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June 27, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart on new training voyage toward North Pacific Gyre
The trip is part of continual preparations for the Moananuiākea circumnavigation of the Pacific and will take about one week.
June 27, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 27-July 3: Pride Festival, ‘Chicago,’ ‘You Had Me at Hilo,’ comedy legend Tommy Davidson and more
You might think there won’t be much going on during the week leading up to the big July 4 blowout, which is next Thursday. Are you kidding? You shouldn’t have any issues finding something to do during the next 7 days on the Big Island.
June 26, 2024 · 1:22 PM
New coffee labeling rules go into effect July 1
The Hawaiian Coffee Labeling Act 211, which was enacted in July 2023, requires all coffee products carrying a Hawai‘i geographical reference to include the disclosure of the location where the coffee was grown in the state, and also indicate the percentage by weight of locally grown coffee and coffee grown elsewhere.
June 26, 2024 · 11:20 AM
Hawaiian Electric to shut off power during high wind days to avoid risk of wildfires
This program will impact approximately 19,300 customers on the Big Island located between Kohala and Waikōloa in North Hawai‘i, between Kalaoa and Hōlualoa in West Hawai‘i and between Mauna Kea Access Road and Waiki‘i Ranch.
June 26, 2024 · 8:09 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding Volcano man
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Volcano man who was reported missing. Clifford Robben, 42, was last seen in Volcano on Tuesday at 1 p.m., wearing a blue sweater and gray shorts. He is Caucasian and has a fair complexion, 6 feet and 4 inches tall, 215 pounds, with […]
June 26, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Closure of national park’s Kīlauea Visitor Center for renovations could be as early as September
Although September is the soonest the visitor center would close, a delayed start date is possible. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will continue to notify the public through news releases, social media and its website.
June 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Kona man sentenced after found guilty of attempted promotion of child pornography
During the trial, county prosecutors presented evidence that the suspect exchanged text messages and sent pictures of his genitals to an undercover police officer, whom Smith believed to be a 15-year-old girl.
June 25, 2024 · 6:08 PM
Have you seen any of these 3 runaways? Big Island police renew request for info
All of them, two 17-year-olds and one 15-year-old, have been missing for at least a month and were last seen in East Hawai’i locations.
June 25, 2024 · 5:44 PM
Not cool: Possible Listeria contamination triggers recall of multiple Totally Cool ice cream, frozen dairy products
The products include Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery ice cream cakes, Jeni’s frozen dessert sandwiches and Marco ice cream sandwiches and ice cream pints, which might have been available at Safeway and Whole Foods in Hawaiʻi.
June 25, 2024 · 4:56 PM
Big Island police ask for help with finding 18-year-old missing since January
Kainalu Kawaakoa Bergau is described as 5-foot-6, 160 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes and a brown complexion. He is known to frequent Hilo and Puna.
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June 27, 2024 · 10:39 AM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 27-July 3: Pride Festival, ‘Chicago,’ ‘You Had Me at Hilo,’ comedy legend Tommy Davidson and more
You might think there won’t be much going on during the week leading up to the big July 4 blowout, which is next Thursday. Are you kidding? You shouldn’t have any issues finding something to do during the next 7 days on the Big Island.
June 24, 2024 · 12:38 PM HST
Hilo becomes ‘Chicago’ this Friday; glamorous musical to run through mid-July
‘Chicago’ is the story of Roxie Hart, a 1920s housewife and nightclub performer who murders her lover after he threatens to walk out on her.
June 24, 2024 · 10:08 AM HST
Business Monday: Local designers show off new looks during first-ever Kona Swim Week fashion event
Hosted at Spinners Cantina, the fashion show featured nine local designers with models strutting the looks for guests gathered on Ali‘i Drive.
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.
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AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas prices move down slightly before start of holiday travel
Hawaiʻi gas prices moved down slightly in most areas as Independence Day travelers get ready for their holiday getaways, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.71, which is one cent lower than last week. The national average gas price is $3.50, which is five cents higher than last week.
June 27, 2024 · 11:30 AM HST
Hawaii State FCU financial education webinars available through September
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union has released its financial education webinar series schedule from July to September 2024.
June 27, 2024 · 10:30 AM HST
Memorial Japanese tea ceremony to honor Maui wildfire victims on July 13
The Wailuku Hongwanji Mission is hosting a special memorial Japanese tea ceremony to honor wildfire victims.
June 27, 2024 · 9:33 AM HST
UH summer program gives Native Hawaiian youth a feel for college
This week, dozens of Native Hawaiian students from around the country are getting a taste of college life at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa through a free residential summer program.
June 27, 2024 · 7:52 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for June 27, 2024
Stable conditions under persistent breezy to locally windy trade winds will continue through the day. Light showers will generally focus along elevated windward…
June 27, 2024 · 7:20 AM HST
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Traditional voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia sail for new training ground
The sail toward the North Pacific Gyre is part of continual preparations for the Moananuiākea circumnavigation of the Pacific. The voyage will take about one week round trip.
June 27, 2024 · 9:59 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 27, 2024
Stable conditions under persistent breezy to locally windy trade winds will continue through the day. Light showers will generally focus along elevated windward…
June 27, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 27, 2024
A series of south swells will keep south shore surf near the summertime average through the weekend. Surf will lower below normal levels much of next week. A…
June 27, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates RSV vaccine recommendation for adults
This recommendation is for adults who did not get an RSV vaccine last year.
June 27, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
UH Mānoa researchers develop tool to improve severe weather planning
The conceptual model will help forecast El Niño Southern Oscillation, also known as ENSO, by up to 18 months.
June 27, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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