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All abuzz: Kona Historical Society to open Beekeeping Legacy exhibit
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March 30, 2025 · 11:00 AM
28 humpback whales sited off Hawai‘i Island during final day of statewide coordinated annual count
Two nonprofits have partnered for the past seven years to count whales during peak season, ensuring data is collected simultaneously.
March 30, 2025 · 5:00 AM
All abuzz: Kona Historical Society to open Beekeeping Legacy exhibit
The Kona Beekeeping Legacy Project was spearheaded by Leandra Rouse, who started the project as a way to pay tribute to her father and celebrate his 75th birthday, Gus, who raised queen bees in South Kona for nearly four decades at Kona Queen Bees.
March 30, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Gas line blockage temporarily snuffs out eternal flame at Capitol Mall memorial
Efforts to restore the flame Friday were unsuccessful. The next step is to clear the line or replace the plugged section of piping. More will be known about the situation and a possible solution by early this week.
March 30, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Creative Media Summit ignites momentum for Hawai‘i Island’s creative economy
More than 150 stakeholders came together last week at the Arc of Hilo to collaborate during Hawai’i County’s first event focused on launching a thriving Big Island creative sector.
March 29, 2025 · 8:36 PM
Update: Missing 67-year-old Orchidland man found in good health
Michael Durham, who was previously reported March 28 as an endangered missing person, was located March 29.
March 29, 2025 · 3:01 PM
81-year-old Hilo woman found dead, stabbed multiple times in her face
Responding Hawai‘i Police Department patrol officers located and arrested her suspected killer, and neighbor, 30-year-old Keone Peter Tosie Brown, a short time later as he was attempting to flee.
March 29, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for March 29 through April 4
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check now to see if any of your travel plans will be impacted.
March 29, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Ecologists, cultural practitioners oppose U.S. military landing test rockets at Johnston Atoll
The Department of Defense is planning to test the capability of the rockets to deliver military material and equipment anywhere in the world in hours.
March 29, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Tourniquets have saved 20 Hawaiʻi Island lives in the last five years
The Spirit of Blue Foundation recognized Hawaiʻi Police Department as executing the most saves from the use of a donated tourniquet out of every grant recipient across the nation.
March 28, 2025 · 6:01 PM
State shuts down Hilo eatery after multiple repeated food safety violations
Hiro’s Place in the KTA Center on East Puainako Street was shuttered Friday, being deemed an imminent health hazard to the public by Hawai‘i Department of Health.
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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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Maui Now
County DWS to hold virtual community meeting April 7 on water pipe inventory
Attendees will hear about the ongoing inventory process and inventory map, EPA ruling, risks of lead in drinking water and how DWS is keeping the community safe.
Hawaiʻi Fatherhood commission presents 2025 awards and sponsorship opportunities
Fathers, businesses, and nonprofits in Hawai‘i have a chance to be recognized for their dedication to strengthening families as the Hawai‘i State Commission on Fatherhood opens applications for its 2025 awards and sponsorship opportunities.
As property values climb, Maui County eyes lower tax rates for resident homeowners
Some property owners are seeing increases by as much as 50%, and even with a tax rate cut, they may still see a higher bill.
Hawaiʻi leaders push agricultural priorities in Washington, D.C.
More than 20 leaders from Hawaiʻi’s agriculture and business sectors recently completed the second annual Hawaiʻi-USDA Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., highlighting local priorities and challenges directly to federal officials.
DBEDT: Visitor spending on Maui eclipses pre-pandemic levels in February despite fewer travelers
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Interim chief selected following announcement of embattled Kaua‘i police chief’s retirement
Assistant Chief Kalani Ke was chosen to fill in as chief following Chief Todd Raybuck’s retirement.
122 humpback whales sited off Kaua‘i during final day of statewide coordinated annual count
Two nonprofits have partnered for the past seven years to count whales during peak season, ensuring data is collected simultaneously.
New ‘E-Z Pass’ text scam circulating on Garden Isle
Kaua‘i County Department of Finance reports the text says the person who receives it must satisfy an “E-Z Pass lane debt” to avoid fines and suspension of their driving privileges. It also directs people to a cloned website, where scammers hope to collect their personal and financial information.
Eternal flame temporarily snuffed out by rare gas line blockage
Efforts to restore the flame Friday were unsuccessful. The next step is to clear the line or replace the plugged section of piping. More will be known about the situation and a possible solution by early this week.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 30, 2025
Light winds will prevail through the weekend, with daytime sea breezes and overnight land breezes common across the state. A cold front west of the state…
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