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Take a dive under the sea and catch ‘The Little Mermaid’ during its opening weekend at the historic Palace Theater in Downtown Hilo or check out they myriad other events and activities happening around the Big Island during the next several days. There’s sure to be something that will float everybody’s boat, from tadpoles to even the most seasoned of groupers.
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Update: 40-year-old Ocean View man wanted on 2 outsanding warrants, questioning in 2022 burglary arrested
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March 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM
California man gets 20 years for stabbing his girlfriend with steak knife at Waikōloa resort
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March 20, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Grand jury indicts alleged getaway driver of police shooter; bail remains at $3 million
Probable cause documents filed on Monday provide more detail about the shooting and the three-day manhunt that ended in Christopher Lucrisia, the alleged shooter of the officer, dying in a shootout with police on Sunday.
March 20, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Private utility company requesting temporary water/wastewater rate increases for Punalu‘u
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March 19, 2025 · 2:16 PM
Sluggish but steady: Episode 14 of Kīlauea summit eruption off to slow start
The newest eruptive phase of the ongoing eruption inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began just before 9:30 a.m. today (March 19), but the signature tall lava fountains the the active phases have become known for are expected later this afternoon.
March 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Mayor Kimo becomes part of their world, dives under the sea with cast of ‘The Little Mermaid’
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March 19, 2025 · 3:00 AM
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March 19, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Is today the day? When will the next episode of Kīlauea’s summit eruption begin?
It’s been 7 days, a whole week, since Episode 13 ended, which seems to be just the right amount of time lately for the Big Island volcano to recharge. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says new lava geysers could erupt in the vents within Halemaʻumaʻu Craterbefore as early as today.
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23-year-old alleged getaway driver of Big Island police shooter indicted by grand jury; bail maintained at $3 million
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