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Big Island protests policy actions from Trump, Musk with four separate events
Silent protests will be held in Kaʻū, Kona, Waimea, and Hilo as part of a coordinated, peaceful demonstration across the country to raise awareness of federal policies that threaten Hawai‘i’s people and resources.April 2, 2025 · 8:53 AM HST
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April 2, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Three people cited for undersized ʻopihi picking in West Hawaiʻi last weekend
In Hawaiʻi, it’s illegal to take, possess, sell, or offer for sale ʻopihi (Cellana exarata) that are less than 1.25 inches in diameter with the shell attached, or less than 0.5 inches in diameter without the shell.
April 2, 2025 · 9:37 AM
Hawai‘i Island police identify woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Puna
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April 2, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Big Island protests policy actions from Trump, Musk with four separate events
Silent protests will be held in Kaʻū, Kona, Waimea, and Hilo as part of a coordinated, peaceful demonstration across the country to raise awareness of federal policies that threaten Hawai‘i’s people and resources.
April 2, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Contract negotiations reach fourth month for nurses at Waimea hospital
Nurses continue to ask for the same nurse-to-patient staffing ratios provided to Oʻahu hospitals to ensure better health outcomes for Big Island patients.
April 2, 2025 · 1:00 AM
6 Native Hawaiians recognized in bipartisan resolution celebrating Women’s History Month
Specific Native Hawaiian women spotlighted in the resolution included: Queen Ka‘ahumanu, Isabella Kauakea Yau Yung Aiona Abbott, Mary Kawena Pukui, Edith Kenao Kanaka‘ole, Rell Kapolioka‘ehukai Sunn, and Emma Ka‘ilikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina.
April 1, 2025 · 9:49 PM
Man taken into custody following robbery at auto parts store in Hilo
The suspect brandished a knife, verbally threatening and injured an employee during the alleged incident.
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National Park Service reports volcanic material falling on Highway 11 in Kaʻu
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency advises drivers do not stop, do not get out of the vehicle and keep all windows rolled up.
April 1, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Hawai‘i County looks to support traffic study for wildfire evacuation in Waikōloa Village
The County of Hawai’i will be accepting public comment on a proposed amendment to fund the Waikōloa Village Wildfire Evacuation Traffic Study until April 30.
April 1, 2025 · 8:00 AM
64-year old Hilo man charged for failure to register as sex offender
Everett T.K. Akimseu is charged with seven counts of failure to comply with covered offender registration requirements, according to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
April 1, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Renaming of Captain Cook Post Office in honor of fallen soldier observed at Vietnam War memorial service
This is the first time a Hawaiʻi post office will be named after a Vietnam War soldier: 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao of Hōnaunau.
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March 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM
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West Maui YMCA Community Center Partnership Park receives $250,000 from Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund
A $250,000 check was presented to the West Maui YMCA for its Community Center Partnership Park. The check, from Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund, will support the construction of a Dual Modular unit that will serve as both a youth space, office space, flexible program space and an additional covered area for the community.
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Hawaiʻi Nature Center launches programs on Maui this summer
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Kaua‘i Now
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After working to protect Hawaiʻi’s children for 125 years, Child & Family Service is asking communities to step up to help combat and prevent child abuse.
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Indivisible Kauaʻi is joining over 1,000 protests planned across the nation to take a stand against recent policy actions from President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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