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Death of Ocean View man by dog mauling led to stronger state penalties for owners of uncontrolled vicious animals
On July 31, 364 days after the inciting incident, Kalani Burgher and Keli Toyama were each charged with negligent failure to control a dangerous dog, a petty misdemeanor.August 28, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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August 28, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Hawai‘i-issued Real IDs can be added to Apple Wallet
Residents must continue to carry their physical cards.
August 28, 2024 · 10:27 AM
Chain of Craters Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopens
Areas accessed by Chain of Craters Road, Hilina Pali Road, and Kulanaokuaiki Campground are now open to vehicle traffic. Backcountry sites have reopened as well.
August 28, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Meeting scheduled for upcoming Age Group 10 and Under Basketball League
The Age Group 10 and Under Basketball League is scheduled to start play Sept. 16, with games Monday through Thursday.
August 28, 2024 · 5:00 AM
$4.2M grant gives UH team boost to tackle Hawaiʻi’s clean energy needs on multiple fronts
The Materials Research and Education Consortium will focus on challenges including reliance on costly imported fuels, resource and waste management, mitigation of the effects of soil erosion and ocean contamination.
August 28, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Events announced for Hawai‘i’s inaugural Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Hawai‘i residents. On average, almost 4 people die from suicide every week. A total of 1,050 island residents died because of suicide from 2019 to 2023.
August 28, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Death of Ocean View man by dog mauling led to stronger state penalties for owners of uncontrolled vicious animals
On July 31, 364 days after the inciting incident, Kalani Burgher and Keli Toyama were each charged with negligent failure to control a dangerous dog, a petty misdemeanor.
August 27, 2024 · 4:35 PM
Crosswalk, driveway paving underway on Māmalahoa Highway near Hōlualoa Elementary
Work is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to accommodate student pick up and drop off.
August 27, 2024 · 4:27 PM
Pauahi Street in Hilo temporarily closed through this week
Motorists should use Ponahawai Street as an alternative route to and from Kīlauea Avenue during the closure period.
August 27, 2024 · 4:08 PM
Closures update #6: Shelters at Keaʻau Armory, Pāhoa Community Center to close today; Gilma downgraded to tropical storm
The latest information about road closures and other continued disruptions and recovery services in the wake of Hurricane Hone.
August 27, 2024 · 12:31 PM
Hawaiian Electric says about 248 Big Island customers still with no power
Crews are continuing to respond to scattered and isolated outages in Pāpaʻikou, Pepeʻekeo, Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaiian Shores, ʻĀinaloa, Nānāwale Estates, Leilani Estates, Kalapana, Seaview Estates, Mountain View and several other locations.
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August 22, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 22-28: The regular stuff, you know, art, surfing and food; but also drag cars, Pokémon Day and sharing hapé, too
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August 18, 2024 · 3:00 AM
‘Idol Across America’ is coming to Hawai’i; will it find the next Iam Tongi?
If you think you have the singing chops to follow in the footsteps of 2023 “American Idol” winner Iam Tongi, register now to for the “Idol Across America online Hawai‘i auditions this Monday.
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
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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.
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Volcano Watch: Volcanic tremor or distant earthquake? Distinguishing seismic signals
August 23, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Portion of Chain of Craters Road closed again as cracks widen with continued seismic activity under Kīlauea volcano
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Seismicity still spiked in Kīlauea’s upper East Rift, but slightly lower than previous day
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Ocean Blog
More than ‘just another raining day’ on the Big Island: Hone starts to make an impact
August 24, 2024 · 7:26 PM HST
Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it continues trek toward Hawai‘i
August 23, 2024 · 12:56 PM HST
Strong Tropical Storm Hone still on track to come near or just south of Big Island
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Tropical storm watch issued for Big Island ahead of Hone’s approach
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Maui Now
FEMA awards additional $7.9M in Disaster Case Management funding to expand recovery support for Maui wildfire survivors
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded an additional $7.9 million in funding to the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services to expand the state’s Disaster Case Management Program. This additional funding will enable the program to expand its current reach by more than double, capable of serving approximately 3,000 households.
Keōpūolani Park to close for half-day Aug. 31 for Maui Interscholastic League Cross Country event
Access to Keōpūolani Park facilities will be temporarily restricted to competition use Saturday morning, Aug. 31, to host a Maui Interscholastic League Cross Country event in preparation for the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association State Championship event in the fall, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
UH researchers successfully use drones to find dolphin population health
New UH research is using drones to successfully assess the age of critically endangered, free-ranging dolphins in Greece. Researchers are comparing the drone imagery results with long-term data and data from stable, non-endangered bottlenose dolphin populations in Australia and Florida.
Hawaiʻi-issued REAL IDs can be added to Apple Wallet starting today
As of Aug. 28, 2024, REAL ID-compliant Hawaiʻi driver’s licenses and state identification cards can be added to iPhone and Apple Watch, announced the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows reopens, debuts new oceanfront restaurant and pool bar
The Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Kāʻanapali is open once again, following 10 months of providing refuge to Lahaina residents in need. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the resort will mark its grand reopening with a Hawaiian Blessing at noon, followed by an inaugural dinner service in the evening.
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Gov. Green delivers speech focusing on housing, tourism, healthcare at annual Kauaʻi luncheon
“If you don’t deal seriously with climate change … If we don’t have some kind of ability to deal with the impact of climate, we’re gonna see this again,” Green said of the 2023 wildfires on Maui.
Online survey for East Kaua‘i Community and Circulation plan extended
All East Side community members are encouraged to get involved and share their feedback to help shape the future of East Kaua‘i.
Visitor on Kaua‘i dies after found unresponsive at beach
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