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CommunityEarly humpback whale sighting on the Kona Coast
News18 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Nov. 4-10 on Big Island roadways
Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dadʻs footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
Kaiden Lieto, 21, of Kona reflects on his journey to compete in the Ironman World Championship in October and where he goes from here.November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsBig Island lane closures for week of Nov. 16-22
East Hawaii NewsBig Islandʻs food bank adds more programs to battle rising costs and insecurity
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This month’s full Beaver Moon is last supermoon of 2024
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Update: High surf advisory extended through Monday morning for east-facing shores of Big…
Kona man arrested following string of assaults that included punching visitor, stabbing…
Volcano Watch: ʻAilāʻau or Kualoloa? Hawaiian chant suggests lava flow name change
Proposed health center in Keaʻau moving forward with $25 million commitment from…
Update: Wastewater discharge advisory canceled for Kailua Pier in Kailua-Kona
Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Honoli‘i Cove in East…
Ocean View man charged after allegedly shooting at girlfriend’s uninvited…
Update: Police identify man and woman killed in head-on crash in Volcano
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for Big Island’s Hāmākua Coast
Couple charged after security guard, man stabbed in fight outside Kona bar
Possible drowning in Kealakekua Bay under investigation
$72M in federal funds to expand high-speed internet access to Native Hawaiian homes
Waimea man faces drug, firearms charges following early morning traffic stop in Puna
Big Island News
November 17, 2024 · 11:19 AM
Big Island wind advisory through Monday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Hawaiʻi Island for the North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Hawaiʻi Island interior and Kaʻu.
November 17, 2024 · 11:00 AM
Early humpback whale sighting on the Kona Coast
Hawaiian Adventures Kona were surprised to encounter their first humpback whale of the upcoming humpback season on Saturday.
November 17, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Great American Smokeout on Nov. 21 to help adults and teens quit
Each year, the third Thursday of November is recognized as the Great American Smokeout, a day that encourages those who smoke to commit to healthier, smoke-free lives.
November 17, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻiʻs beloved shaka is making its way into classrooms with lessons from documentary
The new shaka curriculum comes on the heels of “Shaka, A Story of Aloha,” winning the Best Documentary Award in the Hawai’i International Film Festival.
November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dadʻs footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
Kaiden Lieto, 21, of Kona reflects on his journey to compete in the Ironman World Championship in October and where he goes from here.
November 16, 2024 · 5:00 AM
18 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Nov. 4-10 on Big Island roadways
Data as of Nov. 10 showed there had been 832 DUI arrests so far this year, an increase of 1.34% from the 821 made by the same time last year.
November 16, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Big Island lane closures for week of Nov. 16-22
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
November 16, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Big Islandʻs food bank adds more programs to battle rising costs and insecurity
“With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a time when everyone starts to think about hunger, and itʻs a huge problem,” said Kristin Frost Albrecht, executive director of The Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.
November 15, 2024 · 4:42 PM
This month’s full Beaver Moon is last supermoon of 2024
Earth and its constant cosmic companion have their final closest encounter of the year tonight. Moonrise is between 5;40 and 5:43 p.m. today, depending on where you are on the Big Island, but the moon will still look full through Sunday morning in case you miss it.
November 15, 2024 · 3:46 PM
Update: Red flag warning canceled for all of Hawaiʻi; wind advisory extended for Big Island
National Weather Service winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, will continue through 6 p.m. Sunday
Ironman
Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dadʻs footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Sat, Dec 7, 2024 · 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park “Holidays in Kahuku”
Sat, Dec 28, 2024 · 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Natural Vibrations
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Weekly Hula
Local Entertainment
November 7, 2024 · 6:15 PM
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Nov. 7-13: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival continues, Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire goes medieval, extravaganza kicks off holidays in Waimea and more
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
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.
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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: ʻAilāʻau or Kualoloa? Hawaiian chant suggests lava flow name change
November 15, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Temporary closure continues for Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
November 9, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: The art and science of geologic mapping
November 8, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Honoli‘i Cove in East Hawai‘i
November 14, 2024 · 4:59 PM HST
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
Maui Now
Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei Wailea to host e-cycling fundraiser Nov. 30
Residents have an opportunity to clear out their clutter and support a good cause from 8 to 11 a.m. Nov. 30 during an e-cycling fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei Wailea.
IDEA Act advances from Senate Judiciary Committee
The Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement, known as the IDEA Act, has advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee. The measure was introduced by US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi and North Carolina Sen. Thorn Tillis, a Republican.
Ready to quit? Great American Smokeout sparks a fresh start for residents
Each year, the third Thursday of November is recognized as the Great American Smokeout, a day that encourages those who smoke to commit to healthier, smoke-free lives. This year, the event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Attorney general calls on FCC to strengthen vetting process to block robocallers
Attorney General Anne Lopez and a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to improve its Robocall Mitigation Database and close what they say has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the US telephone network.
Sentry partners with Mauna Loa to offer special rate kama‘āina tickets
With less than 50 days until the 2025 PGA TOUR Regular Season begins at The Sentry at The Plantation Course at Kapalua, the event is partnering with Mauna Loa to provide kama‘āina tickets at special prices when the TOUR’s Opening Drive returns from Jan. 2-5.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 17, 2024
Windy trades today will ease to breezy levels on Monday, then slowly diminish through the middle of next week. The trades will continue to deliver showers…
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 17, 2024
East-facing shore surf will continue to remain very rough and choppy through tonight in response to strong east trades. The High Surf Advisory (HSA) for all…
New ‘shaka’ curriculum headed to Hawaiʻi classrooms
The new shaka curriculum comes on the heels of “Shaka, A Story of Aloha,” winning the Best Documentary Award in the Hawai’i International Film Festival.
Blue Dolphin Charters winner of 2024 Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Ethics
This award is the most prestigious honor the Better Business Bureau Foundation bestows on businesses operating within its eight-state service area.
State investigation continues into uncovered human burials at Wainiha property
Controversy about the Wainiha wastewater project began last month, when Native Hawaiian community members protested at the property due to concerns of potential desecration of iwi kupuna (ancestral remains).
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