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University of Hawai‘i at Hilo celebrates 2024 fall commencement this weekend
Kanaka ʻōiwi (Native Hawaiian) Puʻuwai Tollefson-Kelly is deeply rooted in values that honor her culture and foster meaningful connections. Her passion for education and service will be in the spotlight as she gives her address as student speaker Saturday…December 18, 2024 · 7:42 AM HST
CommunityHawaiʻi County invites the public to jingle bells and trek the trails
CommunityPuna Geothermal to host year-end community meeting this week
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Big Island News
December 18, 2024 · 5:00 AM
New scholarship program aims to uplift Hawaiʻi LGBTQIA+ youth
The Rainbow Legacy Scholarship application is still open for LGBTQIA and MVPFAFF+ youth planning a secondary education.
December 18, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Hilo man apprehended in attempted purse snatching faces felony drug charges
A Hilo District Court judge maintained bail for a man accused of attempting to steal a purse from a vehicle parked at Hilo Safeway while the driver sat inside.
December 18, 2024 · 1:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo celebrates 2024 fall commencement this weekend
Kanaka ʻōiwi (Native Hawaiian) Puʻuwai Tollefson-Kelly is deeply rooted in values that honor her culture and foster meaningful connections. Her passion for education and service will be in the spotlight as she gives her address as student speaker Saturday during the commencement ceremony at Vulcan Gymnasium in Hilo.
December 17, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Puna man allegedly fires several shots at ex-inlaws during incident in ʻĀinaloa
36-year-old Sione Siale was arrested and charged following the incident Dec. 11 at a residence on Pearl Drive. He is charged with first-degree reckless endangering, 2 counts of first-degree terroristic threatening and ownership or possession of firearm or ammunition prohibited.
December 17, 2024 · 8:00 AM
Electric utility work to close one lane of highway in Hōlualoa this week
Hawaiian Electric crews will be replacing a utility pole, so one lane of Māmalahoa Highway will be closed from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.
December 17, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County invites the public to jingle bells and trek the trails
“Jingle Bells, Trek the Trails” is a free event that mixes holidays with health and wellness with vendors, activities, and a bicycle course for people to explore.
December 17, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Puna Geothermal to host year-end community meeting this week
Officials will share detailed insights about the plant’s current status and future plans. A representative from Hawaiʻi County is also expected to participate. Questions and feedback will be welcome.
December 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Store, park services will remain accessible despite Kīlauea Visitor Center closure early next year
Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association will move its park store 1.2 miles west to a welcome center in the Koa Room at Kīlauea Military Camp. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will also operate visitor services from the Koa Room.
December 16, 2024 · 5:51 PM
Kona Community Hospital was working on new facility, but Queen’s Health Systems announced its own plans for West Hawaiʻi
The Honolulu-based Queen’s Health Systems formally announced on Monday its plans to construct a $450 to $500 million hospital with 80 beds and a helipad on its property at the West Hawai‘i Business Park.
December 16, 2024 · 3:00 PM
Gov. Josh Green aims to create a safer, more affordable Hawaiʻi in 2-year budget plan
Gov. Josh Green prioritizes housing, health care, education and biosecurity in Executive Biennium Budget.
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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
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Store, park services will remain accessible despite Kīlauea Visitor Center closure early next year
December 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: It’s all about perspective; how to interpret an interferogram
December 13, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: How have eruptions shaped Hawaiʻi? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a twist
December 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
National Weather Service issues coastal flood statement for weekend
December 13, 2024 · 10:59 PM HST
Study: Peak energy requirements for humpback moms-to-be coincide with migration, fasting
December 12, 2024 · 5:52 AM HST
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
Maui Now
Schatz: ‘Must-pass’ federal bill includes $1.6B in long-term housing funds for Maui
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that a bipartisan spending deal includes over $12 billion for disaster recovery, with Maui set to receive $1.6 billion for housing and hundreds of millions for economic development, small business loans, and water infrastructure.
Baldwin High School received educational materials from Daughters of the American Revolution
Baldwin High School students will learn more about the American revolution after receiving numerous books, revolutionary-era maps and supplies for timelines from the Polly Cooper Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Two people displaced after home fire on Puʻunēnē Ave. in Kahului
Two adults were displaced when a fire at an attached cottage to a home in Kahului burned part of the structure and its contents. Total damages were estimated at $47,000 to the structure located on the 400 bock of Puʻunēnē Ave.
Mālama Maui Nui’s Kīhei Go Green Recycling event continues in December by appointment
A bulk-item recycling event hosted by Mālama Maui Nui for residents of South Maui continues on Saturday, Dec. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Azekas.
Hirono joins Democratic senators in introducing legislation to protect parents of transgender children
Hawaiʻi US Sen. Mazie Hirono has joined 20 Democratic colleagues in introducing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. If passed by Congress, the amendment would remove language that would strip away service members’ parental rights to access medically necessary health care for their transgender children.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for December 18, 2024
Stable and relatively dry conditions will persist statewide today, with a deep- layer ridge remaining in place over much of the region. This will result in…
Kauai Surf Forecast for December 18, 2024
A large northwest (315 degrees) swell moving into the islands today will bring surf to warning levels on the north and west facing shores of the smaller…
New scholarship program aims to uplift Hawaiʻi LGBTQIA+ youth
The Rainbow Legacy Scholarship application is still open for LGBTQIA and MVPFAFF+ youth planning a secondary education.
Firefighters extinguish brush fire, rescue injured hiker
Kaua‘i firefighters were busy Monday with a brush fire battle in Pākalā — no injuries and no damages were reported — and extricating a visitor from Arizona from Waimea Canyon Trail who suffered an apparent ankle injury.
Waimea Light Parade expands to honor renowned storyteller instrumental in event’s founding
First West Kauaʻi Mo‘olelo Festival kicks off evening of celebration Saturday, including a showing of the short film “Aletha,” which debuted at the 2024 Hawai‘i International Film Festival and in which Aletha Goodwin Kaohi shares lessons from her 93 years of life in Waimea in the final days before her death.
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