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Hawai‘i Island police launch missing person investigation for swimmer at Boiling Pots
Witnesses on Tuesday saw a swimmer enter the water and fail to resurface.
Hawai’i State NewsKahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve in Puna closed due to volcanic activity
Hawai’i State NewsHawai‘i Island police seeking Hilo runaway Justine Kawaa
Heavy rain in West Hawai‘i floods roads, washes trash, debris into ocean
Heavy rain hit North Kona and South Kona communities for several hours yesterday afternoon flooding portions of Hualālai Road, Kuakini Highway, Ali‘i Drive and parking lots throughout Kailua-Kona.September 18, 2024 · 3:18 PM HST
Chain of Craters Road reopens as Kīlauea Volcano’s eruption hazards ease
The eruption at Nāpau Crater continues and serious hazards still exist.
Hawai’i State NewsUndeclared milk allergen prompts recall of Enjoy Premium coconut, taro cookies
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Community feedback sought on design options for Hōlualoa School campus
North Kona water restriction downgraded to voluntary reduction
3 children arrested for posting shooting threat on TikTok at private Waimea school
Hour-long Kīlauea eruption restarts within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Brown water advisory issued for East Hawai‘i
Kīlauea on ‘watch’ following brief eruption on Sunday
Big Island News
September 18, 2024 · 3:40 PM
Chain of Craters Road reopens as Kīlauea Volcano’s eruption hazards ease
The eruption at Nāpau Crater continues and serious hazards still exist.
September 18, 2024 · 3:09 PM
Heavy rain in West Hawai‘i floods roads, washes trash, debris into ocean
Heavy rain hit North Kona and South Kona communities for several hours yesterday afternoon flooding portions of Hualālai Road, Kuakini Highway, Ali‘i Drive and parking lots throughout Kailua-Kona.
September 18, 2024 · 2:57 PM
Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve in Puna closed due to volcanic activity
The current lava flow at the middle of the eastern rift zone could create hazards for visitors such as cracks and toxic fumes.
September 18, 2024 · 12:40 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seeking Hilo runaway Justine Kawaa
She was last seen in Hilo on Sept. 16 at around 3:30 p.m.
September 18, 2024 · 10:51 AM
Undeclared milk allergen prompts recall of Enjoy Premium coconut, taro cookies
The recalled products were distributed throughout Hawai‘i at retail stores and sold directly to consumers via mail order.
September 18, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island police release August stats for fentanyl-related recoveries and arrests
In its monthly report, police indicate 1.2 grams of the illicit drug was recovered in August including one pill. Additionally, five people were arrested in connection to the synthetic opioid.
September 18, 2024 · 9:20 AM
Hawai‘i Island police launch missing person investigation for swimmer at Boiling Pots
Witnesses on Tuesday saw a swimmer enter the water and fail to resurface.
September 18, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Alaska Air Group announces interim Honolulu leadership team to guide merger with Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, announced today the interim Honolulu leadership team that will guide Hawaiian Airlines operations from transaction close through a full combination of operations under a single operating certificate with two brands – Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Current Alaska Airlines regional president of Hawai‘i/Pacific, Joe Sprague, will be named chief executive officer of Hawaiian Airlines.
September 18, 2024 · 1:00 AM
‘Aloha, Tūtū Pele’: Excitement abounds as latest Kīlauea eruption continues; public viewing not possible now
But there are still a few ways to see the eruption for yourself, including a new webcam that the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory installed that provides a live view of Nāpau Crater, looking southwest and updated every 15 minutes.
September 17, 2024 · 10:15 PM
Unknown man goes missing in waters of Wailuku River in Hilo
Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to a swimmer in distress call early the afternoon of Sept. 17 at the Boiling Pots section of Wailuku River State Park. The search for the unknwon man was suspended nearly 4 hours later.
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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Small Business Startup Meeting
Fri, Sep 20, 2024 · 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Sister Nancy “Queen of the Dancehall” live at The Crown Room
Every Tuesday · 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Farmers Market
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September 16, 2024 · 10:26 AM
One-way traffic flow in Honoka‘a Saturday for Peace Day Festival
The Honoka‘a Peace Day Festival is the annual parade and festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day.
September 14, 2024 · 7:45 PM
Rekindle your curiosity: Take part in International Observe the Moon Night
The annual event encourages moon enthusiasts and curious people around the globe to come together and learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations and honor cultural and personal connections to Earth’s constant companion.
September 12, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island Sept. 12-18: Read some poetry, learn about manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of an iconic music album and more
Read some poetry, learn about the majestic manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic music albums of all time.
September 11, 2024 · 8:30 AM
Take the dive and get connected to the deep ocean during ‘Pilina Kai Lipo’ in Hilo
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, and engages the community with the deep ocean by highligthing NOAA Ocean Exploration efforts to further understand what lies beneath the surface of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Don’t miss your chance. Today is the last day.
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.
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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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Chain of Craters Road reopens as Kīlauea Volcano’s eruption hazards ease
September 18, 2024 · 3:40 PM HST
Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve in Puna closed due to volcanic activity
September 18, 2024 · 2:57 PM HST
‘Aloha, Tūtū Pele’: Excitement abounds as latest Kīlauea eruption continues; public viewing not possible now
September 18, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Take the dive and get connected to the deep ocean during ‘Pilina Kai Lipo’ in Hilo
September 11, 2024 · 8:30 AM HST
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
Maui Now
DOH alerts public about Enjoy brand cookie products due to undeclared milk allergen
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by KTM Services, Inc., of its Enjoy Premium Taro Cookie and Enjoy Premium Coconut Cookie products. The DOH said in a press release today that the labels do not inform consumers that the recalled products may contain milk, which is an allergen.
ʻOhana Day at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park this Saturday marks the end of Hoʻākea Maui 2024
Students, teachers, and families are invited to Lā ʻOhana (ʻOhana Day) this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park (Canoe Beach) in Kāʻanapali, the Maui Huliau Foundation announced. The event will focus on Hawaiian voyaging and natural resource protection.
County Flood Hazard Area regulations now administered by Public Works Department
Previously located under the County of Maui Department of Planning, the County Flood Hazard Area regulations are now being administered through the County Department of Public Works. Moving the regulations aims to enhance coordination and efficiency of flood protection.
UH Mānoa exceeds 20K students for the first time in over a decade
Fall 2024 enrollment at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa surpassed 20,000 students for the first time since 2013, the university reports. The final enrollment numbers will not be official until the first week of October, but as of Sept. 17, there are 20,012 students enrolled at UH Mānoa, a 4% increase over 2023.
Maui County seeks seasonal employees for PALS winter 2024 program
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation PALS Program is seeking seasonal employees for its winter 2024 session.
Kaua‘i Now
Update: Ulu Street in Kapa‘a reopens following fire at lawn mower store
The Sept. 16 fire appears to have severely damaged Kauaʻi Marine & Mower, causing an estimated $1.2 million in damages.
Hawai‘i Dept. of Health: Taro, coconut cookies recalled due to undeclared milk allergen
The recalled products were distributed throughout Hawai‘i at retail stores and sold directly to consumers via mail order.
Kauai Weather Forecast for September 18, 2024
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will hold through the weekend. A more typical dry season trade wind pattern is expected to return today and hold through…
Kauai Surf Forecast for September 18, 2024
East shore surf will hold near seasonal levels through Thursday, then slowly lower Friday through early next week. A mix of southeast, south and…
Lane closure scheduled in Nāwiliwili for road resurfacing work
Officials advise motorists are advised that full closures may be intermittent and to drive cautiously in the area, as heavy machinery and commercial vehicles will be present.
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