“Volcano Watch: Introducing the Island of Hawai’i Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions.”
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Volcano Watch: Introducing the Island of Hawaiʻi Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions
While Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory have worked well together responding to volcanic unrest and eruptions for decades, the new interagency plan puts their practices down on paper.August 31, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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August 31, 2024 · 9:39 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted woman
The suspect is wanted for three outstanding warrants.
August 31, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Big Island weekly lane closures: Aug. 31 to Sept. 6
All projects are weather permitting.
August 31, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Big Island fishermen and women holding their own in first Hawai‘i Invasive Species Roundup
A Big Island participant registered as Katelin Maarsingh is now in first place for longest to‘au, having caught a 14.8-inch fish.
August 31, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Volcano Watch: Introducing the Island of Hawaiʻi Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions
While Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory have worked well together responding to volcanic unrest and eruptions for decades, the new interagency plan puts their practices down on paper.
August 30, 2024 · 4:51 PM
Pāhoa motorcyclist critically injured in ʻĀinaloa crash, flown to Honolulu hospital
The motorcyclist was struck by a pickup truck. At this time, police believe that speed and impairment are factors in the crash.
August 30, 2024 · 4:27 PM
Update: Big Island man now charged with robbery, theft in connection with Kona bank robbery
44-year-old Brandan Patrick Nicholson of Kailua-Kona was taken into custody shortly after 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
August 30, 2024 · 4:15 PM
Less restrictions around Big Island for Labor Day Weekend with no threat of tropical cyclones
Waipiʻo Valley Access Road will reopen to residents with a valid driver’s license; all camping permits issued by the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation remain valid.
August 30, 2024 · 2:00 PM
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’: Drive safely this Labor Day Weekend
There have been 19 fatal crashes resulting in 21 fatalities this year on the Big Island as of Aug. 27. Impairment from alcohol or drugs was a factor in 63% of those crashes.
August 30, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Retired Big Island fire battalion chief appointed to House seat left vacant by late Rep. Nakashima
Rep. Mark Nakashima suddenly passed away in July. First elected to his seat in 2008, he ran unopposed in the primary election in August.
August 30, 2024 · 10:50 AM
Former Waiākea High School boys basketball coach facing felony theft charges
A bench warrant was issued for Justin Alika Pekelo Smith’s arrest on Thursday.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Volcano Watch: Introducing the Island of Hawaiʻi Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions
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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
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
Wailuku First Friday kick-off of Festivals of Aloha, Sept. 6
The Wailuku First Friday street party on Sept. 6, 2024 kick’s-off the two month Hawaiian Showcase “Festivals of Aloha.” The event, from 6 to 9 p.m., features entertainment by Maui Music Mission, Te Ohi Nui and Hālau Keola Aliʻi O Kekai. The Hammah House Band celebrates their release of the single “Like Mehk,” with music on the Market St. Stage.
MEO’s Patty Copperfield named PBN 40 Under 40 honoree
Maui Economic Opportunity Transportation Director Patty Copperfield was recognized Thursday night as one of Hawaiʻi’s best and brightest young leaders, earning a spot on Pacific Business News’ 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.
Portion of Kekaulike Ave. in Kula to close for approximately nine months
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is notifying highway users and residents that beginning Monday, Sept. 9, a portion of Kekaulike Ave. (Route 377) between Waiakoa Road and ʻAlae Road will be closed for 24 hours, seven days a week, for approximately nine months.
Maui Weather Forecast for August 31, 2024
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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court called upon as historic $4B Maui wildfire settlement faces hurdle from insurers
Second Circuit Court Judge Peter Cahill granted a motion on Friday to allow the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to determine whether or not insurers can interfere with the historic $4.037 billion global settlement for plaintiffs in the Maui Wildfires Cases. The findings by the higher court could either provide more clarity on the role of insurers seeking to recoup money from payouts; or, if it does not reach a resolution in nine months, the settlement could be terminated.
Kaua‘i Now
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Aug. 31 to Sept. 6
All projects are weather permitting.
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 31, 2024
West Kaua’i : South Kaua’i : Kaua’i Mountains : North Kaua’i : East Kaua’i : Detailed Forecast Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 31, 2024
West Kaua’i : South Kaua’i : Kaua’i Mountains : North Kaua’i : East Kaua’i : Detailed Forecast Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 31, 2024
Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com
Aerial war against bird-killing mosquitoes on Kaua‘i underway
On Kaua‘i, conservationists are flying a helicopter to spread a harmless bacterium in native forests inhabited by near-extinct honeycreepers, like the ‘akikiki.
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