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University of Hawaiʻi enrollment surpasses 50K statewide for first time in 6 years
Fall 2024 enrollment at Hawaiʻi Community College in Hilo and its Pālamanui campus in Kona on the Big Island increased 1% from fall 2023. The 4-year University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo saw a 4% decrease in enrollment this fall, but Chancellor Bonnie Irwin said there was a 25% surge in students returning after pausing their studies during the COVID-19 pandemic.October 30, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsWoman charged in connection with Keaukaha burglary
Hawai’i State NewsMore than $9.1 million coming to Hawai‘i for forest restoration projects
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Big Island News
October 30, 2024 · 8:56 AM
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay
According to the Hawai‘i Department of Health, officials advise beachgoers to stay out of waters when the water appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain.
October 30, 2024 · 5:00 AM
17 motorists arrested for DUI week of Oct. 14-20
Seven of those DUI arrests were made in Kona. Hilo, South Kohala and Puna had 3 each and one driver was arrested for DUI in Kaʻū. Seven of those drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two of them were younger than 21 years old.
October 30, 2024 · 3:00 AM
University of Hawaiʻi enrollment surpasses 50K statewide for first time in 6 years
Fall 2024 enrollment at Hawaiʻi Community College in Hilo and its Pālamanui campus in Kona on the Big Island increased 1% from fall 2023. The 4-year University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo saw a 4% decrease in enrollment this fall, but Chancellor Bonnie Irwin said there was a 25% surge in students returning after pausing their studies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 30, 2024 · 1:00 AM
New playground at Kamehameha Park in Kapaʻau opens on Saturday
The new playground meets Americans with Disabilities Act standards and features new tactile and interactive elements, challenging climbing structures.
October 29, 2024 · 4:27 PM
Urgent call for help issued to find missing 65-year-old man
Anthony Yates is 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, Caucasian and was last seen in early September near Ululani Street in Hilo.
October 29, 2024 · 10:26 AM
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center explores ‘Mysteries of the Deep’ for Halloween
The astronomy center in Hilo is diving in to the world of Hawaiʻi’s sharks and rays. It’s also hosting a pumpking deocrating contest and showing ‘Expedition Reef,’ an exclusive Halloween planetarium experience. Check out all of the Halloween haunts for Oct. 29 now!
October 29, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Woman charged in connection with Keaukaha burglary
35 year-old Sarah King, who is charged with first-degree burglary, made her initial appearance Monday in Hilo District Court, where she was granted supervised release despite the objections of prosecutors.
October 29, 2024 · 3:00 AM
More than $9.1 million coming to Hawai‘i for forest restoration projects
A Big Island company is one of two entities that will receive new federal funds that will be used for projects to help protect rare species, support agricultural production and increase climate resilience in Hawai‘i.
October 29, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Domestic violence survivors and support systems turn silence into strength
In 2024, Hawaiʻi County has averaged about 15 new cases in family court every month with 13 of those involving abuse or physical violence.
October 28, 2024 · 3:29 PM
Update: Flood watch extended until early Tuesday morning as upper level low persists
The upper level low-pressure system near the Hawaiian Islands will maintain moist and unstable conditions that could produce periods of locally heavy showers.
Ironman
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October 29, 2024 · 10:26 AM
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center explores ‘Mysteries of the Deep’ for Halloween
The astronomy center in Hilo is diving in to the world of Hawaiʻi’s sharks and rays. It’s also hosting a pumpking deocrating contest and showing ‘Expedition Reef,’ an exclusive Halloween planetarium experience. Check out all of the Halloween haunts for Oct. 29 now!
October 28, 2024 · 1:18 PM
Get into the spirit of the haunting holiday at these Oct. 28 Halloween events
From The Great Escape with the Hawai‘i Keiki Museum at Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa, Trunk-or-Treating in Pāhoa and all the haunted attractions that promise to scare those who dare to enter, there’s plenty to do as All-Hallow’s Eve draws near.
October 27, 2024 · 2:55 PM
Thrills, chills and family fun abound Oct. 27 to get Big Islanders into Halloween spirit
The Halloween haunts continue today on the Big Island, with several haunted attractions beckoning thrill seekers to venture through their doors or journey down their trail and still time to catch some of the family friendly spooky season fun, too.
October 27, 2024 · 2:00 AM
YMCA provides more fun and less fright with new Halloween events in Hilo
The Island of Hawaiʻi YMCA has planned three family-friendly events for the week of Halloween.
October 26, 2024 · 4:33 PM
Halloween haunts continue Oct. 26 around the Big Island
There’s trails that will scare your socks off and plenty of family fun to be had at pumpkin patches and fall fests. Even the residents of Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in Hilo are getting into the spooky spirit. Be sure to check out all the frighfully festive events now.
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Ocean Blog
Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island
October 28, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
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October 24, 2024 · 8:14 AM HST
October supermoon reinforces royal effect on coastal waters, ushering in minor King Tides
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Maui Now
Maui native appointed to state Commission on Water Resource Management
V.R. Hinano Rodrigues, a native of Olowalu, has been appointed to serve on the state Commission on Water Resource Management, which determines who gets water resources statewide.
Leimana Kaleinamanu Purdy wins 3rd Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha‘iha‘i Falsetto Contest
The 3rd Annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha‘iha‘i Falsetto Contest took center stage on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, celebrating the unique Hawaiian tradition of leo ha‘iha‘i and crowned its third Falsetto Champion Leimana Kaleinamanu Purdy of Kula, Maui.
2024 Kā‘anapali Classic to raise funds for Maui wildfire survivors, Nov. 2-4
After breaking the University of Hawai‘i scoring record in last year’s tournament, the Rainbow Warriors are returning to compete in the 2024 Kā‘anapali Classic, Nov. 2-4, 2024 at the Royal Kā‘anapali course in West Maui. Two of the top five NCAA Division I men’s golf teams will headline the field.
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Kauai Surf Forecast for October 30, 2024
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Efforts to address climate change to be on display at Kauaʻi’s first Community Climate Fair
The free family friendly event is hosted by the Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission with several partners.
Fall enrollment surpasses 50K statewide for first time in 6 years at University of Hawaiʻi
Kauaʻi Community College has a fall 2024 enrollment of 1,335, an increase of 3% compared with fall 2023.
Celebrate Arbor Day on Kaua‘i this Saturday with a tree giveaway, with more festivities to come Nov. 9
The Kaua‘i Landscape Industry Council on will host its annual native and non-native tree giveaway at Kukui Grove Center.
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