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July 30, 2024 · 10:49 AM
Chain of Craters Road reopens to vehicles after earthquakes crack pavement
No noticeable expansion in cracks caused by last week’s seismic swarm was detected by park staff.
July 30, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Legacy Land Conservation Program seeks applications for Fiscal Year 2025 land acquisition grants
The grants are to preserve and protect land through acquisition that has natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural production or historic value.
July 30, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Monthly siren, emergency alert system test set for 11:45 a.m. Thursday
The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the system used to notify the public during emergencies.
July 30, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island police scrutinized in Dana Ireland case after newly identified suspect commits suicide
Chief Moszkowicz said the decision not to arrest the 57-year-old came down to investigators’ opinion that there was no sufficient evidence to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Lauro intentionally and knowingly caused Ireland’s death.
July 29, 2024 · 6:52 PM
Man sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted methamphetamine distribution in Hilo park
According to police reports, on January 31, 2024, Kapeli was contacted by police while seated on the stage area of the Mo‘oheau Bandstand with a backpack between his legs. Following the execution of a narcotics search warrant, vice officers recovered over four ounces of methamphetamine within Kapeli’s backpack.
July 29, 2024 · 5:05 PM
Safe space pilot project for youth launches on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island
“Our youth have told us that they need safe places to go when it is not safe for them at home or to get help with problems like bullying and mental health,” said Hawaii Youth Services Network Executive Director Judith Clark.
July 29, 2024 · 3:03 PM
Suspect identified by DNA evidence in Dana Ireland murder commits suicide
According to court documents filed Sunday, the suspect lived less than two miles from where 23-year-old Ireland was found on Christmas Eve, clinging to life, on the Wa‘a Wa‘a fishing trail.
July 29, 2024 · 10:05 AM
Initial reports indicate no impact to Kīlauea following earthquakes in East Hawai‘i
According to officials at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the quakes weren’t magma-related. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
July 29, 2024 · 8:07 AM
Hawai‘i Island police respond to incident involving a firearm in Hāmākua over weekend
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
July 29, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Big Island resort dubbed the best in Hawai‘i by USA Today readers
Situated along the Kohala Coast, Hilton Waikōloa Village claimed the top spot for “Best Resort in Hawai‘i,” according to the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the newspaper publication.
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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
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“Lahaina Ondo” bon dance song honoring Lahaina community to be released
“Lahaina Ondo” is a new bon dance song that honors the Lahaina community by recalling fond summertime memories of everyday life in Lahaina. It is set to be released on all digital platforms Aug. 8 together with a music video. The song and dance will be presented to the Lahaina community and performed publicly for the first time at the special Aug. 10 Lahaina Bon Dance at the Lahaina Cannery Mall.
July 30, 2024 · 11:00 AM HST
Asako Plaza plans set for review by Maui County Urban Design Review Board
Members of the Maui County Urban Design Review Board will review plans for construction of Asako Plaza, a new 18,744-square-foot, three-story building at Kehalani Village Center in Wailuku.
July 30, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
Police identify suspect in Dana Ireland murder investigation
The Hawai‘i Police Department announced the identification of a suspect via DNA evidence in the 1991 murder of Dana Ireland. Age 23 at the time of her death, Ireland was kidnapped, raped, and murdered in the Kapoho area of Hawai‘i Island on Dec. 24, 1991. She died the next day at the Hilo Medical Center.
July 30, 2024 · 9:29 AM HST
Maui’s Ruth Griffith, Adele Rugg honored at Kupuna Aloha Luncheon
Ruth Griffith of Kaunoa Senior Services and a survivor of the Lahaina wildfires, and volunteer Adele Rugg were honored as Kupuna Advocates of the Year at the 52nd Kupuna Aloha Luncheon on Saturday at the Grand Wailea.
July 30, 2024 · 9:08 AM HST
Utility work to impact traffic on High Street, Aug. 2
Scheduled utility work will impact area traffic along South High Street between Malako and Aupuni streets in Wailuku from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2. Hawaiian Electric will work on utility pole replacements and power line upgrades.
July 30, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
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Kauai Weather Forecast for July 30, 2024
High pressure will meander northwest of the islands and weaken over the next several days. Winds will weaken later today then further weaken during the second…
July 30, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for July 30, 2024
Small background energy from the south-southwest swells will continue along south facing shores throughout the first half of this week. A moderate south…
July 30, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Hawai‘i’s monthly siren, emergency alert system test set for 11:45 a.m. Thursday
The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the system used to notify the public during emergencies.
July 30, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
12 University of Hawai‘i athletes competing in Paris Olympics
The 12 athletes match the highest total for the University of Hawaiʻi in any Olympics, as the university also sent 12 athletes to the games in 2000.
July 30, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Kaua‘i surfer advances in Olympics competition; next round postponed by bad weather
Tatiana Weston-Webb represents her birth country of Brazil in the Olympic Games.
July 30, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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