“Top 10 Things to do on the Big Islan from April 11-17.”
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 11-17: Health Care Career Expo, Puamana Farm Fest, Honoka‘a Jazz Band, Larry Hernandez Sr. Stock Car Races and more
From looking for a job in the health care sector to wanting to relax with some jazz and blues played by a Grammy Signature School band, and a ton of stuff in between, you shouldn’t have any problem finding something to keep you occupied — at least for an hour…April 10, 2025 · 10:15 AM HST
Man charged with sexual assault of minor at Mountain View home
Jason T. Law of Mountain View remains in custody, with his bail set at $900,000.
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April 10, 2025 · 10:15 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 11-17: Health Care Career Expo, Puamana Farm Fest, Honoka‘a Jazz Band, Larry Hernandez Sr. Stock Car Races and more
From looking for a job in the health care sector to wanting to relax with some jazz and blues played by a Grammy Signature School band, and a ton of stuff in between, you shouldn’t have any problem finding something to keep you occupied — at least for an hour or 2 — during the next week.
April 10, 2025 · 9:10 AM
Episode 17 lava covered nearly half the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu before it ending Wednesday
Kīlauea’s Volcano Alert Level remains at Watch and its Aviation Color Code at Orange and all eruptive activity remains confined within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. No changes have been detected in the East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.
April 10, 2025 · 5:46 AM
Man charged with sexual assault of minor at Mountain View home
Jason T. Law of Mountain View remains in custody, with his bail set at $900,000.
April 10, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Laupāhoehoe Transfer Station to close for up to 10 months beginning this month
Construction will address structural and safety concerns and while improving the user experience from April 21 to early 2026
April 10, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Gas station fundraiser will fuel dreams for local athletes
Drivers can donate to the 20th annual “Fueling Dreams” fundraiser, which supports Special Olympics Hawaiʻi athletes and programs, from April 14 to May 26.
April 9, 2025 · 5:42 PM
28-year-old woman missing with her 1-year-old child; have you seen them?
Saysha Wilson is 5-foot-3, weighs about 188 pounds, with a light brown complexion, brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen the morning of April 9, wearing a maroon sweatshirt and black shorts. No further information was provided about her child.
April 9, 2025 · 3:30 PM
Hawaiʻi Island police in search of more information on missing Miloli‘i woman
51-year-old Vesna Young was last seen at 3:30 p.m. March 16 near the 88-100 block of Umi Avenue in Miloli‘i. Her vehicle was located 5 hours later at about 8:30 p.m. near the the 88-100 block of Kai Avenue in Miloli‘i. Have you seen her?
April 9, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Volunteers complete cleanup of tire graveyard in Kailua Bay
Come to be known as Tire Valley, the Ocean Defenders Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to cleaning and protecting marine ecosystems, led the operation on Sunday, located about 600 yards offshore of Royal Kona Resort.
April 9, 2025 · 1:00 AM
University of Hawaiʻi program inspires youth on neighbor islands to pursue careers in medicine, health
The University of Hawaiʻi’s Huakaʻi Initiative will run a hands-on program at Hilo High School on April 22 to give students an opportunity to learn more about the medical and health fields.
April 8, 2025 · 6:40 PM
Mayor Alameda during his first State of Hawaiʻi County address: ‘We are the administration of yes’
During an energetic address on Tuesday, new Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda listed several accomplishments in his administrationʻs first four months and said there is much more to come.
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April 10, 2025 · 10:15 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 11-17: Health Care Career Expo, Puamana Farm Fest, Honoka‘a Jazz Band, Larry Hernandez Sr. Stock Car Races and more
From looking for a job in the health care sector to wanting to relax with some jazz and blues played by a Grammy Signature School band, and a ton of stuff in between, you shouldn’t have any problem finding something to keep you occupied — at least for an hour or 2 — during the next week.
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.
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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
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Wailuku FCU awards $6,250 grant to Pacific Cancer Foundation
Wailuku Federal Credit Union, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, has awarded a $6,250 grant to the Pacific Cancer Foundation through the Member Impact Fund.
Schatz, Democrats call on HHS to restore Title X funding in 23 states
On April 1, the Trump administration began withholding full or partial Title X grants in the affected states, cutting all funds to Hawai‘i and impacting 23 states.
Case introduces bill to create national Office for Indigenous Affairs
US Rep. Ed Case of Hawaiʻi has introduced the Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act, a measure that seeks to strengthen US diplomatic efforts involving Indigenous communities worldwide and promote coordination across federal agencies on related issues.
Upcountry student wins statewide $10K Rotary scholarship; 7 others honored on Maui
Kamakanoweo Kekauoha-Schultz was selected after advancing through local and statewide interviews representing the Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui.
6 UH Mānoa graduate programs rank in nation’s top 50
Six graduate programs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have been ranked among the top 50 in the nation, with 10 more in the top 100, according to US News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings released April 8.
Kaua‘i Now
Emergency water conservation request continues for Hanalei and ‘Anini
Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only to avoid a full water service outage. Kaua‘i County Department of Water is working to make the necessary repairs to the failed pump station.
Another hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail along Nā Pali Coast
It was the fifth time in less than 4 weeks Kaua‘i first responders responded to the famous 11-mile trail on the island’s North Shore after receiving a report of a hiker in distress.
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 10, 2025
Breezy trade winds will continue through the weekend, with clouds and showers favoring windward and mauka areas. Moisture from a remnant front will maintain…
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 10, 2025
A series of small northwest to north-northwest swells will produce surf below April average on northern shores this week. As the current north-northwest swell…
Renovated Princeville library begins limited door service in May
Pop-up library location to close April 12. Books can still be returned through library building’s book drop or to any other public library on the Garden Isle.
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