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Big Island residents encouraged to continue showing support and solidarity for Maui
Ceremonies and events were hosted Thursday throughout Hawai‘i — including in Hilo — to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui, especially the blaze that decimated historic Lahaina.August 9, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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August 9, 2024 · 8:57 AM
Kīlauea alert status raised to advisory
The current volcanic activity is within the national park boundaries and does not present a threat outside the park. and does not pose a threat outside of the park.
August 9, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Lāhainā Paddle Out: A one-year commemoration of lives lost in wildfire disaster
Several hundred people paddled surfboards and canoes, and hundreds more watched from shore at Hanaka‘ō‘ō Beach Park on Thursday morning in a Lahaina Paddle Out event to commemorate lives lost and changed forever by the Lahaina wildfire disaster a year ago.
August 9, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Volcano Watch – Kīlauea’s 2019-2020 lake: Recalling the watery intermission between eruptions
Monitoring and understanding the lake was important because the presence of water increased the possibility of violent phreatic (steam-driven) explosions once Kīlauea erupted again, as there have been such eruptions in Kīlauea’s past.
August 9, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Big Island residents encouraged to continue showing support and solidarity for Maui
Ceremonies and events were hosted Thursday throughout Hawai‘i — including in Hilo — to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui, especially the blaze that decimated historic Lahaina.
August 8, 2024 · 4:53 PM
Dozens of previously suspended school bus routes throughout Hawai‘i reinstated
Fourteen routes on Hawai‘i Island have been reinstated.
August 8, 2024 · 4:38 PM
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Puna earlier this week has died
Hawai‘i Island police say the woman was struck on Aug. 5 at 5:43 a.m. on Ainaloa Boulevard in Pāhoa, in the general area of Palm Way.
August 8, 2024 · 3:59 PM
4 people charged in connection with burglary at Pana‘ewa property
According to police reports, a Worthington brand heavy-duty compressor with an accompanying trailer and a metal locker was removed from the property.
August 8, 2024 · 1:00 PM
Maui wildfires one year later: Governor signs off on transition of Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration
As state, county and federal leaders gathered to reflect on the one year mark since the devastating Maui wildfires, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced he signed papers to “purposefully transition” Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration.
August 8, 2024 · 10:34 AM
Teen suffers cut to face after reported attack in downtown Hilo; police investigate
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of July 30 at the Mo’oheau Bus Terminal.
August 8, 2024 · 10:07 AM
Hawai‘i Island police continue search for elderly Volcano man
The man was last seen in May.
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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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Maui attorney Jamil Newirth turns brain cancer journey into hope for others
Maui resident Jamil Newirth was just 32 years old when he was given a terminal brain cancer diagnosis. He was told he had about 17 months to live. That was 12 years ago. Newirth, now 44, beat the odds thanks to a novel cancer vaccine developed by UCLA neurosurgeon Linda Liau, MD, PhD.
August 9, 2024 · 8:47 AM HST
Online Reef-Friendly Landscaping certification course offered by Maui Nui Marine Resource Council
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will host its Reef-Friendly Landscaping certification course from Sept. 4 to Oct. 2, 2024. The course will be completely online and will teach professional landscapers, property managers, and agricultural businesses how to move away from synthetic products and transition to reef-friendly land-care practices.
August 9, 2024 · 7:59 AM HST
Maui Weather Forecast for August 09, 2024
Moderate trade winds will persist through Saturday, then return to breezy levels on Sunday into early next week. With increased moisture riding in on the…
August 9, 2024 · 7:15 AM HST
Maui wildfires one year later: State conservation officers reflect on their roles the night of the Lahaina fires
“We got a request for help late on the night of Aug. 8, 2023, and we deployed a boat and three personal watercraft from the Māʻalaea Small Boat Harbor. Normally the 13-mile trip takes a half hour. With hurricane force winds in our face and very rough sea conditions it took us more than an hour to get to Lahaina,” said DOCARE Lt. Jeff Kinores.
August 9, 2024 · 5:33 AM HST
Elevated rates of ground deformation in Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone continue
Elevated rates of ground deformation at Kīlauea Volcano’s middle East Rift Zone continue following the June 22–25 upper East Rift Zone intrusion within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Recent unrest has been restricted to Kīlauea’s upper and middle East Rift Zone within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park; no unusual activity has been noted east of Puʻuʻōʻō, along Kīlauea’s lower East Rift Zone, or in the Southwest Rift Zone at this time, the HVO reports.
August 9, 2024 · 5:18 AM HST
Kauai Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 09, 2024
Moderate trade winds will persist through Saturday, then return to breezy levels on Sunday into early next week. With increased moisture riding in on the…
August 9, 2024 · 7:30 AM HST
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 09, 2024
A new small south- southwest swell is expected to build through the day. The swell looks to peak Saturday slightly above the summer average, then slowly…
August 9, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Lāhainā Paddle Out: A one-year commemoration of lives lost in wildfire disaster
Several hundred people paddled surfboards and canoes, and hundreds more watched from shore at Hanaka‘ō‘ō Beach Park on Thursday morning in a Lahaina Paddle Out event to commemorate lives lost and changed forever by the Lahaina wildfire disaster a year ago.
August 9, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Road closure scheduled in Līhu‘e for private waterline installation
Eha Street will be closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic from Aug. 15 to Oct. 15.
August 9, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Utah man shares tale of family’s near-death experience on Kalalau trail in new book
“People don’t get swept down our rivers and typically make it out,” said Kauaʻi Fire Captain Aaron Hawthorne.
August 9, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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