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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.

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

 

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  • 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.
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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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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 

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&#44…
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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