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Big Island News 

November 19, 2024 · 8:00 AM

Arts, crafts, sports, games, music and more — plenty of Winter Fun to be had

Hawai’i County Parks and Recreation offering several day camps during winter school break for elementary and middle school keiki. Register today!
November 19, 2024 · 5:00 AM

‘Massive effort’: Hundreds of coral colonies recovered from Honokōhau harbor for restoration

Collaboration of conservation divers successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years of coral growth from a decommissioned fish farm pipe ring during complex 3-day operation in West Hawai‘i waters.
November 19, 2024 · 3:00 AM

DA BUX gets big bucks from USDA

The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, awarded $8.4 million to extend program through end of 2026, benefiting SNAP participants and local farmers statewide.
November 19, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Community expresses ideas about fixing Kona’s downtown parking problems

On Friday, 250 people showed up to talk about solutions, which included reducing the hourly rate, providing a shuttle parking service for employees in the village and creating an annual parking pass.
November 18, 2024 · 4:34 PM

Update: Woman who died in possible Kealakekua Bay drowning identified

Hawai‘i Police Department identified the 29-year-old woman as Lillian McDaniel Konttinen of Kailua-Kona.
November 18, 2024 · 4:07 PM

Update: High surf advisory canceled for east-facing shores of Big Island

Surf has finally fallen below advisory levels along eastern shorelines after several days.
November 18, 2024 · 11:28 AM

Update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring network fully restored

The temporary outage that started just before 7:30 a.m. today was resolved at about 10:30 a.m. and related to a power outage in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
November 18, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Get to know East Hawaiʻi police officers through casual conversation this week

East Hawai‘i residents are invited to attend three Coffee With a Cop events this week in Pāpa‘aloa, Hilo, and Volcano, to get to know their district police officers.
November 18, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Hawaiʻi County Council leadership named for 2024-26 term

North Kona Councilman Holeka Goro Inaba and Hilo Councilman Dennis “Fresh” Onishi will serve as chairman and vice chairman, respectively.
November 18, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Business Monday: Two architects found Hamajang Studio, now with a public office in Waikōloa

“Armed with laptops and a dream, we decided to take a leap from the firm we working at and start our own brand,” said architect AJ Taaca.

Ironman 

Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dad’s 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
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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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Hawai‘i Business 

Community expresses ideas about fixing Kona’s downtown parking problems
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UH announces team of microscopic soft robots that could transform medical care
Business Monday: Veteran transitions from Army chemical operations to Big Island farmer

Hawai’i Volcano Blog 

Update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring network fully restored

November 18, 2024 · 11:28 AM HST
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

Ocean Blog 

‘Massive effort’: Hundreds of coral colonies recovered from Honokōhau harbor for restoration

November 19, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
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

Maui Now 

Nov. 19-21: Utility work to impact traffic on Hāna Highway in Haʻikū area

Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors will be conducting equipment upgrades and tree trimming on Hāna Highway between Lower Ulumalu Road and Hohani Place (between mile markers 13 and 14) heading towards Central Maui from Tuesday, Nov. 19 to Thursday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. The work is aimed at maintaining reliable service.

$4M agreement for additional Maui landfill space to support wildfire debris disposal and future needs

The County of Maui has entered into conditional agreements with a subsidiary of Nan, Inc., Hawai‘i’s largest, locally owned construction company, to purchase approximately 49 acres of previously quarried land and 30 acres of land currently being quarried adjacent to the Central Maui Landfill. The 30 acres of land would be available upon completion of quarrying activities. The $4 million agreements, pending approval by the Maui County Council, aim to secure a suitable, long-term disposal site for debris from the August 2023 Lahaina wildfires and address the island’s future landfill needs.

Lānaʻi holiday turkey and rice giveaway set for Nov. 23

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association will hold its annual giveaway of 1,000 free turkeys to Lānaʻi residents on Nov. 23, in partnership with Jim Coon of Trilogy Excursions. Each turkey will be given away with a 5-pound bag of rice.

Maui Weather Forecast for November 19, 2024

Breezy trade winds will gradually ease through tonight and become light and variable Wednesday. Widely scattered showers caught up in today’s trade flow…

Maui Bus operations at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center ends; New Kahului Transit Hub on Vevau Street blessed

The last day of Maui Bus operations at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is today, with the opening of the new Kahului Transit Center taking place tomorrow. The blessing and planned opening comes more than three years after it broke ground in February 2021, and reported delays in project completion.

Kaua‘i Now 

Kauai Weather Forecast for November 19, 2024

Breezy trade winds will gradually ease through tonight and become light and variable Wednesday. Widely scattered showers caught up in today’s trade flow…

Kauai Surf Forecast for November 19, 2024

Surf along east-facing shores is on the decline, but will remain rough and choppy through today, then decrease further over the next few days as the…

Kapa‘a Swimming Pool to be temporarily closed in December

The closure from Dec. 1-16 is necessary so contractor Pacific Concrete, Cutting & Coring can repair the pool’s concrete deck.

Hundreds of coral colonies recovered for restoration in ‘massive effort’ on Big Island

Collaboration of conservation divers successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years of coral growth from a decommissioned fish farm pipe ring during complex 3-day operation in West Hawai‘i waters.

USDA grants big bucks to DA BUX program

The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, awarded $8.4 million to extend program through end of 2026, benefiting SNAP participants and local farmers statewide, including on Kaua‘i.

 


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