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New Hawaiʻi Island mayor Kimo Alameda, county council sworn in during energetic inauguration
North Kona Councilman Holeka Goro Inaba will serve as council chairman for the 2024-26 term, and Hilo Councilman Dennis “Fresh” Onishi will serve as vice chairman.December 3, 2024 · 9:44 AM HST
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December 3, 2024 · 11:14 AM
Helicopter searching for signs of invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle in Waikōloa
The flight, which started at 10 a.m. and will end at noon, is part of an effort to collect aerial imagery of palm trees in the Waikōloa area to identify potential damage caused by the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.
December 3, 2024 · 10:32 AM
Still no leads a year after Hilo man found dead in his vehicle at farm where he worked
Hawaiʻi Island police detectives are again asking if anyone has any information about the December 2023 murder of 68-year-old Albert Harry Pacheco Sr.
December 3, 2024 · 8:00 AM
USDA calls for 2.3% hike in SNAP benefits to reflect food costs in islands
Proposal would provide a $40 monthly increase in benefits a family of 4 in Hawai‘i receives through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, often still referred to as food stamps.
December 3, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Special feral pig hunt announced on Big Island
Hunting is allowed in the Puʻu Mali and Kaʻohe restoration areas on non-bird hunting days during the general game bird hunting season and then every day after, excluding state and federal holidays.
December 3, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Big Island community serves up heaping helping of aloha for those in need
Orchid Isle Ford and Steve Marshall Group Fill the Ford Food Drive collects more than half-ton of food, $10,000 donated to The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s food bank, to help end hunger, increase food security around the island.
December 3, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Sriracha back to her spunky self at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens following illness
Staff members and partners of the Hilo zoo went to great lengths to ensure the 8-year-old female Bengal tiger’s health, administering anesthetics, taking samples while she was under, hand-feeding her while she recovered and more.
December 2, 2024 · 6:19 PM
New Hawaiʻi Island mayor Kimo Alameda, county council sworn in during energetic inauguration
North Kona Councilman Holeka Goro Inaba will serve as council chairman for the 2024-26 term, and Hilo Councilman Dennis “Fresh” Onishi will serve as vice chairman.
December 2, 2024 · 1:12 PM
Roth announces $10.7 million savings for county from arbitration with Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association
New Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda, who was sworn in after noon today, and his administration will take over ongoing arbitration with three additional public unions currently under negotiation.
December 2, 2024 · 11:35 AM
Public invited to inauguration of incoming Hawaiʻi County officials
Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda, Prosecuting Attorney-elect Kelden Waltjen and members of the Hawaiʻi County Council will be sworn in. If you can’t make it in person, the ceremony is also being livestreamed. Alameda, Waltjen and incoming Council Chairman Holeka Inaba will give remarks.
December 2, 2024 · 7:06 AM
Konawaena loses defensive battle 10-7 in OT to Kapaʻa in state Division I football championship
“Both defenses played great,” Konawaena coach Brad Uemoto said. “We couldn’t get nothing moving offensively. I mean, we had spurts and then we just couldn’t finish drives.”
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
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December 1, 2024 · 12:27 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Dec. 1-4: Unique holiday shopping opportunities, Hawaiian Christmas Nights, Santa Paws, Christmas Corners and more
The Big Island, as always, has plenty to do now that we all might have a little more free time after the Thanskgiving holiday weekend.
November 30, 2024 · 5:32 PM
Don’t miss the holiday cheer: 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade is tonight
The holiday extravaganza that baths downtown Hilo in the familiar hues of Christmas lights starts at 6 p.m. and officially kicks off the Christmas parade season on the Big Island.
November 29, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Da shaka documentary loved by audiences at Hawaiʻi International Film Festival
‘Shaka, A Story of Aloha’ awarded Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary Feature at 2024 Hawai‘i International Film Festival.
November 29, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Parades all across the Big Island bring the holiday spirit to locals and visitors
Hilo, Pāhoa, Waimea, Pahala, Kailua-Kona and Keaʻau will host their annual Christmas parades for Hawaiʻi Island communities throughout the next three weeks.
November 27, 2024 · 7:25 AM
‘Moana 2’ opens today, 8 years after Disney’s first Polynesian ‘princess’ set sail
The wait is finally over! Young wayfinder and her voyaging friends launch new adventure, going even farther beyond the reef and connecting with the future.
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Big Island Polls
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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December 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Magnitude-4 shaker strikes south of Mauna Loa’s Northeast Rift Zone
November 30, 2024 · 2:36 PM HST
Volcano Watch: What sounds the (automated) alarms at HVO?
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Ocean Blog
Honokōhau Harbor’s new Hawaiian monk seal pup neighbor welcomed, but maybe too much?
November 27, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’
November 19, 2024 · 12:19 PM HST
‘Massive effort’: Hundreds of coral colonies recovered from Honokōhau harbor for restoration
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Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Honoli‘i Cove in East Hawai‘i
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Maui Now
Proposed fees suspended for admission to Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Parks & Recreation is suspending plans to introduce admission fees for the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens to allow the issue to be further reviewed and studied.
Kōkua Pool temporarily closed for maintenance through Saturday, Dec. 7
Kōkua Pool in Kahului is closed for pool maintenance through Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
US Attorney’s Office releases statement on death of convicted crime boss Michael J. Miske
The United States Attorney’s Office released a statement today regarding the death of defendant Michael J. Miske, the Hawaiʻi crime boss who was convicted by a federal jury of 13 counts of criminal conduct on July 18, 2024. On Dec. 1, 2024, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced that he was found unresponsive and later pronounced deceased on Dec. 1, 2024.
Kaʻapuni Boys Basketball Tournament begins Thursday with games at Baldwin and Seabury Hall
The 2024 Kaʻapuni Basketball Tournament begins Thursday, Dec. 5, with games hosted at Baldwin High School’s Jon Garcia Gymnasium and Seabury Hall’s Erdman Athletic Center. This year’s tournament will run through Saturday, Dec. 7 and once again features both defending HHSAA State Champions, St. Louis in Division I and Kohala in Division II.
Residents encouraged to attend Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Disaster Recovery Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
Kaua‘i Now
High surf advisory issued as new northwest swell builds
Peak surf heights of 12 to 16 feet are forecast along north-facing shorelines, with west-facing shorelines expected to see surf of 8 to 12 feet throughout the advisory period of noon today through 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Kauai Weather Forecast for December 03, 2024
Relatively dry and stable conditions will persist through Wednesday with light winds that will allow for sea breezes each day and land breezes overnight. A…
Kauai Surf Forecast for December 03, 2024
Several pulses of NW swell of are expected this week. Although most of the swell energy will be in the shorter-period 12-14 second bands, resultant surf is…
Registration open for 2025 Mini Hoopster, Junior Hoopster basketball
The Mini Hoopster League is open to boys and girls in kindergarten and first grade, while the Junior Hoopster League is for boys and girls in second and third grade. There is no cost to participate.
Kaua‘i County Office of Economic Development awards 2024-25 Innovation Grants
6 proposals were awarded for the 2024-25 fiscal year. A total of 13 proposals were accepted in the areas of small business support, energy and sustainability, creative industries, agriculture, destination management, cultural opportunities and circular economy.
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