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April 16, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Friends, family hold out hope missing Kona fisherman will be found alive
Hawai‘i Fire Department’s two helicopters circled the entire island, spending four days in the air, covering 1,724 nautical miles in 19 hours.
April 16, 2025 · 3:00 AM
State, county collaborate efforts to combat coconut rhinoceros beetle in Kona
State and county crews have treated 128 palm crowns on the grounds of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and another 12 have been treated by injection at ground level. They also have protected 58 palms in the nearby Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i area, with another 14 treated by injection.
April 16, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Statewide telephone town hall slated for early May to be hosted by Schatz
U.S. senate, a Hawai‘i Democrat, will give updates about his work in Washington. He will also take questions from constituents throughout the state about their concerns.
April 15, 2025 · 9:10 PM
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman who went missing off Big Island’s south coast
U.S. Coast Guard and partner agency crews had searched 200,048 square nautical miles for more than 242 combined hours by the time the agency suspended its search efforts for for missing 42-year-old Kona fisherman Earl “Oa” Hind at 3:30 p.m. the afternoon of April 15. Family and friends, however, are not giving up hope.
April 15, 2025 · 4:47 PM
Two men wanted on warrants in separate Ka‘ū incidents arrested, charged
Andrew Amon of Ocean View and Kaleo Mello of Nā‘ālehu were both located and taken into custody in separate Ka‘ū locations earlier this week by Big Island police.
April 15, 2025 · 3:00 PM
No new suspected measles cases reported following confirmed case on O‘ahu
No new suspected measles cases have been reported after the Hawai‘i Department of Health confirmed the illness in a child and presumptive case in an adult from O‘ahu.
April 15, 2025 · 11:39 AM
Update: 14-year-old Puna runaway located
Big Island police report Zealand Brickwood was located in Puna in good health.
April 15, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Come get certified to be a lifeguard at a public pool in Hawai‘i County
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification course, which includes deep water training, will be held 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily from April 29 through May 2.
April 15, 2025 · 7:00 AM
Missing Kona fisherman and vessel have yet to be found after nearly a week of searching
The U.S. Coast Guard said it plans to continue its search for missing fisherman Earl Kekuanaoa Hind and his boat “Makalapua Onalani” until at least Tuesday.
April 15, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to bring a case to Hilo as part of civics education program
Students from five Hawaiʻi Island schools will watch oral arguments along with the Supreme Court in “State of Hawaiʻi v. Charles Zuffante” on Thursday.
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October 26, 2024 · 10:09 PM HST
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April 11, 2025 · 3:00 PM
Hop on over to these free Easter events hosted by Hawaiʻi County
The county and its community partners are hosting events in Hilo, Kea‘au and Pāhala, with the first one this Sunday, and invite the everyone to come have an egg-cellent time in celebration of the season.
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.’
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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April 11, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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April 6, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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April 5, 2025 · 5:20 AM HST
Ocean Blog
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman who went missing off Big Island’s south coast
April 15, 2025 · 9:10 PM HST
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
Maui Now
Op-Ed: A Daughter’s Plea — ‘Don’t Stop the Search for My Father Lost at Sea’
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Maui Family YMCA guests to speak at Kīhei-Wailea and Satellite Club, April 16 and 22
There will be two opportunities to hear from the YMCA about their new West Side Center and Partnership Park. The public is invited to either: the Rotary Club of Kīhei Wailea meeting on April 16 at 11:45 a.m. at the Kīhei Lutheran Church, 220 Moi Pl. in N. Kīhei; or the Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea meeting on April 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the South Maui Gardens by the Peace Pole.
Hawaiian Music Series features Nāmaka Pauʻole, April 24
This month’s popular Hawaiian Music Series will feature a performance by local musician Nāmaka Pauʻole. The free, family-friendly concert will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.
Maui Department of Housing announces FY 2026 Affordable Housing Fund Annual Plan
The County of Maui Department of Housing announced the release of its Fiscal Year 2026 Affordable Housing Fund Annual Plan, which outlines key investments and initiatives designed to address the growing demand for affordable housing across Maui County.
Search suspended for missing fisherman off Hawaiʻi Island
Coast Guard and partner agency crews searched 200,048 square nautical miles for over 242 combined hours. Missing is Earl “Oa” Hind, 42, who was last seen in the vicinity of Kaulana boat ramp.
Kaua‘i Now
Hanalei transfer station accepting bagged trash only April 28-May 3
The temporary change is because of scheduled necessary repair work, weather permitting, on the facility’s drainage system to ensure regulatory compliance.
Kauaʽi’s vital community services face devastating impact from federal funding uncertainty
There is some hope, however, as Hawaiʽi lawmakers are considering measures to support the state’s community-based organizations, including increasing funding for some departments and providing emergency funding in case federal support is cut.
U.S. Coast Guard replaces inoperable navigation light on Lehua Island
Aids to Navigation Team Honolulu covers over 90 aids across the Hawaiian Islands. Aids vary from lighthouses to buoys to fixed lights.
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 16, 2025
The trade winds will continue to ease tonight, with a daytime sea breeze and overnight land breeze pattern setting up Wednesday through Friday. A…
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 16, 2025
Small surf along exposed north and west facing shores will continue to lower through Wednesday as a northwest swell fades. A medium period north-northwest swell…
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