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10th Wildfire & Drought LOOKOUT! campaign highlights new era of wildfire, drought awareness
State, county and nonprofit organizations involved in wildfire prevention and mitigation say following the devastating and deadly wildfires in in August 2023 that destroyed Lahaina, killing more than 100 people, and other blazes on the Big Island the same day,…June 22, 2025 · 5:41 AM HST
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June 22, 2025 · 9:07 AM
Gusts up to 50 mph forecast for parts of Big Island now under wind advisory
North and South Kohala as well as parts of Hāmākua, North Kona, Kaʻū and Puna will see sustained northeast winds of 15 to 30 mph throughout the day as trade winds gain strength from a tight pressure gradient created because of a surface high northeast of the state.
June 22, 2025 · 5:00 AM
10th Wildfire & Drought LOOKOUT! campaign highlights new era of wildfire, drought awareness
State, county and nonprofit organizations involved in wildfire prevention and mitigation say following the devastating and deadly wildfires in in August 2023 that destroyed Lahaina, killing more than 100 people, and other blazes on the Big Island the same day, people in Hawai‘i are beginning to understand the risks they, their families and their livlihoods face when wildfires loom.
June 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM
New tech platforms approved by UH regents aimed at supporting students succeed
The $7.4 million, 5-year subscription to EAB Navigate360 and EAB Edify will serve as the cornerstore of a new student success initiative at the university’s 10 campuses aimed at closing the achievement gap, improving student retention and increasing graduation rates.
June 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Last chance to register: Vibrant Hawaiʻi hosting free online workshop to help your family be emergency ready
Give your keiki the knowledge they need today to lead with strength tomorrow, and get essential information along with practical tools to prepare for disasters.
June 21, 2025 · 3:00 PM
Paving work to begin next week at Onekahakaha Beach Park in Keaukaha
The project at the beach park just off Puhi Bay, between Chalk’s Beach and Hilo Yacht Club, in the Hilo coastal community is aimed at addressing concerns raised during a recent community meeting and includes repaving the park’s upper parking lot as well as its main entry road.
June 21, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for June 22-27
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
June 21, 2025 · 11:00 AM
60-year-old Ocean View man sustains life-threatening injuries when struck by van in downtown Hilo
The van, being driven by a 39-year-old Hilo man, struck the 60-year-old who was walking east, not in a marked crosswalk, as it was traveling south June 18 on Kino‘ole Street in near the area of Ponahawai Street.
June 21, 2025 · 4:33 AM
Kasie Kaleohano unanimously appointed new superintendent for Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area
Kasie Kaleohano was selected as complex area superintendent for the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area, while Leila Maeda-Kobayashi will serve as complex area superintendent for schools on Kauaʻi.
June 21, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Heiva I Keaukaha celebrates Tahitian dance, culture through competition
The 12th annual Heiva I Keaukaha will bring Tahitian dancers from around the state to Hilo for a competition that displays the dynamic culture of Tahiti.
June 21, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Aloha spirit on full display in Washington, D.C., during 9th annual Hawai‘i on the Hill
The event — a partnership between Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and and Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i — provides members of the Hawai‘i business community the opportunity to meet directly with congressional leaders while also showcasing their products.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 13-19: Waikōloa Music Festival, Drinks for Dad, Cannabis Awards Show & more
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June 10, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Surfer Garrett McNamara’s latest season of docuseries ‘100 Foot Wave’ now screening
The HBO series follows Hawaiʻi’s pioneering big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, now 57, as he pursues his passion around the globe.
June 8, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New Hawaiʻi law protects earnings, exploitation of child performers
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New technology platforms approved for systemwide student support
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has approved a $7.4 million, five-year subscription to EAB Navigate360 and EAB Edify, two integrated technology platforms designed to improve student outcomes at the 10 UH campuses.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Record 11 million Pacific Region residents expected to travel for July 4th holiday
Independence Day trips for Pacific Region residents are up 2.3% over last year and up 9.1% compared to 2019, according to the latest projections by AAA Hawaiʻi.
Board of Education appoints complex area superintendents on Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education has unanimously approved appointments of Leila Maeda-Kobayashi as complex area superintendent overseeing schools in the Kapaʻa-Kauaʻi-Waimea Complex Area and Kasie Kaleohano as complex area superintendent overseeing schools in the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area. Maeda-Kobayashi has served since March as the deputy complex area superintendent of the Kapaʻa-Kauaʻi-Waimea Complex Area. Her experience within the […]
Long before last week’s 330-acre blaze, Kahikinui community spent years preparing for fires
Kahikinui, along with Waiohuli and Launiupoko, were the first communities on Maui to earn Firewise USA recognition in 2016 — and now there are 34 with another 16 going through the process.
Maui Weather Forecast for June 22, 2025
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Water service shutdown scheduled this week in Hanalei
The shutdown is scheduled for most of the day June 25, weather permitting, and is part of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project.
Ben Osorno named interim chief executive officer at Kaua‘i Humane Society
The leadership change comes following the voluntary resignation of former Kaua‘i Humane Society Chief Executive Officer Padraic Gallagher. Osorno brings almost 14 years of service to the organization.
REMINDER: Deadline to file for new, renewal agricultural dedication petition is July 1
The new petition form includes and is subject to current program standards. The program provides a Real Property Tax incentive in exchange for a 5-year commitment to commercial farming.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 22, 2025
Trade winds will gradually strengthen through Sunday with mostly dry conditions expected through the weekend. A weak upper level trough approaching the area…
UPDATE: Police report missing woman has been located
Kaua‘i Police Department said the afternoon of June 21 that 49-year-old Mary Kona was found in good health.
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