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Former Hawai‘i state legislator, U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Democrat Gabbard is helping lead the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i…November 12, 2024 · 7:06 AM HST
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November 12, 2024 · 3:19 PM
Missing 39-year-old man might be in need of medical assistance
Matthew James Naden was last seen at 8 a.m. Nov. 12 on Nohea Street in Leilani Estates in Puna wearing a gray shirt and dark-colored jeans. If you have seen him or know where he is, call police immediately.
November 12, 2024 · 7:03 AM
Tulsi tabbed for Trump transition team
Former Hawai‘i state legislator, U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Democrat Gabbard is helping lead the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”
November 12, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Waimea Community Association hosting 8th ‘Mahalo, First Responders’ community dinner
Waimea Community Association invites everyone to a free annual event honoring the many men and women of North Hawai‘i who put themselves in harm’s way around the clock 365 days a year to protect their communities.
November 12, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Family desparate for answers a year and a half after disappearance of Pāhoa Purple Heart recipient
The last time anyone saw 34-year-old Kelly Gravitt was the evening of May 19, 2023. His father fears the worst, and Hawai‘i Island police still have no information or leads as to the whereabouts or what happened to the U.S. Army veteran.
November 11, 2024 · 11:22 AM
Big Isle teen runs away again and police want to know if you have seen him
16-year-old King J. Kehoe was reported as a runaway just 3 days after police located him in connection with another report of him running away at the end of October.
November 11, 2024 · 9:31 AM
79-year-old Kea‘au man dies after being struck by van in driveway
The victim was identified as George D. Coit. Police do not think alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the collision, and a negligent homicide investigation is underway.
November 11, 2024 · 5:00 AM
State Agriculture Department seeks proposals for invasive species control projects
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened three requests for proposals to assist in the control and management of invasive pests, including the coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ants and two-lined spittle bug.
November 11, 2024 · 5:00 AM
UH announces team of microscopic soft robots that could transform medical care
In a medical breakthrough, engineers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have developed microscopic soft robots that can work as a team inside the human body, opening new possibilities for minimally invasive procedures.
November 11, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Volunteers sought for backpacking service trip into Haleakalā Crater on Maui
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seeks National Park Service volunteers who are enthusiastic and fit for a strenuous three-night backpacking service trip into the parkʻs Wilderness Areas Tuesday to Thursday, Dec. 10 to 12.
November 11, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Veteran transitions from Army chemical operations to Big Island farmer
With support from Hoʻola Farms, U.S. Army veteran Amanda Cox finds her roots in agribusiness as she develops I Ka Ua Farm.
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After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
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
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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
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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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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Two nēnē killed by cars on Maui
Two nēnē born and raised on Maui were killed by cars in separate incidents on Sunday, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. Endangered Nēnē are Hawai‘i’s State Bird. One of the birds was part of a pair that witnesses report were being fed by someone in a stopped car on Amala Place in Kahului. The other nēnē was hit near the air cargo bypass of the airport.
DOH issues guidance for existing cesspool use in residential Kula
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is issuing Guidance for Existing Cesspool Use in Residential Kula, Maui. It was developed in an effort to support Kula residents affected by the wildfires, working to rebuild and reoccupy their homes.
Median price of single-family homes drops to $1.3 million, down from record high of $1.4 million in September
The median price of a single-family home on Maui was $1.3 million in October, down $100,000, or 7.1% from the all-time high of $1.4 million, posted in September, according to monthly statistics from the Realtors Association of Maui.
Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea meeting features Kīhei Community Association board member
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The Sentry partners with SERVPRO for first responder and military complimentary ticket programs
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Kauai Weather Forecast for November 12, 2024
Breezy trade winds will be with us through the remainder of the week. Higher terrain may experience areas of windy trades from Wednesday into this weekend…
Tulsi Gabbard member of team leading Trump’s transition back to Washington
Former Hawai‘i state legislator, former U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Hawai‘i Democrat is helping with the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 12, 2024
Existing medium to long period northwest (320 degrees) swell will hold steady through the morning hours. A larger, long period northwest (320) swell will…
UH assists with study focused on spread of drug-resistant pathogens in US waterways
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers will focus on Kauaʻi’s Hanalei River, where they will examine how cesspools and animal agriculture contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Blessing at Kaua‘i heiau begins Makahiki, season marking start of Hawaiian lunar year
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