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Business Monday: Nonprofit and Big Island Climbing partner to bring more keiki to the sport
Since the start of Adventure Centers Hawai‘i, the nonprofitraised $3,000 and gave away 500 free climbing memberships.July 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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July 8, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Potential $85M from NASA for University of Hawai‘i management of Maunakea telescope
The telescope funding comes from the NASA Near-Earth Object Observations Program.
July 8, 2024 · 7:15 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek information following assault on Magic Sands Beach
On June 2, between 5 and 5:45 a.m., a 53-year-old Puna man was assaulted while visiting Magic Sands Beach in Kailua Kona.
July 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Nonprofit and Big Island Climbing partner to bring more keiki to the sport
Since the start of Adventure Centers Hawai‘i, the nonprofitraised $3,000 and gave away 500 free climbing memberships.
July 7, 2024 · 10:40 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Pāhoa man
Police ask anyone with information on the man’s location to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
July 7, 2024 · 10:59 AM
No signs of imminent eruption following earthquake near Kīlauea
Over the past 24 hours, there were approximately 25 earthquakes detected beneath Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and 95 earthquakes detected beneath the Upper East Rift Zone, mostly at depths of 0.6–1.8 miles beneath the ground surface.
July 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Startup ventures to test Japanese vertical wind turbine technology in the islands
A Hawai‘i-based startup with ties to Japan is bringing state-of-the-art Japanese clean energy technology to Kaka‘ako Makai in Honolulu, to study its feasibility in the islands by operating its one wind turbine for research and demonstration purposes.
July 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Kaua‘i and Big Island fishermen to trial new tuna tagging technology
Fishermen on Kaua‘i and the Big Island will trial a new method of tagging ‘ahi, or yellowfin tuna, this summer.
July 6, 2024 · 9:58 PM
No tsunami threat following earthquake in Puna
The quake occurred at 8:47 p.m. at a depth of four miles below sea level. It was followed by three aftershocks in a similar area within 10 minutes.
July 6, 2024 · 6:52 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding missing woman
Anyone with information on the woman’s whereabouts should call Hawai‘i Police Department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.
July 6, 2024 · 8:00 AM
Big Island weekly lane closures for July 6-12
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
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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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First Hawaiian Bank donates Lāna’i Branch to Maui County
First Hawaiian Bank today announced its decision to donate its Lāna’i Branch to Maui County, including the building and land situated at 644 Lāna’i Ave. The branch concluded operations at this location on Friday, June 28, 2024.
July 8, 2024 · 11:30 AM HST
President of Hawaiian Host Group appointed to serve on Board of Governors for East-West Center Corp.
Ed Schultz, President & CEO of HHG, was appointed to the Board of Governors for the East-West Center Corporation by Gov. Josh Green, effective July 1, 2024.
July 8, 2024 · 10:30 AM HST
Potential $85M from NASA for UH management of Maunakea’s Infrared Telescope Facility
Among its many science programs, IRTF is used to identify asteroids and comets that may pose a threat to Earth. The NASA contract with UH has a maximum potential value of approximately $85.5 million and could extend through December 2033, according to the space agency.
July 8, 2024 · 9:28 AM HST
Pukalani Terrace Center to hold 3rd Annual Back-to-School Drive, July 13
Pukalani Terrace Center, in partnership with Boys and Girls Club and Alaska Airlines, will host the third annual Back-to-School Drive on July 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is encouraged to help give every Upcountry keiki the tools they need to succeed during the ’24-’25 school year by donating school supplies.
July 8, 2024 · 9:06 AM HST
Last week of hiring spree: Kupu’s EŌ Maui Workforce
Kupu, Hawaiʻi’s largest youth-focused conservation and sustainability nonprofit, today announced its Maui relief efforts, EŌ Maui (Emergency Outreach), has nearly 40 paid opportunities available through partnerships with Maui-based organizations. The priority deadline is: July 12, 2024.
July 8, 2024 · 7:34 AM HST
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Hanamā‘ulu man dies in motorcycle traffic incident on West Side of Kaua‘i
A motorcycle collided with a Dodge SUV on Kaumuali‘i Highway on the evening of July 4.
July 8, 2024 · 11:40 AM HST
Travel-related dengue virus case reported on Kaua‘i
This is the first dengue case on Kauaʻi for 2024. This year there have been eight travel-related dengue cases identified in the state.
July 8, 2024 · 11:13 AM HST
$4.6M project turns to non-invasive plants in fight against Hawai‘i wildfires
“My perspective is that, like land and water, we need to treat seeds and plant lineages as a public trust,” said Clay Trauernicht.
July 8, 2024 · 10:23 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for July 08, 2024
A stable, moderate trade wind pattern will prevail today with mainly light showers focused over the windward and mountain areas. Increasing trade winds and…
July 8, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for July 08, 2024
Small surf will hold along south facing shores today as the current small south- southeast swell slowly declines. A small south-southwest swell will fill in…
July 8, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
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