 · 4:35 PM
Update: High surf advisory for Big Island’s south-facing shores now in effect through Sunday
Surf of 7 to 10 feet continues to be forecast. The public is advised to heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don’t go out.
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 · 6:23 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.
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May 19, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for May 19, 2024
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May 19, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
List: Maui lane closures through May 24, 2024
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May 19, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Parks department offers email and text alerts for county-sponsored programs
The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering more ways to stay informed about department-sponsored leagues, programs and activities — emails and/or text notifications.
May 19, 2024 · 6:24 AM HST
Rebuilding informational workshop for Lahaina homeowners, May 21
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May 19, 2024 · 5:56 AM HST
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A late season kona will continue to move north and weaken as a ridge of high pressure over the state shift north today and Monday. Expect a gradual drying trend…
May 19, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 19, 2024
A pair of overlapping south swell will keep south shore surf near low end advisory levels today. The swell will hold near or just below advisory levels tonight…
May 19, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: A fresh look at Kīlauea’s 1924 explosive deposits
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May 19, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Update: High surf advisory for southern shorelines now in effect through Sunday
Surf of 7 to 10 feet continues to be forecast. The public is advised to heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don’t go out.
May 18, 2024 · 4:37 PM HST
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
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