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Volcano Watch – Cruising Chain of Craters Road: Recent earthquakes and past volcanism
As you turn left off Crater Rim Drive onto Chain of Craters Road, you pass by craters, thermal areas, and lava flows that showcase past volcanic activity in this area.July 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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July 5, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Best sushi in the nation is found on Kaua‘i, according to Yelp
Yelp has given Kaua‘i Sushi Station top marks two years running, citing elaborate presentation and ingredients sourced from Japan.
July 5, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Temporary lane changes scheduled for bridge rehab project in Hilo
The work on Pauahi Bridge will start July 8.
July 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Volcano Watch – Cruising Chain of Craters Road: Recent earthquakes and past volcanism
As you turn left off Crater Rim Drive onto Chain of Craters Road, you pass by craters, thermal areas, and lava flows that showcase past volcanic activity in this area.
July 4, 2024 · 1:00 PM
Gov. Green signs 12 bills to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s agriculture, biosecurity, and responsible land management
Gov. Josh Green signed into law 12 bills on Wednesday, aimed at fortifying Hawaiʻi’s agricultural resilience, enhancing biosecurity measures, and promoting responsible land management practices.
July 4, 2024 · 11:05 AM
Public encouraged to report illegal fireworks to state-run task force
There are three ways, including a new smartphone app, to report illegal aerial fireworks to the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.
July 4, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island police step up enforcement of underage drinking
In the first six months of 2024, Hawai‘i Island police arrested five people for underage drinking, compared to 13 underage drinking arrests in 2023 and 16 arrests in 2022.
July 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hawai‘i County park returns to its original place name
On Wednesday, community leaders, students elected officials and local residents held a blessing for Waiakahi‘ula Beach Park, formerly known as Kahakai Park.
July 4, 2024 · 1:00 AM
‘Not all lost pets make it home’: Keep furry family members safe this Fourth of July
“The [Fourth] of July is a day of celebrations, but if you have pets, bear in mind that they don’t view the experience the same way you do,” said a Puppies.com representative. “Definitely keep them close but be mindful of what is happening around you.”
July 3, 2024 · 1:33 PM
Diagnostic Labs opens locations at 2 Big Island hospitals
The new lab sites are now available to patients with doctor’s orders for laboratory testing.
July 3, 2024 · 7:47 AM
Puna home spared following fire in attached garage
Firefighters began an offensive attack on the fire in the 461-square-foot garage. It was extinguished before spreading into the main structure and living areas.
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July 2, 2024 · 6:12 PM HST
Top 10 things to do this July 4th on the Big Island: These holiday events are sure to be a blast
We decided to bring you our weekly top 10 things to do on the island a day early so you can plan ahead for your Independence Day ventures. There’s plenty to do, from rubber duckie races, the release of honu into the Pacific and a classic car show to, of course, everyone’s favorite, fireworks displays.
June 29, 2024 · 11:44 PM HST
Big Island community comes together to ‘Celebrate Life!’ during annual Pride Festival
Everywhere you looked Saturday at Mo‘oheau Park and Bandstand in downtown Hilo, the party was hopping. Diversity was on display in several different senses of the word. Friends and family came together to have fun. Smiles and hugs were commonplace and given out freely. There was joy, laughter, happiness, inclusiveness and acceptance. All attributes that lend themselves to celebration.
June 28, 2024 · 4:19 PM HST
‘A tigerific time’: Don’t miss Tiger Fun Day at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo
The annual event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Pana‘ewa Zoo and also a celebration of the zoo’s star attractions Sriracha and Tzatziki’s birthdays. The tigers turn 9 years old this year.
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.
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The next challenge for interisland travel? MIL’s football expansion
“We want to make sure that Moloka‘i High School is able to compete at a high level and that transportation is not a reason why they would not be able to,” Mokulele Airlines chief of staff Keith Sisson said.
July 5, 2024 · 12:02 PM HST
Public informational meeting on Puʻunēnē Ave. improvements, July 11
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will host a public informational meeting to discuss the planned improvements to Puʻunēnē Ave. (Route 3500) between Wākea Ave. and Kūihelani Highway (Route 380). The meeting takes place on Thursday, July 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Maui Waena Intermediate School in Kahului.
July 5, 2024 · 11:39 AM HST
Applications open today for Sun Bucks Program, bridging summer nutrition gap for 100,000 Hawaiʻi keiki
Summer EBT, also called SUN Bucks, is a new and permanent program to provide benefits to households with school-aged children to purchase food during the summer. Households will receive $177 for each qualifying child, to be spent during the summer months.
July 5, 2024 · 9:45 AM HST
Kauaʻi community leader receives national human and civil rights award from educators
A Kauaʻi man was recognized on a national stage for his integral role in the preservation and education of an ancient fishpond near Līhuʻe. Fred “Peleke” Flores, field operations and cultural resources manager with Mālama Hulē‘ia, received the Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Award from the National Education Association in Philadelphia Wednesday.
July 5, 2024 · 8:09 AM HST
Rep. Tokuda introduces bill to rename Captain Cook Post Office on Hawaiʻi Island after Vietnam War Veteran hero
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a bill on Friday to rename the Captain Cook Post Office on Hawaiʻi Island after First Lieutenant John Kuulei Kauhaihao of Hōnaunau, who was killed in action in Vietnam and posthumously awarded the US Army’s second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
July 5, 2024 · 7:39 AM HST
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July 5, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Gov. Green signs 12 bills to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s agriculture, biosecurity, and responsible land management
Gov. Josh Green signed into law 12 bills on Wednesday, aimed at fortifying Hawaiʻi’s agricultural resilience, enhancing biosecurity measures, and promoting responsible land management practices.
July 5, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
$6.6M in new federal grant program heading to Hawaiʻi to build more housing
Gov. Josh Green alongside US Sen. Brian Schatz and HUD Regional Administrator Jason Pu, on Wednesday announced that Hawai‘i has been awarded more than $6.6 million in new federal grant funding to help build more housing. The funding comes from a new grant program based on Schatz’s bipartisan ‘Yes In My Backyard’ legislation and was first funded in the fiscal year 2023 appropriations bill.
July 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Public encouraged to report illegal fireworks to state-run task force
There are three ways, including a new smartphone app, to report illegal aerial fireworks to the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.
July 4, 2024 · 11:07 AM HST
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