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If ever there was a week when "variety" best fit the top 10 things happening around the Big Island, this would be it. From an hour of volcano stand-up comedy to the return of the KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, there definitely is something for everyone. Check em out today! January 16, 2025 · 08:52amCentral Fire Station personnel, equipment to temporarily relocate
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Police seek man suspected of taking items without permission from vehicle while owner used ATM
The alleged theft happened just before 8 p.m. Dec. 18, 2024, in a bank parking lot on Pauahi Street in Hilo. The unidentified man suspected in the incident fled toward Aupuni Street after being confronted by the vehicle’s owner and a bystander.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 16-22: KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, volcano comedy, ‘Aloha Spirit Rising,’ Keiki Fun Run/Walk and more
If ever there was a week when “variety” best fit the top 10 things happening around the Big Island, this would be it. From an hour of volcano stand-up comedy to the return of the KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, there definitely is something for everyone. Check em out today!
Hawaiʻi artists showcase showstopping woodwork in Waimea
Hawaiʻi Wood Guild displays the best of the best island artisans during its 39th annual Invitational Masters Show at Isaacs Art Center at Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy.
Lawmakers lay out priorities on Opening Day of Hawai‘i State Legislature
Hawaiʻi state lawmakers in leadership laid out their priorities they hope to accomplish during the 2025 session that runs though May 2.
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Central Fire Station personnel, equipment to temporarily relocate
The nearly 90-year-old building in downtown Hilo is the county’s oldest fire station and is in need of significant repair. Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works Building Division crews will conduct repairs — to preserve the integrity of the building’s exterior — after fire department personnel relocate.
Update: High bacteria count notification also now canceled for Honoli‘i Cove north of Hilo
There now are no longer any active high bacteria count notifications for any East Hawai’i beaches or waters.
Staffing shortage again causes Kealakehe transfer station to close early
This was the second time in the past week the facility has closed early because of staffing issues with its contractor. It closed early Jan. 10 as well.
Update: Police identified man who died in apparent drowning at OTEC Beach in Kalaoa
Kona patrol officers continue their investigation.
Second Hale Nani escapee back in custody
Kawai Pomroy was arrested without incident at about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday by park rangers in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Meanwhile, Clyde Takeshi Talosaga Loa Jr. remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous. Joseph Fernandez was apprehended Dec. 18, 2024.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 16-22: KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, volcano comedy, ‘Aloha Spirit Rising,’ Keiki Fun Run/Walk and more
If ever there was a week when “variety” best fit the top 10 things happening around the Big Island, this would be it. From an hour of volcano stand-up comedy to the return of the KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, there definitely is something for everyone. Check em out today!
Watch the teaser: What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?
Comedian Ben Miller, and 2023 artist-in-residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, brings his hourlong show ‘Stand-Up Science Presents: Volcano’ to Kona and Hilo.
People’s Choice Awards announced from Banyan Drive Art Stroll featured art exhibit
Artists displayed their best work featuring the theme “The Legacy of the Cherished Gardens.” Five People’s Choice Awards winners were chosen by those who attended the 5th Banyan Art Stroll on Jan. 11 in Hilo.
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Thomas Bjørn, Y.E. Yang, Tim O’Neal and Ricardo Gonzalez will be among the packed field of 42 illustrious players competing next week at the 18-hole Hualālai Golf Course located in beautiful Ka‘ūpūlehu, Kona, on the west side of the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
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Another high surf warning issued as extra large swell forecast to fill in
Surf will steadily build to 25 to 35 feet along north shores and 15 to 25 feet for west shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau today, with the swell expected to peak this afternoon.
Update: Closures extended through portion of next week for ʻŌpaekaʻa Road in Kapa‘a
One-lane and intermittent full road closures are for tree trimming and removal between Pu‘upilo Road and Makana Road.
Update: Lane closures extended through end of January on Hulemalu Road in Līhu‘e
Lane closures are scheduled 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays only, weather permitting.