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Researchers to look at how residential sewage systems impact Kahalu‘u Bay waters
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August 8, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Maui wildfires one year later: UH research continues to assess impacts, support recovery
Within days of the worst natural disaster in state history, University of Hawaiʻi researchers began providing assistance and support on multiple fronts, including providing direct support and assessing the environmental impact and the long-term health outcomes of residents. They have also studied how to improve disaster preparedness and wildfire mitigation efforts and worked to determine the short- and long-term economic impacts.
August 8, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 8-14: Getting out the youth vote, telling stories from where they live, eating invasive plants, welcoming canoe racers and more
Sure. The 2024 Hawai‘i primary election is this Saturday. But that doesn’t mean the Big Island is taking a break from keeping you entertained, active and engaged.
August 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Researchers to look at how residential sewage systems impact Kahalu‘u Bay waters
The research is part of a larger project funded by the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center, which is a collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey, UH Mānoa and UH Hilo.
August 7, 2024 · 12:42 PM
Flags ordered to half-staff in memory of lives lost in deadly Maui wildfires 1 year ago
The fire scorched Front Street, reducing buildings, and vehicles to twisted metal and ash. Over the several days following the disaster.
August 7, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Military convoy scheduled on Big Island roads
The military vehicles will be on the road on Aug. 17 starting at 11 a.m.
August 7, 2024 · 8:41 AM
Kamehameha Schools management plan for Keauhou Bay draws waves of community opposition
The trust, which owns a total of 54 acres of land at the bay in West Hawai’i, aims to enhance, revitalize and transform the bay area so place-based cultural education and revenue-generating opportunities are reoriented to better serve the Keauhou community, visitors, cultural practitioners, existing commercial activities and other landowners, but those who oppose it say no one wants the bay to be changed into another high-end resort.
August 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Minor injuries reported following vehicle fire in South Kona
Bystanders helped the sole occupant out of the vehicle.
August 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island police report 15 DUI arrests last week
Eight out of the 15 motorists arrested for driving under the influence were in Kona.
August 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Mandatory water restriction for areas in North Kona due to down wells
Officials stress there is no threat to water quality.
August 6, 2024 · 3:37 PM
Kona judge grants bail reduction for man charged with sexual assault
The defendant has since posted bail.
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August 8, 2024 · 12:05 AM HST
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 8-14: Getting out the youth vote, telling stories from where they live, eating invasive plants, welcoming canoe racers and more
Sure. The 2024 Hawai‘i primary election is this Saturday. But that doesn’t mean the Big Island is taking a break from keeping you entertained, active and engaged.
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.
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State and County leaders reflect on one year mark after Maui wildfires
As the one year mark since the deadly Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires is upon us, state and county leaders reflect upon the loss, recovery and vision for the future.
August 8, 2024 · 7:18 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for August 08, 2024
Trade winds will slightly ease today through Saturday, then return to breezy levels Sunday through early next week. Showers will favor windward and mauka…
August 8, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
Maui wildfires one year later: recovery efforts through Native Hawaiian healing practices
In the wake of the devastating wildfires on Maui last August, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaiʻi has been involved in several community efforts to help those impacted by the tragedy. One of these efforts is a grassroots collective called Laukanaka to provide and deploy traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices to those impacted by the Maui wildfires.
August 8, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Maui wildfires one year later: FEMA reflects on hire of local contractors
FEMA Contracting Officer Demetria Carter recalls that not a single local vendor ultimately awarded a FEMA contract had ever been registered before on the federal government’s System for Award Management, or SAM.gov. She did her research and reached out to companies that provide a variety of services on Maui.
August 8, 2024 · 6:00 AM HST
Delays keep wildfire survivors from occupying housing at ʻOhana Hope Village
Nearly a year after the Maui wildfires, about 300 wildfire survivors are still waiting for the opportunity to move into 72 units at the ʻOhana Hope Village across from King’s Cathedral in Kahului.
August 8, 2024 · 5:12 AM HST
Kauai Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 08, 2024
Trade winds will slightly ease today through Saturday, then return to breezy levels Sunday through early next week. Showers will favor windward and mauka…
August 8, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 08, 2024
The fading south swell will keep surf from going flat today along south facing shores. A new small south- southwest swell is expected to build late tonight,…
August 8, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Maui wildfires one year later: UH research continues to assess impacts, support recovery
Within days of the worst natural disaster in state history, University of Hawaiʻi researchers began providing assistance and support on multiple fronts, including providing direct support and assessing the environmental impact and the long-term health outcomes of residents. They have also studied how to improve disaster preparedness and wildfire mitigation efforts and worked to determine the short- and long-term economic impacts.
August 8, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Costco to roll out membership card scanners for entrance into warehouse
Over the coming months, scanning devices will be rolled out where members must scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR code against the scanner.
August 8, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Kaua‘i County reminds public to report sightings of invasive rose-ringed parakeets
Kaua‘i County is looking to residents, local businesses and visitors to report sightings of the invasive birds through a survey.
August 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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