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Vacancies in Hawaiʻi County government impact the public in many ways, including fewer open hours at transfer stations and public pools, and slower response to maintenance of roads, tree trimming, parks and fields.February 16, 2025 · 10:58 AM HST
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February 16, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Scheduled Big Island lane closures for Feb. 16-21
In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, there will be no contraflow set up or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closures can change at any time without notice.
February 16, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Governor signs proclamation declaring Feb. 14, 2025, as ‘One Love Day’ in Hawaiʻi
The proclamation honors the late Bob Marley’s incredible musical legacy and his 80th birthday. Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed the document surrounded by members of Marley’s ‘ohana, including his sons Julian and Ky-Mani.
February 16, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i County launches task force to address nearly 700 vacancies
Vacancies in Hawaiʻi County government impact the public in many ways, including fewer open hours at transfer stations and public pools, and slower response to maintenance of roads, tree trimming, parks and fields.
February 15, 2025 · 3:25 PM
Update: High surf advisory canceled for Big Island western shorelines
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report surf along the Kohala and Kona coasts has fallen below the advisory threshold.
February 15, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Engineering Bash returns in Waimea to celebrate past, present and future innovators
National Engineers Week will be celebrated next week with the theme “Design Your Future,” which is a recognition of the limitless possibilities in engineering.
February 15, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Star cluster 9.4 quadrillion miles from Earth gives universe cosmic Valentine’s Day ‘rose’
Image of delicate structure of veiled NGC 2040 open cluster of young stars captured by Gemini South telescope, the other half of the International Gemini Observatory that includes Gemini North atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.
February 15, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New Hawaiʻi County Parks and Recreation director highlights projects to finish, projects to begin
Work to improve Miloliʻi Beach Park and build the new Papaʻaloa play court is set to begin this March as the Hawaiʻi County Parks and Recreation focuses on creating safe recreational spaces and programs.
February 14, 2025 · 5:08 PM
Man receives life-threatening injuries in alleged attack by ‘machete’-wielding brother
44-year-old Dante F. Modaffari of Mountain View was arrested Feb. 13 and subsequently charged with first-degree assault and abuse of a family/household member in connection with the violent assault.
February 14, 2025 · 2:50 PM
Highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake slithers onhore at East Hawai‘i beach
A Hilo resident found the 3-foot reptile pinned under a log Feb. 4 at Honoli‘i Beach, a popular surf spot and beach park about 2 miles northwest of Hilo.
February 14, 2025 · 5:00 AM
24 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Feb. 3-9 on Big Island
Police have made 106 arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant so far this year as of Feb. 9. That’s only 5 less, or a 4.5% decrease, from last year’s 111 DUI arrests during the same time period.
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February 16, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Governor signs proclamation declaring Feb. 14, 2025, as ‘One Love Day’ in Hawaiʻi
The proclamation honors the late Bob Marley’s incredible musical legacy and his 80th birthday. Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed the document surrounded by members of Marley’s ‘ohana, including his sons Julian and Ky-Mani.
February 15, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Engineering Bash returns in Waimea to celebrate past, present and future innovators
National Engineers Week will be celebrated next week with the theme “Design Your Future,” which is a recognition of the limitless possibilities in engineering.
February 13, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 14-20: Valentine’s Day soirées, stewardship and cultural events plus more
Cupid makes his rounds this weekend, and there is a variety of events around the Big Island to help the cherub of love hit his target so you score a bull’s-eye with your special someone. If you’re not feeling the love, don’t fret. There also are other events where Cupid’s arrow won’t necessarily fly.
February 6, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 7-13 + 5 date ideas ahead of Valentine’s Day Weekend
Love is in the air on the Big Island. Several of this week’s top 10 things to do already are Valentine’s Day-related, but we’re giving you a few early date ideas in case you want to plan ahead and make reservations to surprise your sweetie. Lovers of culture and history, conservation and the environment, community and music have plenty of options, too, this week.
February 1, 2025 · 1:20 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 1-6: Cherry blossoms, Year of the Snake, ‘Ohana stargazing and more
The winter storm that blew through the state at the end of the week fortunately didn’t blow away or wash out any of the multitude of events happening around the island, some of which are going on right now!
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: What’s shaking? Earthquake alerts explained
February 14, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Lava fountains erupt to about 330 feet high as new episode of activity begins at Kīlauea
February 11, 2025 · 12:19 PM HST
Volcano Watch: Assembly of volcano scientists to gather in Hilo
February 7, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake slithers onhore at East Hawai‘i beach
February 14, 2025 · 2:50 PM HST
Update: High surf advisory for western shorelines extended through Friday morning
February 13, 2025 · 3:19 PM HST
Brown water advisory issued for West Hawai‘i coast from Pololu Valley to South Point
February 13, 2025 · 1:00 PM HST
Update: High surf advisory extended for western shorelines of Big Island
February 12, 2025 · 7:35 AM HST
Maui Now
Inaugural Lahaina Food & Wine Festival to debut in 2025
The first-ever Lahaina Food & Wine Festival is set to debut Feb. 19-23, 2025, bringing together celebrated chefs, world-class wines, and unforgettable dining experiences in West Maui.
OHA selects new community engagement director
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has named Lise Vaughan-Sekona, Esq., as OHA’s community engagement director, filling another key position on its leadership team. Vaughan-Sekona reports to OHA Chief Operating Officer Kēhaulani Puʻu.
Successful wound healing training at Maui Memorial aims to decrease limb amputations
Maui Health recently held its second annual Maui Wound Healing Symposium on Jan. 31, 2025, at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Ledcor Maui and ʻĀina Momona announce fundraiser for Ho‘omau 2025
This year’s Ho‘omau will take place on March 29, 2025 and the two organizations are setting an ambitious goal to exceed the $60,000 raised in 2024.
Marine debris machine travels to Oʻahu to bring health back to impacted sands
This week, the Hōʻola One prototype, a beach-sand cleaning machine, moved from Hawaiʻi Island to Oʻahu, courtesy of a Young Brothers’ Community Shipping Program award to Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund.
Kaua‘i Now
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures for Feb. 16-21
In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, there will be no contraflow set up or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closures can change at any time without notice.
Community-built comfort station project at Hā‘ena State Park gains state Land Board approval
First-of-its-kind project being undertaken by nonprofit Hā‘ena steward Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana, which not only led the design and planning process but is paying for the entire project with non-government funding.
Kaua‘i couple makes freshest matcha in Hawai‘i with state’s only traditional mill
Married couple Govinda Rubin and Sayuri Handa mill and serve organic matcha grown in the ancient Japanese tea village of Wazuka.
Kauai Weather Forecast for February 16, 2025
The plume of moisture that is producing some beneficial rainfall this afternoon over the windward areas of the Big Island will shift towards Kauai late tonight…
Kauai Surf Forecast for February 16, 2025
Moderate trades weaken and veer to SE from Oahu and points east and S in the vicnity of Kauai tonight as low pressure tracks well N of the area. The attendant…
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