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NewsHave you seen the Kailua-Kona speargun theft suspect
CommunityHawai‘i Island leader in wildfire management honored in New York City
Nā Hale Makoa: Bold new workforce housing project breaks ground in Waikōloa
Nā Hale Makoa is designed to serve households earning up to 140% of area median income, with 139 units of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Construction is expected to take a little more than a year, with applications to be accepted likely starting about September 2025.September 25, 2024 · 10:00 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsPublic can weigh in on proposed project to relocate electrical lines in Hawaiʻi…
EducationReminder: First UH president finalist public open house, forum today at UH-Hilo
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Update: Hāwī transfer station to remain closed through at least next 2 days
Search of Honolulu man’s carry-on at Hilo airport after airsoft pistol found inside…
16-year-old runaway sought by police
Body recovered from riverbed in East Hawai‘i near 80-foot waterfall
Kīlauea alert level lowered with end of middle East Rift Zone eruption
Update: Kona teen previously reported as runaway located in good health
1 million diapers strong and still going
Coconut rhinoceros beetle found on Big Island
Police seek help identifying Hilo burglary suspect
Pūʻainakō Street repaving project in Hilo extended through November
‘Issues’ behind temporary relocation of Waiākea Fire Station personnel…
Big Island News
September 25, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Nā Hale Makoa: Bold new workforce housing project breaks ground in Waikōloa
Nā Hale Makoa is designed to serve households earning up to 140% of area median income, with 139 units of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Construction is expected to take a little more than a year, with applications to be accepted likely starting about September 2025.
September 25, 2024 · 5:00 AM
One of its greatest strengths: UH-Hilo continues to be one of most diverse universities in nation
Rankings for the University of Hawai’i’s 4-year campus on east side of the Big Island showcase successess in fostering inclusion and advancing student achievement.
September 25, 2024 · 3:00 AM
For bird’s sake: Help protect young seabirds as they take their first flight
Every fall during seabird fallout season, from roughly Sept. 15 to Dec. 15, the fledglings leave their nests to make their inaugural journeys to the ocean. When they do, they can become disoriented by artificial light, collide with man-made structures or become exhausted and fall, making them vulnerable to automobiles and predators.
September 24, 2024 · 3:42 PM
Have you seen the Kailua-Kona speargun theft suspect?
Big Island police are investigating the theft of a blue camouflaged C4 Gladius 105cm speargun from a store in the 74-5500 block of Luhia Street and they need your help identifying the suspect who took it.
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.
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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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
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
Big Island Now poll no. 56: What is most important when considering a new hospital?
July 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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
For bird’s sake: Help protect young seabirds as they take their first flight
September 25, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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
Maui Now
Parks Department will soon accept permit applications for Jan. 1-April 15, 2025, period
Permit applications for the recreational use of County pools, gyms, fields, stadiums and tennis courts during the winter-spring period of Jan. 1 to April 15, 2025, are being accepted by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation starting Oct. 1, 2024.
Hawaiʻi AG applauds state supreme court decision upholding prohibition of short-term vacation rentals on agricultural lands
Attorney General Anne Lopez is applauding the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court’s unanimous decision of Rosehill v. State of Hawaiʻi, Land Use Commission, where the court held that farm dwellings in the agricultural district cannot be used as short-term vacation rentals under Hawaiʻi law.
New milestone reached: USACE completes residential debris removal in Lahaina, commercial properties 64% cleared
The US Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies, has completed debris removal from all residential properties devastated by the August 2023 wildfires in Lahaina. The milestone marks the return of 1,390 completed residential properties to the County of Maui. Property owners are now able to apply for building permits as part of the next phase in the rebuilding process.
Council resolution urges prioritized recycled wastewater use for new housing
A lack of fresh water resources has long held back housing development on Maui. And now that there’s a post-disaster housing shortage, the Maui County Council will consider Friday a resolution calling for increased production and expansion of recycled wastewater use to make more potable water available for human consumption.
County work at Wailuku River to begin in October
The County of Maui Department of Public Works will be performing maintenance and repair projects within the Wailuku River Flood Control Channel starting on Oct.1, 2024.
Kaua‘i Now
Celebrate the importance and value of Kaua‘i County assessors
Assessors play a direct part in your everyday life by determining the value of real property which is used for taxation purposes. Revenue from real property taxes is used to provide services such as law enforcement and fire protection, road construction and many others that benefit the entire community.
Kauai Weather Forecast for September 25, 2024
Gentle to breezy east trade winds will continue the next several days. Rainfall will be limited with more cloudiness and brief showers favoring windward…
Kauai Surf Forecast for September 25, 2024
The current moderate long-period northwest swell (320 to 330 degrees) peaked and will steadily decline today through the rest of the work week. A smaller north…
State encourages people to help protect young seabirds as they embark on first flight
Every fall during seabird fallout season, from roughly Sept. 15 to Dec. 15, the fledglings leave their nests to make their inaugural journeys to the ocean. When they do, they can become disoriented by artificial light, collide with man-made structures or become exhausted and fall, making them vulnerable to automobiles and predators.
Portion of Niumalu Road in Nāwiliwili closed as road resurfacing continues
Motorists are advised that full closures could be intermittent and are reminded to drive cautiously through the work area; heavy machinery and commercial vehicles will be present. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.
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