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Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing man

Police ask anyone with information on the man’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen girl

The 16-year-old was last seen in Kona on Tuesday.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding Hilo woman

the woman was last seen in the area of Opua Road in Pepe‘ekeō on Monday.

Kīlauea quiets after days of unrest

The upper East Rift Zone intrusion and unrest had more than 1500 detected earthquakes, including 30 earthquakes magnitude-3 or greater.

Staff, community remember former Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Jaggar Museum as demo nears completion

The observatory’s tower on the edge of the Kīlauea caldera inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be demolished today after work was postponed from Thursday. It is the last remnants of the former observatory and museum complex that was closed after it was damaged beyond repair in 2018 during the 2018 eruption, lava flow and summit eruption of the Big Island volcano.

State awarded $4.9M Apprenticeship Expansion Grant to support teacher workforce

This funding will be used to support Hawaiʻi’s teacher workforce by creating the first statewide registered apprenticeship program for K-12 teachers. The program will enable approximately 142 aspiring educators to ‘earn and learn’ while obtaining their bachelor’s degrees at no cost, avoiding student loans.

Volcano Watch – What’s been a movin’ and a shakin’ in Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone?

Earthquakes began at a low rate in the UERZ within a few days after the June 3 eruption.

Update: South Kona roads reopen following car crash

A vehicle crash near the 95 mile marker closed Highway 11, between Kaohe and Ahe Kolo Roads Thursday evening.

Mpox case reported in a nonresident in Honolulu County

This is the fifth case diagnosed this year in Hawai‘i and brings the total number of cases reported to the state health department since June 3, 2022, to 51.

Lane closure scheduled for raised crosswalk installations on Hilo roadway

The installations are part of the Puʻainakō Street Resurfacing Project.

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Support for Maui abounded during competition nights at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Kaua‘i fills Līhu‘e Airport to welcome hālau hula home from Merrie Monarch Festival
O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer
2024 Miss Aloha Hula from O‘ahu; Merrie Monarch Hula competition continues tonight with group performances in hula kahiko

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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 25-31: Occupy yourself with orchids, sip some sake, play with the ‘Peanuts’ gang, experience Volcano and more

A wide variety of activities and events once again await families, friends and anyone looking for something to do around the island.

Be part of ‘The Tale to End Cancer’: Attend the 32nd annual Relay For Life of the Big Island

This year’s event to fight back against cancer and celebrate survivors is from 5 p.m. to midnight July 20 at Francis Wong Stadium in Hilo.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 18-24: Party like a Honokaʻa Dragon, hang with the Ladies That Rock, do some early holiday shopping, celebrate Hawaiian culture and more

There is no lack of variety in the upcoming events happening around the Big Island.

Neighbor Island contestants to take the stage in Pacific Media Group’s Hawai‘i’s Finest Talent Contest

Moving into the second half of performances, a lineup of artists from Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island and Maui are set to grace the stage starting July 18.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 11-17: Follow the Yellow Brick Road, get reacquainted with the Bard, beat the summer heat and more

There’s something for everyone during the next 7 days on the Big Island, so get out there and have a good time.

Big Island Polls Chevron Forward

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
Big Island Now poll No. 55: What is the most important trait of a responsible developer?
Poll results: Legalizing cannabis gets most individual votes for what bills Hawai‘i lawmakers should have passed but didn’t
Big Island Now poll No. 54: Which of these bills should the Hawaiʻi Legislature have passed this year but didn’t?

Big Island Business Chevron Forward

Business Monday: Queens’ Culinary Marketplace connects shoppers with island agriculture
Business Monday: Nonprofit and Big Island Climbing partner to bring more keiki to the sport
Best sushi in the nation is found on Kaua‘i, according to Yelp
Business Monday: Harbor House to raise funds for Hawai‘i Fire through inaugural golf tournament
Business Monday: Local designers show off new looks during first-ever Kona Swim Week fashion event
Business Monday: Family-owned Big Island Toyota to be sold
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Staff, community remember former Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Jaggar Museum as demo nears completion
Volcano Watch – What’s been a movin’ and a shakin’ in Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone?
Over 500 quakes rattle Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone
Kīlauea volcano rattled by nearly 1,000 earthquakes in three days

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‘Ambassadors of our oceans’: Rare off-season humpback sighting not just exciting, but provides opportunity to learn more
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart on new training voyage toward North Pacific Gyre
Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for West Hawai‘i beach
Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll

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ProArts host an evening of kanikapila with Uncle George Kahumoku Jr. and Anthony Pfluke on Aug. 4

ProArts Playhouse hosts four-time Grammy-winning Uncle George Kahumoku Jr. alongside Nā Hōkū Hanohano finalist Anthony Pfluke from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4 in Kīhei.

Last day to register for charity golf tournament benefiting Hospice Maui

The Credit Unions of Maui has announced that up to 144 golfers will participate in its tournament to raise funds for Hospice Maui, but time to register is running out.

General public tickets now on sale for Justin Kawika Young concert at the MACC

Advance tickets are now available online for a performance by local singer/songwriter Justin Kawika Young in the McCoy Studio Theater at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced today.

Pacific cyberinfrastructure capacity, training get $6.5 million grant from National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $6.5 million grant to the University of Hawaiʻi for a project aimed at enhancing cyberinfrastructure adoption, capacity and training in the Pacific.

Molokaʻi property tax payment window open Mondays and Tuesdays only through Aug. 20

The Molokaʻi Real Property Assessment office at Mitchell Pauole Center will be accepting property tax payments on Mondays and Tuesdays only through Aug. 20.

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Kauai Weather Forecast for July 26, 2024

A strong high pressure system north of the Hawaiian Islands will continue to produce breezy to locally windy trade winds across the region today with slight...

Kauai Surf Forecast for July 26, 2024

The enhanced trades will continue to produce rough and choppy surf for the east-facing shores through the weekend. Local wind swell may wrap into select north...

State awarded $4.9M Apprenticeship Expansion Grant to support teacher workforce

This funding will be used to support Hawaiʻi’s teacher workforce by creating the first statewide registered apprenticeship program for K-12 teachers. The program will enable approximately 142 aspiring educators to ‘earn and learn’ while obtaining their bachelor’s degrees at no cost, avoiding student loans.

Nightly closures for portion of Kūhiō Highway to begin in August

A full closure is necessary for crews to install a 24-inch drain line from the top of Hanalei Hill down the face of the slope.

Mpox case reported in a nonresident in Honolulu County

This is the fifth case diagnosed this year in Hawai‘i and brings the total number of cases reported to the state health department since June 3, 2022, to 51.