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    • West Hawai‘i residents could experience temporary 9-1-1 outage

    Hawai‘i Police Department announced Wednesday that Hawaiian Telcom will be conducting scheduled maintenance work starting at 11:59 p.m. tonight, which could lead to up to 60-minute outage.

    News No fentanyl related arrests made in October on Big Island

    East Hawaii News 2-foot snake slithers into Hilo for the holidays among Christmas tree shipment

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: 7th annual Turkey Trot; ‘Pan, Shadow & Tinker: A Thanksgiving Carol’; upcoming Turkey Day community meals; and more

    Thanksgiving is almost here. Before you sit down with the family for that tasty turkey dinner, celebrate with some pre-Turkey Day events and more. Don't miss this week's top 10 things to do on the island! November 21, 2024 · 01:00am

    Hilo man with medical condition that requires medication still missing after more than 4 months

    26-year-old Tyler Reikofski-Ekle was last seen Aug. 10 in area of 15-mile marker on Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road (Highway 137) in Pāhoa. Does anyone have any information about his whereabouts?

    Business Hawaiian Airlines invites kama‘āina to journey with purpose — and discounts

    Hawai'i State News State alerts residents about recalled carrots linked to multistate E. coli outbreak

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    Hilo man with medical condition that requires medication still missing after more than 4 months

    26-year-old Tyler Reikofski-Ekle was last seen Aug. 10 in area of 15-mile marker on Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road (Highway 137) in Pāhoa. Does anyone have any information about his whereabouts?

    No fentanyl related arrests made in October on Big Island

    Hawai‘i Island police did, however, recover 5.1 grams of illicit fentanyl last month, enough to kill 2,550 Big Island residents.

    West Hawai‘i residents could experience temporary 9-1-1 outage

    Hawai‘i Police Department announced Wednesday that Hawaiian Telcom will be conducting scheduled maintenance work starting at 11:59 p.m. tonight, which could lead to up to 60-minute outage.

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: 7th annual Turkey Trot; ‘Pan, Shadow & Tinker: A Thanksgiving Carol’; upcoming Turkey Day community meals; and more

    Thanksgiving is almost here. Before you sit down with the family for that tasty turkey dinner, celebrate with some pre-Turkey Day events and more. Don’t miss this week’s top 10 things to do on the island!

    2-foot snake slithers into Hilo for the holidays among Christmas tree shipment

    The gopher snake was discovered the morning of Nov. 16 by staff at a store that had unloaded about half of the trees from the container before the special delivery holiday hitchhiker was revealed.

    Hawaiian Airlines invites kama‘āina to journey with purpose — and discounts

    New free Huaka‘i by Hawaiian program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.

    State alerts residents about recalled carrots linked to multistate E. coli outbreak

    There had been one death, 39 reported illnesses and 15 hospitalizations as of Nov. 19 in 18 states connected with the outbreak. State health officials are investigating if the carrots have caused illness or adverse effects in Hawaiʻi.

    Hawaiʻi Police Department has new home on the internet

    The department recently launched a redesigned website after a year in the making. The new site can be used across devices, making it mobile-friendly, and it houses a wealth of new and useful features, information and community resources.

    UPDATE: Hawaiʻi Island police have located missing man in good health

    Warren Dela Cruz, 43, has been located in good health at Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 11:04 p.m.  

    Update: 17-year-old located after running away 2 months ago

    Momi Leonard was found Nov. 15 in Puna.

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    Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dad’s footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
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    Kaiden Lieto finishes first Ironman World Championship in under 10 hours
    Patrick Lange wins third Ironman World Championship in Kona — in third record time
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    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: 7th annual Turkey Trot; ‘Pan, Shadow & Tinker: A Thanksgiving Carol’; upcoming Turkey Day community meals; and more

    Thanksgiving is almost here. Before you sit down with the family for that tasty turkey dinner, celebrate with some pre-Turkey Day events and more. Don’t miss this week’s top 10 things to do on the island!

    Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Nov. 7-13: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival continues, Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire goes medieval, extravaganza kicks off holidays in Waimea and more

    After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

    University of Hawai‘i expert on Hello Kitty attributes global icon’s popularity to design, as character celebrates 50 years

    Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 1-6: Still got some energy after Halloween? We hope so; there’s other fun to be had

    From the opening reception for the 16th annual installment of a popular multi-media art exhibit celebrating the beloved island we all call home and a couple of events celebrating the Day of the Dead to a dose of cuteness to help Big Island kitties in need and other events in between, there is no lack of entertainment as November begins.

    Legendary Hawaiʻi surfboard shaper’s life now on the big screen in new documentary

    Longtime Kauaʻi resident Dick Brewer was known as “the father of the modern-day surfboard” for his innovative designs and shaping of boards that were coveted by professional big wave riders around the world.
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    Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program
    Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at building a new Kona hospital
    Big Island Now poll no. 56: What is most important when considering a new hospital?
    Poll results: It takes more than just one trait to be a responsible developer

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    Hawaiian Airlines invites kama‘āina to journey with purpose — and discounts
    Community expresses ideas about fixing Kona’s downtown parking problems
    Business Monday: Two architects found Hamajang Studio, now with a public office in Waikōloa
    UH announces team of microscopic soft robots that could transform medical care

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    Update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring network fully restored
    Volcano Watch: ʻAilāʻau or Kualoloa? Hawaiian chant suggests lava flow name change
    Temporary closure continues for Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
    Volcano Watch: The art and science of geologic mapping

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    Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’
    ‘Massive effort’: Hundreds of coral colonies recovered from Honokōhau harbor for restoration
    Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Honoli‘i Cove in East Hawai‘i
    Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island

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    Panel discusses how ancestral knowledge can guide Lahaina rebuilding following 2023 wildfire

    Hundreds gathered at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for the 2024 Piʻo Summit: Hulihia: Fire and Rain, a free series of forums focused on leveraging ancestral ʻike (knowledge) to support long-term recovery efforts for communities affected by the Lahaina wildfires and the 2018 Kauaʻi floods.

    Nāpili Farmers Market expands shopping options with more space, new vendors

    After years of operating once a week under tents in a parking lot, the Nāpili Farmers Market now has a 3,200-square-foot marketplace for vendors and customers and some brick-and-mortar shops for shelter from rain showers.

    FEMA to begin collecting rent payments from Maui wildfire survivors receiving Direct Housing Assistance starting March 1

    The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are updating Maui wildfire survivors on the rental assistance program, which has been extended beyond Feb. 10, 2025. As part of this extension, FEMA will begin collecting rent from Direct Housing Assistance participants beginning March 1, 2025, based on their ability to pay. FEMA has begun the process of notifying affected families of this change.

    Volunteers needed for Lahaina Clean-Up Kōkua to help residents with wildfire cleanup and rebuilding efforts

    The Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group and All Hands And Hearts are inviting the community to participate in the “Lahaina Clean-Up Kōkua” this holiday season to help Lahaina residents impacted by the August 2023 wildfire. This community-driven effort will organize teams of volunteers to clear ineligible debris from fire-damaged properties, supporting residents as they prepare to rebuild.

    Online community meeting on Waiʻale Road Extension to be held Dec. 5

    The community is invited to learn more about the proposed extension of Waiʻale Road from East Waikō Road southward to Honoapiʻilani Highway and offer comments during the public meeting, which will be held Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

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    Lane closures scheduled to start next week for parts of Kekaha

    One-lane closures, necessary for road resurfacing work, are slated for 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, weather permitting, on ‘Auku‘u, ʻĀkepa, Mamo and Kiowea roads.

    ‘True superheroes’: Crews from Kaua‘i County Public Works, Gay & Robinson honored for wildfire response

    Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson said Tuesday that their courage, collaboration and "unwavering commitment were instrumental in combating the devastating Hanapēpē and Kaumakani fires"; also recognized them for work responding during following days to Kōke‘e fires.

    Kauai Weather Forecast for November 21, 2024

    Gradually diminishing trade winds will deliver just a few light showers to windward areas of the smaller islands today, while windward Big Island will...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for November 21, 2024

    Nearshore windward buoys are observing a 4 to 5 foot trade wind swell that will further decline throughout the remainder of the week as a result of light...

    State agency warns public about scam calls targeting licenses of medical professionals

    The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is warning the public about phone scammers impersonating state officials and government agencies to target primarily dental professionals.