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Artificial intelligence being used as tool to protect Hawai‘i’s native birds
Many of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds are facing extinction, and UH Hilo biology professor Patrick Hart is employing a mix of high-tech tools and Native Hawaiian traditions to support their remaining populations.December 10, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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Ilagan continues ’12 Days of Puna Town Halls’
Hawai‘i County to auction off abandonded vehicles this month
West Hawai‘i County Band, other Kona groups offering sounds of season
Holiday — and service — spirit on full display in Hilo
Experience the ‘Magic of the Season’
Meeting slated for under 14 basketball league coaches, team reps
Volcano Watch: How have eruptions shaped Hawaiʻi? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a…
Meadow Gold Dairies slated to lay off Hilo-based employees in January
The role of regional kitchens in feeding Hawaiʻi’s students
Celebrate the season with the family in a Waikōloa Winter Wonderland
‘A Christmas Carol’ musical coming to the Hilo stage this holiday season
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
Big Island News
December 10, 2024 · 1:42 PM
Update: High wind warning issued for Big Island summits; wind advisory continues for Hāmākua, North/South Kohala, Kaʻū, interior
East winds of 50 to 60 mph, with gusts of up to 70 mph, are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, making travel to and at the summits difficult. The warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Wednesday.
December 10, 2024 · 7:00 AM
Orchid Isle Orchestra to perform holiday concert ‘Earth, Snow and Fire’ in Hilo
The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.
December 10, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Kona man sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbery at Black Lava Vape
According to police reports, Aini pointed what appeared to be a black-colored pistol, later determined to be a BB gun, toward the store employee’s head on May 18, demanding that she open the register.
December 10, 2024 · 3:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Language selects 2024 Hawaiian Word of the Year
The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).
December 10, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Artificial intelligence being used as tool to protect Hawai‘i’s native birds
Many of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds are facing extinction, and UH Hilo biology professor Patrick Hart is employing a mix of high-tech tools and Native Hawaiian traditions to support their remaining populations.
December 9, 2024 · 9:46 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Dec. 9-13: ‘The Nutcracker,’ photos with Santa, Christmas chocolates and cocktails, candlelight memorial and more
There are several upcoming festive events scheduled this week at island venues in celebration of the Yuletide season. Check out our top 10 things to do now!
December 9, 2024 · 4:56 PM
Update: Wind advisory now in effect for Big Island summits; fire weather possible later this week
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu said red flag warnings are a possibility Wednesday and Thursday, with the only limiting factor for issuing a fire weather watch now being minimum humidities.
December 9, 2024 · 4:08 PM
Two fugitives taken into custody after months-long manhunt on Hawai‘i Island
One suspect was found hiding under a bed in a Puna home and the other sleeping in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in Mountain View.
December 9, 2024 · 11:49 AM
Ilagan continues ’12 Days of Puna Town Halls’
The holiday season meetings are an effort to reach out to and engage with the residents of the lawmaker’s congressional district, giving them an opportunity to share topics important to their community.
December 9, 2024 · 10:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i announces 2024 Word of the Year
The department’s choice acknowledges the complex nature of what lies ahead, a press release from the university’s English Department states.
Ironman
Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dad’s footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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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
December 10, 2024 · 7:00 AM
Orchid Isle Orchestra to perform holiday concert ‘Earth, Snow and Fire’ in Hilo
The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.
December 9, 2024 · 9:46 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Dec. 9-13: ‘The Nutcracker,’ photos with Santa, Christmas chocolates and cocktails, candlelight memorial and more
There are several upcoming festive events scheduled this week at island venues in celebration of the Yuletide season. Check out our top 10 things to do now!
December 8, 2024 · 8:23 AM
West Hawai‘i County Band, other Kona groups offering sounds of season
Looking for some music to get into the holiday mood? These choral and instrumental ensembles have upcoming concerts, including two today, that are sure to make your season more merry.
December 8, 2024 · 3:02 AM
Holiday — and service — spirit on full display in Hilo
Winners of 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade awards announced; grand marshal Dr. Lori Inouye-Yamashita recognized for her outstanding contributions and dedication to the community.
December 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Experience the ‘Magic of the Season’
Hawai‘i County invites the public to the cherished weeklong annual holiday open house tradition that will feature festivities such as live hula and music, food trucks, goodies and snacks, decorations and more.
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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
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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
Samoan-American filmmaker Anette Arinix Aga wins $20K ‘OHINA Greenlight Award for film script
Samoan-American comedian, actor, writer, and producer Anette Arinix Aga has won the ‘OHINA Greenlight Award for her script of “Kamaʻāina Not Kanaka,” granting her $20,000-worth of production support toward her script becoming a completed short film.
US Rep. Tokuda co-sponsors bill for health professionals’ scholarships
US Reps Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and Carol Miller of West Virginia introduced the Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act to increase access to federal programs that help grow and strengthen the pipeline of healthcare professionals in primary care, mental and behavioral health, and dental services.
Maui Bus stops being added to Lahaina Villager route
Effective Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, the Maui Bus Lahaina Villager route will be adding back six bus stops that were originally part of the route prior to the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire.
Casco named Vice President of Land Productivity & Asset Management at Maui Land & Pineapple Company
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. announced the selection of Kainoa Casco as Vice President of Land Productivity and Asset Management. Casco is responsible for developing and executing strategies to create value by increasing the productivity of unimproved land in West Maui.
‘Nutcracker Sweets’ opens Dec. 14 at Maui OnStage
Momentum Dance Maui and Maui OnStage open the festive and family-friendly holiday favorite “Nutcracker Sweets” on Saturday, Dec. 14 for six performances only.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for December 10, 2024
Trade winds will steadily strengthen to become breezy to strong by tomorrow, with clouds and passing showers typically favoring windward areas. Wind speeds…
Update: High surf advisory extended as overlapping northwest swells head toward peak
The National Weather Service in Honolulu says surf along the north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau will remain above advisory levels through today and tonight until after the swells decline to seasonal norms likely by Thursday.
Kauai Surf Forecast for December 10, 2024
A pair of overlapping northwest swells will peak later today then gradually decline. Surf along north and west facing coasts is expected to remain above…
Reduced adoption fees help more Kauaʻi pets find their forever homes before Christmas
The Kaua’i Humane Society is at maximum capacity with over 79 adoptable dogs and puppies and 203 adoptable cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes this December.
University of Hawai‘i Hawaiian language students select 2024 Hawaiian Word of the Year
The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).
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