Community The Zonta Club of Hilo awards microgrants to five women for their local businesses
Hawai'i State News Times Higher Education ranks UH at Mānoa in top 2% of universities worldwide; No. 63…
Survey: Majority of voters think elected leaders should prioritize early childhood programs
80% of Hawai‘i Island voters would support candidates who prioritize services such as publicly funded child care. October 15, 2024 · 01:00am
New UH research shows invasive seaweeds thrive in nearshore waters with high salt level, outcompeting native species
Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.Activities Business Monday: Kona Boys helps preserve sense of place at Kealakekua Bay
Activities Inaugural Hāmākua festival brings together former sugar workers; highlights new…
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Big Island woman on mission to establish housing, programs for keiki in need
Drone inspectors help Hawaiian Electric reduce wildfire risk on Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu
Volcano Watch: The 2024 Great Hawai‘i ShakeOut
Study underway about alternative routes on both sides of Highway 130 in growing Puna
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2 new monkeypox cases ID’d in Hawai‘i
Come meet Rudder, Saylor, Marina, Fisher, Gilligan, Barnacle, Tugboat, Fin and Coral
National park reopens Maunaulu parking lot, associated trails as wildfire smolders
State to conduct control measures for feral goats, sheep on Big Island mountains
Find your best canine or feline friend during the Empty the Shelters event
Inaugural Hāmākua festival celebrates history, legacy of sugar era on Big Island
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New UH research shows invasive seaweeds thrive in nearshore waters with high salt level, outcompeting native species
Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.
State reminds public not to post political signs along roadways
Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.
Survey: Majority of voters think elected leaders should prioritize early childhood programs
80% of Hawai‘i Island voters would support candidates who prioritize services such as publicly funded child care.
Times Higher Education ranks UH at Mānoa in top 2% of universities worldwide; No. 63 in U.S.
Globally, the university’s flagship campus was placed in the No. 251–300 tier out of more than 25,000 higher education institutions worldwide.
Business Monday: Kona Boys helps preserve sense of place at Kealakekua Bay
After 4 decades of meetings to address the tourism and cultural significance of the area, a community action plan to preserve the bay and its surrounding land was adopted this year by the Department of Land and Natural Resources master plan.
Inaugural Hāmākua festival brings together former sugar workers; highlights new agricultural path
The Hāmākua Agricultural Cooperative, formed in 1994 to help displaced sugar workers and their families, provided information about new opportunities at the Hāmākua County Fair.
Hōkūleʻa is sailing to Maui today after a week of connecting with the community on Lānaʻi
Hōkūleʻa continues its statewide voyage to Māʻalaea, Maui for a two-week engagement filled with cultural and educational opportunities.
Largest limestone cave in Hawaiʻi to close to public after nonprofit’s lease ends
Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen and the other is missing.
Big Island woman on mission to establish housing, programs for keiki in need
Humanity Hale was created to provide healing through therapy and a variety of programs for kids and teenagers who have been abused or neglected, bullied, orphaned, living in broken homes or foster care — many of whom are dealing with depression, anxiety and self-harming.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 10-16: Let the spooky season events begin, plus fall fun and more
Some of the island’s first Halloween-related events are this weekend, along with other autumnal affairs in Waimea and Kea‘au. That’s not all. There’s plenty to do. Check out the top 10 now!
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 3-9: 3rd Aloha Shirt Festival, Shrek The Musical, celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Taste of the Philippines
There’s once again no lack of fun coming up around the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!
‘Absolutely breathtaking’: Big Islanders awed by partial solar eclipse
Many across social media platforms posted their photos from the cosmic alignment that placed the moon between the sun and Earth, including Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
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Business Monday: Kona aquafarm raising tasty abalone with sustainable operation powered by deep ocean water
Business Monday: Big Island real estate company purchases Lili‘uokalani Trust industrial property in Kona
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UH study finds invasive seaweed may better adapt to changes than native species in Hawaiʻi waters
Botanists from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have uncovered key survival strategies used by invasive seaweed species in nearshore ecosystems, potentially explaining their dominance over native Hawaiian limu in certain habitats.
ʻIolani Palace invites keiki to enter King Kalākaua essay contest
In honor of King Kalākaua’s birthday on Nov. 16, The Friends of ʻIolani Palace hosts an essay contest that invites students to reflect on the enduring legacy of Hawaiʻi’s beloved monarch. The content encourages participants to explore how King Kalākaua’s contributions continue to shape our community today. Submissions will be accepted from Oct. 15 through Nov. 11, 2024.
Eye safety tips shared during Halloween Safety Month
Getting dressed for Halloween can be a frightful experience for healthy eye safety, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The academy warns that costumes, face makeup and costume contacts pose major risks to human eyes.
Second phase announced for Lahaina Civic Center renovations and repairs
The Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium will close beginning Dec. 1 for repairs and renovations, the Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation announced. It is scheduled to reopen Sept. 30, 2025.
Election season reminder: Don’t post political signs along state roadways
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation reminds everyone that installation of signs visible from state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined in Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Chapter 264, Part V is unlawful. This includes, but is not limited to, posting of political campaign signs on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.
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Kauai Weather Forecast for October 15, 2024
A weak low level trough axis has drifted just west of Kauai this morning, more stable air will stream in from the east to decrease shower activity as trade...
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 15, 2024
The current moderate to large, medium period north swell will slowly decline through the remainder of the work week. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect...
Reminder: Do not post political signs along state roadways
Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.
