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Weekly DUI stats: 19 arrested on Big Island roads
Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident, and two were under the age of 21.
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Volcano Watch — Keeping up with Kīlauea
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory goes into detail about the latest Kīlauea eruption.June 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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June 7, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Hawai‘i International Futsal Cup returning to Hilo
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation is partnering with Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo! Foundation for the event, which will take place Aug. 9-11 at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium, the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and Pana‘ewa Park.
June 7, 2024 · 11:00 AM
Former US congressman makes a run for trustee seat with Office of Hawaiian Affairs
In a speech recorded in Hilo, Kai Kahele shared his vision for a more equitable and just Hawaiʻi, reaffirming his commitment to serving the Native Hawaiian community.
June 7, 2024 · 9:00 AM
High surf advisory issued for Big Island’s south-facing shores
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the current south swell is a bit stronger than forecast, generating surf slightly higher than forecast.
June 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Weekly DUI stats: 19 arrested on Big Island roads
Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident, and two were under the age of 21.
June 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Volcano Watch — Keeping up with Kīlauea
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory goes into detail about the latest Kīlauea eruption.
June 6, 2024 · 5:38 PM
Police seek missing 77-year-old man last seen April 9
Although last seen on April 9, Charles Poole was not reported missing until recently.
June 6, 2024 · 5:03 PM
Ex-Hawai‘i Island police officer pleads no contest to burglary, assault charges
The former officer was also sentenced.
June 6, 2024 · 10:35 AM
Trace amounts of chromium detected in water samples collected in a Laupāhoehoe well
The presence of chromium in the sample is attributed to the discharge from steel and pulp mills; and/or the erosion of natural deposits.
June 6, 2024 · 8:14 AM
Pololū Valley to close temporarily to honor passing of beloved Kohala tūtū
Tūtū Cheri Sproat died on May 31. She was 74.
June 6, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Maui-based company announces first Duke’s restaurant on Big Island
Duke’s Kona will occupy a 15,000 square-foot oceanfront space at the 22-acre Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa.
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June 5, 2024 · 7:21 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 6-12: 7th annual Hawai‘i Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival, Street Eats, lei hulu demonstration and more
There is plenty to do around the island during the next week. If you’re looking for something else, don’t miss Jeremy Enslow’s “Strength” art show at The Exhibit in Hilo in celebration of Pride Month or the Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club’s 39th annual Show & Sale either. Plus, catch the live performance of Fourever Fab in honor of The Beatles.
June 3, 2024 · 11:03 AM HST
Festivals, feasts and volunteer opportunities coming to Big Island throughout summer
Upcoming events and activities on the Big Island include a rodeo, a rubber duckie race, cultural festivals and more.
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.
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Maui wildfire Alternative Debris Removal Program standards approved; deadline to apply June 15
The standards for the County of Maui Alternative Debris Removal Program have been approved by the Maui County Council, and applications for the program are currently being accepted. The application deadline is June 15, 2024, to sign up for either the Alternative Debris Removal Program or to obtain an approved Right-of-Entry for the Government-Sponsored Consolidated Debris Removal, per adopted standards.
June 7, 2024 · 12:30 PM HST
Volcano Watch — Keeping up with Kīlauea
Kīlauea began erupting from fissures southwest of Kaluapele (the summit caldera) just after midnight on June 3; the eruption ceased just nine hours later, though lava flows continued to slowly spread for several more hours. Prior to the brief eruption, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) had been monitoring pulses of heightened seismic activity in the summit area for weeks.
June 7, 2024 · 11:24 AM HST
Upcountry Gallery’s grand opening marks a fresh start in Makawao for artists whose work was lost to fires
A brand new fine art gallery in Makawao is defining itself as a new beginning for Maui artists who lost their main source of income after the devastating fires destroyed their art and the galleries that hosted them in Lahaina.
June 7, 2024 · 10:13 AM HST
Talk story with Yuki Lei at Upcountry Farmers Market, June 8
Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold her monthly Talk Story with Yuki Lei outreach program this Saturday, June 8, at the Upcountry Farmers Market from 7 to 11 a.m.
June 7, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
FEMA is hiring: Resume workshops continue on Maui
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will host a series of resume workshops in June, intended to hire residents for long-term positions with FEMA in Maui County.
June 7, 2024 · 9:22 AM HST
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High surf advisory issued for south-facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the current south swell is a bit stronger than forecast, generating surf slightly higher than forecast.
June 7, 2024 · 9:08 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 07, 2024
Light winds will continue today with ridge just north of Kauai. Over the weekend the ridge is expected to lift northward, allowing trade winds to gradually…
June 7, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 07, 2024
The current south-southwest swell will peak today and steadily decline through the weekend. Another, yet bigger moderate long period south- southwest swell…
June 7, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
County of Kaua‘i announces Kamehameha Day closures
The Kaua‘i Bus will be operating on its current daily schedule.
June 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Annual ‘Washed Up’ exhibition sees Kaua‘i artists turn marine debris into masterpieces
Over 20 artists submitted 60 pieces to the show now on display at the Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery at the Kukui Grove Center in Līhu‘e.
June 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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