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University of Hawai‘i researchers use drones to find dolphin population health
Researchers assessed the age of critically endangered, free-ranging dolphins in Greece.
ActivitiesHawai‘i Island residents invited to register for the annual Kiwanis Kūpuna Spelling…
NewsMonthly warning siren test scheduled for Sept. 3
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Canoe races, food drive, fungi, Ladies That Rock and more
Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and it doesn’t look like there’s any hurricanes to get in the way to stop you from getting out and going to see what’s happening around the island.August 29, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
PATH to hold group rides in Kona & Hilo; participants will receive free HIBIKE Sprinter memberships
PATH is the recipient of a People for Bikes Better Bike Share mini-grant.
NewsNo injuries reported after small aircraft loses power to engine, forcing hard landing…
NewsHawai‘i-issued Real IDs can be added to Apple Wallet
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Chain of Craters Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopens
Meeting scheduled for upcoming Age Group 10 and Under Basketball League
$4.2M grant gives UH team boost to tackle Hawaiʻi’s clean energy needs on multiple…
Events announced for Hawai‘i’s inaugural Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Death of Ocean View man by dog mauling led to stronger state penalties for owners of…
Crosswalk, driveway paving underway on Māmalahoa Highway near Hōlualoa Elementary
Pauahi Street in Hilo temporarily closed through this week
Closures update #6: Shelters at Keaʻau Armory, Pāhoa Community Center to close today…
Hawaiian Electric says about 248 Big Island customers still with no power
Hilo man caught at scene of active burglary, rams police vehicle with stolen truck, leads…
University of Hawai‘i report finds islands’ rural residents face major health…
Big Island News
August 29, 2024 · 2:08 PM
Hawai‘i Island residents invited to register for the annual Kiwanis Kūpuna Spelling Bee
A preliminary contest will take place on Hawai‘i Island on Sept. 14 at Hawai’i Island Adult Care.
August 29, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Monthly warning siren test scheduled for Sept. 3
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
August 29, 2024 · 5:00 AM
PATH to hold group rides in Kona & Hilo; participants will receive free HIBIKE Sprinter memberships
PATH is the recipient of a People for Bikes Better Bike Share mini-grant.
August 29, 2024 · 3:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i researchers use drones to find dolphin population health
Researchers assessed the age of critically endangered, free-ranging dolphins in Greece.
August 29, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Canoe races, food drive, fungi, Ladies That Rock and more
Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and it doesn’t look like there’s any hurricanes to get in the way to stop you from getting out and going to see what’s happening around the island.
August 28, 2024 · 4:40 PM
No injuries reported after small aircraft loses power to engine, forcing hard landing in Kohala
The pilot was treated at the scene for a minor injury by Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel and released.
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.
Merrie Monarch
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
What are your thoughts on the Public Safety Power Shutoff program?
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Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami
Local Entertainment
August 29, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Canoe races, food drive, fungi, Ladies That Rock and more
Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and it doesn’t look like there’s any hurricanes to get in the way to stop you from getting out and going to see what’s happening around the island.
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
Living in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is definitely not boring. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Aug. 22-28 now!
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
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.
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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
August 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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July 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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June 30, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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
August 22, 2024 · 5:36 PM HST
Seismicity still spiked in Kīlauea’s upper East Rift, but slightly lower than previous day
August 21, 2024 · 12:36 PM HST
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
August 23, 2024 · 8:26 AM HST
Tropical storm watch issued for Big Island ahead of Hone’s approach
August 22, 2024 · 6:58 PM HST
Maui Now
Ignite Readings approved as tutoring vendor for state schools
Ignite Reading has been selected as an approved vendor by Hawai’i’s Department of Education, a potential game-changer for students struggling with reading proficiency – a concern for 65% of fourth graders in the state.
Weakening Gilma may bring rain to windward Maui
Gilma was downgraded to a tropical depression early this morning, but the system still has the potential for brining heavy rain to the islands tonight through Saturday – specifically over windward Maui and Hawaiʻi Island districts, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. The NWS reports that while localized flooding is possible, widespread flooding is not expected.
Super Reefs on Maui and research on heat resistant coral to be presented at free webinar, Sept. 4
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will host the September edition of its “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” featuring Courtney Klepac, Ph.D. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Klepac will present her work with Super Reefs to identify and protect heat-resistant reefs.
Documentary film ‘Paper Chase’ to screen Sept. 14 at Maui’s Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
“Paper Chase,” a documentary film that delves into the history of Japanese-American news media, will be screened at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center. The screening is free of charge. Doors open at 1 p.m. This event was scheduled for screening last year, but it was postponed because of the August 2023 Maui wildfires.
Maui made film, ‘Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool’ to begin theatrical run en route to qualify for consideration in Academy Awards
Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool, from Inflatable Film, is about local Maui surf instructor Robert “Bully” Kotter and his mentorship of underserved youth during the pandemic. This powerful story about one person’s quest to shape a hopeful future for the next generation is one of the last stories filmed in Lahaina before the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires.
Kaua‘i Now
Kaua‘i Fire responds to apartment fire in Wailua
There were no occupants in the unit at the time of the fire at the time of the incident, however, crews did evacuate the building as a precaution.
Road closure scheduled in Kōloa for tree-trimming work
A portion of Maluhia Road, from mile marker 2 to mile marker 3, will be closed on Sept. 3.
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 29, 2024
A surface ridge of high pressure far north of the Hawaiian Islands will maintain moderate to fresh trade winds through today, with periods of embedded…
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 29, 2024
Surf along east facing shores will remain small to moderate as the medium period energy lingers today before slowly declining through the end of the week. Surf…
University of Hawai‘i researchers use drones to find dolphin population health
Researchers assessed the age of critically endangered, free-ranging dolphins in Greece.
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