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Police investigating possible drowning of tourist in waters off Captain Cook
The man has been identified as Gary Windle of Deer Park, Illinois.
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February 23, 2025 · 1:06 PM
Police investigating possible drowning of tourist in waters off Captain Cook
The man has been identified as Gary Windle of Deer Park, Illinois.
February 23, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Big Island weekly lane closures: Feb. 23-28
All projects are weather permitting.
February 23, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Youth homeless outreach center to officially open in Hilo next month
The center is a multi-agency nonprofit partnership among Hope Services Hawaiʻi, Neighborhood Place of Puna, and The Salvation Army.
February 22, 2025 · 6:57 PM
Hawai‘i Island police investigate apparent drowning at beach park
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time.
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.
Ironman
3-time Ironman World Champion to host triathlon boot camp on Big Island
February 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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October 26, 2024 · 10:09 PM HST
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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
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.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface
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
Wailea condominium unit fire caused $210,000 in damage, displaces one resident
One person was displaced following a fire in a second-floor Wailea condominium unit on Friday night. The structure fire was reported on the 3100 block of Wailea Alanui at 8:16 p.m., Feb. 21, 2025.
Hauling of modular homes to continue for wildfire survivors, Feb. 26-28
Hauling will take place nightly at 9 p.m., from Wednesday, Feb. 26 through Friday, Feb. 28. The transport will involve trucks in a caravan that will move the homes from the staging area near the Kahului small boat ramp along Kahului Beach Road (Route 3400) to Lahaina.
CPB announces Conrad Figueroa as new senior VP and director of Mainland lending
Conrad Figueroa is Central Pacific Bank’s new senior vice president and director of Mainland lending within the Credit Strategies & Solutions team, the bank announced.
Community-built comfort station at Hāʻena State Park gets BLNR approval
In a landmark decision, the land board has approved a nonprofit to plan, design and pay for an entire capital improvement project for the DLNR Division of State Parks. The project will take place at Ha’ena State Park on Kauaʻi.
Inaugural director of UH Mānoa’s Health Sciences Institute named
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has appointed Dr. Katey Pelican as the inaugural director of its newly launched Health Sciences Institute, a key initiative aimed at advancing healthcare and improving health outcomes across Hawaiʻi. Pelican will begin her new role on April 1, 2025.
Kaua‘i Now
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Feb. 23-28
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
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.
Volunteers count humpback whale sightings across Hawaiian Islands
On Kaua‘i, the total number of whales observed during the day’s count on Saturday was 321.
Kauai Weather Forecast for February 23, 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…
Kauai Surf Forecast for February 23, 2025
The current west-northwest swell will hold through this evening before a long-period reinforcement builds in tonight through Sunday. Surf heights are expected…
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