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Mauna Loa Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to temporarily close
Mauna Loa Road has degraded due to tree root intrusion, seismicity and age.
Hawai’i State NewsPolice seek missing 88-year-old woman last seen Halloween night in Kona
NewsAlert: Avoid Pohaku Drive in Orchidland subdivision in Keaʻau due to flooding
Volcano Watch – Tilting toward lava: How tiltmeters monitor volcano activity
Borehole tiltmeters have been used by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) since the early 1970s and have since become an essential part of HVO’s volcano monitoring program.November 2, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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Portion of Waimea Nature Trail closed after unexploded ordnance found nearby
17 motorists arrested for DUI week of Oct. 14-20
University of Hawaiʻi enrollment surpasses 50K statewide for first time in 6 years
Urgent call for help issued to find missing 65-year-old man
Woman charged in connection with Keaukaha burglary
More than $9.1 million coming to Hawai‘i for forest restoration projects
Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island
Hawaiian Airlines celebrates 40th anniversary of service to American Samoa
Emergency rent, utility help available for Native Hawaiian families impacted by wildfires…
‘Winter is here’: Snow blankets Mauna Kea summit
Do you know the whereabouts of this 16-year-old girl reported as a runaway
How did the local Ironman athletes fare at the Ironman World Championship in Kona
Fundraisers aim to help Big Island families impacted by 2 accidents that killed 2 teens
‘Our youth learned the importance of kuleana to their roots’
Do you know where this 17-year-old is? She ran away about 4 weeks ago
No legs, terminal cancer, PTSD, Cerebral Palsy are not stopping these Ironman competitors
Big Island News
November 2, 2024 · 7:19 AM
Police seek missing 88-year-old woman last seen Halloween night in Kona
Yoshi Hirai was last seen on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. in the Kealakekua area.
November 2, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Big Island weekly lane closures: Nov. 2-8
In observance of Election Day, there will be no contraflow and no work on State Highways unless otherwise permitted.
November 2, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Mauna Loa Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to temporarily close
Mauna Loa Road has degraded due to tree root intrusion, seismicity and age.
November 2, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Volcano Watch – Tilting toward lava: How tiltmeters monitor volcano activity
Borehole tiltmeters have been used by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) since the early 1970s and have since become an essential part of HVO’s volcano monitoring program.
November 1, 2024 · 2:00 PM
Hawai‘i State Judiciary warns public of scammers spoofing phone numbers from Hilo courthouse
Scammers are attempting to call and extort money from Hawai‘i Island residents.
November 1, 2024 · 11:49 AM
Alert: Avoid Pohaku Drive in Orchidland subdivision in Keaʻau due to flooding
The flooding will require a detour for several hours at the intersection at 39th and 40th avenues.
November 1, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Hawai’i P-20 hosts virtual and in-person college planning events for high school students
Virtual and in-person workshops are available for students in need of assistance with college planning and scholarship applications in November.
November 1, 2024 · 9:47 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teenage boy
The teen was last seen in the Kea‘au area.
November 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 1-6: Still got some energy after Halloween? We hope so; there’s other fun to be had
From the opening reception for the 16th annual installment of a popular multi-media art exhibit celebrating the beloved island we all call home and a couple of events celebrating the Day of the Dead to a dose of cuteness to help Big Island kitties in need and other events in between, there is no lack of entertainment as November begins.
November 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM
The Salvation Army is ringing the bell to call for volunteers this holiday season
The Salvation Army is asking for the community to lend a hand by volunteering to ring the Red Kettle bell at 11 Big Island locations this year.
Ironman
How did the local Ironman athletes fare at the Ironman World Championship in Kona?
October 26, 2024 · 10:09 PM HST
Kaiden Lieto finishes first Ironman World Championship in under 10 hours
October 26, 2024 · 10:06 AM HST
Patrick Lange wins third Ironman World Championship in Kona — in third record time
October 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Sun, Nov 3, 2024 · 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
53rd Kona Coffee Festival
Every Tuesday · 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Farmers Market
Every Thursday · 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Small Business Startup Meeting
Local Entertainment
November 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 1-6: Still got some energy after Halloween? We hope so; there’s other fun to be had
From the opening reception for the 16th annual installment of a popular multi-media art exhibit celebrating the beloved island we all call home and a couple of events celebrating the Day of the Dead to a dose of cuteness to help Big Island kitties in need and other events in between, there is no lack of entertainment as November begins.
November 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Legendary Hawaiʻi surfboard shaper’s life now on the big screen in new documentary
Longtime Kauaʻi resident Dick Brewer was known as “the father of the modern-day surfboard” for his innovative designs and shaping of boards that were coveted by professional big wave riders around the world.
October 31, 2024 · 12:11 PM
Trick-or-treating, monster bashes, more among Big Island Halloween Day events
It’s a full day and night of frightul festivities for the haunting holiday no matter where you are on the island, with plenty of trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating for keiki and monster bashes for adults, too.
October 30, 2024 · 5:34 PM
With so many events happening, Halloween 2024 on Big Island sure to be a scream
There’s enough celebrations that everyone alive and even the living dead should be able to find something to do. Check out the Halloween event listings for Oct. 30 and 31.
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!
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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
Volcano Watch – Tilting toward lava: How tiltmeters monitor volcano activity
November 2, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: East Rift Zone of Kīlauea was busy place in the 1960s
October 25, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: Potential long-term outcomes of recent intrusions in Kīlauea East Rift Zone
October 18, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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
High surf advisory in effect through Saturday for east-facing shores
October 24, 2024 · 8:14 AM HST
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
Maui Now
‘MauiFed’ new trade name for Maui Federal Credit Union, 86-year-old financial institution
Maui Federal Credit Union has a new trade name, “MauiFed.” The move to simplify the financial institution’s name and avoid confusion comes after 86 years of serving the Maui community.
12 recruits graduate from basic training, as the state looks to fill hundreds of adult corrections officer vacancies across the state
Twelve graduates from Basic Corrections Recruit Class completed training and will begin their careers as corrections officers in facilities across Hawaiʻi, including one graduate who has been assigned to the Maui Community Correctional Center in Wailuku. Currently, there are nearly 370 vacant ACO positions of the estimated 1,500 authorized ACO positions.
Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council established for climate mitigation
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is inviting youth ages 11 to 24 on all islands to apply to serve on the inaugural Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council. The deadline to apply is Nov. 25.
List: Maui lane closures through Nov. 8, 2024
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Maui set for another fast EV charging station, part of 11 station build-out statewide
On Friday, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation opened its second electric vehicle charging station in the state funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. The $3.5 million station opened at 8 a.m. at Aloha Tower Marketplace on O‘ahu.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 02, 2024
The trades will ease today then hold at gentle to moderate levels through the remainder of the weekend, with passing showers affecting mainly windward and…
High surf advisory issued for north, west facing shores of Kaua‘i County
Surf along exposed north and west facing shores will build through the weekend.
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 02, 2024
Surf along exposed north and west facing shores will build through the weekend, with a peak expected Sunday. Expect heights to hover around the advisory…
Hawai‘i hires on ‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ made $31M in wages; workforce training provided to local interns
A pulse-pounding new drama set on Oahu’s North Shore is contributing to the state’s economy in a big way. “Rescue: HI-Surf,” a co-production of John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment, hired over 2,100 local cast and crew to be part of the first season. Collectively, the hires earned more than $31.75 million in wages.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Nov. 2-8
In observance of Election Day, there will be no contraflow and no work on State Highways unless otherwise permitted.
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