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March 4, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Road closure scheduled in Kona for utility pole work
Work will take place on Ahikawa Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the power company, the work will require a full road closure near the intersection of Kauhale Street.
March 4, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Applications now being accepted for public pre-kindergarten program
The program currently operates 92 classrooms on 74 Hawai‘i Department of Education campuses statewide.
March 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hilo native named head coach for Vulcans women’s volleyball
Reed Sunahara comes to UH-Hilo after serving nine seasons as head coach at Division I West Virginia University.
March 3, 2025 · 5:25 PM
Actresses rebuked for posting video of one of them touching sea turtle while in Hawai‘i
The Instagram post by actress China McClain was taken down by midday March 3 after garnering tens of thousands of reactions and more than 2,000 comments, many of which pleading for the video to be removed and an apology for potential cultural insensitivity.
March 3, 2025 · 4:00 PM
State launches backyard bird flu survey for flock owners and bird rescuers
The survey, conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, will collect critical information about the understanding of bird flu as well as practices and needs of those who keep poultry or care for rescued birds.
March 3, 2025 · 2:30 PM
USPS gives tips on how to avoid being scammed
Postal inspectors are reminding consumers to be alert for imposter scams during National Consumer Protection Week – March 2-8.
March 3, 2025 · 1:10 PM
Hawai‘i County officials to hold community meeting to discuss temporary morgue facility
The meeting is to address the overcrowded morgue facilities at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center and Kona Community Hospital.
March 3, 2025 · 12:01 PM
Kahele returns to Washington advocating for Hawaiian people, discussing impacts of Trump policies, orders
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees chairperson, Big Island native and former U.S. congressman back in nation’s capital speaking with federal officials and members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation; will also attend President Donald Trump’s address Tuesday to a joint session of Congress.
March 3, 2025 · 6:10 AM
Monthly outdoor siren test was March 3
All statewide outdoor warning sirens sounded 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.
Ironman
3-time Ironman World Champion to host triathlon boot camp on Big Island
February 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dad’s footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
How did the local Ironman athletes fare at the Ironman World Championship in Kona?
October 26, 2024 · 10:09 PM HST
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March 3, 2025 · 5:25 PM
Actresses rebuked for posting video of one of them touching sea turtle while in Hawai‘i
The Instagram post by actress China McClain was taken down by midday March 3 after garnering tens of thousands of reactions and more than 2,000 comments, many of which pleading for the video to be removed and an apology for potential cultural insensitivity.
February 27, 2025 · 9:38 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 28-March 6: Art is on the menu — fine art, with plenty of live music opportunities and more
Even the most stalwart non-artsy type will have their interest piqued by the events on this week’s top 10 things to do around the island. Check them out right now!
February 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Immerse yourself in Hawai‘i’s landscapes through Flight of Aloha theater
Flight of Aloha will finally become a reality opening March 1 on the Big Island at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort.
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.
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Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at building a new Kona hospital
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
State: Take precautionary measures against vog caused by Kīlauea eruption
March 1, 2025 · 1:21 PM HST
Volcano Watch: The nose knows — and so did HVO gas instrumentation … eventually
February 28, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles: What do Yellowstone and Hawaiʻi have in common? More than you might think
February 27, 2025 · 3:57 AM 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
Episode 12 of Kīlauea eruption begins
Kīlauea began erupting intermittent sluggish lava flows at 7:30 a.m. HST March 4 within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park marking the start of episode 12.
UH President Wendy Hensel visits UH Maui College
University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel visited UH Maui College on Monday, March 3, as part of her statewide tour of 10 UH campuses and five education centers within her first 90 days in office.
Photo: Wailuku resident serves aboard USS Ralph Johnson in the East China Sea
Ensign Camryn Ban from Wailuku, Maui, hands out zones to zone setters during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) while underway in the East China Sea, March 1.
March 5 meeting to offer updates on wastewater, CDBG-DR and wildfire debris
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
County DWS to host meetings on water pipe inventory project
Since July 2024, DWS and its Maui-based contractors have inspected approximately 3,000 water service lines in Central and South Maui. An in-person meeting will take place on March 6 in Wailuku.
Kaua‘i Now
Update: High surf advisory canceled for north and west shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
Surf associated with a long-period west-northwest swell moving through the islands will continue to gradually diminish through the rest of the day as the swell eases.
Kahele back in nation’s capital advocating for Hawaiian people, discussing impact of Trump policies, orders
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees chairperson and former U.S. congressman returns to Washington for discussions with federal officials and lawmakers. He will also attend President Donald Trump’s address today to a joint session of Congress.
Kaua‘i Community College archivist to lead Hawai‘i association
Elected last month, Jason Ford will serve one year as president-elect before assuming presidency of Association of Hawaiʻi Archivists.
State launches backyard bird flu survey for flock owners, bird rescuers
The survey, conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, will collect critical information about the understanding of bird flu as well as practices and needs of those who keep poultry or care for rescued birds.
Video of actress touching sea turtle while in Hawai‘i causes instant social media outburst
The Instagram post by actress China McClain was taken down by midday March 3 after garnering tens of thousands of reactions and more than 2,000 comments, many of which pleading for the video to be removed and an apology for potential cultural insensitivity.
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