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Colorado man sentenced after pleading guilty to cyberstalking an ex-girlfriend while living in Hawai‘i County
The 54-year-old man also targeted his ex-girlfriend’s former partner and current partner.
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Despite its wrath, Hurricane Hone brings much needed rain to Big Island
The hills are alive on the island, and it’s all because of some plentifully precipitous precipitation that helped wipe out about 84% of the abnormally dry and drought areas that persisted before the storm passed.September 10, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
BusinessBusiness Monday: Inaugural Big Island Vegan Chef Challenge winners announced at Veg…
CommunityClogged drain causes sewage to spill into ocean near Kailua-Kona pier
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Big Island News
September 10, 2024 · 2:58 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen girl
The teen was last seen at 10 a.m.
September 10, 2024 · 10:06 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding Kona teen
The teen was last seen on Aug. 31 in Captain Cook.
September 10, 2024 · 9:56 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing man
The man was last seen on Monday at 12:10 a.m. near Kulana Street in Hilo.
September 10, 2024 · 5:00 AM
UH Hilo launches talk story series focusing on kuleana and community
All talks are held from noon to 1 p.m. in the UH Hilo Kilohana Academic Success Center, located on the first floor of Mo‘okini Library.
September 10, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Colorado man sentenced after pleading guilty to cyberstalking an ex-girlfriend while living in Hawai‘i County
The 54-year-old man also targeted his ex-girlfriend’s former partner and current partner.
September 10, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Despite its wrath, Hurricane Hone brings much needed rain to Big Island
The hills are alive on the island, and it’s all because of some plentifully precipitous precipitation that helped wipe out about 84% of the abnormally dry and drought areas that persisted before the storm passed.
September 9, 2024 · 11:57 AM
Business Monday: Inaugural Big Island Vegan Chef Challenge winners announced at Veg Fest
The inaugural challenge was meant to show off the creativity and innovation of participating restaurants and the chefs, who were tasked with cooking up delicious new vegan dishes even the most martialed meat minion would devour.
September 9, 2024 · 11:25 AM
Clogged drain causes sewage to spill into ocean near Kailua-Kona pier
Spill has been ongoing since Sunday afternoon; warning signs posted and public is advised to stay out of the water.
September 9, 2024 · 6:00 AM
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.
September 9, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Nonprofit, volunteers restripe oldest segment of Hilo Bayfront Trail on Sunday
Future events will target the trail’s Pauahi Street to Canoe Halau section and the bayfront soccer field sections.
Merrie Monarch
Support for Maui abounded during competition nights at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
April 9, 2024 · 2:48 PM HST
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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
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch – Webcam upgrades keep a sharp eye on Hawaiian volcanoes
September 6, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: Introducing the Island of Hawaiʻi Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions
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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
CocoNene opens new Maui store at The Shops at Wailea
CocoNene, a local brand known for its made-in-Hawaiʻi products, opened its third Maui store on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at The Shops at Wailea.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez joins multi-state coalition urging Surgeon General warning on social media platforms
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez and 41 other attorneys general today jointly called on congressional lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a US Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people’s mental health.
Tokuda enters names of Maui wildfire victims into the Congressional Record
US Rep. Jill Tokuda honored the memory of the Maui fire victims upon her return to Congress this morning. While on the House Floor, she read the names of the victims and those still missing (while displaying their photos), entering them into the Congressional Record.
‘If The Shoe Fits’ owner retires as shoe cobbler after 20 years
Teri Edmonds has reached the end of the road as a shoe cobbler. For 20 years, she has provided Maui’s only shoe repair service at If The Shoe Fits. Now, she’s retiring from shoe repairs and starting to turn away that business.
Maui police seek help with information on missing visitor
The Maui Police Department asking for the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Susan Krasny, 76. Krasny was reported missing on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, by family members after they discovered she left her Wailea hotel room and did not return.
Kaua‘i Now
Road resurfacing work scheduled in Līhu‘e
Motorists are advised that full closures may be intermittent.
Two injured following two-car crash on Kūhiō Highway
Speed and impairment appear to be factors in the crash.
Kauai Weather Forecast for September 10, 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 September 10, 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 September 10, 2024
Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com
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