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Ill winds churn as system to south and east of Big Island continues to strengthen
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August 21, 2024 · 12:36 PM
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Missing man, 29, last seen in Hilo Tuesday evening
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Hawai‘i police seeking 17-year-old runaway last seen in May
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August 21, 2024 · 6:44 AM
Ill winds churn as system to south and east of Big Island continues to strengthen
A well-defined area of low pressure continues to become more organized, producing showers and thunderstorms, and is expected to merge with a weaker disturbance. A tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to develop later today. The storm is then expected to become more powerful and move into the Central Pacific on a trek near the islands.
August 21, 2024 · 1:00 AM
3 Big Island educators named among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
In October, one teacher will announced as the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent Hawaiʻi in the National Teacher of the Year program.
August 20, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Lifeguard certification courses scheduled at Hawai‘i County pools
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification courses are open to participants who will be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the lifeguarding course.
August 20, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Nighttime runway work at Hilo International Airport rescheduled
The runway will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
August 20, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Puna man facing charges after assaulting a male and stealing his laundry bag
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Alaska-Hawaiian airlines merger moves forward following DOJ review
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‘Hawaiian Home Boy’ Kahalehau claims Most Promising Artist of the Year title
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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.
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Ocean Blog
Ill winds churn as system to south and east of Big Island continues to strengthen
August 21, 2024 · 6:44 AM HST
Overflow parking near Wailoa Pond closed as Day 4 of races in IVF Va‘a World Sprint Championships gets underway in Hilo
August 19, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Corals reattached following possible anchor damage in area of Kewalo Basin seafloor off Honolulu
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Full slate of 85 races underway on Day 3 of IVF Va‘a World Sprint Championships 2024
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Maui Now
Blessing commemorates acquisition of Pōhākea Watershed in Māʻalaea for conservation
The County of Maui Open Space Fund contributed $6.2 million, and the State Legacy Land Conservation Program contributed $1 million toward the conservation purchase, which was announced in June.
Central East Maui boys eliminated from Little League World Series
The Central East Maui All-Stars suffered a slim 4-3 loss to Lake Mary Little League of Florida, the Southeast region representative on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, ending their World Series run in Williamsport, Pa. Florida moves on to play Nevada after the Mountain team was defeated 5-2 against Texas earlier in the day. The winner of Florida vs. Nevada will advance to the US Championship game on Saturday against Texas.
UH research: Humpback whales craft complex bubble nets to capture more prey
Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology researchers have known that humpback whales create “bubble nets” to hunt, but they discovered that they manipulate the bubble net to maximize their food intake in Alaskan feeding grounds.
Grants awarded to research avian malaria in Hawaiian honeycreepers
The US National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation have announced a $644,758 grant to the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project to support on-the-ground efforts in its battle against avian malaria.
Hawaiian Electric monitoring stormy weather forecast, urges customers to review emergency plans
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Hotel performance report: In July, Kaua‘i led counties in revenue per available room
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Kauai Weather Forecast for August 21, 2024
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Kauai Surf Forecast for August 21, 2024
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Full closure scheduled for Temporary Kapa‘a Bypass Road
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