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Business Monday: Banking institution leads volunteer effort statewide for National Cleanup Day
Volunteers worked at Camp Kilohana and Kealakehe Elementary.
NewsBody recovered from riverbed in East Hawai‘i near 80-foot waterfall
NewsUpdate: Kona teen previously reported as runaway located in good health
Kīlauea alert level lowered with end of middle East Rift Zone eruption
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports “all observable and instrumental signs of potential for renewed eruptive activity have declined”; only a couple of intermittent small spots of residual glow could be detected on the flow field Sunday night and weak…September 23, 2024 · 9:11 AM HST
Community‘A huge moment’ for Kaua‘i reefs: Coral nursery coming to island with…
BusinessHāwī Transfer Station closes due to oil spill
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Big Island News
September 23, 2024 · 11:19 AM
Body recovered from riverbed in East Hawai‘i near 80-foot waterfall
The body is believed to be that of a missing man last seen sitting on the edge of the waterfall on Saturday night.
September 23, 2024 · 9:11 AM
Kīlauea alert level lowered with end of middle East Rift Zone eruption
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports “all observable and instrumental signs of potential for renewed eruptive activity have declined”; only a couple of intermittent small spots of residual glow could be detected on the flow field Sunday night and weak degassing continues.
September 23, 2024 · 8:22 AM
Update: Kona teen previously reported as runaway located in good health
16-year-old Taimane Muasau Wong was found Sept. 19 in Captain Cook.
September 23, 2024 · 7:59 AM
1 million diapers strong and still going
Hawai‘i Diaper Bank, the first nonprofit in the islands to provide free diapers, baby wipes and other children’s essentials to low-income families with young keiki, will donate its millionth diaper to Going Home Hawai‘i today.
September 23, 2024 · 3:00 AM
‘A huge moment’ for Kaua‘i reefs: Coral nursery coming to island with federal funding
State personnel and partners will get to work building a $384,400 coral nursery on the Garden Isle this January.
September 23, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Banking institution leads volunteer effort statewide for National Cleanup Day
Volunteers worked at Camp Kilohana and Kealakehe Elementary.
September 22, 2024 · 6:54 PM
Hāwī Transfer Station closes due to oil spill
An unidentified liquid, later determined to be transformer oil, was improperly disposed of in a chute at the Hāwī Transfer Station, the County of Hawaiʻi Public Information Office reports. Details of the incident were not stated, but the county says that the Hawai‘i Fire Department is working closely with the Department of Environmental Management to […]
September 22, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Coconut rhinoceros beetle found on Big Island
This is the first detection of CRB on the island since October 2023 when a Waikoloa resident reported finding a total of six grubs (larvae) in a decaying palm tree stump.
September 22, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Police seek help identifying Hilo burglary suspect
The burglary reportedly occurred on Thursday, Sept. 19, between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., at a business located on the 100 block of Kaumana Drive in Hilo.
September 21, 2024 · 9:52 PM
Civil Defense: Heavy showers caused some flooding along Alii Drive
An increase in shower activity is not likely; however, showers that do develop could be locally heavy.
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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‘Ohana Movie Nights
Local Entertainment
September 19, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Punk rock, civic engagement, a reggae icon, orchids, Peace Day
An interesting mix of events, concerts and other activities is featured on the Big Island during the next 7 days. Check them out today!
September 16, 2024 · 10:26 AM
One-way traffic flow Saturday in Honoka‘a for Peace Day Festival
The Peace Day Festival in in downtown Honoka‘a is in observance of 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.
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
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Kīlauea alert level lowered with end of middle East Rift Zone eruption
September 23, 2024 · 9:11 AM HST
Fourth phase of Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption no longer active
September 20, 2024 · 1:25 PM HST
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea eruption signals significant, fascinating change
September 20, 2024 · 8:00 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
County’s West Maui Business Center providing assistance to local businesses
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development, in collaboration with local partners and nonprofits, has launched the West Maui Business Center and online business portal www.WestMauiBusinessCenter.org to aid local businesses directly and indirectly impacted by the August 2023 wildfires.
Two Native Hawaiians appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
President Biden has announced his intent to appoint two Native Hawaiians to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe and Krystal Ka‘ai were selected as commissioners of the advisory commission.
Closing arguments delivered in trial of Maui man charged with attempted murder of 11-month old child
The trial of Christian Rosete nears an end with closing arguments delivered on Friday and jury deliberations now underway on five separate charges including attempted murder, assault and abuse of a household member.
Bingo Blast to be featured at Kaunoa Clubhouse in Lahaina Civic Center
Bingo Blast will be featured at Kaunoa Clubhouse in the Lahaina Civic Center on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Kaunoa Clubhouse will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants ages 60 and older are invited to spend the morning at the clubhouse with friends and neighbors.
Middle East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea ends after nearly a week of activity
The middle East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea that began on Sunday, Sept. 15 has ended and is unlikely to restart, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Kaua‘i Now
Reminder: Public forums for finalists seeking to be next UH president start this week
Up first is Wendy Hensel this afternoon with two events. Finalist Julian Vasquez Heilig follows next Monday.
Kauai Weather Forecast for September 23, 2024
Moderate trade winds will prevail today as the surface ridge to the north remains weak. Rainfall will favor windward and mauka locations, but a few…
Kauai Surf Forecast for September 23, 2024
Surf along north and west-facing shores will remain very small through the day. A small to moderate size, long to medium period northwest swell (330…
UH: Innovative mele, lineage at heart of Hawaiian language play
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Theatre and Dance and Kennedy Theatre will premiere “Puana” this fall, a hana keaka (Hawaiian Theatre) production that delves into the spiritual connections between Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) and their kūpuna (ancestors) through the power of song. Performed primarily in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), the play also commemorates the 10th anniversary of UH Mānoa’s Hawaiian Theatre program.
Coconut rhinoceros beetle found on Big Island
This is the first detection of CRB on the island since October 2023 when a Waikoloa resident reported finding a total of six grubs (larvae) in a decaying palm tree stump.
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