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$26M grant fuels University of Hawai‘i research on climate-friendly cooling
Professor Ralf Kaiser’s group will study the atmospheric chemistry of gas phase refrigerants.
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Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Sept. 5-12: Yoga on the beach, learn about the deep ocean, catch Thunder from Down Under and more
There are a variety of events packing the calendar for the start of September.September 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
News4 Big Island men caught in spiny situation on opening day of lobster fishing season
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Suspected norovirus among campers results in closure of popular Kaua‘i trail
NAS Swimming Pool in Hilo reopens following renovation
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Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in June
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September 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Nearly $525K in federal grants coming to support specialty crops and programs in Hawai‘i
The projects that will be funded this year include research on disease-resistant varieties of coffee plants, improving ʻawa and corn production, education and outreach activities for macadamia nuts and horticultural crops, as well as expanding markets for various specialty crops.
September 5, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Take a deep dive into Waimea’s ‘critical infrastructure’ during town meeting
“Infrastructure seems to be on everyone’s mind; it’s often the root cause of — or contributor to — community needs and concerns,” — Waimea Community Association President Nancy Carr Smith.
September 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Sept. 5-12: Yoga on the beach, learn about the deep ocean, catch Thunder from Down Under and more
There are a variety of events packing the calendar for the start of September.
September 4, 2024 · 10:58 AM
4 Big Island men caught in spiny situation on opening day of lobster fishing season
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement said the divers came in with a total of 40 spiny lobsters — 16 females, three with eggs.
September 4, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Findings of outer Solar System revealed using information gathered from the Subaru Telescope on Hawaiʻi Island and New Horizons spacecraft
Survey observations using the Subaru Telescope’s ultra-widefield prime focus camera have revealed that there may be a population of small bodies further out in the Kuiper Belt waiting to be discovered.
September 4, 2024 · 9:15 AM
21-year-old man endangered and missing
Jaykob Ahu is 5-foot-11, 135 lbs and Hawaiian. If you have seen him or know where he is, contact Big Island police immediately.
September 4, 2024 · 7:25 AM
Suspected norovirus among campers results in closure of popular Kaua‘i trail
Since Aug. 14, the Department of Health received reports of acute gastrointestinal illness (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) from 24 people who hiked the Kalalau Trail.
September 4, 2024 · 1:00 AM
NAS Swimming Pool in Hilo reopens following renovation
The $7.3 million renovation project involved a total reconstruction of the facility, with only the pool basin remaining from the original 1940s facility.
September 3, 2024 · 11:48 PM
Visitors accidentally crash vehicle through fence at Hilo ballfield during football practice
This is the second incident within a year involving a vehicle breaching the same section of fencing at Kuawa Ballfield, located off Kuawa Street.
September 3, 2024 · 5:22 PM
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in June
It is not believed that speed or impairment were factors in the collision.
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
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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.
Hawaii Behavioral Health
Direct Support Worker (DSW) / Personal Home Aide for Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
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Big Island Polls
Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program
September 1, 2024 · 5:49 PM HST
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
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: Introducing the Island of Hawaiʻi Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions
August 31, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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
Ocean Blog
4 Big Island men caught in spiny situation on opening day of lobster fishing season
September 4, 2024 · 10:58 AM HST
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
Maui Now
New book release: “Mele On The Mauna: Perpetuating Genealogies of Hawaiian Musical Activism on Maunakea”
University of Hawai‘i Maui College Associate Professor Dr. Joseph Keola Donaghy documents and explores the role that musical performance and composition practice played in efforts to defend Maunakea and how these practices reflected the idea of kapu aloha that was prevalent among kia‘i (protectors).
World’s largest beach cleanup effort to engage over half a million volunteers
Ocean Conservancy is calling for volunteers worldwide to join the 39th annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), the world’s largest beach and waterway cleanup effort, launching on Sept. 21, 2024. With plastic pollution at crisis levels, ICC organizers invite everyone who loves the ocean to take action by joining a cleanup in their area.
Congressional subcommittee hears update on Maui wildfire aftermath
Members of the US House Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, including Hawaiʻi US Reps. Jill Tokuda and Ed Case, heard an update Wednesday on last year’s deadly wildfires during a hearing at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Culture and community celebrated at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s 808 Bash
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center launched its inaugural 808 Bash on Aug. 24, bringing Maui together in celebration of community. Organizers say the success of this event has set the tone for what is hoped to become a new annual tradition for the island.
Maui Weather Forecast for September 05, 2024
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Kaua‘i Now
Resurfacing work on roadway scheduled in Kapa‘a
The road will be closed till Sept. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Kauai Weather Forecast for September 05, 2024
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Kauai Surf Forecast for September 05, 2024
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$26M grant fuels University of Hawai‘i research on climate-friendly cooling
Professor Ralf Kaiser’s group will study the atmospheric chemistry of gas phase refrigerants.
University of Hawai‘i professor to shed light on ‘fungal tree of life’ through yeast discoveries
New insights into yeast diversity will be used to predict global species diversity, host and habitat specificity and diversity hotspots.
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