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Several more areas now reopen with end of Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption
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Hawai‘i County Youth Commission to host first online town hall meeting today
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October 4, 2024 · 10:04 AM
Several more areas now reopen with end of Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption
While access has been restored to additional locations inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources natural reserve land, several spots remain shuttered because of volcanic and wildfire-related hazards.
October 4, 2024 · 8:39 AM
Hilo man charged after 12 pounds of illegal aerial fireworks found at his home
An illegal fireworks search warrant also turned up fireworks sales sheets, price lists, a leger showing thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks sales and $15,000 in cash thought to be profits from illegal fireworks sales.
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Report: Deaths associated with with hepatitis C happening at earlier age in Hawaiʻi
The report released by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health found most Hawaiʻi residents who died from causes related to the virus did not reach age 75, younger than the 2021 life expectancy in the United States.
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Volcano Watch: First light — and flight — for Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s new airborne lidar system
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Police urgently seek 25-year-old missing since Wednesday who needs medication
Francisco Manalo was last seen by family members on Pu‘u Pulehu Loop in Waimea, wearing all black clothing. If you’ve seen him or have any information about his whereabouts, contact the authorities immediately.
October 3, 2024 · 3:36 PM
Raw dog food products recalled because of possible salmonella, listeria contamination
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is following up with local pet stores to ensure the recalled products are no longer available for sale.
October 3, 2024 · 10:52 AM
Police renew request for help locating 3 runaways, each missing more than 30 days
One of them, 17-year-old Mary Costner who was last seen on foot in Pāhoa, has been missing since May 20.
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Can you identify this couple seen about the time an electric bike was stolen in Waikōloa?
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Big Island Invasive Species Committee to provide public update about coconut rhinoceros beetle
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Many across social media platforms posted their photos from the cosmic alignment that placed the moon between the sun and Earth, including Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
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Second partial solar eclipse of the year visible from the islands will already be underway as the sun rises. Get a great picture from the solar showcase and send it to Big Island Now to have it included in a community photo gallery.
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September 29, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Once a critically threatened cultural practice, Hawaiian hula puppetry making a comeback
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Maui Now
The Shops at Wailea hosts ‘Keiki Halloween’ celebration on Sunday, Oct. 27
The Shops at Wailea is welcoming families for an afternoon of spooky fun at its “Keiki Halloween” event on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 3 to 7 p.m.
MEO Head Start sites participate in USDA meal program
Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start is a sponsor organization in the US Department of Agriculture Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and participates in the free and reduced-price meal program.
Study: Marine debris cleanup efforts benefit marine life at Papahānaumokuākea, reduce seal entanglements
Nearly 90 Hawaiian monk seals were entangled in ghost nets between 2006 and 2014 in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Nonprofits encouraged to post volunteer opportunities online at Maui County Volunteer Center
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Can you identify man seen on security cameras allegedly using stolen credit cards in Līhuʻe?
On June 28 and July 19 the suspect seen in these photos was alleged to have used different credit cards taken from residential mailboxes to make unauthorized purchases at a Walmart.
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