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High School/Youth SportsUpdate: 17-year-old runaway found in good health
BusinessGuam native Sean Perez the new finance director for Hawai‘i Community Lending
US Coast Guard medevacs man from vessel 8 miles offshore of Honoka‘a
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report at 3:22 p.m. Monday from the captain of fishing vessel Honua-‘Oe requesting a medevac for a 51-year-old man who injured his abdomen when he fell into a porthole.December 26, 2024 · 9:18 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsKīlauea summit eruption pauses again after more than 24 hours of vigorous activity
ActivitiesKuleana Rum Works launches monthly guest chef series
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Big Island News
December 26, 2024 · 8:53 AM
Update: 17-year-old runaway found in good health
Momi Leonard was found Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, in Puna.
December 26, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Guam native Sean Perez the new finance director for Hawai‘i Community Lending
“I enjoy hearing the success stories of new homes that we will soon be building and finding for these families,” Sean Perez said.
December 26, 2024 · 4:45 AM
High surf warning issued again for west shores of Big Island
Surf is forecast to build to 8 to 12 feet along Kona and Kohala shores, with impacts from the breakers expected to be high, including very strong breaking waves and powerful currents.
December 26, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Christmas bird count focuses on endangered forest species in Big Island reserve
The volunteer bird counters also helped set and replenish traps that help keep predators like rats, cats and mongoose away from the birds.
December 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM
US Coast Guard medevacs man from vessel 8 miles offshore of Honoka‘a
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report at 3:22 p.m. Monday from the captain of fishing vessel Honua-‘Oe requesting a medevac for a 51-year-old man who injured his abdomen when he fell into a porthole.
December 25, 2024 · 4:23 PM
Kīlauea summit eruption pauses again after more than 24 hours of vigorous activity
Vigorous fountaining from vents in the southwest corner of Halemaʻmaʻu Crater within Kaluapele, the volcano’s summit caldera, rapidly died down a few minutes just before 11 a.m. Lava then began draining back into tthe vent at nearly the same time summit tiltmeters started recording a change from deflation to inflation.
December 25, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Kuleana Rum Works launches monthly guest chef series
The kickoff dinner Dec. 29 will spotlight the theme “Rum & Hawai‘i Island Pork,” with a crafted 4-course dinner, each paired with signature Kuleana Rum Works cocktails.
December 25, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Economic bottom line: ‘Buckle up for the years ahead’
Despite steady local forecast path so far, Hawaiʻi’s economic outlook becomes unclear as federal policy changes loom with incoming Trump Administration introducing broad uncertainty.
December 25, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Cosmic ‘Christmas Tree Cluster’ perfect universal Yuletide ornament
The array of young stars — all between 1 and 5 million years old — that is about 2,500 light-years, or 14.7 quadrillion miles, from Earth in the Milky Way. A composite image shows it in the shape of a tree with glowing steallar lights.
December 24, 2024 · 5:42 PM
Search continues for Hale Nani escapees
31-year-old Clyde T. Loa and 41-year-old Kawai J. Pomroy are still at large after reportedly escaping Dec. 13 from the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center reintegration facility.
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December 20, 2024 · 2:02 PM
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Enjoy the full slate of what our truly loved Big Island gave to us to do this year for the holidays. It is much better than a partridge in a pear tree or 4 calling birds. At least in our opinion.
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.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Kīlauea summit eruption pauses again after more than 24 hours of vigorous activity
December 25, 2024 · 4:23 PM HST
Kilauea summit eruption reactivates after taking one night off
December 24, 2024 · 1:54 PM HST
Update: Kīlauea eruption appears to be paused
December 23, 2024 · 5:57 PM HST
Ocean Blog
High surf warning issued again for west shores of Big Island
December 26, 2024 · 4:45 AM HST
US Coast Guard medevacs man from vessel 8 miles offshore of Honoka‘a
December 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Update: All high surf advisories canceled for Big Island
December 24, 2024 · 7:20 AM HST
Species of red algae discovered outside Papahānaumokuākea marine monument creates more questions
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Maui Now
Ailing man medevaced from fishing boat offshore Honokaʻa, Hawaiʻi
The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing man from a fishing vessel 8 miles northeast of Honokaʻa, Hawaiʻi, Monday.
Single lane closure on Main Street in Wailuku for sidewalk work
One lane on Main Street (Route 32) in Wailuku between Mile Posts 0.21 and 0.23 will be closed for sidewalk replacement work as part of the Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) Black Box Theater project.
Episode 2 of the summit eruption at Kīlauea hits another pause on Christmas Day
Episode 2 of the eruption at Kīlauea lasted a little over 24 hours, which is about twice the duration of the first eruptive episode. Prior summit eruptions have lasted days to weeks and scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say there is a high probability that this eruption will resume if the summit re-pressurizes over the coming days.
High Surf Warning until 6 p.m. Friday
A High Surf Warning is in effect for the north facing shores of Maui and the north and west facing shores of Molokaʻi due to elevated surf building to 8 to 12 feet along impacted shores.
Maui Weather Forecast for December 26, 2024
A stable subtropical ridge over the region will keep cloud cover and shower activity to a minimum until this weekend. Light southeasterly wind flow will allow…
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for December 26, 2024
A stable subtropical ridge over the region will keep cloud cover and shower activity to a minimum until this weekend. Light southeasterly wind flow will allow…
Kauai Surf Forecast for December 26, 2024
Surf along exposed north and west facing shores will rapidly build through the morning hours, peak this afternoon through Friday, then slowly ease over…
2 ʻohana get keys to new homes — and bright beginnings — just in time for Christmas
“This is a dream come true for us. We didn’t think that we’d ever have a house to come home to and to be able to come home for Christmas is the best gift we could’ve received.” — Department of Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiary Destiny Smith
Update: Forecast wave heights increase; high surf warning extended for north and west shores
Breaker heights are now forecast at 20 to 30 feet before rapidly building to 25 to 35 feet this afternoon along north shorelines as a significant west-northwest swell moves through the islands, with surf of 18 to 24 feet increasing to 22 to 26 feet this afternoon along west shores.
Christmas bird count on Hawaiʻi Island focuses on endangered forest species
The volunteer bird counters also helped set and replenish traps that help keep predators like rats, cats and mongoose away from the birds.
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