Community Water shut off scheduled in North Hilo for system improvements
Community Conservation of electricity by customers successfully deters rolling outages on Big…
FBI searches 2 locations in Kona; investigation underway
Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill stated: "The FBI can confirm that they are conducting court-authorized activities in the area. However, as our investigation is still ongoing, we decline to comment further." April 17, 2024 · 10:33amProsecutors seek life in prison for woman charged in fatal Hilo hit-and-run
Sienna Tavares-Brown's blood alcohol content was allegedly more than three times the legal limit.News Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding teen girl
Hawai'i State News Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads
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Big Island News
Conservation of electricity by customers successfully deters rolling outages on Big Island
Hawaiian Electric has been asking its customers to conserve for the past several weeks and officials say it’s helping.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding teen girl
The 16-year-old was last seen in the Ainaloa Subdivision area in Pāhoa on Tuesday at approximately 4:35 p.m.
FBI searches 2 locations in Kona; investigation underway
Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill stated: “The FBI can confirm that they are conducting court-authorized activities in the area. However, as our investigation is still ongoing, we decline to comment further.”
Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads
To date, there were 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 14 fatalities, compared with six fatal crashes, resulting in seven fatalities for the same time last year.
Lawmakers urge investigation, following power blackouts on Big Island and O‘ahu
A letter signed by three senators highlighted the Public Utilities Commission’s investigatory powers and requested the commission conduct investigations.
Prosecutors seek life in prison for woman charged in fatal Hilo hit-and-run
Sienna Tavares-Brown’s blood alcohol content was allegedly more than three times the legal limit.
Hilo man struck by vehicle dies; driver charged
The accident occurred in Hilo, on Saturday evening on East Kawili Street just east of Manono Street.
Local Entertainment
Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
The producer/writer of the film said his initial goal was to produce a 20-minute short for classroom use but the story turned out to be bigger than anyone could have imagined.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island plus 1: Hilo Cacao and Chocolate Expo, Celtic Electronic Dance Party, Kahilu Dance Night, Pokémon Day, Big Island Chocolate Festival and more
Several events during the next week also invite island residents and visitors alike to strut their stuff on the dance floor to a variety of music, including swing, funk, Motown and more.
Steep rent forces Hawai‘i Keiki Museum to shutter its doors in Kona
The museum, which operates as a nonprofit, opened its doors in 2022 and has been committed to inspiring curiosity, creativity, and innovation in young keiki through hands-on STEAM experiences.
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Maui police issue scam alert involving spoofed calls
The Maui Police Department is warning the public of a recurring scam involving spoofed phone calls targeting members of the community. "We urge you to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect yourself from falling victim to these fraudulent activities," police said.
PFAS detected in Maui Business Park system
PFAS have been detected in water samples collected at the Waiʻele Wells 1 and 2 Chlorinator, Maui Business Park water system in Kahului of the island of Maui. This water system is non-transient and non-community, and primarily serves approximately 64 businesses. The water system has notified the affected businesses.
Inside scoop: Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa dedicates song to his wife on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
If Kamalei Kawa’a's performance struck viewers as emotional, it's because it truly was. Kawa’a told Maui Now that his Monday night performance was one of the hardest performances, if not the hardest performance he's ever had to do.
MEO disburses Maui Relief TANF/HCF funds that help 4,000 people in 5 months
More than 1,000 households and 4,000 individuals who were directly impacted by the wildfires have received housing, vehicle, utility, clothing and school supply assistance in the five months since the inception of the Maui fires relief program, according to Maui Economic Opportunity.
Komar Maui Properties files for injunction against Maui County eminent domain action
An affiliate of Komar Investments today filed a complaint in Federal District Court for declaratory and injunctive relief against Maui County’s impending eminent domain action for acquisition of a 20-acre parcel next to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē.
Kauai Now
County of Kaua‘i issues reminder of upcoming job fair
Over 50 businesses representing a variety of industries on Kaua‘i will offer an assortment of employment opportunities at the job fair.
Monthly donation event scheduled at Kaua‘i Resource Center
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 17, 2024
Mostly dry and pleasant conditions will prevail through the weekend as high pressure builds to the north. Light to moderate northerly winds will shift out of a...