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Business Monday: OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa begins new era with $60M face-lift
The face-lift was guided and inspired by the concept of “kōī au,” symbolizing a flowing current and eloquence. Hawaiian culture and the historic significance of Keauhou Bay, the birthplace of King Kamehameha III, are also at the forefront of the resort’s new…May 20, 2024 · 12:58 AM HST
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May 20, 2024 · 7:19 AM
Update: High surf advisory again extended for south-facing shores
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Business Monday: OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa begins new era with $60M face-lift
The face-lift was guided and inspired by the concept of “kōī au,” symbolizing a flowing current and eloquence. Hawaiian culture and the historic significance of Keauhou Bay, the birthplace of King Kamehameha III, are also at the forefront of the resort’s new look.
May 19, 2024 · 6:42 PM
Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits
High winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.
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 · 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.
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May 20, 2024 · 11:14 AM HST
Activity up slightly with increase in quakes at Kīlauea
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 20, 2024 · 9:55 AM HST
Fairmont Kea Lani hosts ‘Behind the Curtain: A Journey Through Hula,’ June 1
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May 20, 2024 · 9:52 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for May 20, 2024
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May 20, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi public meetings aim to gather input for draft wetlands overlay map
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May 20, 2024 · 6:00 AM HST
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Home sales hit 25-year low, Hawai‘i housing crisis explained in UHERO factbook
UHERO reported high interest rates, high prices and low supply have continued to keep housing extremely unaffordable.
May 20, 2024 · 10:40 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 20, 2024
The low pressure system far north of the state will continue to drift slowly northward over the next few days. The high pressure ridge will build in north of…
May 20, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Update: Elevated surf along south-facing shores expected to continue through today
The high surf advisory that is in effect for the southern shorelines of the state, including on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, was again extended and is now in effect thrugh 6 p.m., with surf of 6 to 10 feet still in the forecast.
May 20, 2024 · 7:27 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 20, 2024
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May 20, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Gov. Josh Green issues proclamation celebrating school nurses
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