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Big Island health care providers urge public to mask up, get vaccinated as COVID cases continue to climb
Hawai‘i County is seeing an average of 14 new cases a day throughout a week’s time, with a 6.6% test positivity rate. The state on the other hand is seeing an average of 175 new cases a day during a 7-day period, an increase of 3 from the prior week, and has a 16.7% test positivity rate.June 23, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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June 23, 2024 · 11:01 AM
670K gallons of wastewater spews into Hilo Bay
The Hawai‘i Department of Health was notified and issued a water quality advisory for the bay, outside of the Hilo breakwater.
June 23, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Islandwide backpack drive for keiki in need in full swing
New and unfilled backpacks may be dropped off at any Hawai‘i Island police station.
June 23, 2024 · 3:00 AM
2024 Primary Elections: Several state, federal races already decided
Another head-to-head matchup between former state Sen. Laura Acasio and incumbent state Sen. Lorraine Inouye, both of Hilo, is on the ballot, as well as a race for a new face to fill the seat being vacated by longtime legislator state Rep. Richard Onishi, who is retiring this year.
June 23, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Big Island health care providers urge public to mask up, get vaccinated as COVID cases continue to climb
Hawai‘i County is seeing an average of 14 new cases a day throughout a week’s time, with a 6.6% test positivity rate. The state on the other hand is seeing an average of 175 new cases a day during a 7-day period, an increase of 3 from the prior week, and has a 16.7% test positivity rate.
June 22, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Satellite built by University of Hawai‘i students chosen for NASA launch
The student-led mission aims to study solar energetic particle events and increase knowledge of the Sun.
June 22, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Gov. Josh Green issues intent to veto 17 bills
This veto list reflects our need to prioritize Hawaiʻi’s crippling high cost of living, the state’s affordable housing crisis and Hawaiʻi’s families impacted by the Maui wildfires,” said Gov. JoshGreen.
June 22, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Big Island weekly lane closures: June 22-28
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
June 22, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Kurtistown man caught driving truck with loaded gun granted supervised release
The defendant, Beau De Dier, was reportedly in possession of a loaded Ruger .357 caliber revolver while driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck on Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo on June 13, 2024.
June 21, 2024 · 3:00 PM
Section of work scheduled on Māmalahoa Highway in North Kona
Beginning June 24, the work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 21, 2024 · 2:43 PM
Company voluntarily recalls IQF oysters due to potential norovirus contamination
The Hawaiʻi DOH advised the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected oysters on June 13. A week later, the ROK advised the FDA that Central Fisheries Co., LTD voluntarily recalled the affected oysters.
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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
Get ready for a week filled with theater, music, comedy and just plain fun on the Big Island.
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
Upcoming events and activities on the Big Island include a rodeo, a rubber duckie race, cultural festivals and more.
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Lahaina Restoration Foundation to host Hawaiian music series, June 27
This month’s popular Hawaiian Music Series will be held at 6 p.m. June 27 at Maui Historical Society Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House Museum lawn in Wailuku. Local musician and singer Ron Kuala’au and Pelekila will perform.
June 23, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset recognizes three entities that provided outstanding services after Aug. 8 fires
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset presented its 8th annual Vocational Service Awards to an individual, a non-profit organization, and a local business — all of whom assisted in some way with the recovery in Lahaina immediately after the Aug. 8 wildfire.
June 23, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for June 23, 2024
High pressure north of the state will maintain breezy trade winds the next few days. Showers will primarily favor windward coastal and mauka slopes. Trades will…
June 23, 2024 · 7:20 AM HST
Sculpture once gifted to Maui’s greatest patron of the arts, donated to UH Mānoa
The sculpture “RISE” was created in 1979 by Kauaʻi-born artist Bumpei Akaji as a gift for the late Masaru “Pundy” Yokouchi, founding chairperson of Hawaiʻi’s State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Yokouchi was also the inspiration and driving force behind the fundraising, planning, design, and construction of the world-class Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Dods and Shidler purchased the sculpture from Yokouchi’s estate on Maui. Dods named it “RISE” with permission from Yokouchi’s family.
June 23, 2024 · 6:00 AM HST
Maui Surf Forecast for June 23, 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 22, 2024 · 8:05 PM HST
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University of Hawai‘i student-built satellite selected for NASA launch
The student-led mission aims to study solar energetic particle events and increase knowledge of the Sun.
June 23, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 23, 2024
High pressure north of the state will maintain breezy trade winds the next few days. Showers will primarily favor windward coastal and mauka slopes. Trades will…
June 23, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 23, 2024
Surf along south facing shores will remain near or slightly below seasonal normals through midweek as a small, medium to long period, swell moves…
June 23, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Primary elections 2024: State House races already decided, but ballot will have federal challenges
Voters should start seeing 2024 primary ballots arriving in their mailboxes beginning July 23.
June 23, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
‘Sky aglow with fire & death’ – Uncle of Kaua‘i man flew on D-Day 80 years ago, long-lost letter shows
Wailuā Homesteads resident Robin Gibson and his family read RAF pilot Gordon Gibson’s handwritten account of D-Day every June.
June 23, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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