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Hawai’i State NewsGov. Josh Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education, and culture
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Update: Highway 190 reopens following head-on collision in North Kona
The crash occurred between Pu’ulani Drive and Pu’ukala Street at mile marker 24. The road is closed between mile markers 23 and 25.June 28, 2024 · 9:17 AM HST
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June 28, 2024 · 11:45 AM
Gov. Josh Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education, and culture
“We’re celebrating, as I’ve said a couple of times, a lot of collaboration on super meaningful legislation that moves our state forward,” Green said during the Friday morning press conference, thanking state legislators for their work on the bills.
June 28, 2024 · 7:35 AM
Update: Highway 190 reopens following head-on collision in North Kona
The crash occurred between Pu’ulani Drive and Pu’ukala Street at mile marker 24. The road is closed between mile markers 23 and 25.
June 28, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Kaua‘i whale carcass originally planned to be left on shoreline will be buried
“The smell isnʻt that bad, but the hotel managers and also the Bull Shed restaurant, they’ve had to move patrons of the restaurant to different rooms,” said Billy Kinney, a cultural practitioner from Hanalei who works with Kia’i Kanaloa.
June 28, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Volcano Watch – In remembrance of Ed Brown, HVO ‘ohana
Ed was a natural and gifted problem solver, and he worked closely with observatory staff to understand their challenges and needs.
June 27, 2024 · 2:00 PM
Governor applauded for signing bill expanding access to adolescents for HIV PrEP medication
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%.
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 […]
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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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Speed tables installation planned on Honoapi‘ilani Highway in Waikapū and Wailuku
In response to community concerns of speeding in Waikapū and Wailuku, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will install five speed tables on Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) in the vicinity of Maui Tropical Plantation and Kolo Place.
June 28, 2024 · 10:36 AM HST
Gov. appoints Chief Information Officer, Board and Commission members; Maui’s Debbie Cabbie to Hawai‘i Community Development Authority Pulehunui
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has appointed several individuals to various open positions in state departments as well as to boards and commissions. The list includes Christine Sakuda as State Of Hawaiʻi Chief Information Officer and Maui’s Debbie Cabbie to the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority for Pulehunui.
June 28, 2024 · 9:53 AM HST
Rotary Fire Relief funds help to create a positive school environment at the temporary Kamehameha III School campus
Educators from King Kamehameha III Elementary School successfully secured support from the Rotary D5000 Maui Wildfires Relief Fund for a project aimed at creating a warm and supportive atmosphere for students and faculty in their temporary school location.
June 28, 2024 · 8:40 AM HST
Rep. Tokuda introduces bill in hopes of designating Lahaina, Maui as Hawaiʻiʻs first National Heritage Area
“Lele, or Lahaina, as it has become known, has always been a place of immense historical and cultural importance, serving as the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and the birthplace and home to many aliʻi. As we look to rebuild, it is about grounding this place in the history and heritage from which it came,” said Rep. Tokuda during her testimony. “Designating Lahaina as a National Heritage Area would complement and sustain community-driven efforts being led by lineal descendants and local leaders to preserve Lele’s rich history, tradition, and culture for future generations.”
June 28, 2024 · 8:07 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for June 28, 2024
A high pressure ridge will remain in place north of Hawaii into next week, producing moderate trade winds through the weekend, and then strengthening…
June 28, 2024 · 7:20 AM HST
Kauai Now
Gov. Josh Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education, and culture
“We’re celebrating, as I’ve said a couple of times, a lot of collaboration on super meaningful legislation that moves our state forward,” Green said during the Friday morning press conference, thanking state legislators for their work on the bills.
June 28, 2024 · 11:43 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 28, 2024
A high pressure ridge will remain in place north of Hawaii into next week, producing moderate trade winds through the weekend, and then strengthening…
June 28, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 28, 2024
A series of south swells will keep south shore surf near the summertime average through Saturday. Surf will lower below normal levels much of next week. Typical…
June 28, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
PMRF honors Native Hawaiians at annual summer solstice ceremony
“We have our military mission to protect the homeland and protect our island home. Side by side, we have a collective kuleana (responsibility) to this place and to make sure that it endures forever. That’s what this is all about. That’s what the meaning is here,” said PMRF Commanding Officer Capt. Brett Stevenson.
June 28, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Kapaʻa whale carcass originally planned to be left on shoreline will be buried
“The smell isnʻt that bad, but the hotel managers and also the Bull Shed restaurant, they’ve had to move patrons of the restaurant to different rooms,” said Billy Kinney, a cultural practitioner from Hanalei who works with Kia’i Kanaloa.
June 28, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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