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While progress has been made toward recovery and rebuilding, the process was never going to be quick — or easy. It was always going to be a years-long effort. And while headlines might have moved on, life for survivors has not. They still need help.August 4, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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August 4, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi becomes 12th state to make girls flag football a high school sport
The state Department of Education and the Hawaiʻi High School State Athletic Association have announced, for the first time in nearly 20 years, there will be a new sport for high school girls to compete in. Beginning in Spring 2025, girls flag football will be in public and private high schools across the state.
August 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at building a new Kona hospital
Running throughout the month of July, the poll collected thoughts on the most important aspect when considering a new hospital.
August 4, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Big Island community to come together to support victims of deadly Maui wildfires 1 year later
While progress has been made toward recovery and rebuilding, the process was never going to be quick — or easy. It was always going to be a years-long effort. And while headlines might have moved on, life for survivors has not. They still need help.
August 3, 2024 · 8:07 PM
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that northeast to east winds of 40 to 45 mph are anticipated with gusts up to 70 mph.
August 3, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Big Island lane closures announced for week of Aug. 3-9
Be sure to check out this week’s sheduled lane closures to see if any will impact your trip routes. Just remember: all are weather permitting and can change at any time without notice.
August 3, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Historic $4 billion global settlement announced in Maui wildfires lawsuits
The 7 defendants in the case — state of Hawai‘i, Maui County, Hawaiian Electric, Kamehameha Schools, West Maui Land Co., Hawaiian Telcom and Spectrum/Charter Communications — agreed to pay the more than $4 billion to provide compensation to about 2,200 affected parties seeking compensation arising from the Aug. 8, 2023, windstorms and destructive and deadly blazes.
August 3, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Hawai’i County, state partner to mitigate effects on Big Island students of bus driver shortage
Officials on Friday identified public transportation routes that can temporarily accommodate students and be adjusted in the short-term to prioritize student access in the affected Hilo-Waiākea and Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa Complex Areas.
August 2, 2024 · 6:28 PM
Ocean View man indicted for sexual assault of minor turns himself in
44-year-old Larry Stephan Hultberg is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault and one count of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of 14 years.
August 2, 2024 · 3:39 PM
Recall issued on mushroom edibles at Hawai‘i smoke shops
The product was at one time stocked in a Hilo smoke shop.
August 2, 2024 · 1:57 PM
Routine traffic stop results in slew of firearms, drug, other offenses against Hilo man
41-year-old Godfrey Paul Leopoldino made his initial court appearance on Thursday in South Hilo District Court. His bail was maintained at $197,000 and it was determined there was probable cause for his further detention.
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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
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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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Volcano Watch: HVO bids farewell to its Uēkahuna location
HVO’s summit location was ideal for monitoring Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, Hawaiʻi’s two most active volcanoes.
August 4, 2024 · 11:00 AM HST
Federal funding for brown tree snake interdiction programs in Hawaiʻi
The US Department of Interior has approved $375,000 in funding to the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture for efforts to prevent the introduction of the brown tree snake (BTS), which is the top invasive species threat to Hawai‘i. The funds awarded to Hawai‘i are part of more than $3.66 million approved by the USDOI to fight BTS.
August 4, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
Sacred Hearts School blesses new temporary campus, a hopeful step toward returning to Lahaina
Spirits were lifted for hundreds of West Maui families this week, as Sacred Hearts School celebrated the blessing of their new temporary campus on Friday.
August 4, 2024 · 8:49 AM HST
Crater Road reopens to through traffic; fire 100% contained
Crater Road has reopened to through traffic as of 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. The road had been closed since July 27 as a safety precaution as crews continued work to contain the 574-acre Crater Road Fire which began on July 10.
August 4, 2024 · 8:22 AM HST
Fisherman finds unresponsive man in water in Māʻalaea; victim identified as 23-year-old Kīhei man
A 62-year-old Pukalani man reported trolling in his boat near the shoreline between the “Pali” lookout and tunnel when he observed a fishing pole bobbing in the water and an unresponsive male nearby. The identity of the 23-year-old Kīhei man is currently being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
August 4, 2024 · 8:06 AM HST
Kauai Now
Lack of waves forces delay in Olympic Games surfing semi-finals
Kaua‘i’s Tatiana Weston-Webb, representing her birth country Brazil, has cleared the surfing quarter-finals and has advanced to the medal rounds.
August 4, 2024 · 11:33 AM HST
Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i for brown tree snake interdiction programs
The US Department of Interior has approved $375,000 in funding to the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture for efforts to prevent the introduction of the brown tree snake (BTS), which is the top invasive species threat to Hawai‘i. The funds awarded to Hawai‘i are part of more than $3.66 million approved by the USDOI to fight BTS.
August 4, 2024 · 11:11 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 04, 2024
Trade winds will strengthen slightly into the moderate to locally breezy range through Wednesday. Mostly dry and stable trade wind weather conditions will…
August 4, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 04, 2024
Offshore buoys show that the moderate-period S swell of the past couple days is slowly trending down, but near shore buoys indicate that elevated surf will…
August 4, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Hawaiʻi becomes 12th state to make girls flag football a high school sport
The state Department of Education and the Hawaiʻi High School State Athletic Association have announced, for the first time in nearly 20 years, there will be a new sport for high school girls to compete in. Beginning in Spring 2025, girls flag football will be in public and private high schools across the state.
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