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South Kona man wanted for questioning in several criminal investigations

Woman in critical condition after being struck by pickup truck in Puna

Drive, walk, bike safe with aloha spirit as school year gets underway on Big Island

West Hawai‘i L&L Drive Inn shuttered by state for multiple health violations

Decline in shark populations highlights their importance in maintaining balance in the…

Big Island Now poll no. 57: What are your thoughts on the Public Safety Power Shutoff…

Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i for brown tree snake interdiction programs

Hawaiʻi becomes 12th state to make girls flag football a high school sport

Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at…

Big Island community to come together to support victims of deadly Maui wildfires 1 year…

Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits

Big Island lane closures announced for week of Aug. 3-9

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Big Island News 

August 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Unlocking innovation with agreement to share UH’s environmental research expertise

The University of Hawaiʻi has already buoyed and supported Hawaiʻi’s economic growth, development and environmental well-being with prominent, diverse and world-renowned research. Now, it is the first to lend that mastery to the rest of the nation.
August 6, 2024 · 9:34 AM

Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding teen

Police ask anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
August 6, 2024 · 7:16 AM

Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a northeast to east winds of 40 to 50 mph are sweeping the summits with gusts up to 60 mph.
August 6, 2024 · 5:00 AM

‘Hawaiian Home Boy’ Kahalehau claims Most Promising Artist of the Year title

Longtime musician and on-air Maui radio personality of KPOA 93.5 FM was honored Aug. 3 with the award during the 47th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu.
August 6, 2024 · 3:00 AM

The cow won’t jump over the moon, it will be stored there with all of Earth’s animals

Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology and Smithsonian Institution is pitching an out-of-this-world idea to preserve Earth’s animals in the event of a global disaster — storing their cells on our lunar companion.
August 6, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Primary Election Day is around the corner; know where to vote

This year, the mayoral race is packed with several community leaders going up against incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth. Hawai‘i County Council seats are also being challenged.
August 5, 2024 · 5:44 PM

Update: Big Island police find woman reported missing since July safe

42-year-old Angela Kenyon of Hōlualoa was last seen the morning of July 31 in Kailua-Kona. Have you seen her?
August 5, 2024 · 5:29 PM

Have you seen either of these 17-year-olds? Big Island police want to know

17-year-old Deacon Hawk was last seen Aug. 3 in Hilo and 17-year-old Cherish Ahulau-Kaleo was last seen July 20 in Hilo. Both were reported as runaways.
August 5, 2024 · 1:30 PM

South Kona man wanted for questioning in several criminal investigations

52-year-old David Scheper is 5-foot-5, 200 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen in Kona and is known to frequent Hilo and Kona.
August 5, 2024 · 1:08 PM

Woman in critical condition after being struck by pickup truck in Puna

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating following a Monday morning collision between a 2022 Hyundai pickup truck and woman, whose age has not been released, that happened shortly before 6 a.m. Monday in the general area of Palm Way on ʻĀinaloa Boulevard in ʻĀinaloa.

Merrie Monarch 

Support for Maui abounded during competition nights at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Kaua‘i fills Līhu‘e Airport to welcome hālau hula home from Merrie Monarch Festival
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

 

What are your thoughts on the Public Safety Power Shutoff program?
  • I think it’s a great idea. It will save lives.
  • I think it puts people at risk. Losing power means losing ability to power medical supplies.
  • It’s hard to say. The program hasn’t been engaged at this point.
  • Not sure about the program, but I like the weather camera stations.
  • I don’t know enough about the program to say if it’s helpful or not.
  • There is no simple answer to protecting against wildfires. But I’m open to the program.
  • None of the above. Leave a comment below.
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August 5, 2024 · 7:28 PM HST

‘Hawaiian Home Boy’ Kahalehau claims Most Promising Artist of the Year title

Longtime musician and on-air Maui radio personality of KPOA 93.5 FM was honored Aug. 3 with the award during the 47th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu.
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.

