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Community to celebrate life of Ka‘ū Calendar editor Julia Neal
Founder of the monthly publication the Ka‘ū Calendar and owner of the Pāhala Plantation Cottages, Julia Neal kept people from Miloli‘i to Pāhala informed of the goings-on in Hawai‘i Island’s sprawling rural district.February 7, 2025 · 5:29 PM HST
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February 8, 2025 · 2:53 PM
Update: 74-year-old involved in New Year’s crash in Waikōloa died from medical condition
Ray Donnell Worrells was injured in the single-vehicle crash when his SUV hit a rock wall and overturned, but the coroner determined after an autopsy that the Waikōloa man did not die because of those injuries.
February 8, 2025 · 1:52 PM
Update: Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash with dump truck on Highway 130
The Feb. 3 collision just south of the Pāhoa Police Station in Puna remains under investigation.
February 8, 2025 · 1:42 PM
Woman critically injured when struck by vehicle while walking across highway in Pāpa‘ikou
The collision, which happened at about 8 p.m. the night of Feb. 7 while she and a man were wallking in a marked crosswalk, remains under investigation and was classified as a negligent injury case.
February 8, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County hiring summer lifeguards for swimming pools
Applicants must be 18 years old with current lifeguarding certification. They must also successfully have completed a swimming and skills test.
February 8, 2025 · 7:00 AM
Coalition releases first Hawaiʻi Water Safety Plan aimed at addressing state’s drowning crisis
Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition called on water safety stakeholders throughout the islands to identify the state’s most urgent drowning prevention recommendations.
February 8, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island lane closure schedule for week of Feb. 8-14
Motorists are reminded that schedules can change at any time, without notice. All projects also are weather permitting.
February 8, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Be a team player: Police urge motorists to drive sober this Super Bowl Sunday
12 motorists were arrested the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2 for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways. A total of 88 DUI arrests had been made for the year by the end of last week.
February 7, 2025 · 9:09 PM
Konawaena High School placed on brief lockdown Friday
According to Hawai‘i Island police, officers responded to the school at 12:44 p.m. after a custodian reported seeing a firearm inside a passing silver-colored SUV, which was occupied by four males.
February 7, 2025 · 6:38 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding 13-year-old boy
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February 7, 2025 · 5:29 PM
Community to celebrate life of Ka‘ū Calendar editor Julia Neal
Founder of the monthly publication the Ka‘ū Calendar and owner of the Pāhala Plantation Cottages, Julia Neal kept people from Miloli‘i to Pāhala informed of the goings-on in Hawai‘i Island’s sprawling rural district.
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Waimea is ready to welcome thousands as the cherry trees begin to blossom
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January 23, 2025 · 9:42 PM
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January 16, 2025 · 8:52 AM
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Maui Now
Hawaiian Home Lands seeks public support for a bill to increase, extend $600M spending plan to reduce waiting list
A new piece of legislation proposes to boost funding for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to support more than 20 active housing projects for Native Hawaiians. The proposal also seeks to extend the Act 279 Special Fund for an additional two years.
Maui Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Hawaiian Airlines Luncheon, Feb. 21
The Maui Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual luncheon with Hawaiian Airlines on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The event will feature a keynote address from Hawaiian Airlines CEO Joe Sprague, who will share updates and insights on what’s coming for Hawaiian Airlines in 2025.
Local Kīhei teacher selected for prestigious program to research military heroes
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Registration deadline is Feb. 10 for Grow Some Good event with Hawaiʻi Youth Food Council
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Gentle to locally breezes east trades to southeast winds will persist this weekend. Upper ridging over the islands will increase stability and, along with…
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A long period northwest swell currently moving through the region will continue to decline today as the northwest swell will remain just below surf advisory…
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Mostly dry and stable conditions will persist through the weekend and into next week, with light to moderate ESE trades. Rain chances will increase from the…
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