“Big Island Now poll no.57: What are your thoughts on the Public Safety Shutoff Program?”
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August 5, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Drive, walk, bike safe with aloha spirit as school year gets underway on Big Island
Everyone has a role to play in keeping students safe. The Hawai‘i Police Department offers some traffic safety tips as keiki return to classes this week.
August 5, 2024 · 11:25 AM
West Hawai‘i L&L Drive Inn shuttered by state for multiple health violations
The Captain Cook eatery was immediately shut down Aug. 2 after being issued a red “closed” placard. A follow-up inspection is scheduled Tuesday to re-assess the restaurant’s progress on required corrective actions.
August 5, 2024 · 7:29 AM
Crash closes roadway in Puna subdivision
ʻĀinaloa Boulevard, from Highway 130 to 34th Avenue, in ʻĀinaloa is closed for the next 2 hours
August 5, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Decline in shark populations highlights their importance in maintaining balance in the ocean
Besides helping to maintain balance within the food web, reef sharks feed in offshore waters and bring nutrients back to the reef
August 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Big Island Now poll no. 57: What are your thoughts on the Public Safety Power Shutoff program?
The Public Safety Power Shutoff Program, or PSPS, started July 1.
August 4, 2024 · 12:00 PM
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 · 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.
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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
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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
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
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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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Move-in begins at former Haggai Institute: Eight Maui wildfire survivor families get keys to Hale ‘O Lā‛ie
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., today announced that the first Maui wildfire survivors have moved into units in the Hale ʻO Lāʻie interim housing project (formerly the Haggai Institute) in Kīhei.
August 5, 2024 · 11:10 AM HST
Adaptations Dance Theater’s ‘Bring it Home’ performance, Aug. 16-18 at ʻĪao Theater
Maui’s contemporary dance company Adaptations Dance Theater (ADT) will present its sixth annual “Bring it Home” dance concert on Aug. 16-18 at the Historic ʻĪao Theater. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
August 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
Nearly all wildfire-impacted Lahaina residential properties cleared of ash and debris
As of Friday, 1,372 residential properties in Lahaina had been cleared of ash and debris, representing 98% of the homes destroyed in the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire disaster, according to Col. Eric Swenson, Maui Wildfires Recovery Field Office commander with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
August 5, 2024 · 8:58 AM HST
One year since Maui wildfires humanitarian organization continues to give back
Humanitarian aid organization, World Vision returns to West Maui this week to host several distribution drives for families affected by last year’s wildfires. During the week of Aug 5, World Vision will host distribution events in Kahului and Pukalani.
August 5, 2024 · 8:10 AM HST
US News & World Report Names Moanalua Medical Center Among Best Hospitals for 2024-25 in Hawaii
Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center has been named by US News & World Report as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital.
August 5, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
Kauai Now
Kaua‘i’s Weston-Webb competing in Olympic surfing semi-finals against Costa Rica
This story will be updated when results come in.
August 5, 2024 · 11:04 AM HST
Kapa‘a man suffers injuries after being struck by dump truck
According to Kaua‘i Police Department, a Kalāheo man was reversing a dump truck on Nalu Road when the 62-year-old moped operator was struck.
August 5, 2024 · 10:23 AM HST
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 05, 2024
A high pressure surface ridge north of the islands will keep moderate to locally breezy easterly trade winds in the forecast through Wednesday. A low pressure…
August 5, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 05, 2024
The medium-period S swell of the past several days continues to move through island waters, with a fresh pulse of swell that will continue to support…
August 5, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 05, 2024
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August 5, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
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