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Joining forces to prevent suicide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is partnering with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and other state, local, military, public and private sector in an effort to advance the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan by answering…November 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
NewsUpdate: Water restriction for North Kona eased back to previous voluntary conservation
NewsUpdate: Previously missing 60-year-old found in good health
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Big Island News
November 7, 2024 · 11:49 AM
Update: One of two suspects in Hilo burglary identified, arrested and charged
47-year-old Sheldon Pagan of Hilo is charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree theft and third-degree criminal property damage in connection with the early morning Sept. 15 incident at a business in the 100 block of Kalanianaʻole Street.
November 7, 2024 · 11:20 AM
Update: Teen previously reported as runaway located
15-year-old King Kehoe found in Puna and in good health.
November 7, 2024 · 8:57 AM
Big Isle man accused of stealing ATV from Kea‘au High School in August now charged with theft of trailer from Pāhoa school
28 year-old Ha‘aheo Chan of Mountain View faces thef, drug and firearm charges after Hawai‘i Island police recovered a trailer reported stolen from the campus of Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts and Science Public Charter School and executed a search warrant in a bedroom thought to be Chan’s at a Sandalwood Drive residence in Pāhoa.
November 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Joining forces to prevent suicide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is partnering with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and other state, local, military, public and private sector in an effort to advance the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan by answering the call to care, connect and collaborate with other traditional and non-traditional partners.
November 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM
National park seeks community input on Kahuku Unit site management plan
Kaʻū community members can comment on the park’s Kahuku Unit site management plan through 8:59 p.m. Dec. 6, and there are several ways to get involved and learn more.
November 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Senate leadership announced for upcoming 33rd Hawai‘i Legislative Biennium
Big Island lawmakers to hold several key roles during the next two sessions in 2025 and 2026, including on committees.
November 6, 2024 · 5:47 PM
Update: Water restriction for North Kona eased back to previous voluntary conservation
The earlier mandatory restriction was put in place because of a prolonged power outage. While power was restored, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply continues to work to replenish water storage levels.
November 6, 2024 · 2:23 PM
Update: Previously missing 60-year-old found in good health
Jeffrey Clarkson was found Nov. 4 in Hilo.
November 6, 2024 · 2:11 PM
Brown water advisory in effect for Hāmākua Coast
The public is advised to stay out of water when it appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rainfall, as it can contain higher than normal pollutant levels.
November 6, 2024 · 1:14 PM
Do you know this man and woman suspected in Waikōloa theft?
The suspects were accompanied by 2 children during the incident the evening of Sept. 29 at KTA Super Stores, when they allegedly stole $165 worth of grocery items.
Ironman
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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
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Fri, Nov 8, 2024 · 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
53rd Kona Coffee Festival
Sat, Nov 9, 2024 · 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Delbert Anderson Quartet: Jazz at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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
Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program
September 1, 2024 · 5:49 PM HST
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Unexpected early morning seismic alarm clock jolts Big Island awake on Election Day
November 5, 2024 · 1:23 PM HST
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
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
Amended sewer service status announced for 15 West Maui lots
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Reclamation Division announced that it has amended the Sewer Service Status from “red” to “green,” meaning sewer service is now active for 15 properties including: one lot on Kaili Place, six lots near Kopili and Kuhua streets, and eight lots near Mall Place and Ainakea Road.
Three-day Maui Health strike ends, bargaining to resume next week
Maui health care workers returned to work on Thursday after a three-day strike, conducted in an effort to shine light on issues surrounding staffing and wages.
Gina Young sworn in as East Maui Regional Water Authority director
Gina Young was sworn in Wednesday as the first director of the East Maui Regional Water Authority. The Maui County Council voted Oct. 25 to approve her appointment to the position, following her unanimous selection by the East Maui Regional Community Board or ʻAha Wai o Maui Hikina Regional Community Board.
Directors of Lahaina Community Land Trust to speak at Rotary meeting, Nov. 19
Autumn Ness and Ka‘i Niles will be the speakers at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset on Tuesday, Nov. 19. They will share information on the Lahaina Community Land Trust’s efforts to Keep Lahaina Lands in Lahaina.
28th Annual Arthur T. Ueoka Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament, Nov. 10
The Arthur T. Ueoka Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament is back for its 28th year, set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course. The tournament honors the memory of former Judge and Prosecutor Arthur T. Ueoka, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for individuals with Maui ties who are pursuing a law degree.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 07, 2024
A weak cold front will stall and dissipate across the central islands later today and continue to bring persistent showers along and ahead of its frontal…
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 07, 2024
Surf along north and west-facing shores will hold steady today, with the current north-northwest swell then slowly lowering through Friday. A new…
Temporary closure scheduled for Lydgate Campground in Līhuʻe
Kauaʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation staff will be thoroughly cleaning and performing much-needed grounds maintenance of campground facilities from Nov. 12-21.
Raising awareness about poverty and homelessness
Kaua‘i County hosts small ceremony to mark Homeless Awareness Month, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and educate public about ‘complex challenge that requires the entire community’s support to solve.’
Kaua‘i businesses, community will ‘Catch A Wave’ at free Shark Tank-style event
Eight finalists selected from 38 applicants will present their Kauaʻi-based small businesses in front of a panel of five judges and a community audience.
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