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CommunityHawai‘i Island leader in wildfire management honored in New York City
East Hawaii NewsPublic can weigh in on proposed project to relocate electrical lines in Hawaiʻi…
Search of Honolulu man’s carry-on at Hilo airport after airsoft pistol found inside leads to discovery of fentanyl, more
60-year-old Olaf Seyler’s initial court appearance was Monday afternoon in South Hilo District Court, where his bail was maintained and a preliminary hearing was set for 2 p.m. Wednesday.September 23, 2024 · 4:22 PM HST
BusinessBig Island hotels follow state trend with lower occupancy, less revenue per available…
CommunityUpdate: Hāwī transfer station to remain closed through at least next 2 days
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Big Island News
September 24, 2024 · 2:16 PM
Hawai‘i Island leader in wildfire management honored in New York City
Elizabeth Pickett was honored by the media organization Grist for tackling pressing climate problems.
September 24, 2024 · 8:00 AM
Public can weigh in on proposed project to relocate electrical lines in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The 30-day comment period on the project’s environmental assessment started Monday; plan aims to improve the reliability and resilience of the park’s electricaly system in the event of extreme weather.
September 24, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Reminder: First UH president finalist public open house, forum today at UH-Hilo
Wendy Hensel will take questions from the public during a campus forum from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center. Community members can attend in person or via Zoom. Finalist Julian Vasquez Heilig will do the same next Tuesday.
September 24, 2024 · 3:00 AM
‘Huge relief’: SNAP policy change will help tens of thousands of additional Hawai‘i families
Hawai‘i will eliminate the “net income limit” for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly called food stamps, which could extend benefits to 13,000 to 14,000 more households throughout the state by next year.
September 24, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Big Island hotels follow state trend with lower occupancy, less revenue per available rooms in August
Occupancy for Hawai‘i Island hotels was down at 66.8%, 2.1 percentage points lower than August 2023 and 14.1 percentage points behind 2019.
September 23, 2024 · 4:34 PM
Update: Hāwī transfer station to remain closed through at least next 2 days
It is uncertain whether the Hāwī transfer station will reopen after Wednesday. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
September 23, 2024 · 4:22 PM
Search of Honolulu man’s carry-on at Hilo airport after airsoft pistol found inside leads to discovery of fentanyl, more
60-year-old Olaf Seyler’s initial court appearance was Monday afternoon in South Hilo District Court, where his bail was maintained and a preliminary hearing was set for 2 p.m. Wednesday.
September 23, 2024 · 3:07 PM
16-year-old runaway sought by police
Kamalu Freitas was last seen at about 9 a.m. Sept. 23 on Aupuni Street in Hilo. Have you seen him?
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.
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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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
Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at building a new Kona hospital
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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
Executive at Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization receives national recognition
Elizabeth Pickett, the long-time co-executive director of the Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO) was honored today at a ceremony in New York City, as one of the 2024 Grist 50. Grist bills itself as the only newsroom focused on finding solutions at the intersection of climate and justice.
Progress made as firefighters battle large brushfire near Molokaʻi Airport
Maui Fire Department crews have made progress with a large brush fire on Molokaʻi that has burned an estimated 100 acres since it was first reported at around 10:30 a.m. Officials say the brush fire poses no active threats at this time. All roads have reopened including the Maunaloa Highway and Puʻupeʻelua Ave. Precautionary evacuations were conducted earlier today, but there are no current mandatory evacuations in place. The public is advised to stay vigilant as fire conditions are subject to change. The fire impacted one structure and one vehicle according to earlier reports.
Hawai‘i awarded $800,000 targeted violence prevention grant
The Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement Office of Homeland Security is receiving a $803,330 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention grant from US Department of Homeland Security to expand current initiatives and implement new measures to prevent targeted violence statewide.
Expeditions announces ticket price increase for ferry service between Maui and Lānaʻi
The Public Utilities Commission granted Expeditions the right to increase its passenger fares in all rate categories earlier this month. In a filed order, the Commission recognized several impacts to operations in granting Expeditions’ request for the rate increase including: the Maui wildfires, Expeditions’ losses and change in operations to Māʻalaea Harbor, a reduction in tourism, a loss of alternative forms of income, issues with the financial viability of the ferry services, and the lingering impacts of the COVID epidemic. It also noted that Expeditions has not increased its fares in over 16 years, despite dramatically increased costs of operation.
Caltech-led astronomers using W.M. Keck Observatory report spotting biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen
Black hole jets spanning 23 million light-years total length in outer space have been discovered by a Caltech-led team of astronomers using the W. M. Keck Observatory atop Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island. The jets of hot plasma are the largest ever observed, according to the scientists.
Kaua‘i Now
Demystify government, empower the people
Holomua Collective in collaboration with Kaua‘i County is hosting a free event Sept. 26 to teach Garden Island residents how their government works so they can have more engaging civic lives.
Kauai Weather Forecast for September 24, 2024
Moderate trade winds will strengthen some today, and remain locally breezy through the rest of the week. Lighter winds are possible by the weekend. Passing…
Kauai Surf Forecast for September 24, 2024
A small to moderate size, long to medium period northwest swell arrived at the northwest offshore buoys last night and is timed to reach Kauai before…
Kaua‘i hotels lead state in August for revenue per available room
The Garden Isle otherwise followed the same trend as the rest of the state, where occupany rates, revenue per available room and average daily rates were all lower than August last year.
SNAP policy shift will bring ‘huge relief’ for tens of thousands of Hawai‘i families
Hawai‘i will eliminate the “net income limit” for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly called food stamps, which could extend benefits to 13,000 to 14,000 more households throughout the state by next year.
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