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Temporary water shutoff scheduled in South Kohala
Impacted areas include all services along Puakō Beach Drive south of the Puakō Bay Boat Ramp.
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Puna home destroyed in early morning blaze
When crews arrived on scene they found a 900-square-foot single-story residential structure, owned by Akamai Permaculture Trust, engulfed in flames and collapsed to the ground.June 18, 2024 · 11:59 AM HST
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June 18, 2024 · 11:59 AM
Puna home destroyed in early morning blaze
When crews arrived on scene they found a 900-square-foot single-story residential structure, owned by Akamai Permaculture Trust, engulfed in flames and collapsed to the ground.
June 18, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Temporary water shutoff scheduled in South Kohala
Impacted areas include all services along Puakō Beach Drive south of the Puakō Bay Boat Ramp.
June 18, 2024 · 9:09 AM
AARP Hawai‘i, Nā Leo TV to host forum with Big Island mayor candidates
The four leading hopefuls in the 2024 race will have the chance to shaire their views about the future of the Big Island and answer questions from the public.
June 18, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Coffee talk: 3 upcoming chances to have cup of joe with Kona police officers
There’s no agenda. The popular Coffee With a Cop events are intentionally informal. Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
June 18, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll
The atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is home to more than 70 endangered Hawaiian monk seals and also serves as the nesting grounds for the world’s largest colony of mōlī, or Laysan Albatross, and nearly 2 million birds of 19 different species, including the world’s most endangered duck, the Laysan duck.
June 17, 2024 · 5:55 PM
Update: Bail reduced for Hilo man facing slew of drug, firearms charges
The most serious offenses — first-degree promoting a dangerous drug and first-degree attempted promoting a dangerous drug and possession of a firearm with intent to facilitate the commission of a felony drug offense — are Class A felonies each carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
June 17, 2024 · 11:21 AM
State launches Pono campaign encouraging responsible behavior in Hawai‘i outdoors
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife released a series of five 30-second videos that address a variety of topics.
June 17, 2024 · 10:06 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek female suspect in burglary case
The incident occurred on May 30. At approximately 1:25 a.m., South Kohala Patrol Officers responded to a burglary alarm at the business, located on Māmalahoa Highway.
June 17, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Hawai‘i County participates in summer food service program
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
June 17, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hirono secures key priorities for Hawaiʻi and Pacific Region in Committee markup of annual defense bill
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) secured several key priorities for Hawaiʻi and the US military during the Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.
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June 3, 2024 · 11:03 AM HST
Festivals, feasts and volunteer opportunities coming to Big Island throughout summer
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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
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Legislation hiking fines for fire safety violations awaits action by Gov. Green
A bill that would allow counties to levy as much as a five-fold increase of monetary fines for fire safety violations is awaiting action by Gov. Josh Green.
June 18, 2024 · 11:15 AM HST
Flagship Taste of Hawaiʻi on Capitol Hill event attracts more than 1,000 attendees
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June 18, 2024 · 10:15 AM HST
Hilton Grand Vacations celebrates Grand Opening of Maui Bay Villas
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June 18, 2024 · 8:41 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for June 18, 2024
Surface high pressure north of the state will maintain breezy trade winds through tonight, with trades strengthening into the breezy to strong range…
June 18, 2024 · 7:20 AM HST
Women’s Golf Day at Wailea celebrates women players, benefits animal rescue
Wailea Golf Club will host the 2024 Women’s Golf Day at Wailea – an annual celebration of Women’s Golf Month and a benefit for the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation – on June 28, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wailea Blue Course.
June 18, 2024 · 5:17 AM HST
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$5 million committed to scholarship fund at University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
Hawai‘i Promise Scholarship covers direct education costs not met by other forms of financial aid, including tuition, fees and an allowance for books and supplies.
June 18, 2024 · 10:52 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 18, 2024
Surface high pressure north of the state will maintain breezy trade winds through tonight, with trades strengthening into the breezy to strong range…
June 18, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 18, 2024
Surf along south-facing shores continues to ease this morning, and that trend will persist through midweek. Expect mainly background south to…
June 18, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll
The atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is home to more than 70 endangered Hawaiian monk seals and also serves as the nesting grounds for the world’s largest colony of mōlī, or Laysan Albatross, and nearly 2 million birds of 19 different species, including the world’s most endangered duck, the Laysan duck.
June 18, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
State launches Pono campaign encouraging responsible behavior in Hawai‘i outdoors
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife released a series of five 30-second videos that address a variety of topics.
June 17, 2024 · 1:00 PM HST
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