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July 26, 2024 · 9:47 AM

Kīlauea quiets after days of unrest

The upper East Rift Zone intrusion and unrest had more than 1500 detected earthquakes, including 30 earthquakes magnitude-3 or greater.
July 26, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Staff, community remember former Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Jaggar Museum as demo nears completion

The observatory’s tower on the edge of the Kīlauea caldera inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be demolished today after work was postponed from Thursday. It is the last remnants of the former observatory and museum complex that was closed after it was damaged beyond repair in 2018 during the 2018 eruption, lava flow and summit eruption of the Big Island volcano.
July 26, 2024 · 3:00 AM

State awarded $4.9M Apprenticeship Expansion Grant to support teacher workforce

This funding will be used to support Hawaiʻi’s teacher workforce by creating the first statewide registered apprenticeship program for K-12 teachers. The program will enable approximately 142 aspiring educators to ‘earn and learn’ while obtaining their bachelor’s degrees at no cost, avoiding student loans.
July 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Volcano Watch – What’s been a movin’ and a shakin’ in Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone?

Earthquakes began at a low rate in the UERZ within a few days after the June 3 eruption.
July 25, 2024 · 8:36 PM

Update: South Kona roads reopen following car crash

A vehicle crash near the 95 mile marker closed Highway 11, between Kaohe and Ahe Kolo Roads Thursday evening.
July 25, 2024 · 5:11 PM

Mpox case reported in a nonresident in Honolulu County

This is the fifth case diagnosed this year in Hawai‘i and brings the total number of cases reported to the state health department since June 3, 2022, to 51.
July 25, 2024 · 4:01 PM

Lane closure scheduled for raised crosswalk installations on Hilo roadway

The installations are part of the Puʻainakō Street Resurfacing Project.
July 25, 2024 · 10:29 AM

Over 500 quakes rattle Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone

According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the seismicity and elevated ground deformation rates suggests magma may be slowly moving out of the summit storage region.
July 25, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Jaggar Museum nearly removed from Kīlauea Caldera edge

Construction of the new USGS HVO field station is underway near the historic ball field adjacent to Kilauea Military Camp.
July 25, 2024 · 3:00 AM

‘Huge’ gust of wind, ‘bang’ preceded fatal helicopter crash off Kaua‘i; underwater search discovers partial wreckage

The US Coast Guard conducted an underwater search using side scan sonar technology.

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O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer

 

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July 25, 2024 · 8:39 AM HST

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 25-31: Occupy yourself with orchids, sip some sake, play with the ‘Peanuts’ gang, experience Volcano and more

A wide variety of activities and events once again await families, friends and anyone looking for something to do around the island.
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

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 18-24: Party like a Honokaʻa Dragon, hang with the Ladies That Rock, do some early holiday shopping, celebrate Hawaiian culture and more

There is no lack of variety in the upcoming events happening around the Big Island.
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.
July 10, 2024 · 8:26 PM HST

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

There’s something for everyone during the next 7 days on the Big Island, so get out there and have a good time.

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Big Island Business 

Business Monday: Queens’ Culinary Marketplace connects shoppers with island agriculture
Business Monday: Nonprofit and Big Island Climbing partner to bring more keiki to the sport
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Business Monday: Harbor House to raise funds for Hawai‘i Fire through inaugural golf tournament
Business Monday: Local designers show off new looks during first-ever Kona Swim Week fashion event
Business Monday: Family-owned Big Island Toyota to be sold

Hawai’i Volcano Blog 

Staff, community remember former Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Jaggar Museum as demo nears completion
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Ocean Blog 

‘Ambassadors of our oceans’: Rare off-season humpback sighting not just exciting, but provides opportunity to learn more
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart on new training voyage toward North Pacific Gyre
Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for West Hawai‘i beach
Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll

Maui Now 

Molokaʻi property tax payment window open Mondays and Tuesdays only through Aug. 20

The Molokaʻi Real Property Assessment office at Mitchell Pauole Center will be accepting property tax payments on Mondays and Tuesdays only through Aug. 20.
July 26, 2024 · 9:35 AM HST

Focus groups set for Kuhua/Mill Camp property owners to discuss rebuilding

Maui County will hold focus groups early next month for Kuhua/Mill Camp property owners to discuss rebuilding in the area devastated by the August 2023 wildfire.
July 26, 2024 · 9:18 AM HST

Post wildfire report: Maui County residents worried, stressed about making ends meet

Maui County residents are worried, stressed by the islands’ high cost of living and four in 10 are considering giving up and moving away, according to interviews of 2,646 residents, including 1,105 directly impacted by the August 2023 wildfires.
July 26, 2024 · 8:33 AM HST

Slack-key lineup announced for Saturday’s Kēōkea Ho‘olaule‘a

Slack-key guitar master George Kuo is expected to headline daylong entertainment at Saturday’s Kēōkea Ho‘olaule‘a in Upcountry, Maui.
July 26, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST

Maui Weather Forecast for July 26, 2024

A strong high pressure system north of the Hawaiian Islands will continue to produce breezy to locally windy trade winds across the region today with slight…
July 26, 2024 · 7:20 AM HST

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Kauai Weather Forecast for July 26, 2024

A strong high pressure system north of the Hawaiian Islands will continue to produce breezy to locally windy trade winds across the region today with slight…
July 26, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST

Kauai Surf Forecast for July 26, 2024

The enhanced trades will continue to produce rough and choppy surf for the east-facing shores through the weekend. Local wind swell may wrap into select north…
July 26, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST

State awarded $4.9M Apprenticeship Expansion Grant to support teacher workforce

This funding will be used to support Hawaiʻi’s teacher workforce by creating the first statewide registered apprenticeship program for K-12 teachers. The program will enable approximately 142 aspiring educators to ‘earn and learn’ while obtaining their bachelor’s degrees at no cost, avoiding student loans.
July 26, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST

Nightly closures for portion of Kūhiō Highway to begin in August

A full closure is necessary for crews to install a 24-inch drain line from the top of Hanalei Hill down the face of the slope.
July 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST

Mpox case reported in a nonresident in Honolulu County

This is the fifth case diagnosed this year in Hawai‘i and brings the total number of cases reported to the state health department since June 3, 2022, to 51.
July 25, 2024 · 5:37 PM HST

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