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Video shows Kona man rescue a pup out of a deep fissure in Big Island forest
Misty, a 10-month-old Catahoula dog, was trapped in the fissure for eight hours before her rescue.June 14, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
High surf advisory issued for south-facing shores on Hawai‘i Island
Surf is expected to be 6 to 8 feet and build to 7 to 10 feet by this afternoon.
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Volcano Watch – A decade later, remembering the Pāhoa lava flow crisis
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Video shows Kona man rescue a pup out of a deep fissure in Big Island forest
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June 13, 2024 · 3:19 PM
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Pedestrian involved in Volcano crash identified; death ruled a suicide
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June 13, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 13-19: Father’s Day Blues Jam, The Mākaha Sons live, O-Bon Fest 2024 and much more
Also don’t miss three cultural events coming up at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the opening of a new culinary market in Waikōloa and a slew of other events and activities.
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Hawaiʻi Island police report 21 DUIs in one week
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Health officials report high COVID-19 cases statewide
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 13-19: Father’s Day Blues Jam, The Mākaha Sons live, O-Bon Fest 2024 and much more
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Richard E. Mitchell appointed Director of new Maui Department of Housing
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Survey: 67% of community prefers original Front Street location as site for rebuild of Lahaina’s King Kamehameha III Elementary
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June 14, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
High surf advisory issued for south-facing shores for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
Surf is expected to be 6 to 8 feet and build to 7 to 10 feet by this afternoon.
June 14, 2024 · 7:29 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 14, 2024
A small, long period south swell is filling in quite nicely. This swell will continue to build surf along south facing shores well above advisory levels…
June 14, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Hawaiian monk seal pup Paʻaki leaves Waikīkī beach to begin new phase of life
Pa‘aki was transported from bustling Kaimana Beach to a more remote O‘ahu shoreline.
June 14, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Update: Fire crews hope to reach full containment of Hukipo Fire in Kōkeʻe today
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