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Hawai’i State NewsFlood watch on Hawai‘i Island begins Sunday night
Hawai’i State NewsPolice find 88-year-old woman who went missing Halloween night
More than 4,000 people volunteered at this year’s Ironman World Championship
Among those volunteers was the Men of Pa‘a, a group of men in substance abuse recovery through community service and ‘aina (land) based work.November 3, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
NewsBig Island weekly lane closures: Nov. 2-8
ActivitiesMauna Loa Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to temporarily close
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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’
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Big Island News
November 3, 2024 · 8:06 AM
Flood watch on Hawai‘i Island begins Sunday night
Residents in flood prone areas are advised to prepare for possible heavy rains and potential flooding.
November 3, 2024 · 5:00 AM
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.
November 3, 2024 · 3:00 AM
General Election Nov. 5: There is still time to drop off your ballot or vote in-person
For those with mail-in ballots still to deposit, there are 10 receptacles and two Voter Service Centers for ballot envelopes that will be accepted until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
November 3, 2024 · 1:00 AM
More than 4,000 people volunteered at this year’s Ironman World Championship
Among those volunteers was the Men of Pa‘a, a group of men in substance abuse recovery through community service and ‘aina (land) based work.
November 2, 2024 · 7:19 AM
Police find 88-year-old woman who went missing Halloween night
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.
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:
Mon, Nov 4, 2024 · 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
53rd Kona Coffee Festival
Every Tuesday · 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Farmers Market
Every 2nd Saturday of the Month · 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
‘Ohana Movie Nights
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
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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
Joshua Gately appointed as vice president of development for James Campbell Co.
Joshua Gately has been appointed as vice president of development for the James Campbell Company LLC, a $5 billion private, Hawai‘i-based real estate investment company with origins that date back to 1860.
Hawai’i P-20 hosts college planning events in November and December
Hawai’i P-20 has scheduled additional college planning events to support local high school students and to guide them through the scholarship application process.
UH Mānoa’s oldest college adds ‘resilience’ to its name to reflect vision, mission
The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources has officially changed its name to the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, in a step that its dean, Parwinder Grewal, says will better reflect the college’s mission and vision.
Maui Weather Forecast for November 03, 2024
Gentle to moderate trade winds will continue through the rest of the weekend, with clouds and passing showers affecting mainly windward and mauka areas. A…
Volcano Watch: 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.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 03, 2024
Gentle to moderate trade winds will continue through the rest of the weekend, with clouds and passing showers affecting mainly windward and mauka areas. A…
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 03, 2024
North and west facing shores will decline slightly early this morning before the reinforcing moderate long period northwest (325 degrees) swell is expected to…
Experiments find coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help
According to a press release from the university, researchers created 40 experimental systems known as “mesocosms,” which mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.
Road closures scheduled at Nāwiliwili Harbor
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road closures for a variety of areas, which will all occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Massachusetts teacher runs Kalalau Trail in 50 state challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer’s cure
“I really like showing that people in their 60s can do big things,” said Glenn Caffery.
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