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Hawaiʻi County Council lends financial support to upcoming Hala Festival 2024, other community initiatives
Introduced by Hilo Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy, Resolution 484 grants $2,500 to assist with expenses associated with the hala fest, a celebration of the iconic tree also aimed at raising public awareness about the native Hawaiian trees set for May 18 in Puna.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 18-24: Bruddah Kunz Youth Jamm, Springtime Showstoppers, Laupāhoehoe Music Festival and more
Other events during the next week include a journey to the World of Trolls, mocktails and talking story at the Kona library and a festival dedicated to all things cannabis.
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.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 18-24: Bruddah Kunz Youth Jamm, Springtime Showstoppers, Laupāhoehoe Music Festival and more
Other events during the next week include a journey to the World of Trolls, mocktails and talking story at the Kona library and a festival dedicated to all things cannabis.
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.
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Maui Surf Forecast for April 18, 2024
Small surf along S facing shores hold through Thursday as overlapping S swells maintain elevated surf through the end of the week. The current NW swell becomes...
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.
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Playground construction, ADA renovations scheduled at Waimea Athletic Field
The playground, skateboard half-pipe, ADA parking stalls and ADA walkway near Kaumuali‘i Highway will be closed from April 29 to June 1, weather permitting.
Come thirsty: Food, fun, music and more will flow at Kaua‘i Brewers Festival this Saturday
Groups benefiting from this year's event include Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala, which recently returned from the Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island.
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.