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Partial settlement reached in civil lawsuit to protect Honokōhau Bay from discharge of treated sewage into waters
In the settlement agreement, the county now acknowledges that it requires a Clean Water Act permit for its wastewater discharges and has committed to apply for the required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit within six months.July 9, 2024 · 7:35 AM HST
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July 9, 2024 · 10:27 AM
Kalapana transfer station to be open twice a week
Beginning July 10, the rubbish collection site will be available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.
July 9, 2024 · 9:44 AM
Number of quakes doubles during past day beneath Kīlauea as unrest continues
There were about 50 quakes beneath the volcano’s summit and 100 under the upper East Rift Zone compared with 20 and 50 the day before.
July 9, 2024 · 7:35 AM
Partial settlement reached in civil lawsuit to protect Honokōhau Bay from discharge of treated sewage into waters
In the settlement agreement, the county now acknowledges that it requires a Clean Water Act permit for its wastewater discharges and has committed to apply for the required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit within six months.
July 9, 2024 · 7:19 AM
Wind advisory in effect for Big Island summits
East winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts of more than 60 mph are forecast atop the mountains through early the morning of July 10.
July 9, 2024 · 7:07 AM
Puna man charged in connection with theft of Hyundai Elantra
30-year-old Brandon Sanchez faces charges of first-degree theft, first-degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and habitual property crime.
July 9, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Revitalize Puna event on July 13 will focus on Kīlauea Recovery Road, Waterline Projects
The event will feature activities and resources focused on children and families, in addition to the regular program.
July 9, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signs bill banning seabed mining in state waters
Twenty-seven countries are now in support of a moratorium or precautionary pause on seabed mining for metals used in electric vehicles.
July 8, 2024 · 8:40 PM
Hilo judge maintains $296,000 bail on Volcano man facing myriad of offenses including vehicle theft
Charges stem from a series of crimes committed between July 3-4, including the theft of a Jeep originally reported stolen on May 18 from the Home Depot parking lot in Hilo, damaging a Toyota 4Runner and Toyota RAV-4, leaving the scene of a traffic collision involving bodily injury, and multiple offenses related to fleeing from police.
July 8, 2024 · 7:31 PM
Hilo man facing charges after reportedly breaking into vehicles on the Fourth of July
The Hilo man’s bail was set at $183,000.
July 8, 2024 · 2:26 PM
Man assaulted, potentially kidnapped at Hilo shopping center; police seek information
An unidentified victim on July 7 was assaulted, then forced into the back seat of a pickup truck, according to police.
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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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Maui Now
Maui Planning Commission lacks quorum, TVR phase-out hearing postponed
The Maui Planning Commission failed to have enough commissioners available this morning for an anticipated continuation of a public hearing on a proposed phase-out of approximately 7,000 transient vacation rentals in Maui County’s apartment-zoned districts.
July 9, 2024 · 10:39 AM HST
Police respond to Hilo Airport after inert grenade found in luggage
The Hilo International Airport experienced a brief halt in operations as Hawai‘i Police Department personnel responded to a report by Transportation Security Administration staff that two items resembling grenades were detected during x-ray screening within a carry-on bag belonging to male Japanese national departing the country.
July 9, 2024 · 10:35 AM HST
Portion of South Kīhei Road will close due to roadwork from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15-19
A portion of South Kīhei Road – from Kaonoulu Street to Ohukai Road in North Kīhei – will close for sand cleanup from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, 2024, the County of Maui Department of Public Works Highways Division announced.
July 9, 2024 · 10:30 AM HST
Unrest continues beneath Kīlauea as number of quakes doubles during past day
There were about 50 quakes beneath the volcano’s summit and 100 under the upper East Rift Zone compared with 20 and 50 the day before.
July 9, 2024 · 10:11 AM HST
Servco Pacific receives national award: US Best Managed Company
Servco Pacific, Inc. (Servco) has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. This is Servco’s fifth consecutive year as a US Best Managed Company.
July 9, 2024 · 9:30 AM HST
Kauai Now
Ocean Safety Bureau advises no swimming at Hanalei Bay following shark sighting
OSB officials received a report of a possible 10-foot tiger shark sighted about 250 feet west of the Pavilion Lifeguard Tower on Tuesday morning.
July 9, 2024 · 10:44 AM HST
DOH launches beat diabetes prevention program
The public is encouraged to take the Prediabetes Risk Assessment and talk with a health care provider about the need for additional testing. For people with blood glucose levels in the prediabetes range, participation in a lifestyle change program, like the Beat Diabetes Prevention Program, can lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
July 9, 2024 · 9:56 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for July 09, 2024
Moderate trade winds will steadily increase later today through the rest of the week as a weak trough near Kauai moves away and the surface ridge strengthens to…
July 9, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for July 09, 2024
The current small south-southeast swell will slowly decline this week, while a small, long period south-southwest swell fills in early Tuesday. This…
July 9, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Hawai‘i Dept. of Agriculture awards grants to fight coconut rhinoceros beetles, for green waste management
3 grant awards were approved for projects by organizations to eliminate coconut rhinoceros beetles in green waste on Kaua‘i, Maui and O‘ahu.
July 9, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
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