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2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona: What you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about race day Oct. 26, from road closures to solid waste facility closures, where to watch the action and even how to become an Ironman VIP spectator.October 20, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Captain Cook man charged for shooting at vehicles on Māmalahoa Highway in Hoʻokena
Warren Cho Jr. has been charged wirth first-degree terroristic threatening.
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October 20, 2024 · 12:57 PM
Captain Cook man charged for shooting at vehicles on Māmalahoa Highway in Hoʻokena
Warren Cho Jr. has been charged wirth first-degree terroristic threatening.
October 20, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Big Island weekly lane closures: Oct. 21-25
All projects are weather permitting.
October 20, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hawai‘i Tourism partners with JTB to attract high-value business events from Japan
A new deal between the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Meet Hawai‘i and JTB seeks to recover the pipeline of Japan business meetings in Hawai‘i.
October 20, 2024 · 1:00 AM
2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona: What you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about race day Oct. 26, from road closures to solid waste facility closures, where to watch the action and even how to become an Ironman VIP spectator.
October 19, 2024 · 5:00 AM
ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi launches crowdfunding online portal for small businesses
Businesses can use, repay and reuse these low-interest loans over three years, after which time the money becomes part of a “forever fund.”
October 19, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Islands around the world home to 1/3 of planet’s plant species, study reveals
Hawai‘i stands out with 83% of its plant species being endemic to the state.
October 19, 2024 · 3:00 AM
County’s only wooden skatepark reopens today in Volcano with community-led repairs
The County of Hawaiʻi and Volcano Village community partnered together to repair the beloved wooden skatepark and reopen after four and a half years.
October 19, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Conservationists hosting educational festival in Hilo to help Hawaiʻi’s declining native birds
The Hawaiʻi Island Festival of Birds will be a full-day of panels, presentations, cultural demonstrations, soundscapes and a fair all about native manu.
October 18, 2024 · 3:55 PM
Man arrested following calls of vehicles being shot at while driving by on Māmalahoa Highway in Hoʻokena
Hoʻokena Elementary School was also locked down after an employee saw a man walking on the highway with a gun who was staring into the schoolyard while children were playing.
October 18, 2024 · 11:22 AM
Coastal flooding possible for Big Island through Sunday due to higher than normal tides
Be aware that surf may break near or on shore, and coastal flooding may occur on low-lying shorelines and coastal roads, especially during high tide.
Ironman
2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona: What you need to know
October 20, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
4 Ironman world champions to compete in men’s strong elite field in Kona on Oct. 26
October 10, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Check out full VinFast Ironman World Championship results for local finishers
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Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link Community Informational Meeting
Local Entertainment
October 18, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Hawai‘i International Film Festival award-winning Pasifika voices honored
Pacific Islanders in Communications celebrates these indigenous and native storytellers, encourages fans to continue attending filmscreenings on neighbor islands and voting for favorites.
October 17, 2024 · 3:00 AM
‘Rocky Horror’ returning to Hawai‘i Island’s Aloha Theatre just in time for Halloween
The iconic show follows sweethearts Brad and Janet as they discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
October 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 17-23: Imu workshops, youth kickboxing, free pet microchipping, ‘Super Smash Bros Utlimate,’ a fall fest and more
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 10-16: Let the spooky season events begin, plus fall fun and more
Some of the island’s first Halloween-related events are this weekend, along with other autumnal affairs in Waimea and Kea‘au. That’s not all. There’s plenty to do. Check out the top 10 now!
October 3, 2024 · 1:00 AM
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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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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October 18, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: The 2024 Great Hawai‘i ShakeOut
October 12, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
National park reopens Maunaulu parking lot, associated trails as wildfire smolders
October 11, 2024 · 10:25 AM HST
Ocean Blog
October supermoon reinforces royal effect on coastal waters, ushering in minor King Tides
October 17, 2024 · 12:15 PM HST
Update: State health department cancels high bacteria count notification for Richardson Ocean Park
October 15, 2024 · 5:07 PM HST
New UH research shows invasive seaweeds thrive in nearshore waters with high salt level, outcompeting native species
October 15, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
3 Hawaiian monk seal pups admitted to marine mammal hospital in Kona
September 30, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Comfort kits distributed for Maui keiki wildfire survivors
Comfort kits for keiki recovering from the Maui wildfires have been prepared by Navian Hawaii and distributed by local groups at the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study Wellness Fair at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Rotary District Governor to visit Maui Rotary Clubs, Nov. 5-14
Ted Faigle, District Governor of the 52 Rotary Clubs in District 5000 (state of Hawaiʻi) will make a visit to the 10 Maui Rotary Clubs between Nov. 5-14, 2024.
USPS delivers holiday mailing dates, says its ready for holiday volume
The US Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages.
Closures at Kahului intersection for early morning work Tuesday and Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users that single lanes will be closed at the intersection of Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500), Kūihelani Highway (Route 380), Maui Veterans Highway (Route 311) and Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho Way (Route 3800), on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 24, from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Maui Weather Forecast for October 20, 2024
Locally breezy trade winds will persist through tonight, bringing just a few showers, mainly to windward areas. Winds will diminish Monday, and…
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Kauai Weather Forecast for October 20, 2024
Locally breezy trade winds will persist through tonight, bringing just a few showers, mainly to windward areas. Winds will diminish Monday, and…
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 20, 2024
A small, short-period north to northwest swell will gradually diminish through the middle of the week, shifting to a more northeasterly direction by…
Kapaʻa bike path inducted into Rails to Trails Hall of Fame; former mayor Maryanne Kusaka recognized for vision
The Rails to Trails Conservancy celebrated Ke Ala Hele Makālae as one of the top trails in the United States, noting its contribution to health, mobility, and the quality of life for Kaua‘i residents and visitors alike.
Kauaʻi County Council hears update on Ready Keiki preschool initiative
A total of 55 new preschool classrooms across the state have opened through the initiative, with three of them being on Kaua’i.
Kaua‘i Chocolate & Coffee Festival to showcase products from Hawaiian Islands
The quality of Hawaiʻi coffee has been known for years outside of the state, and now the home grown chocolate is gaining traction.
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