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State commission delays decision on rate increase for private utility company on Big Island
The Punaluʻu Water and Sanitation utility has not raised rates in nearly 50 years and said without rate increases it will not be able to continue to provide water and sewer to its customers.March 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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March 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM
State commission delays decision on rate increase for private utility company on Big Island
The Punaluʻu Water and Sanitation utility has not raised rates in nearly 50 years and said without rate increases it will not be able to continue to provide water and sewer to its customers.
March 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Watch: Big Island members of Hawai‘i Irish Dance make special St. Patrick’s Day cameo on Irish TV
8 dancers from Hawai’i Irish Dance and 7 flaggers from Scully’s Pub in Waiki’i had the luck of the Irish on their side, being one of several groups from around the globe — including cast of ‘Riverdance 30’ — to be featured during special episode of RTE Ireland’s ‘The Late, Late Show.’
March 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
All Foodland stores statewide now part of ‘DA BUX’ Double Up Food Bucks program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients who get “DA BUX” benefits receive an access card they swipe before their electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, card at checkout to get 50% off qualifying fruits and vegetables grown in Hawaiʻi at participating grocery stores.
March 21, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Volcano Watch: A collapse at Mauna Loa’s summit in 1868, like Kīlauea’s in 2018?
There seems to be enough evidence of some sort of collapse happening, which remains the only such event in the volcano’s documented history, simultaneously with a dramatic eruption that caused Hawai’i’s largest ever recorded earthquake, a magnitude-7.9 temblor that resulted in a tsunami and landslide in Ka’u that killed more than 100 people and lava flows that inundated 9 square miles.
March 20, 2025 · 10:33 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 21-27: ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Big Island Art Fair, Inspiration of Unity and more
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.
March 20, 2025 · 8:46 AM
Update: 40-year-old Ocean View man wanted on 2 outsanding warrants, questioning in 2022 burglary arrested
40-year-old Robert “Tamatoa” Teinauri-Carman was located this morning in the vicinity of Highway 11 in Pāhala.
March 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM
California man gets 20 years for stabbing his girlfriend with steak knife at Waikōloa resort
67-year-old Richard Lopez and his 64-year-old girlfriend of 17 years, who he stabbed multiple times, were visiting the island and staying at the Waikōloa Beach Marriot Resort on Sept. 1, 2022, when the incident happened.
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
On Thursday, the Public Utilities Commission, which oversees rates, is holding a public hearing online about the matter at 6 p.m.
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.
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March 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Watch: Big Island members of Hawai‘i Irish Dance make special St. Patrick’s Day cameo on Irish TV
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March 20, 2025 · 10:33 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 21-27: ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Big Island Art Fair, Inspiration of Unity and more
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.
March 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Mayor Kimo becomes part of their world, dives under the sea with cast of ‘The Little Mermaid’
This enchanting Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre production of the timeless beloved Disney classic — which opens this weekend for a 3-week extended run — promises to bring the tale of mermaid princess Ariel and her underwater adventures to life with breathtaking performances, stunning visuals and unforgettable music.
March 13, 2025 · 10:20 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20: Sew Fine exhibit, Groundation live, flamenco, gaming and more
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March 7, 2025 · 1:00 AM
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March 19, 2025 · 2:16 PM HST
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March 17, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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Maui Weather Forecast for March 22, 2025
Mostly dry and stable trade wind conditions will continue into Saturday, with clouds and a few brief showers possible over windward and mauka areas. Trade…
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Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures for March 22-28
There will be no contraflow set up and no lane closures, unless otherwise permitted, Wednesday, March 26, in observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Day. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
‘DA BUX’ Double Up Food Bucks program expands to all Foodland stores statewide
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients who get “DA BUX” benefits receive an access card they swipe before their electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, card at checkout to get 50% off qualifying fruits and vegetables grown in Hawaiʻi at participating grocery stores.
Video: Hawai‘i Irish Dance members from Big Island make cameo for St. Patrick’s Day on Irish TV
8 dancers from Hawai’i Irish Dance and 7 flaggers from Scully’s Pub in Waiki’i had the luck of the Irish on their side, being one of several groups from around the globe — including cast of ‘Riverdance 30’ — to be featured during special episode of RTE Ireland’s ‘The Late, Late Show.’
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 22, 2025
Moderate to locally breezy trades will continue into this evening and bring isolated to scattered showers into windward areas. Winds will veer east-southeast…
Kauai Surf Forecast for March 22, 2025
A moderate, long period northwest swell will peak overnight and Saturday, producing surf well below High Surf Advisory levels on exposed north and west…
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