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An international team of scientists, with the help of three observatories atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island, discovered the relatively close exoplanet dubbed Gliese 12 b in our galactic neighborhood.May 25, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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May 25, 2024 · 9:07 AM
Siren sounding at Laupāhoehoe Point on Big Island because of malfunction
There is no emergency at this time.
May 25, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i County breaks ground on restoration of Waikōloa park
The restoration and expansion is a public-private partnership with a price tag of $1 million.
May 25, 2024 · 3:00 AM
US Post Office in Kona to relocate
A specific date for the relocation has not yet been determined.
May 25, 2024 · 1:00 AM
‘Evil twin’ or not, newly discovered exoplanet will help get closer to answers about why life appeared on Earth
An international team of scientists, with the help of three observatories atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island, discovered the relatively close exoplanet dubbed Gliese 12 b in our galactic neighborhood.
May 25, 2024 · 12:19 AM
Decomposing body found on vacant lot in Puna
The remains, found at the 16-200 block of 36th Avenue at about 7 p.m. Thursday, are believed to be connected to a missing person investigation involving a 37-year-old Puna woman.
May 24, 2024 · 4:57 PM
Kona psychologist sentenced to 20 years prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a minor
Reuben Lelah was president of the nonprofit Loving Service Foundation, which specialized in treating children and teenagers who were dying or are chronically ill, as well as youth with mental illness.
May 24, 2024 · 3:52 PM
Keauhou man charged with abuse following incident that temporarily close Kuakini Highway
The 33-year-old is being held on $5,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Kona District Court today.
May 24, 2024 · 3:02 PM
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help in finding missing man
The 42-year-old was last seen on Aug. 3, 2022, at noon, in the area of “Two-Step” beach near Pu‘uhonua O‘Hōnaunau in Hōnaunau.
May 24, 2024 · 2:28 PM
Lane closures scheduled in Hilo for work on utility lines
The Department of Public Works Engineering Division will be conducting utility probing on Lanikaula Street, from Kīlauea Avenue to Manono Street.
May 24, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs revamps website
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, or DCCA, launched its newly redesigned website pages, aimed at providing visitors with a seamless and intuitive browsing experience. The revamped homepage, coupled with a new complaint management webpage is meant to enhance user accessibility and engagement. The updated homepage features a streamlined, function-driven layout and improved navigation […]
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May 24, 2024 · 12:33 AM HST
Illuminate the night in remembrance, honor for loved ones who’s lights were snuffed out
For one evening each year, at the end of May, thousands of Big Island community members gather at Reeds Bay Beach Park in Hilo during the annual Hawai‘i Care Choices Celebration of Life to launch lanterns to pay tribute to the lives lived by loved ones who passed away and how they touched the lives of others.
May 22, 2024 · 6:15 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Celebration of Life, Robert Cazimero live, Ladies That Rock, Memorial Day Homelani and more
The long Memorial Day Weekend gives you an opportunity to check out all the events happening around the Big Island.
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.
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Battling invasive species topic of County sustainability series, May 30
The County of Maui Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division has announced the third installment of its Sustainability Together: Community-led Regenerative Action speaker series from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at the Maui Ocean Center Sphere. This session, titled “Grassroots Guardians: Battling Invasives in Maui County,” is being held during Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month.
May 25, 2024 · 9:00 AM HST
MEO begins accepting energy credit applications June 1
Applications for the annual federally funded energy credit assistance program for low-income residents, who require help to pay their heating and cooling bills, will be accepted beginning June 1 via mail or in-person drop-offs through the month.
May 25, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for May 25, 2024
A high pressure ridge will remain in place north of the state through much of next week. Expect moderate to locally breezy trade winds with brief passing…
May 25, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
Ocean Exploration Trust launches 2024 expedition to map unknown areas of the Pacific Ocean
An eight month-long exploration of unsurveyed seafloors across the Eastern, Central and Western Pacific, from Hawaiʻi to Canada, will bring views of never-before-seen seafloor to the world this year.
May 25, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Council supports closures of Holomua Road for public safety in Pāʻia
Maui County members voted 9-0 on Tuesday to approve a bill on first reading to close the mauka portion Holomua Road above the entrance to old Maui High School to address concerns about brush fires and other public safety issues.
May 25, 2024 · 6:00 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for May 25, 2024
A high pressure ridge will remain in place north of the state through much of next week. Expect moderate to locally breezy trade winds with brief passing…
May 25, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 25, 2024
South shore surf will remain small and below the summer average through the middle of next week, with only small pulses from the southwest and southeast…
May 25, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
State awards ambulance contracts to American Medical Response following protests
“We are disappointed that Falck was not selected by the Department of Health, who found us more qualified than the incumbent to provide emergency medical services to Maui and Kaua‘i counties just last year before canceling the request for proposals in response to a challenge,” said Troy Hagen, chief commercial officer for Falck USA.
May 25, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch — HVO depends on reliable and secure IT solutions
One of the primary duties of IT personnel at HVO is supporting existing and emerging volcano monitoring and science goals. The observatory uses a variety of instruments to collect data on volcanic activity—including seismometers, gas analyzers, ground deformation sensors, and cameras.
May 25, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Kaua’i Fentanyl Task Force starts following rise in drug overdoses
“It’s not picking on any particular island. So it’s just spontaneous. It’s everywhere. And we just gotta keep looking at the numbers and never, ever think about patting ourselves on the back.”
May 25, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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