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About 1,000 people in Hilo participate in nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protest of Trump, Musk
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April 6, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Pre-flight ag inspections for domestic departures from Honolulu to take extra time
Staffing capacity issues mean travelers to the mainland, Alaska or Guam with flights out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will have fewer stations where their baggage can be checked for plants, insects and hazardous plant diseases.
April 6, 2025 · 6:00 AM
Wind advisory: Forecast calls for gusts up to 50 mph for parts of Big Island
Wind advisory in effect until 10 p.m. today (April 6) for North and South Kohala as well as parts of Kaʻū and Puna, including South Point, Pāhala and Kalapana.
April 6, 2025 · 5:00 AM
About 1,000 people in Hilo participate in nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protest of Trump, Musk
Indivisible Hawaiʻi hosted four Big Island protests as part of the “Hands Off! National Day of Action” against the funding cuts, job cuts, immigration tactics and other policies being taken by President Donald Trump’s administration and the Department of Government Efficiency run by billionaire Elon Musk.
April 6, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Nāhuku lava tube comfort station upgrades complete
Facility within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park open to use before visitors head out into the park, which is especially nice now that visitor center restrooms are zipped up for renovations.
April 5, 2025 · 2:43 PM
Honoka‘a motorcyclist killed in Waikōloa crash
45-year-old David Franklin Roland was driving a gray 2006 Honda VTX1300C east in the westbound bicycle lane near the 2-mile marker of Waikōloa Road (Highway 19) Friday night when he sideswiped a gray 2023 Jeep Wrangler SUV that was heading west.
April 5, 2025 · 7:12 AM
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for April 5-11
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.
April 5, 2025 · 5:20 AM
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s new permanent home still slated for completion in early 2027
Work on the Hawaiian Volcano Observatoryʻs new permanent home and a field station continue despite a recent scare, when its temporary home in Hilo was on the original list of federal buildings “not core to government operations,” according to the Trump Administration.
April 5, 2025 · 4:00 AM
Swells happen: High surf warning in effect for north- and east-facing shores
Strong, breaking waves of 20 to 26 feet are expected by this afternoon along north-facing shores, with breakers of 10 to 15 feet forecast along eastern shorelines through 6 p.m. Sunday on the Big Island.
April 5, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Public health and wellness event scheduled in Hilo
For the past 30 years, the county and the District Health Office in Hilo have hosted a community event during National Public Health Week that focuses on promoting health and wellness.
April 4, 2025 · 3:12 PM
Update: Palani Road, between Henry and Kealaka‘a streets, again open
That portion of the Kona roadway was previously closed April 4 because of a downed utility pole and electrical lines that resulted from an early morning traffic crash.
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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
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 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’
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April 5, 2025 · 4:00 AM HST
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Schatz leads bill to permanently expand telehealth as pandemic-era coverage nears expiration
Without Congressional action, current Telehealth flexibilities will expire Sept. 30, 2025.
Hirono warns of mental health crisis impacts from proposed federal agency cuts
Lawmakers: “We strongly urge you to reconsider these devastating cuts and instead work to ensure that SAMHSA and the American people have the resources they need to fully address their mental and behavioral health concerns.”
Trilogy Excursions to offer private cruise for top sponsors of Cameron Center gala
Admiral-level table includes a sunset cruise for 30 guests, a $5,500 value.
Cost of raising a child in Hawaiʻi surges to $362,891—the most expensive in the US
Over 18 years of raising a child, Hawaiʻi’s families are projected to spend more than $360,000, the most of any state nationwide, a new study says.
Five years after pandemic, hospital workers on Maui still remember the mental toll
Nurses at Maui Memorial Medical Center during the COVID pandemic went to great lengths not to bring the virus home and spent months in isolation from loved ones and neighbors who applauded their bravery but feared being around them.
Kaua‘i Now
No swimming, ocean activities advised along North Shore
High surf conditions and powerful current activity at Hanalei Bay and along the entire North Shore are making ocean activities hazardous. A high surf warning is in effect through 6 p.m. today (April 6).
Allow for extra time for pre-flight ag inspection if departing from Honolulu
Staffing capacity issues mean travelers to the mainland, Alaska or Guam with flights out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will have fewer stations where their baggage can be checked for plants, insects and hazardous plant diseases.
University of Hawaiʻi program inspires youth on Kauaʻi to pursue careers in medicine, health
The Huakaʻi Initiative also was created with rural schools and students in mind, especially with the greatest physician shortages in the rural neighbor island areas of Hawaiʻi.
‘Making a lasting impact’: Ana Española named Kui Kauaʻi Employee of the Year
The work of the economic development specialist, who has been with Kauaʻi County since the fall of 2021, is focused on making sure the Garden Isle has a sustainable future.
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 06, 2025
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