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May 30, 2024 · 2:14 PM
Visitor arrivals throughout Hawaiian Islands are down, state officials report
Decreased arrivals have been an ongoing trend since the first of the year.
May 30, 2024 · 10:43 AM
40 earthquakes recorded beneath Kīlauea summit over the past day
While the volcano is not erupting, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports changes in the character and location of unrest can occur quickly, as can the potential for eruption.
May 30, 2024 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response plans to open sea turtle ER, rehab center
Plans for the new care center have been in development for 5 years and got a kick start this year by being awarded a $13,200 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. It should begin accepting patients this summer.
May 30, 2024 · 5:00 AM
UH-Hilo alumna, mentors use AI to tackle issues facing Japan’s aging population
The innovative program also included students from three Japan universities and the University of Northern Colorado also participated in the innovative program with a focus on “AI and the Future of an Aging Society.”Jackson participated because of her interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence and physical therapy.
May 30, 2024 · 3:00 AM
New study: Household food inseurity highest on Big Island
The findings of a new study commissioned by the Hawaiʻi Foodbank detailing the state of food insecurity throughout Hawai’i in 2023 is setting off alarm bells.
May 30, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 30-June 5: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, A Night of Island Stars, an all-inclusive canoe regatta and more
The Big Island certainly isn’t calming down heading into the summer months. In fact, it looks like the enterainment, festival, music and event scenes are heating up.
May 29, 2024 · 2:00 PM
State to launch 3 new online tools for those claiming unemployment
The new tools are part of a package of improvements the Hawai‘i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is rolling out to make the claims process easier.
May 29, 2024 · 1:21 PM
KAPA DJ in running for title of ‘Favorite Chef’
Darde Gamayo is in the running to win $25,000 and have one of her food dishes photographed and published in “Taste of Home” magazine. She is up against 19 other home cooks nationwide.
May 29, 2024 · 11:49 AM
Police renew request for info about endangered elderly woman missing since 2017
Because of her age and a medical condition that requires her to take medication, 75-year-old Glynda Evangelista is consider an endangered missing person. Her family continues to seek answers.
May 29, 2024 · 10:39 AM
Military convoys to be on West Hawai‘i roadways through June 10
The four separate daily convoys from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Pōhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae began May 29.
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May 29, 2024 · 9:39 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 30-June 5: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, A Night of Island Stars, an all-inclusive canoe regatta and more
The Big Island certainly isn’t calming down heading into the summer months. In fact, it looks like the enterainment, festival, music and event scenes are heating up.
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.
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Report: Honolulu named ‘Safest City to Visit in the World’
Representatives of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association, City and County of Honolulu, and an array of public safety professionals and visitor industry partners made a special announcement during a press conference at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center today commemorating Honolulu for being recognized by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection as the “Safest City to Travel to in the World” in 2024.
May 30, 2024 · 2:00 PM HST
DBEDT: State committed to supporting Maui’s economic recovery amid decrease in visitor arrivals and spending
There were 174,582 visitors to Maui in April 2024, a significant decrease from 243,245 visitors (-28.2%) in April 2023 and 247,984 visitors (-29.6%) in April 2019, according to preliminary statistics from the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism. DBEDT Director James Kunane Tokioka said “With the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Mākaukau Maui campaign and targeted efforts showcasing Maui’s readiness to welcome visitors, DBEDT is committed to supporting the state and Maui’s economic recovery.”
May 30, 2024 · 1:30 PM HST
Andy Bumatai, Frank De Lima, and Augie T bring non-stop laughter to Maui, July 26
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center has announced that tickets are now available for an all-ages comedy show that features three of Hawaiʻi’s legends of comedy – Andy Bumatai, Frank De Lima and Augie T – taking place at Castle Theater on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m.
May 30, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
Update/Open: Motor vehicle accident on ʻĪao Valley Road at Aliʻi Drive near Kepaniwai Park
Update: (1:01 p.m., May 30, 2024) ʻĪao Valley Road is now open in both directions. It was closed earlier due to a motor vehicle accident at Aliʻi Drive near Kepaniwai Park in Wailuku.
May 30, 2024 · 11:49 AM HST
AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas Prices in Hawaiʻi mainly steady
In Kahului, the average price of $4.84 is three cents higher than last week and one cent higher than a year ago.
May 30, 2024 · 11:37 AM HST
Kauai Now
Visitor arrivals throughout Hawaiian Islands are down, state officials report
Decreased arrivals have been an ongoing trend since the first of the year.
May 30, 2024 · 1:56 PM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 30, 2024
A high far northeast of the state will drive breezy to locally windy trade winds through the remainder of the week. Showers will favor windward areas,…
May 30, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 30, 2024
Surf along exposed south-facing shores will remain small small due to a combination of background south- southwest and southeast swell energy. An upward trend…
May 30, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
New study: Kauaʻi has lowest household food insecurity rate in state at 23%
The findings of a new study commissioned by the Hawaiʻi Foodbank detailing the state of food insecurity throughout Hawai’i in 2023 is setting off alarm bells.
May 30, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
O‘ahu’s only full-time sea turtle ER, rehab center to begin accepting patients this summer
Plans for the new care center have been in development for 5 years and got a kick start this year by being awarded a $13,200 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. It should begin accepting patients this summer.
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