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Big Island News
Mix masters: Merriman’s Honolulu team wins 2024 Kings’ Shops Cocktail Contest
13 of Hawai‘i’s top bartenders showed off their creative energy as they competed head-to-head in three rounds April 28 on the Big Island.
As 2024 session ends, Hawaiʻi House of Representatives leadership reflects on measures passed that improve lives of state residents
House speaker says this year was incredibly productive for the chamber, which made significant progress on its priorities including tax relief for asset limited, income constrained, employed families.
May is Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month
This year’s theme is “Who Protects Hawaiʻi? We All Do,” underscoring the collaborative approach necessary to address and effectively manage the risks invasive species pose.
Search warrant on Big Island home yields over 100 fentanyl pills, ghost guns
The search warrant also led to the arrest of a 45-year-old man.
Hawai‘i State Legislature passes Silver Alert program to protect kūpuna, other vulnerable community members
The program will help locate and safeguard missing persons who are elderly or are cognitively impaired or developmentally disabled.
Big Island man gets 20 years for charges connected to shooting girlfriend, subsequent manhunt
45-year-old Ronald P.K. Kahihikolo of Ocean View pleaded no contest in February to charges of first-degree attempted assault, carrying or use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony, first-degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and first-degree resisting an order to stop in connection with a March 2023 domestic dispute and subsequent manhunt.
17 motorists arrested for DUI during week of April 22-28 on Big Island
So far this year, there have been 308 DUI arrests compared with 329 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.4%. DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
Windward Planning Commission gives short-term rental bill ‘thumbs-down’
Windward Planning Commission Chairman Dennis Lin cited several serious reservations about the bill.
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Mix masters: Merriman’s Honolulu team wins 2024 Kings’ Shops Cocktail Contest
13 of Hawai‘i’s top bartenders showed off their creative energy as they competed head-to-head in three rounds April 28 on the Big Island.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for May 2-8: Kodomo No Matsuri, AstroDay, Mālama Healing Festival and more
Live music, hands-on educational science activities and demonstrations, Children’s Day celebrations, art displays, crafts and even a party for Cinco De Mayo are on tap this weekend.
Kamuela Philharmonic closes out 2023-24 season with ‘POPS!’ this Sunday afternoon
The Philharmonic will perform works by Henry Mancini, Frank Sinatra, Morton Gould, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and more.
Tickets still available for events during annual Big Island Chocolate Festival
The 11th Big Island Chocolate Festival continues this weekend, culminating with the “Mystical Chocolate Masquerade” gala on Saturday at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 25-May 1, plus 1: Big Island Singers concerts, Hālau O Ka Ua Kani Lehua hula showcase, Honoka’a Spring Carnival, Lei Day Festival and more
The Big Island again abounds with events perfect for keiki to kūpuna, including music, dancing, the chance to adopt a new furry friend and more.
Big Island Polls
Big Island Now poll No. 54: Which of these bills should the Hawaiʻi Legislature have passed this year but didn’t?
Big Island Now poll No. 53 results: Hawai‘i’s most important contribution to the world seems to be itself
Big Island Business
Department of Health issues a recall alert for Gibson Farms bulk organic California shelled walnuts due to potential E. coli contamination
Business Monday: Big Island-grown agency celebrating 24 years of empowering people with developmental disabilities
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Maui Now
Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation and Maria Lanakila Church present Spiritual and Wellness Health Fair on May 18
In a demonstration of unity and support for the Lahaina community, the Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation and Maria Lanakila Church announce the upcoming Spiritual and Wellness Health Fair on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Royal Lahaina Resort’s Aliʻi Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gov. Green signs six ‘good government bills’ into law
Among the bills signed, House Bills 1598, 1599, and 1600 focus on bolstering Hawaiʻi's open meetings law. They seek to facilitate greater public input by ensuring timely distribution of written testimony to board members (HB 1598), allowing audio and video participation in remote meetings (HB 1599), and setting clear time standards between board meetings (HB 1600), enabling adequate review and compliance with open meetings law requirements.
Child & Family Service deploys model of care to break the cycle of poverty
Child & Family Service hosted a lunchtime gathering of more than 30 local nonprofit leaders and partners in Waikīkī earlier this week to share its pilot program results of "Transition To Success," which took place on Maui and Kauaʻi and showed statistical improvement in positive changes in the lives of its 986 participants.
Portuguese filmmaker to speak at Heritage Hall in Pāʻia
Father Luís Proença, a professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, will speak on Madeiran and Azorean roots among Hawaiʻi's Portuguese descendants on Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage Hall in Pāʻia.
Young Brothers blesses $1.5M mooring system to improve service for Lānaʻi
Hawai‘i interisland freight company Young Brothers blessed its new $1.5 million ShoreTension mooring system on Monday at the Port of Kaumalapau on Lāna‘i. The system keeps the barge steady against the dock during poor weather conditions.
Kauai Now
State House leadership reflects on bills passed in 2024 that improve lives of Hawaiʻi residents
House speaker says this year was incredibly productive for the chamber, which made significant progress on its priorities including tax relief for asset limited, income constrained, employed families.
First responders rescue injured visitor in Princeville Friday
First responders rescued an injured 65-year-old male Washington visitor in Princeville on Friday, May 3.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 04, 2024
Breezy trade winds will continue into Monday as a high pressure system remains anchored far north of the state. An upper level low northwest of Kauai will...