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June 21, 2024 · 8:00 AM
DLNR documents first recorded monk seal birth at Sand Island
Hawaiian monk seal Rocky (RH58) gave birth to a pup overnight. Today, Rocky and her pup rested on a beach at Sand Island State Recreation Area (SRA) on O‘ahu.
June 21, 2024 · 5:00 AM
5 Big Isle police personnel honored for their fight against impaired driving
Those honored were Traffic Services Manager Torey Keltner and officers Jason Miyashiro, Lawrence Kobayashi, John Harvey and Adam Roberg.
June 21, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Volcano Watch: Petrologists gather to discuss challenges and goals in understanding Kīlauea chemistry
In May of this year, a group of volcano geochemists and petrologists (scientists who study the chemistry, textures and origins of volcanic rocks) met in Hilo to discuss how to improve our understanding of magma storage and evolution at Kīlauea with these considerations in mind.
June 21, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Report: 2 locations identified as potential sites for new Kona Community Hospital
The 50-year-old hospital — built in Kealakekua in 1974 — could potentially move to the old Kmart site or the Queen’s site in the West Hawai‘i business park next to Costco.
June 20, 2024 · 3:59 PM
Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for West Hawai‘i beach
Results of water sample retesting at Puako Middle of Lot on the Kohala Coast showed that enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold.
June 20, 2024 · 3:48 PM
Youth-led constitutional climate case settled with bold commitment from Hawaiʻi Transportation Department
Thirteen youth from throughout the Hawaiian Islands brought the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation constitutional climate case in June 2022, asserting their rights to a safe and healthy climate and asking the Hawaiʻi state government to act to meet the climate emergency and enable the state’s paradigm shift to a climate-safe, zero-emissions transportation system.
June 20, 2024 · 3:13 PM
Big Island police investigate possible drowning off Kainaliu Beach
The unidentified 58-year-old O‘ahu man was seen swimming about 50 feet offshore when he began calling for help. He was not breathing and unresponsive when a friend got him to shore.
June 20, 2024 · 1:00 PM
Called by the ‘Hilo Police Department Civil Processing Unit’? You were the target of a scam
Hawai‘i Police Department is the official name of the only police department on the Big Island. The department also does not have a ‘Civil Processing Unit.’
June 20, 2024 · 12:04 PM
Update: High bacteria notification canceled for Kua Bay
State says water sample retesting results showed enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
June 20, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Kalapana Transfer Station to extend hours following community feedback
Beginning July 17, the transfer station will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays during normal dump hours.
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June 18, 2024 · 8:42 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 20-26: ‘The Gin Game,’ ‘Fun Home,’ Ladies That Rock, The Summer Slide, Over the Rainbow Drag Brunch and more
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June 12, 2024 · 10:00 PM HST
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.
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
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Hilton Grand Vacations celebrates Kāʻanapali Beach Resort rebrand
Hilton Grand Vacations celebrated the rebranding of Hilton Vacations Club Kāʻanapali Beach on Maui. The now refreshed resort will enhance the existing offerings in Kāʻanapali, giving members, kamaʻāina and guests a new getaway option on Maui.
June 21, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for June 21, 2024
High pressure far north of the islands will maintain breezy and gusty trade winds through early next week. Passing showers will favor will favor windward…
June 21, 2024 · 7:20 AM HST
State lawmakers pass bill to give breathing room for wildfire survivors facing evictions
A bill amending Hawaii’s Landlord-Tenant Code would protect wildfire survivor renters from evictions once the governor’s emergency moratorium shielding them expires.
June 21, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Fireworks control: State lawmakers aim to strengthen crackdown on illegal pyrotechnics
A bill to help Hawaiʻi law enforcement officers crack down on illegal fireworks has made its way to the desk of Gov. Josh Green.
June 21, 2024 · 6:00 AM HST
Lori Abreu reads ‘Moʻo and Koholā’ to MEO Head Start children
Author and early childhood specialist Lori Abreu read her children’s book “Moʻo and Koholā” to the preschoolers at the Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start Makawao center on Thursday.
June 21, 2024 · 5:27 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for June 21, 2024
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June 21, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 21, 2024
Surf along east-facing shores will remain rough through early next week due to the strong trades. Surf along south-facing shores will trend up to around average…
June 21, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
DLNR documents first recorded monk seal birth at Sand Island
Hawaiian monk seal Rocky (RH58) gave birth to a pup overnight. Today, Rocky and her pup rested on a beach at Sand Island State Recreation Area (SRA) on O‘ahu.
June 21, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
The Grassroot Institute reflects on 2024 legislative session on Kauaʻi
“I always love getting a chance to go out to Kauaʻi and talk with people,” said Ted Kefalas, the organization’s director of strategic campaigns, in an interview following the event.
June 21, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Hawaiʻi Transportation Department’s bold commitment key to reaching settlement in youth-led constitutional climate case
Thirteen youth from throughout the Hawaiian Islands brought the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation constitutional climate case in June 2022, asserting their rights to a safe and healthy climate and asking the Hawaiʻi state government to act to meet the climate emergency and enable the state’s paradigm shift to a climate-safe, zero-emissions transportation system.
June 20, 2024 · 3:51 PM HST
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