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Kona man facing negligent homicide after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle
The suspect is scheduled to appear in District Court this morning.July 24, 2024 · 9:57 AM HST
Hawai‘i Fire responded to blaze in Puna
There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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July 24, 2024 · 9:57 AM
Kona man facing negligent homicide after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle
The suspect is scheduled to appear in District Court this morning.
July 24, 2024 · 9:04 AM
Hawai‘i Fire responded to blaze in Puna
There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown.
July 24, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Preschool Open Doors now accepting applications year-round
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, who is serving as Acting Governor, joined the state’s Department of Human Services to announce that the preschool tuition subsidy program, Preschool Open Doors, is now accepting applications on a year-round basis. A
July 24, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Fatal crashes continue to rise on Hawai‘i Island roads
In their weekly DUI report, officials say to date, there were 18 fatal crashes, resulting in 20 fatalities, compared with 9 fatal crashes, resulting in 10 fatalities for the same time last year.
July 24, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Nonprofit organizes statewide sign waving against human trafficking
The sign-waving initiative aims to unite the community in raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation.
July 23, 2024 · 1:00 PM
Construction to begin on new playground at park in North Kohala
The project includes the demolition of the existing playground equipment, which has been in use there since the mid-1990s, and the installation of new playground equipment and synthetic turf safety surfacing.
July 23, 2024 · 10:56 AM
Update: Kīlauea alert level downgraded back to advisory as earthquake activity decreases
“The pulsing nature of this activity may represent stages in intrusive activity beneath the upper East Rift Zone region. Additional seismic pulses or swarms may occur with little or no warning and result in either continued intrusion of magma or eruption of lava.” — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials
July 23, 2024 · 10:54 AM
Update: Lane on Highway 19 reopens after a stalled bus in Hāmākua forced its closure
The closure is between mile markers 26 and 27. Motorists should expect delays.
July 23, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Increased earthquakes prompt closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
According to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is unknown if the current conditions will lead to an eruption soon or if magma will remain confined below ground.
July 23, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Battle against rapid ‘ōhi‘a death continues 10 years after being discovered on Hawai‘i Island
While the community’s attention to preventing the spread of ROD in forests has waned somewhat with other crises taking front stage, ROD remains an urgent issue.
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July 18, 2024 · 8:24 PM HST
Be part of ‘The Tale to End Cancer’: Attend the 32nd annual Relay For Life of the Big Island
This year’s event to fight back against cancer and celebrate survivors is from 5 p.m. to midnight July 20 at Francis Wong Stadium in Hilo.
July 17, 2024 · 6:43 PM HST
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July 16, 2024 · 3:22 PM HST
Neighbor Island contestants to take the stage in Pacific Media Group’s Hawai‘i’s Finest Talent Contest
Moving into the second half of performances, a lineup of artists from Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island and Maui are set to grace the stage starting July 18.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 11-17: Follow the Yellow Brick Road, get reacquainted with the Bard, beat the summer heat and more
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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
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Hawaiian Electric begins installation of weather station network in high-risk areas to strengthen wildfire response
The project includes the installation of 52 weather stations on four islands. The weather stations, mounted on Hawaiian Electric utility poles, will provide meteorological data that will help the company to decide whether to activate and deactivate a public safety power shutoff, or PSPS. Under the PSPS program launched July 1, Hawaiian Electric may preemptively shut off power in areas that are at high risk of wildfires during periods of forecast high winds and dry conditions.
July 24, 2024 · 9:44 AM HST
Nonprofit organizes statewide sign waving against human trafficking
The sign-waving initiative aims to unite the community in raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation.
July 24, 2024 · 9:00 AM HST
Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue three people in distress from ocean near Honolulu airport
The Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued three men from the water approximately 2 miles south of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu Monday. Two passengers aboard the French-flagged Spirit of Pontapreta, a 42-foot sailing vessel, had reportedly been swept away while swimming near the vessel. The vessel’s operator jumped in to assist them but was also swept away.
July 24, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
Coast Guard, agency partners transport ailing man from Maui to Oʻahu
The Coast Guard and Hawaiʻi Life Flight medically transported an ailing 58-year-old man from the Maui Memorial Medical Center to the Straub Medical Center on Oʻahu, Monday. The man had suffered cardiac arrest while on Maui and was in need of transport with advanced critical care.
July 24, 2024 · 7:25 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for July 24, 2024
Moderate to breezy trade winds will become stronger through Friday along with decreasing windward showers as drier air settles over the region. Trades will…
July 24, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for July 24, 2024
Moderate to breezy trade winds will become stronger through Friday along with decreasing windward showers as drier air settles over the region. Trades will…
July 24, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for July 24, 2024
Strong trade winds will generate higher surf along east facing shores throughout the work week. Rough and choppy surf should peak above the summer average (5…
July 24, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Nonprofit organizes statewide sign waving against human trafficking
The sign-waving initiative aims to unite the community in raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation, shedding light on the critical issues that affect countless individuals globally.
July 24, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs to host Disaster Preparedness and Wellness Fair on July 25
During the fair, short informational sessions will be held in the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Moikeha rooms A and B.
July 24, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Historic Kōloa Plantation Days underway on Kaua‘i’s south shore
This 10-day festival celebrates the many ethnic groups that came to Hawai‘i to work on sugar plantations and the Hawaiians who welcomed them.
July 24, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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