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‘Please continue to enjoy the zoo with free admission’
Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation suspends plans to charge admission at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in Hilo. Proposed changes to Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center also being put on hold for further review.December 4, 2024 · 8:11 AM HST
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East Hawaii NewsLong-awaited dedging of Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo finally completed
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Big Island News
December 4, 2024 · 2:21 PM
Puna man faces array of firearms, other charges after domestic incident
Charges against 39-year-old Joshua Allen Sheen of Kurtistown stem from an incident Monday morning, when a 29-year-old woman walked into the Hilo Police Station and reported being involved in an earlier domestic argument in which Sheen allegedly threw a bowl at her, striking her forehead and causing her pain.
December 4, 2024 · 1:03 PM
Hawaiian Electric utility work to close one lane of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Kona
Crews will be working Thursday near the intersection with Kuakini Highway throughout the day. Motorists can expect occasional traffic delays in the right turn lane.
December 4, 2024 · 12:18 PM
Kolekole Gulch Park scheduled to remain closed through Friday
Closure because of tree removal work being done adjacent to narrow section of Old Māmalahoa Highway that extends from Highway 19 to the park’s entrance.
December 4, 2024 · 11:51 AM
Puna man indicted for attempted murder of elderly wife found lying in pool of blood
77-year-old Lowell Pofahl made his initial court appearance Nov. 29, a week after he called police and told them he tried to kill his 77-year old wife, who was later discovered with life-threatening injuries, including a fractured skull, brain bleed and partially amputateed thumb, lying in a pool of blood in the couple’s Nānāwale Estates home.
December 4, 2024 · 8:11 AM
‘Please continue to enjoy the zoo with free admission’
Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation suspends plans to charge admission at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in Hilo. Proposed changes to Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center also being put on hold for further review.
December 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM
County apologizes for emergency water shutoff day before Thanksgiving in Waimea
“Implementing a water shutoff right before a major holiday was not ideal timing,” said the Hawai’i County Department of Water Supply in a news release issued Tuesday.
December 4, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Long-awaited dedging of Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo finally completed
Dredging of the shallow Wailoa harbor became a critical concern for Hawai‘i Island boaters after the Pohoiki boat ramp in Puna was surrounded and cut off by lava during the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano.
December 3, 2024 · 6:31 PM
Shallow ‘Channel of Bones’ quake rattles O‘ahu, barely felt on Big Island
Earthquakes in the Kaʻiwi Channel region are not common but occasionally have happened in the past 200 years. They are caused by bending of the crust beneath the islands and associated adjustments related to the weight of the islands.
December 3, 2024 · 3:47 PM
Elderly bicyclist severely injured in hit-and-run within national park boundaries
Law enforcement at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park are investigating after the 70-year-old Volcano man was struck while riding Tuesday morning by a gold sedan.
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.
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November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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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
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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Flocking together to keep the heritage in this World Heritage Site on the Big Island
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Magnitude-4 shaker strikes south of Mauna Loa’s Northeast Rift Zone
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Ocean Blog
Long-awaited dedging of Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo finally completed
December 4, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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’
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Maui Now
New deadlines announced for Maui wildfire survivor housing assistance
Maui residents displaced by the August 2023 wildfires have until Dec. 15 to submit new applications for the Hawaiʻi Interim Housing Program. Households with existing applications have until Jan. 15 to complete them.
Maui youth to go shopping with successful Makana no nā Keiki Drive
Maui youth will enjoy a special shopping day at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center this Thursday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. as the culmination of Ledcor Maui’s Makana no nā Keiki gift drive. The second annual “Gifts for Children” drive raised $105,000 for Maui youth, and was made possible by the generous giving of Ledcor and community partners, in partnership with nonprofit ʻĀina Momona.
House Passes Rep. Tokuda’s Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act
Today, the full House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act – introduced by US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) – marking another significant step forward in her efforts to support the community in recognizing Lahaina’s historic and cultural importance.
Habitat for Humanity Maui seeks support to help wildfire survivors rebuild
After months of preparation, Habitat for Humanity Maui is embarking on the next step to help Maui wildfire survivors rebuild their homes and lives. The devastating wildfire that swept through Lahaina and Kula on Aug. 8, 2023, destroyed over 2,200 homes, leaving thousands of families displaced and in need of urgent support. The nonprofit organization has partnered with multiple community agencies to help survivors return to their homes, and is now calling on individuals, businesses, and organizations to join in this critical mission, providing the resources needed to restore stability for those affected.
Man who lost wife, son in Lahaina blaze now under investigation for shooting murder of a Maui surfer
Shawn Lewis, who was known as “Bigfoot” by the local surfing community because of his partially amputated left leg, died from a gunshot wound in September.
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Kauai Weather Forecast for December 04, 2024
Increasing southerly winds and moisture ahead of an approaching cold front and upper disturbance will lead to better rainfall chances for portions of the state…
Kauai Surf Forecast for December 04, 2024
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Tree maintenance scheduled along Kuli Road in Lāwa‘i
The county Department of Public Works and contractor The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions announced the work is scheduled from 6 to 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday, in the vicinity of Kaumuali‘i Highway, weather permitting.
Lane closure continues through today for portion of Weliweli Road in Kōloa
Crews are completing the installation of a temporary waterline as part of a project that began Monday. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Community meeting scheduled for Lydgate Beach Park breakwater maintenance project
This is a follow-up to the initial open house outreach talk story session in July, during which many ideas were gathered. Those became the basis for alternative plans, which will be presented during Saturday’s meeting.
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