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Business Monday: Kona aquafarm raising tasty abalone with sustainable operation powered by deep ocean water
Big Island Abalone was founded in 1988 and is currently owned by KOWA since 2018. Now, it annually produces 100 tons of the delicacy, making it one of the largest commercial operations in the United States.October 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
EducationRegents on track to select next University of Hawai‘i president in mid-October
NewsKe Kai Ola in Kona saving Hawaiian monk seals for 10 years
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Big Island News
October 7, 2024 · 12:29 PM
Wildfire burning near Nāpau Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park; Kīlauea not erupting
A U.S. Geological Survey overflight at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday confirmed that the plume and glow seen on a webcam near a recent eruption were due to a small wildfire.
October 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hilo Women’s Volleyball emerge undefeated from Northern California roadtrip
The Vulcans completed their four-game road trip with victories over Dominican, Academy of Art, Menlo and Jessup.
October 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Gov. Josh Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week throughout Hawai‘i
Gov. Green signed the proclamation to heighten public awareness and promote proactive steps for preventing fires of all sorts.
October 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Kona aquafarm raising tasty abalone with sustainable operation powered by deep ocean water
Big Island Abalone was founded in 1988 and is currently owned by KOWA since 2018. Now, it annually produces 100 tons of the delicacy, making it one of the largest commercial operations in the United States.
October 6, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Ke Kai Ola in Kona saving Hawaiian monk seals for 10 years
Throughout the past decade, more than 50 Hawaiian monk seals have been treated at the Kona facility and released back into the wild.
October 5, 2024 · 5:51 PM
Coast Guard medevacs 2 ailing men from cruise ship 50 miles off Cape Kumukahi
A cruise ship Friday night reported men experiencing heart attack-like symptoms and internal bleeding, respectively.
October 5, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Big Islanders turn out for National Coffee With a Cop Day
“Mahalo to the dozens of people that came to coffee shops across the Big Island to talk story with members of Hawai‘i Police Department during this morning’s National Coffee With a Cop day! It was fantastic to see so many people … turn out from Puna to Waimea to Kona, Honoka‘a and Hilo! Working together, we make Hawai‘i County a safer place for us all.” — Hawai‘i Police Department
October 5, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Chef Ippy Aiona to discuss local food at Discover Your Kuleana gathering in Waimea
The free community event, featuring Chef Ippy Aiona, will explore what it takes to bring local food from farm to table and why it’s people’s responsibility to support island agriculture.
October 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Big Island lane closures for week of Oct. 5-11
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation provided the list of lane closures for the upcoming week, weather permitting.
October 4, 2024 · 1:08 PM
Hawai‘i County Youth Commission to host first online town hall meeting today
Community members are encouraged to join the virtual event at 4 p.m. via Zoom to learn more about the commission and speak with some of its members.
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O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 3-9: 3rd Aloha Shirt Festival, Shrek The Musical, celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Taste of the Philippines
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October 2, 2024 · 5:44 PM
‘Absolutely breathtaking’: Big Islanders awed by partial solar eclipse
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.
October 1, 2024 · 9:51 PM
Hawai‘i to greet the dawn Wednesday with special solar spectacle
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.
September 30, 2024 · 7:57 PM
Music legend Kris Kristofferson dies at 88 at home on Maui
Music legend Kris Kristofferson who is remembered as an artist, singer, songwriter, actor and activist, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home on Maui, Saturday, Sept. 28. He was 88 years old.
September 29, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Once a critically threatened cultural practice, Hawaiian hula puppetry making a comeback
While hula is emblematic of Hawai‘i, it is far less known that puppetry is a tradition within the world-famous form of dance.
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Wildfire burning near Nāpau Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park; Kīlauea not erupting
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Several more areas now reopen with end of Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption
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Volcano Watch: First light — and flight — for Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s new airborne lidar system
October 4, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
3 Hawaiian monk seal pups admitted to marine mammal hospital in Kona
September 30, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Indigenous leaders join former Secretary of State John Kerry in push to protect Pacific Remote Islands
September 27, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
For bird’s sake: Help protect young seabirds as they take their first flight
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Maui Now
Maui Farm Events announces special fall happenings
Local farms, artisans and cultural guides are collaborating to bring unique, hands-on experiences that celebrate Maui’s natural beauty and resources this fall.
IRS reminds taxpayers about Oct. 15 tax filing extension deadline
The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the Oct. 15, 2024, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties. People in disaster areas may have extra time to file.
Roots School hosts Open House this Thursday
Roots School in Haʻikū will be hosting an open house for prospective new families on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Gov. Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week statewide
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has proclaimed the week of Oct. 6-12, 2024 as “Fire Prevention Week” in the state of Hawai‘i. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!”
After Lahaina fire ruled ‘accidental,’ survivors still want accountability, compensation
Some families are struggling to rebuild and plan for the future with the timing of the proposed $4 billion settlement for survivors up in the air.
Kaua‘i Now
Kaua‘i fire chief joins Gov. Green during Fire Prevention Week throughout Hawai‘i
Gov. Green signed the proclamation to heighten public awareness and promote proactive steps for preventing fires of all sorts.
Kauai Weather Forecast for October 07, 2024
A weak upper level low over the state will produce periods of enhanced showers into the first half of the week. This low drifts slowly towards the northeast…
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 07, 2024
A moderate, long-period north-northwest swell will peak today, then slowly decline slowly through mid-week. However, surf is still projected to stay…
Aquafarm on Big Island raising tasty abalone with sustainable power of deep ocean water
Big Island Abalone annually produces 100 tons of the delicacy, making it one of the largest commercial operations in the United States.
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