“O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree: Is that a branch or a snake?”
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ActivitiesMeeting slated for under 14 basketball league coaches, team reps
Hawai’i State NewsThe role of regional kitchens in feeding Hawaiʻi’s students
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree: Is that a branch or a snake?
Businesses, organizations and residents advocate for more “ʻāina-friendly” solutions to combat Christmas tree critters.December 7, 2024 · 12:38 PM HST
ActivitiesCelebrate the season with the family in a Waikōloa Winter Wonderland
Community‘A Christmas Carol’ musical coming to the Hilo stage this holiday season
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Meadow Gold Dairies slated to lay off Hilo-based employees in January
Update: Tsunami warning canceled for portions of US West Coast following magnitude-7 quake
13 motorists arrested for DUI week of Nov. 18-24
Once again flying free and sounding calls in their rightful Hawai‘i forest home
Puna man faces array of firearms, other charges after domestic incident
Hawaiian Electric utility work to close one lane of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Kona
Kolekole Gulch Park scheduled to remain closed through Friday
Puna man indicted for attempted murder of elderly wife found lying in pool of blood
‘Please continue to enjoy the zoo with free admission’
County apologizes for emergency water shutoff day before Thanksgiving in Waimea
Long-awaited dedging of Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo finally completed
Shallow ‘Channel of Bones’ quake rattles O‘ahu, barely felt on Big Island
Elderly bicyclist severely injured in hit-and-run within national park boundaries
Big Island News
December 7, 2024 · 8:00 AM
Meeting slated for under 14 basketball league coaches, team reps
League play is anticipated to run from Jan. 21 to March 27, 2025.
December 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Volcano Watch: How have eruptions shaped Hawaiʻi? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a twist
Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and partners again in January 2025 to learn about volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi but also think about submitting a piece for the new art and poetry contest.
December 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Flags ordered at half-staff in remembrance of those whose lives were cut short in Pearl Harbor attack
Dec. 7, 1941, truly was a day of infamy and a day the United States shall never forget: “May we all recommit to fulfilling the future they fought for — one grounded in freedom, democracy, equality and opportunity for all,” said U.S. President Joe Biden in a presidential proclamation.
December 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Meadow Gold Dairies slated to lay off Hilo-based employees in January
The company filed a notice with the state in November about the impending layoffs of employees in distribution and warehousing statewide.
December 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree: Is that a branch or a snake?
Businesses, organizations and residents advocate for more “ʻāina-friendly” solutions to combat Christmas tree critters.
December 6, 2024 · 10:30 AM
The role of regional kitchens in feeding Hawaiʻi’s students
Kona sate Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa, chairwoman of the state House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems and who was recently part of a panel dicussion about regional kitchens, says these facilities would use local farm products to prepare meals at public schools: “Students will be nourished when they can eat food grown from their communities.”
December 6, 2024 · 8:52 AM
Celebrate the season with the family in a Waikōloa Winter Wonderland
The forecast on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 21 and Dec. 23 at Kings’ Shops calls for a magical holiday celebration complete with falling snow choreographed to festive music and theatrical lighting with entertainment, special performances and more.
December 5, 2024 · 10:09 AM
Update: Tsunami warning canceled for portions of US West Coast following magnitude-7 quake
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there was no threat of tsunami waves in Hawai‘i.
December 5, 2024 · 5:00 AM
13 motorists arrested for DUI week of Nov. 18-24
Big Island police had made 873 DUI arrests so far this year by the end of that week, a 2.95% increase compared with 848 during the same period last year.
December 5, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Island’s Kahele elected chairman of Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees
Board voted 8-1 in favor of the 50-year-old former state and U.S. lawmaker to succeed Carmen ‘Hulu’ Lindsey, who had the post for the past 4 years.
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
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Sat, Dec 7, 2024 · 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park “Holidays in Kahuku”
Every Monday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Weekly Hula
Every Tuesday · 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Farmers Market
Local Entertainment
December 6, 2024 · 8:52 AM
Celebrate the season with the family in a Waikōloa Winter Wonderland
The forecast on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 21 and Dec. 23 at Kings’ Shops calls for a magical holiday celebration complete with falling snow choreographed to festive music and theatrical lighting with entertainment, special performances and more.
December 6, 2024 · 1:00 AM
‘A Christmas Carol’ musical coming to the Hilo stage this holiday season
A talented, dynamic cast will bring the spirits of Christmas past, present and future to the stage this holiday season with the Hilo Community Players production of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical.”
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.
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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: How have eruptions shaped Hawaiʻi? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a twist
December 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Shallow ‘Channel of Bones’ quake rattles O‘ahu, barely felt on Big Island
December 3, 2024 · 6:31 PM HST
Flocking together to keep the heritage in this World Heritage Site on the Big Island
December 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Update: Tsunami warning canceled for portions of US West Coast following magnitude-7 quake
December 5, 2024 · 10:09 AM HST
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’
November 19, 2024 · 12:19 PM HST
Maui Now
Return of holiday cheer at Lahaina Cannery
Lahaina Cannery is inviting Maui residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season with photos with Santa, local vendors, and live local holiday entertainment.
Maui Prep to host preschool preview, Dec. 14
Maui Preparatory Academy’s Bright Beginnings Preschool will host a preschool preview on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m.
State awarded $11.99M grant to improve children’s mental health services statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division has been awarded an $11.99 million system of care improvement grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Maui Weather Forecast for December 07, 2024
As clouds and showers decrease this morning, light to moderate easterly trades will return. Expect showers to favor windward and mauka areas. Trade winds…
New release ‘Big Hearts on a Little Island’ proceeds to help rebuild of Lahaina Public Library
A newly released 250-page coffee table book, “Big Hearts on a Little Island,” tells the story of how the people of Maui stepped up to help after the devastating 2023 wildfires, from author and Maui resident Victoria Moore.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for December 07, 2024
As clouds and showers decrease this morning, light to moderate easterly trades will return. Expect showers to favor windward and mauka areas. Trade winds…
Kauai Surf Forecast for December 07, 2024
Another northwest swell will move through island waters later today keeping surf heights elevated along exposed north and west facing shores. The next northwest…
Kaua‘i lane closures: Week of Dec. 7-13
The public is reminded that schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Green orders flags at half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dec. 7, 1941, truly was a day of infamy and a day the United States shall never forget: “May we all recommit to fulfilling the future they fought for — one grounded in freedom, democracy, equality and opportunity for all,” said U.S. President Joe Biden in a presidential proclamation.
Meadow Gold Dairies slated to lay off Kaua‘i-based employees in January
The company filed a notice with the state in November about the impending layoffs of employees in distribution and warehousing statewide.
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