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NewsOvernight runway work scheduled at Hilo International Airport
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Semi on its side blocking portion of highway along Hāmākua Coast
Traffic is being contra flowed on the shoulder. No large vehicles are allowed through at this time.August 13, 2024 · 3:43 PM HST
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August 13, 2024 · 3:23 PM
Semi on its side blocking portion of highway along Hāmākua Coast
Traffic is being contra flowed on the shoulder. No large vehicles are allowed through at this time.
August 13, 2024 · 1:34 PM
Overnight runway work scheduled at Hilo International Airport
The runway work is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve takeoff and taxiway operations at the Hilo airport.
August 13, 2024 · 10:00 AM
UH astronomers uncover risks to planets that could host life
Findings suggest that powerful radiation — some12 times stronger than previously thought — could seriously impact a planet’s ability to sustain life.
August 13, 2024 · 8:00 AM
Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail to stop at 31 ports, reach 34 communities throughout islands
The purpose of the sail, which will cover 3,000 miles throughout the state, is for training and to connect with communities, especially students and their families.
August 13, 2024 · 5:00 AM
July was dry on the Big Island
Big Island rainfall totals for July were mostly below average, with many totals ranging from 30% to 70% of average. The Pāhoa rain gauge had its lowest July total since 2004, and area didn’t even record getting any rain last month.
August 13, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Sections of Daniel K. Inouye Highway to become no-passing zones
Sections between mile posts 16.5 and 17.5 as well as 23.5 and 26.1 will be changed. Work to install signs and add pavement markings began Monday.
August 13, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island incumbent senators and reps move on to General Election following primaries
In the House, residents will see a shakeup for Districts 1 and 2.
August 12, 2024 · 5:01 PM
26-year-old needs medication and hasn’t been seen for several days
Big Island police are asking the public if anyone has seen 26-year-old Tyler Reikofski-Ekle, who was reported missing Aug. 10 and is considered endangered because of a medical condition.
August 12, 2024 · 1:09 PM
Improvements to North Kohala well starts in September
Agriculture users in the North Kohala area have not had a reliable and economical water source since the Kohala Ditch system was damaged in April 2021.
August 12, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Jack in the Box Hilo gets special visit from Jack Box himself
Exclusive appearance of mascot and spokesperson was in honor of location’s outstanding performance in a national sales performance for the new Smashed Jack burger.
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Support for Maui abounded during competition nights at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
April 9, 2024 · 2:48 PM HST
Kaua‘i fills Līhu‘e Airport to welcome hālau hula home from Merrie Monarch Festival
April 9, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
April 7, 2024 · 12:49 AM HST
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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 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 1, 2024 · 1:00 AM
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 · 1:00 AM
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 19, 2024 · 1:00 AM
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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August 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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July 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Maunaulu parking area open at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
August 12, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
Kīlauea alert status raised to advisory
August 9, 2024 · 8:57 AM HST
Volcano Watch – Kīlauea’s 2019-2020 lake: Recalling the watery intermission between eruptions
August 9, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail to stop at 31 ports, reach 34 communities throughout islands
August 13, 2024 · 8:00 AM HST
‘Ambassadors of our oceans’: Rare off-season humpback sighting not just exciting, but provides opportunity to learn more
July 21, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart on new training voyage toward North Pacific Gyre
June 27, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for West Hawai‘i beach
June 20, 2024 · 3:59 PM HST
Maui Now
Disney Animation’s “Moana 2” unveils trailer at D23 fan event
A new trailer and poster were unveiled for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2,” opening in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024. The reveal came at the recent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Maui man arrested in connection with improvised explosive device; makes initial court appearance
Robert Francis Dumaran, age 47, of Kahului, Maui, made his initial appearance in United States District Court today. The complaint and affidavit allege that on July 23, 2024, Maui Police Department officers encountered an improvised explosive device (IED) near Lono Ave. in Kahului. The complaint alleges that Dumaran’s fingerprints were recovered from packing tape used to build the IED.
Maui radiologist partners with Maui High School students to promote local careers in health care
In response to Hawaiʻi’s ongoing health care worker shortage, a Kaiser Permanente radiologist and a group of talented students from Maui High School worked together to raise awareness and provide learning opportunities for youth interested in the health care field. This initiative, which has been five years in the making, introduces students to careers in health care through a website built entirely by the Maui students.
Super Reefs Open House set for today at Maui Ocean Center
A Super Reefs Open House will be held from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. today at Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute. The event will feature short talks, demonstrations, touch tanks and refreshments.
Hale Mahaolu’s Grant Chun to retire; Anders Lyons named executive director, Trevor Tokishi board president
Hale Mahaolu, a nonprofit affordable housing provider, today announced that Anders Lyons has been appointed executive director of the organization. Lyons previously served as the nonprofit’s board president. Hale Mahaolu, which has a portfolio of 13 properties with more than 1,000 units of affordable housing, also announced that its executive director, Grant Chun, will retire and that Trevor Tokishi has been named board president.
Kaua‘i Now
US Coast Guard rescue 1 aboard a vessel taking on water off Kaua‘i
Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center watchstanders received a phone call at 2:40 a.m. from the wife of a boater stating the recreational fishing vessel Aikane-49 was disabled and adrift off Pakala Beach.
Tree trimming and removal scheduled along Kahāleo roadway
The Department of Public Works and its contractor The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions will begin work on Aug. 19 and continue into the next day, weather permitting.
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 13, 2024
Persistent high pressure far north of the islands will support locally breezy trade winds through the weekend. Passing showers will periodically dampen most…
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 13, 2024
A small, medium- period, background south swell will linger this morning and produce small surf along south facing beaches. Another small, long…
Hōkūleʻa sets sail on statewide voyage that will stop at 31 ports, reach 34 communities
The purpose of the sail, which will cover 3,000 miles, is for training and to connect with communities, especially students and their families.
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