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Business Monday: Sale price drops 50% for 2 Kona restaurants along Aliʻi Drive
The leases and contents of the iconic Kona Inn Restaurant and the Kona Canoe Club, once owned by LA Dodger great Don Drysdale, are for sale for a combined $1.5 million.March 3, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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March 3, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Kahele in Washington to speak with lawmakers about impacts of Trump policies, orders
Kahele has several meetings planned with federal officials and members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation.
March 3, 2025 · 6:10 AM
Monthly outdoor siren test was earlier today
All statewide outdoor warning sirens will sound a 1-minute steady tone at 11:45 a.m. The public should contact Hawai‘i County Civil Defense at 808-935-0031 to report any siren operation issues.
March 3, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Firewise program works toward united approach to wildfire readiness and resilience
The Firewise program empowers communities by giving homesteaders and its leaders, the support they need to mitigate wildfire risks in their own backyard.
March 3, 2025 · 3:00 AM
‘Backbone of this project’: Hilo Bayfront Trails honors donors who helped develop trail network
“Our donors and volunteers are the backbone of this project. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our vision of a well-planned, well-connected and safe trail system.” — Hilo Bayfront Trails President Andi Ellis
March 3, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Sale price drops 50% for 2 Kona restaurants along Aliʻi Drive
The leases and contents of the iconic Kona Inn Restaurant and the Kona Canoe Club, once owned by LA Dodger great Don Drysdale, are for sale for a combined $1.5 million.
March 2, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Significant sunset snarl happening atop Mauna Kea
There are probably two “zones” on the Big Island to get the best views of the setting sun, and perhaps the more coveted of the two because of its lack of light pollution and most often amazingly clear skies is above the clouds atop Mauna Kea. However, the mauna apparently has become even more of a popular place as of late to check out sunset, and it’s causing some traffic congestion issues.
March 2, 2025 · 3:00 AM
UH Foundation helping students affected by Trump funding freezes, executive orders
Some graduate students at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo lost their research funding and educational stipends as a result of stop work orders and freezes on federal grant funds.
March 2, 2025 · 2:00 AM
Man charged in alleged double murder will be returned to Ohio
32-year-old Andrew Griffin was arrested Feb. 18 at Home Depot in Hilo on an outstanding no bail warrant for two counts of aggravated murder in relation to the September 2021 deaths of Thomas Steed Strussion and Angela Jo Strussion.
March 2, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New UH president visits Big Island campuses; emphasizes embracing AI, infrastructure upgrades, Native Hawaiian needs
Discussions covered key issues such as adopting new technology, staff development, transparency, student fees and expanding collaborative efforts.
March 1, 2025 · 1:21 PM
State: Take precautionary measures against vog caused by Kīlauea eruption
People are urged to be aware of the conditions around them and how they could react to vog. They are also encouraged to access air quality data on the the state Health Department Clean Air Branch website and Hawai‘i Interagency Vog Information Dashboard for the most up-to-date information about vog.
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Applications open for free Public Pre-K program in Hawaiʻi
The Executive Office on Early Learning has opened applications for its free Public Pre-K Program for the 2025-26 school year. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to submit applications for qualifying 3- and 4-year-old children in a new, user-friendly online portal.
Fairmont Kea Lani partners with Treecovery Hawaiʻi to restore Maui landscapes
Fairmont Kea Lani is partnering with Treecovery Hawai‘i with a mission to plant and recover trees in the wildfire-impacted communities of Lahaina and Kula. As an official Treecovery grow hub, the resort is offering temporary sanctuary for hundreds of potted trees, including an air layer from the historic Lahaina Banyan Tree, which was damaged during the August 2023 wildfires.
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Hawaiian Electric helps fund nonprofit’s Firewise wildfire prevention outreach
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Kaua‘i Now
High surf advisory for Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i to start at noon
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a long-period west-northwest (300-310 degrees) swell will build through the day, peak overnight and gradually diminish Tuesday by around 6 p.m.
Monthly test of outdoor warning sirens set for today
All statewide outdoor warning sirens will sound a 1-minute steady tone at 11:45 a.m. The public should contact Kauaʻi County Emergency Management at 808-241-1800 to report any siren operation issues.
‘Make a direct and positive impact’: Help UH grad students impacted by Trump funding freezes
Some Hilo and Mānoa campus students lost their research funding and educational stipends as a result of stop work orders and freezes on federal grant funds.
Police activities league to put on middle school track meet
In preparation for the April 18 track meet, there will be a coaches meeting today at 5:30 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Police Department.
Kauaʻi 17-year-old named 2025 Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i Youth of the Year finalist
The Boys and Girls Club of Hawaiʻi held its 2025 Youth of the Year Luncheon to honor the finalists – Nainoa Hirokane, 17, from the Līhu‘e Clubhouse, Mathew Cargo, 15, from the Wai‘anae Clubhouse and Ladayna Aranas, 17, from the Nānākuli Clubhouse.
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