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Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Aug. 1-7: ‘The Voice of Hiroshima,’ art, an aerial spectacle, 808 Day 2024, comedy and more
Aug. 6 marks nearly 80 years since the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. A special event next week marks the anniversary with a presentation by a University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Japanese Studies professor and other activities at Honokaʻa People’s Theatre.August 1, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Hawaiian Electric to host informational event on Public Safety Power Shutoff program, wildfire safety
The power company will host a free Community Resilience Fair to discuss wildfire safety.
Hawai’i State NewsHawai‘i County moves former canal residents to new short-term shelter
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August 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiian Electric to host informational event on Public Safety Power Shutoff program, wildfire safety
The power company will host a free Community Resilience Fair to discuss wildfire safety.
August 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Traffic fatalities increase by 17% statewide
Of the 59 fatalities this year, 12 reports listed excessive speeding as the primary factor, eight cited suspected impairment and additional reckless driving behaviors such as not wearing a helmet, and seven listed multiple contributing factors such as speed, reckless driving, and inattention.
August 1, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Aug. 1-7: ‘The Voice of Hiroshima,’ art, an aerial spectacle, 808 Day 2024, comedy and more
Aug. 6 marks nearly 80 years since the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. A special event next week marks the anniversary with a presentation by a University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Japanese Studies professor and other activities at Honokaʻa People’s Theatre.
July 31, 2024 · 5:51 PM
Department of Health retesting Wailuku River following high bacteria count
The health department is uncertain about the representativeness of the first sample and is retesting the site.
July 31, 2024 · 5:10 PM
Health dept. issues high bacteria count notification at Kolekole Gulch; retesting site
This beach has historically met the acceptable beach threshold level, and there is no known source of fecal contamination.
July 31, 2024 · 4:51 PM
Hawai‘i County moves former canal residents to new short-term shelter
The Ponahawai site has since been restored to its original condition and is once again serving as an extension of the Wailoa Soccer Fields.
July 31, 2024 · 3:00 PM
Get rid of household hazardous waste in August
The first collection will take place Saturday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium parking lot, located at 323 Manono St. in Hilo.
July 31, 2024 · 1:00 PM
New website launched as guide to explore Hawai‘i’s state lands, beaches, coastal waters
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ jurisdiction encompasses nearly 1.3 million acres of state lands, beaches and coastal waters as well as 750 miles of coastline.
July 31, 2024 · 10:49 AM
Minor seismic activity recorded beneath Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone
Approximately 65 earthquakes were detected beneath the upper East Rift Zone.
July 31, 2024 · 5:00 AM
20 motorists arrested for DUI during week of July 22-28 on Big Island roads
Kona had the most DUI arrests during the week with 8. Hilo came in at a close second with 6 followed by Puna with 5. There have been a total of 564 DUI arrests so far this year around the island.
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July 31, 2024 · 10:14 PM HST
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Aug. 1-7: ‘The Voice of Hiroshima,’ art, an aerial spectacle, 808 Day 2024, comedy and more
Aug. 6 marks nearly 80 years since the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. A special event next week marks the anniversary with a presentation by a University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Japanese Studies professor and other activities at Honokaʻa People’s Theatre.
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.
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Maui Now
Maui Girls 12U Soccer Team wins gold championship in Oregon
The Maui Girls 12U Soccer Team took home a win at the Adidas Beaverton Cup in Beaverton, Oregon, last weekend, securing the championship in the 12U Girls Gold Division.
August 1, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for August 01, 2024
Gentle to moderate trade winds will trend weaker through Friday, then gradually strengthen through the weekend to become moderate to breezy by early next…
August 1, 2024 · 7:20 AM HST
Schatz measures advance to improve fire weather forecasts and promote use of AI to predict extreme weather
The Lahaina wildfire highlighted the dangers that remote communities face from fire, and the need for forecasts and warning services to reach them in a timely and actionable way. Schatz’s provision would mandate fire weather forecasts and warnings be disseminated to remote, isolated, or rural communities as effectively as anywhere else in the country.
August 1, 2024 · 7:14 AM HST
Mālama Kula to hold 30 consecutive work days in August to commemorate one year since the Kula wildfire
To commemorate the one year mark since the Kula wildfire—and showcase how much still needs to be done to clean up from last year’s disaster—Mālama Kula, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was formed in the wake of the Kula Fire, will be doing what they’ve been doing for 12 straight months—holding 30 consecutive volunteer cleanup days for the entire month of August.
August 1, 2024 · 6:16 AM HST
‘It feels like validation’: 13 Lahainaluna graduates receive $325K Maui Strong funding to pursue college
After everything she has been through, Lahaina-native Cheira Cappal can rest assured her first year of college is penned in black ink, with only opportunity lying ahead.
July 31, 2024 · 8:44 PM HST
Kauai Now
Kekaha Landfill temporarily closed
The closure is due to equipment issues.
August 1, 2024 · 8:28 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 01, 2024
Gentle to moderate trade winds will trend weaker through Friday, then gradually strengthen through the weekend to become moderate to breezy by early next…
August 1, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 01, 2024
A moderate south swell will continue to build through the day, peaking Friday night, then slowly decline over the weekend. Surf along east facing shores…
August 1, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Closure scheduled for portion of Kūhiō Highway
The closure is to allow for tree trimming, rock scaling and debris removal.
August 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Noise advisory on Aug. 5 for Kalāheo Water Systems Improvement Project
Nearby residents may experience construction related noises, vibration and an increase of equipment traveling on the road.
August 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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