“Other than Hone and Gilma, 2024 hurricane season blows through with little more than a stiff breeze.”
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Other than Hone and Gilma, 2024 hurricane season blows through with little more than stiff breeze
This year featured just 2 tropical cyclones, pretty much right on the money as far as the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s outlook issued in May, which called for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones and 50% chance of fewer than the 4 to 5 storms the basin sees in an average year.November 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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November 26, 2024 · 11:28 AM
Update: Police ID 19-year-old man killed in North Kona head-on crash involving motorcyle
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November 26, 2024 · 3:00 AM
You’ll be thankful getting to the airport early if you’re flying for Turkey Day
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises Thanksgiving air travelers to plan ahead and give themselves extra time with more people and limited parking expected.
November 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Other than Hone and Gilma, 2024 hurricane season blows through with little more than stiff breeze
This year featured just 2 tropical cyclones, pretty much right on the money as far as the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s outlook issued in May, which called for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones and 50% chance of fewer than the 4 to 5 storms the basin sees in an average year.
November 25, 2024 · 3:09 PM
Kea‘au man caught on surveillance breaking into Puna business, taking Dodge Ram without permission
32-year-old Dylan Jessen Gapp of Kea‘au was arrested Saturday in Hawaiian Paradise Park after leading police on a short foot chase and stumbling into a small ditch day after he was seen driving reportedly stolen truck. He is charged with second-degree burglary, first-degree theft and several other offenses.
November 25, 2024 · 2:32 PM
76-year-old woman found lying in pool of blood after allegedly being severely beaten by her elderly Puna husband
77-year-old Lowell Thomas Pofahl of Nānāwale Estates faces several charges including second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault following a domestic incident the night of Nov. 22, after which he called Hawai‘i Police Department dispatch and told authorities he tried to kill his wife.
November 25, 2024 · 5:00 AM
AAA Hawaiʻi: Record number of Pacific states residents set to travel this Thanksgiving
AAA Hawaiʻi is projecting 14.2 million residents of Hawaiʻi, Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, a 2.8% increase over last year’s record number of travelers.
November 25, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiian Community Assets receives $75K grant from Nareit Foundation to expand affordable housing on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island
The recent grant award supports Ua Hale Aʻaela and the rehabilitation of seven properties on Hawaiʻi Island.
November 25, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Big Island restaurants give visitors Thanksgiving dinner options
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November 24, 2024 · 8:23 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing woman
The woman was last seen early Sunday on Hibiscus Street in Mountain View at 3 a.m.
November 24, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Kaua‘i kōnane expert working to revitalize ancient Hawaiian board game
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November 21, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: 7th annual Turkey Trot; ‘Pan, Shadow & Tinker: A Thanksgiving Carol’; upcoming Turkey Day community meals; and more
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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
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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November 19, 2024 · 12:19 PM HST
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Hisako Film Lab and Maui Huliau Foundation collaborate on Spring Lab filmmaking program for Maui youth
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Maui Prep’s Salem signs Division I Golf National Letter of Intent with UH
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Arrive early at the airport and give thanks that you planned ahead if you’re flying for Turkey Day
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises Thanksgiving air travelers to give themselves extra time with more people and limited parking expected.
Little more than stiff breeze blows through during 2024 hurricane season besides Hone and Gilma
This year featured just 2 tropical cyclones, pretty much right on the money as far as the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s outlook issued in May, which called for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones and 50% chance of fewer than the 4 to 5 storms the basin sees in an average year.
Chan, Zuckerberg donate $626,000 to Kaua‘i nonprofit for affordable housing in Kīlauea
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