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Big Island Polls 

Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at building a new Kona hospital
Big Island Now poll no. 56: What is most important when considering a new hospital?
Poll results: It takes more than just one trait to be a responsible developer
Big Island Now poll No. 55: What is the most important trait of a responsible developer?

Big Island Business 

Recall issued on mushroom edibles at Hawai‘i smoke shops
Hawai‘i arrivals decrease in June; Big Island numbers follow suit, but spending increases
Business Monday: Big Island resort dubbed the best in Hawai‘i by USA Today readers
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
Best sushi in the nation is found on Kaua‘i, according to Yelp

Hawai’i Volcano Blog 

Volcano Watch: HVO bids farewell to its Uēkahuna location
Staff, community remember former Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Jaggar Museum as demo nears completion
Volcano Watch – What’s been a movin’ and a shakin’ in Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone?

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 

$1M donation from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to help replace bunkhouse cabins at Camp Maluhia on Maui; support Scouting America, Aloha Council

Scouting America, Aloha Council has announced a landmark donation of $1 million from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. This contribution will be instrumental in replacing the bunkhouse cabins at Camp Maluhia, supporting program and operational needs council-wide, and strengthening its endowment. Bezos, who has a home on Maui, has shown support for the Aloha Council in the past, previously donating $500,000 in 2023.
August 6, 2024 · 10:55 AM HST

Hui O Ka Wai Ola’s Coastal Water Quality Report to be presented by the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council

Hui O Ka Wai Ola will share findings from a biannual report that outlines ocean water quality conditions along a 40-mile stretch of Maui’s leeward coast. The organization will also share notable trends and patterns indicated by monitoring coastal water quality in key areas around the island, giving focus to new data from the areas of Lahaina, North Kīhei and Lāna’i.
August 6, 2024 · 9:55 AM HST

How the wildfire flashed over the iconic Lahaina Banyan Tree, leaving it battered but not beaten

Like a flame-thrower fueled by hurricane-force winds, the Lahaina wildfire raced mauka to makai, reducing whatever stood in its path to smoke, ash, concrete blocks and twisted metal. Then it reached the town’s iconic Banyan Tree.
August 6, 2024 · 8:55 AM HST

Sewer main construction to begin next week on Fleming Road for Kilohana temporary housing

The US Army Corps of Engineers will break ground next week on a critical sewer line project for the Kilohana temporary housing development, which will support 169 housing units for wildfire survivors. This project will enhance the community sewer system for Fleming Road residents and allow for future expansion.
August 6, 2024 · 8:18 AM HST

Biden-Harris administration leaders to join Hawaiʻi officials and survivors one year following the Maui wildfires

One year after the devastating wildfires that impacted the people of Maui, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood Randall — representing President Biden — FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and US Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore Merrell will join county and state officials on Maui to commemorate the one year mark in support of the community.
August 6, 2024 · 7:44 AM HST

Kauai Now 

UH agrees to share environmental research expertise with legislators throughout nation

The University of Hawaiʻi has already buoyed and supported Hawaiʻi’s economic growth, development and environmental well-being with prominent, diverse and world-renowned research. Now, it is the first to lend that mastery to the rest of the nation.
August 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST

Maui musician, on-air radio personality wins Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Most Promising Artist of the Year

Longtime musician and on-air Maui radio personality of KPOA 93.5 FM was honored Aug. 3 with the award during the 47th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu.
August 6, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST

Kauai Weather Forecast for August 06, 2024

Breezy trade winds will continue through midweek, then ease from Thursday into the weekend as the surface ridge weakens to the north. A dry airmass will…
August 6, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST

Kauai Surf Forecast for August 06, 2024

The medium-period S swell will trend lower today. Surf should return to background levels by Thursday along south facing shores. A small, longer period SSW…
August 6, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST

Storing all of Earth’s beastly bunch in the frozen shadows of our lunar companion

Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology and Smithsonian Institution is pitching an out-of-this-world idea to preserve Earth’s animals in the event of a global disaster — storing their cells on our lunar companion.
August 6, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST

 


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