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Election Day votes could impact too-close-to-call race for Hawai‘i County mayor
University of Hawai‘i political science professor says it’s essentially a choice between a steady approach to county government or a less conventional but untested approach, with the appeal of each depending on whether voters think their needs are being met by incumbent Mitch Roth’s administration or if they’re ready to take a chance and go a new direction with challenger Kimo Alameda.November 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsHave you seen runaway 16-year-old Kiely-Ann Hall
East Hawaii NewsSuspect sought in Downtown Hilo burglary
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Big Island News
November 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Phytoplankton boosted by eddies supplying nutrients, per University of Hawai‘i study
Nutrient availability is vital for phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food chain.
November 5, 2024 · 8:37 AM
Update: Flood watch continues as threat of heavy rain persists over windward Big Island
Flash flooding and potential for a few thunderstorms in forecast through this afternoon as deep tropical moisture stalled over Kauaʻi Channel combines with passing disturbance aloft.
November 5, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Fastest-feeding black hole in the early Universe discovered by U.S. scientists
“This black hole is having a feast,” said astronomer Julia Scharwächter.
November 5, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island cyclists, state representative ride Route 130 for bike safety advocacy
The ride was intended to demonstrate the road, from Keaʻau to Pāhoa, is used regularly by cyclists despite safety concerns.
November 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Election Day votes could impact too-close-to-call race for Hawai‘i County mayor
University of Hawai‘i political science professor says it’s essentially a choice between a steady approach to county government or a less conventional but untested approach, with the appeal of each depending on whether voters think their needs are being met by incumbent Mitch Roth’s administration or if they’re ready to take a chance and go a new direction with challenger Kimo Alameda.
November 4, 2024 · 3:15 PM
Have you seen runaway 16-year-old Kiely-Ann Hall?
Hall was last seen at about 2 p.m. Nov. 3 on Waiānuenue Avenue in Hilo, wearing a white bikini top with a black palm tree pring, black bike shorts and a gray hooded jacket.
November 4, 2024 · 3:05 PM
Suspect sought in Downtown Hilo burglary
South Hilo patrol officers responded at about 2:40 a.m. Oct. 10 to a report of an alarm at a business in the 400 block of Manono Street. Officers determined a male suspect entered the business, removed numerous pieces of merchandise and fled the scene.
November 4, 2024 · 2:00 PM
Police seek fraud suspect after multiple purchases made on lost credit card
A person linked to one or more of these transactions was captured on video surveillance and is shown wearing a green-T-shirt, dark-colored shorts, dark sunglasses and a light-colored visor.
November 4, 2024 · 12:26 PM
Rain, rain here to stay for windward Big Island
A plume of tropical moisture combined with a low level trough and an upper level trough look to all line up to bring the best chance of heavy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms to windward Big Island today through Tuesday, with a cold front stalling over the state later this week bringing a period of wet trade winds.
November 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM
UH Hilo men’s and women’s soccer teams each shut out opponents, 3-0, on Saturday
Mirai Sato put through the first and last scores of the Hilo men’s team victory over Fresno Pacific University.
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Farmers Market
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53rd Kona Coffee Festival
Local Entertainment
November 4, 2024 · 5:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i expert on Hello Kitty attributes global icon’s popularity to design, as character celebrates 50 years
Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.
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.
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Big Island Polls
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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
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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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Update: State health department cancels high bacteria count notification for Richardson Ocean Park
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Maui Now
Oklahoma wins third straight Kā‘anapali Classic on Maui
Building upon their five-shot lead after the second round, No. 2 Oklahoma became the first team to win three consecutive Kā‘anapali Classics, as well as the program’s fifth title on Maui (2015, ’19, ’22, ’23, ‘24) since the event’s inception.
Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting to be held at Lahaina Intermediate
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria. The meeting will include a presentation by Keʻeaumoku Kapu on the work of Nā ʻAikāne of Maui and the cultural monitoring program in place for debris cleanup in Lahaina.
Election Day votes could impact too-close-to-call race for Hawai‘i County mayor
University of Hawai‘i political science professor says it’s essentially a choice between a steady approach to county government or a less conventional but untested approach, with the appeal of each depending on whether voters think their needs are being met by incumbent Mitch Roth’s administration or if they’re ready to take a chance and go a new direction with challenger Kimo Alameda.
Kupuna pack Maui Mall Village for 51st Maui County Senior Fair
Kupuna took their blood pressure, danced near the stage to music of their times, and learned about services available to them from private and public organizations Saturday at the 51st Maui County Senior Fair.
Maui Weather Forecast for November 05, 2024
A surface trough and its associated plume of tropical moisture will maintain the potential for locally heavy rain and a few thunderstorms across portions of the…
Kaua‘i Now
Kaua‘i County offices, other services closed for Election Day
HI5 redemption centers in Kīlauea and Kapa‘a are open, and the schedule for residential refuse pickup is unchanged. The Kaua‘i Bus is operating on its regular schedule and offering free bus service islandwide today. All other county offices and services will resume regular hours Wednesday.
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 05, 2024
A surface trough and its associated plume of tropical moisture will maintain the potential for locally heavy rain and a few thunderstorms across portions of the…
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 05, 2024
Surf along north and west-facing shores will lower through midweek as the large north-northwest swell that peaked on Sunday fades. However, conditions will…
Young people may apply for inaugural Hawai‘i Youth Transportation Council tackling climate
The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.
U.S. astronomers discover the fastest-feeding black hole in the early Universe
“This black hole is having a feast,” said astronomer Julia Scharwächter.
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