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June 8, 2024 · 12:19 PM

Trails reopen within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park following brief Kīlauea eruption

Maunaiki Trail and Kaʻū Desert Trail past the Footprints Exhibit remain closed due to elevated gases and other volcanic hazards that remain at the eruption site.
June 8, 2024 · 11:47 AM

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding man last seen in Kona

The man is known to frequent Kona town and may need medication.
June 8, 2024 · 11:28 AM

Hawaiian monk seal in Kona waters relocated after aggressive behavior toward oceangoers

The animal’s move was prompted by a pattern of escalating underwater interactions in the Makako Bay area in December 2023.
June 8, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Hawai‘i County: Public meetings for 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan begin next month

The plan is a blueprint for communities receiving federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development assistance.
June 8, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Nighttime runway work at Hilo International Airport scheduled

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reports nighttime runway work at the Hilo During the closure the alternate runway, 3/21, will be used for aircraft operations.
June 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM

East Hawai‘i man held on bail after reportedly breaking into home in Pāhoa

The 34-year-old was also found with 1.7 grams of methamphetamine.
June 7, 2024 · 6:13 PM

Police seek help with 2022 homicide case after finding decomposed body in Big Island residence

Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the publicʻs help with a 2022 murder case that involves the discovery of a decomposing body following a report of a foul odor coming from a residence.
June 7, 2024 · 5:02 PM

Police seek missing Ka‘ū woman

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 38-year-old Rachel Paul of Ka‘ū.
June 7, 2024 · 2:55 PM

King Kamehameha Day celebrations to close a portion of Ali‘i Drive all day

For the first time in the history of the festival, a portion of Ali‘i Drive will remain closed all day for the celebration.
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.

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  • Being a part of or at least respecting the host culture, including burial sites, traditions and heritage.
  • Protecting endangered plants and animals.
  • Providing employment opportunities that are sustainable and pay well.
  • Fitting the devlopment into the community’s way of life rather than the way of life being lost because of it.
  • Understanding the needs of the community where the development will be located.
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June 7, 2024 · 2:55 PM HST

King Kamehameha Day celebrations to close a portion of Ali‘i Drive all day

For the first time in the history of the festival, a portion of Ali‘i Drive will remain closed all day for the celebration.
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.

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Big Island Business 

Police seek help with 2022 homicide case after finding decomposed body in Big Island residence
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog 

Trails reopen within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park following brief Kīlauea eruption
Volcano Watch — Keeping up with Kīlauea
Be mindful of continuing gas emissions, including vog, from recent Kīlauea eruption

Ocean Blog 

Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response plans to open sea turtle ER, rehab center
Rare sighting of Risso’s dolphins in Kona leave tour guides in awe
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Deaths of young dolphin, humpback calf highlight importance of responsible boating in Hawaiʻi waters

Maui Now 

Emergency managers say siren activation on Oʻahu was a false alarm

The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is reassuring the public that there was no emergency early this morning, June 8, 2024, despite the activation of a siren on Oʻahu. The incident lasted for approximately 10 minutes.
June 8, 2024 · 11:35 AM HST

Governor makes appointments to Marine Affairs Advisory Committee

Members of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs will plan and execute on the principles of the blue economy, collaborating among stakeholders to develop tangible recommendations for sustainable ocean-related policies and initiatives.
June 8, 2024 · 11:28 AM HST

Free learn to swim lessons for youth start July 1

Maui Swim Club and Maui County’s Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Division have teamed up to create an annual tuition-free learn to swim program for keiki.
June 8, 2024 · 11:00 AM HST

Vocational training program takes place this summer at Kīhei Charter School campus

After a successful first round, The Tradewinds Vocational Academy, operated by the South Maui Learning ʻOhana, has announced a vocational training program will take place this summer on the Kīhei Charter School campus.
June 8, 2024 · 9:00 AM HST

Kaponoʻai Molitau named Director of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources

Kaponoʻai Molitau was named Director of the County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen announced. Molitau is founder and CEO of Native Intelligence, opened in 2009 as a Hawaiian cultural resource center and retail business in Wailuku. As Kumu Hula of Hālau Nā Hanona Kūlike ʻO Piʻilani, he has been teaching youth, kūpuna and other kumu in the art of Hawaiian dance, oli and Hawaiian chant for the past 21 years.
June 8, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST

Kauai Now 

Hawaiian monk seal off Big Island relocated after aggressive behavior toward oceangoers

The animal’s move was prompted by a pattern of escalating underwater interactions in the Makako Bay area in December 2023.
June 8, 2024 · 11:23 AM HST

Kauai Weather Forecast for June 08, 2024

Light to gentle easterly trade winds are expected today, with a ridge north of the state. As the ridge lifts north tonight and Sunday, moderate to…
June 8, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST

Kauai Surf Forecast for June 08, 2024

The current High Surf Advisory for south facing shores has been extended through Monday afternoon. Although the current south- southwest swell has declined…
June 8, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST

Volcano Watch — Keeping up with Kīlauea

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory goes into detail about the latest Kīlauea eruption.
June 8, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST

Update: High surf advisory extended 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

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