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Students from 9 Big Island schools to participate in Hawaiʻi District History Fair in Hilo
Students at every fair are tasked with producing a project on any historical or civic event that follows this year’s theme of “Rights and Responsibilities.”February 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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February 22, 2025 · 5:00 AM
UH Mānoa team awarded for creating an AI system that detects, prevents car crashes
The Intersection Safety Challenge encourages teams to develop intersection safety systems that utilize emerging technologies to mitigate unsafe conditions at roadway intersections.
February 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Volcano Watch: What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface
Captivating lava fountains burst from either one or both of the vents during each eruptive episode. However, as fascinating as those episodes are, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are equally as interested in what’s happening beneath the surface between episodes.
February 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Students from 9 Big Island schools to participate in Hawaiʻi District History Fair in Hilo
Students at every fair are tasked with producing a project on any historical or civic event that follows this year’s theme of “Rights and Responsibilities.”
February 21, 2025 · 4:30 PM
Police seek a male suspect in an Ocean View arson investigation
The resident was unharmed but reported that she observed a man on her property shortly before the fire started. The identity of the male party is currently unknown and he was last seen wearing darker colored clothing and had his face covered.
February 21, 2025 · 5:00 AM
A new mortgage program will help Native Hawaiian families stay rooted in Hawaiʻi
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs helps to make home ownership possible with a mortgage program offering a low down payment option, a below market interest rate, and a no mortgage insurance requirement.
February 21, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Sen. Lorraine Inouye secures more state funding for Hilo airport improvements
Funds will go toward replacing cesspools with wastewater systems and for upgrades needed to the infrastructure on the tarmac at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
February 21, 2025 · 1:00 AM
‘Walking school bus’ helps reduce chronic absenteeism, increases student safety
New innovative initiative at Kealakehe Elementary and Intermediate schools not only improves attendance but ensures students have a safe, consistent way to get to school while fostering more connections between them.
February 20, 2025 · 11:28 AM
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i coast after about a week
Beachgoers advised to remember: If the water is brown, turn around. State health officials recommend staying out of the water in the advisory area for 48 to 72 hours after heavy rainfall stops and beaches have received full sunshine.
February 20, 2025 · 10:45 AM
Episode 10 of Kīlauea summit eruption pau after less than 13 hours of fountaining
The latest eruptive activity started at 8:22 p.m. Feb. 19 and ended at 9:18 a.m. Feb. 20. Lava flows from this episode covered 73% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor in the southern part of Kaluapele, the volcano’s caldera.
February 20, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Coffee with a Cop conversations continue with three scheduled for the next two weeks
Community policing officers will meet and talk story with residents in Kailua-Kona on Friday, Waikōloa on Feb. 27 and in Keaʻau on March 1.
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February 20, 2025 · 7:35 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 21-27: Steely Dead, Pickleball for Peace, Sour Hearts Club, JuggleFest and more
Who ever said life on the Big Island was boring? This is another one of those weeks that takes somewhat of a more, shall we say, eclectic turn as far as things to do around the island. We’re sure you can find something that will pique your interest.
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
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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.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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February 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Episode 10 of Kīlauea summit eruption pau after less than 13 hours of fountaining
February 20, 2025 · 10:45 AM HST
Eruptive activity begins anew at Kīlauea volcano summit after about a week pause
February 19, 2025 · 10:13 PM HST
Ocean Blog
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i coast after about a week
February 20, 2025 · 11:28 AM HST
Update: High surf advisory for west coast of Big Island extended
February 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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
Maui Now
Maui Peace Awards open for nominations – honoring Maui’s peace heroes
The Teran James Young Foundation (TJYF) is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the annual Maui Peace Awards, recognizing extraordinary individuals who quietly and humbly dedicate themselves to fostering peace in our community.
Maui Weather Forecast for February 22, 2025
Light east to southeast winds and mostly dry conditions will prevail through early next week, with a few showers possible along windward slopes and coasts…
County wants to buy land to improve emergency evacuation routes in Lahaina
A council committee backed the $1.7 million purchase of land that could be used in the short term to house volunteers helping with rebuilding and to store construction materials.
Hawaiian Airlines CEO Joe Sprague gets Maui up to speed with latest merger news
At a luncheon hosted at Fuego Argentinean Steakhouse, CEO of Hawaiian Airlines Joe Sprague served up updates on the ongoing integration, sharing new benefits, expansions and programs designed to beef up travel experiences for both residents of Hawaiʻi and visitors.
Resurrection of Maui County Fair passes County Council unanimously on first reading
Maui County Council members voted unanimously 9-0 to approve on first reading an amended Bill 7, revising the County’s fiscal year 2025 budget to appropriate $1.5 million to the nonprofit Festivals of Aloha for the 2025 Maui County Fair.
Kaua‘i Now
Lawai man sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatal 2024 crash
Keola Decosta was traveling at approximately 90 miles per hour and intoxicated when his pickup struck slammed into a sedan, killing the driver and severely injuring his granddaughter.
Volcano Watch: What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface
Captivating lava fountains burst from either one or both of the vents during each eruptive episode. However, as fascinating as those episodes are, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are equally as interested in what’s happening beneath the surface between episodes.
Biologist, maintenance head at Kaua‘i National Wildlife Refuge Complex among thousands fired by Trump administration
Thousands of federal workers on probationary status — because they were new hires or had been recently promoted into new jobs — have been fired in the past couple of weeks across a wide variety of agencies.
Kauai Weather Forecast for February 22, 2025
Light to locally moderate trade winds and mostly dry conditions will prevail through early next week, with a few showers possible along windward slopes and…
Kauai Surf Forecast for February 22, 2025
The current west-northwest swell will continue its gradual decline through tonight. The next significant northwest swell is due late Saturday into early next…
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