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Immigration enforcement hits Kona with parents and young children recently deported
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March 12, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Immigration enforcement hits Kona with parents and young children recently deported
Erin Musso, Public Affairs Liaison for Homeland Security Investigations in Honolulu, said these operations on the Big Island are part of the agency’s initiative to locate unaccompanied children here in the U.S. illegally.
March 12, 2025 · 8:59 AM
56-year-old Puna man has been missing for a month; have you seen him?
John Lilly was last seen wearing an unknown colored tank top, gym shorts and sandals as he was leaving his Hawaiian Beaches home Feb. 18; however, he was only just reported as missing March 10.
March 12, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Emergency repairs underway on Singing Bridge in Hilo following inspection
Hilo-bound traffic is being detoured through Hau and Wāinaku streets until the repairs are completed. Honoka‘a-bound traffic is allowed to cross the bridge using the mauka, or west, lane only.
March 12, 2025 · 3:52 AM
Update: Wind advisory extended through today with gusty conditions forecast to continue
Winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, expected to persist in areas of Big Island including North and South Kohala, parts of northern Hāmākua, Ka‘ū and some southeastern locations.
March 12, 2025 · 3:00 AM
UHERO report finds spike in construction lawsuits is factor in rising housing costs
“Housing affordability in Hawaiʻi is already a serious challenge. As lawsuits become more frequent and larger in scale, they add financial uncertainty for developers, insurers and homebuyers alike.” — Trey Gordner, report lead author and a policy researcher at University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.
March 12, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Leaks can run, but they can’t hide: Hawaiʻi County to celebrate Fix a Leak Week
Anyone can learn how to identify and fix common household water leaks to the best of their ability and conserve water at home with help of Department of Water Supply during public outreach events during week of March 17-21.
March 11, 2025 · 4:37 PM
Update: Lava fountains end abrubtly, bringing Episode 13 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption to close
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported geysers of molten rock ceased from north vent at 3:11 p.m. March 11 and then just 2 minutes later from south vent after just 12 hours and 37 minutes of eruptive activity in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
March 11, 2025 · 2:48 PM
If water is brown, turn around: Advisory issued for Hilo Bay and along Hāmākua Coast
Hawai’i Department of Health officials advise beachgoers and ocean enthusiasts to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky in the advisory areas. The water could contain higher than normal pollutant levels.
March 11, 2025 · 2:18 PM
Update: 65-year-old Kailua-Kona woman with medical condition found in good health
Phyllis Santiago was located the afternoon of March 11 in Kailua-Kona.
March 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Hilo-based staffing is available to vendors traveling for Merrie Monarch next month
ALTRES provides top-tier staffing that work well with vendors traveling to the Big Island for Merrie Monarch and eliminate the stress of hiring, or flying employees for the week.
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March 7, 2025 · 1:00 AM
End of an era: Last Kona Brewers Festival to benefit 17 nonprofits
Started by the nonprofit Ke Kai Ala Foundation, the festival has given $1.8 million to community groups over the 30 years the event has been hosted.
March 6, 2025 · 9:49 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 7-13: Final Kona Brewers Festival, KS Hawai‘i Hōʻike, YAS Fest, Redeeming Māhū and more
Many of the events and activities around the Big Island during the next week will focus on tradition, talent and taddies. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!
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
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Update: Lava fountains end abrubtly, bringing Episode 13 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption to close
March 11, 2025 · 4:37 PM HST
Volcano Watch: When have lava fountains formed on Kīlauea and what are their hazards?
March 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Season 1 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption a wrap with Episode 12 finale
March 5, 2025 · 4:59 PM HST
Ocean Blog
If water is brown, turn around: Advisory issued for Hilo Bay and along Hāmākua Coast
March 11, 2025 · 2:48 PM HST
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
Maui Now
Lānaʻi Skatepark and Youth Center blessing and grand opening on March 29
County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate the blessing of the Lāna‘i Skatepark and the Lāna‘i Youth Center, followed by the grand opening of the Lāna‘i Skatepark, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Schatz, Senate Democrats reintroduce PRO Act to strengthen union rights
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) joined Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 44 Senate Democrats in reintroducing the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which aims to protect workers’ rights to unionize, negotiate higher wages, and improve workplace safety.
Highly invasive bird spotted near Kāʻanapali; poses serious threat to Maui agriculture
Agriculture and wildlife officials are raising concerns after a red-vented bulbul was spotted near Kāʻanapali, Maui. This high-priority invasive pest appears on the Hawaiʻi Injurious Species list and the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Top 100 Invasive Species list. The bird poses a serious threat to Maui’s agriculture as well as native ecosystems, according to the Maui Invasive Species Committee.
Hawaiʻi Technology Academy Kīhei and Lahaina campuses accepting applications
Hawaiʻi Technology Academy is accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year at its two Maui campuses: its K-8 campus in Lahaina and K-12 campus in Kīhei. The tuition-free public charter school offers a blended learning model that combines on-campus and virtual instruction with hands-on learning experiences.
Rep. Tokuda to hold Town Halls across the state
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will begin a series of town halls in every county of Hawaiʻi next week, including Kahului, Maui on March 18. Additionally, Tokuda will be holding a telephone town hall tomorrow, March 13, at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Kaua‘i Now
Kava Kaua‘i, Storybook Theatre team up for evening of peace, freedom in Hanapēpē
Rich tradition of kava — “The Drink of Peace” — and liberation found in ecstatic dance will combine tonight in Storybook Theatre’s new Arts In Motion Studio for a truly flowing evening.
Celebrate all things ʻukulele during the 2025 Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival
Free festival in Līhuʻe is more than just a festival though. It’s a community of music lovers, artists and volunteers who come together to create a unique and unforgettable experience, where you can discover the cultural significance the ʻukulele plays as Hawaiʻi’s ambassador of aloha and more.
UHERO report: Increase in construction lawsuits are factor in spike in housing costs
“Housing affordability in Hawaiʻi is already a serious challenge. As lawsuits become more frequent and larger in scale, they add financial uncertainty for developers, insurers and homebuyers alike.” — Trey Gordner, report lead author and a policy researcher at University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 12, 2025
Breezy to windy trades will persist through midweek and deliver periods of clouds and showers to windward and mauka areas. Then trades will gradually weaken…
Kauai Surf Forecast for March 12, 2025
A moderate size, medium to long period north northwest swell will arrive overnight into early Wednesday morning. This swell will peak through the day…
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