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June 11, 2024 · 9:42 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 15-year-old boy
The teen was last seen on Monday at 12:30 p.m.
June 11, 2024 · 7:27 AM
No injuries reported following structure fire in Puna
The structure appeared to be abandoned and there was not a clear path or driveway to the house, which was surrounded by trees and brush making battling the fire challenging.
June 11, 2024 · 1:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i astronomers part of NASA’s $19.5M artificial star mission
The artificial star satellite is expected to help answer questions surrounding the speed and acceleration of the universe’s expansion.
June 10, 2024 · 5:21 PM
Kona man charged in connection to a slew of vehicle thefts in West Hawai‘i
The suspect made his initial appearance in court Monday where the judge reduced his bail.
June 10, 2024 · 4:14 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seeks public help identifying suspects involved in Hilo assault
Shortly before 8 p.m. on June 8, Hilo patrol officers responded to an assault complaint at a business in the 1700 block of Kamehameha Avenue at King’s Landing.
June 10, 2024 · 11:24 AM
Hawai‘i Island police identify woman suspected of passing counterfeit bill in Hilo
Police believe the woman’s business unknowingly received the counterfeit bill as payment for goods.
June 10, 2024 · 11:15 AM
Police investigating possible drowning of Pāhoa man
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time.
June 10, 2024 · 5:00 AM
New recruitment campaign for corrections officers kicks off in June 2024
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) is kicking off a new multi-pronged recruitment campaign for adult corrections officers (ACO) beginning Monday, June 10, 2024.
June 10, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Rainfall totals above average on Big Island for month of May
Conditions favorable for heavy rainfall centered on the Big Island on May 10, with strong thunderstorms developing over the Hilo area during the mid-afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
June 9, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Hawaiʻi police lieutenant graduates from FBI National Academy
“Congratulations to Lieutenant Lewis on successfully completing the esteemed FBI National Academy. His hard work and commitment to excellence embody the high standards we strive for in Hawaii Police Department,” said Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz.
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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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Maui County agriculture grant applications due June 30
Grants administered by the Maui County Department of Agriculture are available for nonprofit and for-profit organizations. The deadline for grant applications is 4:30 p.m. June 30.
June 11, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
Hāna metals and electronics recycling event, June 21 and 22
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management announces a metals and electronics recycling collection event will be held in Hāna on June 21 and 22.
June 11, 2024 · 10:30 AM HST
Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting at Lahaina Civic Center social hall, June 12
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the Lahaina Civic Center social hall.
June 11, 2024 · 8:30 AM HST
Virtual community meeting on Waiʻale Road extension, June 20
The County of Maui Department of Public Works will hold a virtual community meeting via Zoom on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed extension of Waiʻale Road from East Waikō Road southward to Honoapiʻilani Highway.
June 11, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Op-Ed: From fire to fairness — To find solutions to rebuild Maui, we must address tax disparities and land ownership
Op-Ed: From fire to fairness: To find solutions to rebuild Maui, we must address tax disparities and land ownership. By Shay and Ian Chan Hodges, Responsible Markets. The path to recovery should include re-evaluating the foundations of our local economy, addressing the concentration of land ownership in non-local hands, and ensuring that any outside owners are actively contributing to — and not just benefitting from — the sustainable rebuilding of Maui County. *****Views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author’s alone and do not reflect or represent the opinions, policies or positions of Maui Now.*****
June 11, 2024 · 7:18 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for June 11, 2024
Moderate to breezy trade winds will persist through rest of the week as broad high pressure remains north of the state. Stable conditions will focus limited…
June 11, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 11, 2024
Surf along south facing shores will hold just under the advisory level this morning as the south-southwest swell continues to lower. The downward trend will…
June 11, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Hawai‘i chefs interpret iconic island dish at 2024 Kaua‘i Poke Fest
Don Gusman, Joey Jamillarin and Hoku Keamoai of Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa took first place with a dish called ‘Throwback.’
June 11, 2024 · 6:59 AM HST
Seeds of Wellbeing, project promoting mental health for Hawai‘i farmers, wins award
Due to high rates of stress, depression and suicide among farmers, Seeds of Wellbeing was developed in fall 2021.
June 11, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Kaua‘i rum earns ‘Best in Show’ at international spirits competition
The third annual TAG Global Spirits Awards featured an international panel of industry experts assessing over 100 categories.
June 11, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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