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Hawai‘i County reaches agreement with nonprofit to address treated sewage entering Big Island waters
Hawai‘i County reached an agreement last week with community group Hui Mālama Honokōhau after the nonprofit filed a civil lawsuit in 2023 accusing the county of violating federal laws by discharging treated sewage from its Kealakehe plant to waters around Honokōhau Bay through groundwater.April 8, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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April 8, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Hawai‘i Department of Health to launch statewide survey via text messages
Each year, the Hawai‘i Department of Health conducts surveys to learn about health behaviors and attitudes of Hawai‘i residents. Beginning later this month, the department will launch the Hawai‘i Health and Media Survey to learn more about how people access and respond to health-related information.
April 8, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i County reaches agreement with nonprofit to address treated sewage entering Big Island waters
Hawai‘i County reached an agreement last week with community group Hui Mālama Honokōhau after the nonprofit filed a civil lawsuit in 2023 accusing the county of violating federal laws by discharging treated sewage from its Kealakehe plant to waters around Honokōhau Bay through groundwater.
April 8, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Lower summer tuition rates available at Univeristy of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
Registration for summer courses at a lowered tuition rate for Hawaiʻi residents is open at all seven University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges, providing students with an accelerated and cost-effective way to earn credits. Hawaiʻi residents pay just $131 per credit (normally $248), and can use this opportunity to save money, get ahead academically and explore new classes—all in a shorter time frame.
April 8, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Public invited to weigh in on proposed hike in shipping rates by Young Brothers
The State of Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission is holding hearings around the neighbor islands where the public can weigh in on a proposed temporary rate increase and tariff changes by the shipping company Young Brothers.
April 7, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Senate passes Hirono resolution designating April as ‘National Native Plant Month’
The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), designating April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month.”
April 7, 2025 · 11:00 AM
DOGE threatens Hawaiʻi culture with cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities
The NEH grants support Kindergarten through 12th grade education, lifelong learning and programs like Hawaiʻi History Day, Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate and Try Think.
April 7, 2025 · 8:59 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding 14-year-old boy
The teen was last seen on Sunday at around 5 p.m. in Mountain View.
April 7, 2025 · 6:54 AM
High surf warning for portions of Big Island downgraded to advisory
The advisory is in place till Tuesday morning.
April 7, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Two festivals bring attention to growing Big Island cacao industry
The 12th annual Big Island Chocolate Festival aims to advance Hawaiʻi’s cacao industry, while the 4th annual Hilo Chocolate Festival highlights local grown and made cacao and chocolate.
April 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM
The state warns of scamming salespeople claiming to sell green infrastructure
Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority employees do not sell solar systems, nor do they educate the public about its financing through cold-calling, door-to-door sales, door knocking, or anything similar.
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April 3, 2025 · 5:58 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 4-10 and beyond: Mana Music Quartet, Mark Yamanaka, Big Island Chocolate Fesitval, Laupāhoehoe Music Festival and more
There’s once again some great events and activities happening around the Big Island during the upcoming week — and even further out. Be sure to check all of them out now!
March 27, 2025 · 12:25 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 28-April 3: Puna Hongwanji Rummage Sale, Cause for Paws, Buzzed and Bamboozled, Mad Hatter Tea Party, plus more
There’s once again a rich and great mix of interesting and engaging events that should get your toes tapping, your body moving and your brain working.
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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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Nāhuku lava tube comfort station upgrades complete
April 6, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s new permanent home still slated for completion in early 2027
April 5, 2025 · 5:20 AM HST
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s continuing summit eruption
April 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Swells happen: High surf warning in effect for north- and east-facing shores
April 5, 2025 · 4:00 AM HST
Chances of seal-human encounters increase with Hawaiian monk seal pupping season underway
April 3, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for Hilo Bay and along Hāmākua Coast
March 28, 2025 · 12:40 PM HST
Photo of dead, shell-less turtle highlights need to report incidents when discovered or witnessed
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Maui Now
HPU partners on study revealing dominant stranding threat to Hawaiian green sea turtles
New research from Hawai‘i Pacific University shows that entanglement in monofilament fishing gear is now the primary cause of injury for stranded Hawaiian green sea turtles.
Measles case confirmed in child on Oʻahu; DOH notifies public of exposure locations
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health State Laboratories Division confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child under 5 years of age on Oʻahu. The DOH is investigating the case to identify those who might have been exposed and is working with them to prevent the spread of disease.
March rainfall mostly below average across Maui County
Rainfall across most of Maui County was below average in March, according to the National Weather Service’s Monthly Precipitation Summary.
Astronomers: YR4 asteroid will not hit Earth in 2032, but has ~2% chance of moon strike
Despite being a scenario widely pondered by astronomers and Hollywood writers for decades, further observations have since determined YR4 will not impact the Earth in 2032 as originally predicted. However, there is a ~2% chance it could hit the Moon instead, according to the study.
Public invited to weigh in on proposed hike in shipping rates by Young Brothers
The State of Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission is holding hearings around the neighbor islands where the public can weigh in on a proposed temporary rate increase and tariff changes by the shipping company Young Brothers.
Kaua‘i Now
60-year-old injured hiker rescued from Ditch Trail in Kōke‘e
The woman and Kaua‘i resident was found about a half-mile into the trail off Camp 10 Road, also known as the Sugi Grove campsite, suffering from an apparent ankle injury. First responders used a combination of specialized equipment to safely extract her from the trail because of the challenging terrain.
74-year-old Kīlauea man dies after entering waters at North Shore beach during high surf advisory
Peter Koorenhof was unresponsive when he was pulled out of the water at Kalihiwai Beach the morning of April 7. An autopsy is pending to detemine his exact cause of death. Foul play is not suspected.
ACLU urges Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to require police to record interrogations
The ACLU of Hawaiʻi, together with the ACLU State Supreme Court Initiative, filed an amicus brief on April 4, 2025, asking the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to require that law enforcement record custodial interrogations.
Hawai‘i Department of Health to launch statewide survey via text messages
Each year, the Hawai‘i Department of Health conducts surveys to learn about health behaviors and attitudes of Hawai‘i residents. Beginning later this month, the department will launch the Hawai‘i Health and Media Survey to learn more about how people access and respond to health-related information.
Lower summer tuition rates available at Univeristy of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
Registration for summer courses at a lowered tuition rate for Hawaiʻi residents is open at all seven University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges, providing students with an accelerated and cost-effective way to earn credits. Hawaiʻi residents pay just $131 per credit (normally $248), and can use this opportunity to save money, get ahead academically and explore new classes—all in a shorter time frame.
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