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Big Isle teen runs away again and police want to know if you have seen him

16-year-old King J. Kehoe was reported as a runaway just 3 days after police located him in connection with another report of him running away at the end of October.

79-year-old Kea‘au man dies after being struck by van in driveway

The victim was identified as George D. Coit. Police do not think alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the collision, and a negligent homicide investigation is underway.

State Agriculture Department seeks proposals for invasive species control projects

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened three requests for proposals to assist in the control and management of invasive pests, including the coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ants and two-lined spittle bug.

UH announces team of microscopic soft robots that could transform medical care

In a medical breakthrough, engineers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have developed microscopic soft robots that can work as a team inside the human body, opening new possibilities for minimally invasive procedures.

Volunteers sought for backpacking service trip into Haleakalā Crater on Maui

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seeks National Park Service volunteers who are enthusiastic and fit for a strenuous three-night backpacking service trip into the parkʻs Wilderness Areas Tuesday to Thursday, Dec. 10 to 12.

Business Monday: Veteran transitions from Army chemical operations to Big Island farmer

With support from Hoʻola Farms, U.S. Army veteran Amanda Cox finds her roots in agribusiness as she develops I Ka Ua Farm.

Police investigating head-on collision in Volcano that killed two

Police think inattention and drugs could be factors in the crash.

Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in North Kona

The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test, county officials stated.

Big Island students are recognized for essays about volunteering in their community

Two students were awarded $500 for their essays about their volunteer service and connecting it with their specific communities.

Hawaiʻi County to award over $13 million to boost affordable housing

Funding supports housing infrastructure, land acquisition & new unit construction

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How did the local Ironman athletes fare at the Ironman World Championship in Kona?
Kaiden Lieto finishes first Ironman World Championship in under 10 hours
Patrick Lange wins third Ironman World Championship in Kona — in third record time
No legs, terminal cancer, PTSD, Cerebral Palsy are not stopping these Ironman competitors

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Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Nov. 7-13: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival continues, Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire goes medieval, extravaganza kicks off holidays in Waimea and more

After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

University of Hawai‘i expert on Hello Kitty attributes global icon’s popularity to design, as character celebrates 50 years

Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 1-6: Still got some energy after Halloween? We hope so; there’s other fun to be had

From the opening reception for the 16th annual installment of a popular multi-media art exhibit celebrating the beloved island we all call home and a couple of events celebrating the Day of the Dead to a dose of cuteness to help Big Island kitties in need and other events in between, there is no lack of entertainment as November begins.

Legendary Hawaiʻi surfboard shaper’s life now on the big screen in new documentary

Longtime Kauaʻi resident Dick Brewer was known as “the father of the modern-day surfboard” for his innovative designs and shaping of boards that were coveted by professional big wave riders around the world.

Trick-or-treating, monster bashes, more among Big Island Halloween Day events

It’s a full day and night of frightul festivities for the haunting holiday no matter where you are on the island, with plenty of trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating for keiki and monster bashes for adults, too.

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Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program
Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at building a new Kona hospital
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

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UH announces team of microscopic soft robots that could transform medical care
Business Monday: Veteran transitions from Army chemical operations to Big Island farmer
Hawaiʻi County to award over $13 million to boost affordable housing
Business Monday: Ola Brew resurrecting Hawai‘i spirit ‘Ōkolehao

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Temporary closure continues for Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Volcano Watch: The art and science of geologic mapping
Unexpected early morning seismic alarm clock jolts Big Island awake on Election Day
Volcano Watch – Tilting toward lava: How tiltmeters monitor volcano activity

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Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island
High surf advisory in effect through Saturday for east-facing shores
October supermoon reinforces royal effect on coastal waters, ushering in minor King Tides
Update: State health department cancels high bacteria count notification for Richardson Ocean Park

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The Westin Maui unveils The Valley Alley—an innovative entertainment experience and arcade space for all ages

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali announced the grand opening of The Valley Alley, a 10,000-square-foot arcade space located on lobby level of the resort’s newly-renovated Kūkahi Tower. Part of a multi-year, $160 million transformation, the vibrant entertainment hub adds a novel attraction to the resort’s robust amenities and guest programing. A nod to Maui’s nickname as “the valley isle,” The Valley Alley is the first-of-its-kind located in a hotel or resort in Hawaiʻi. 

Public invited to free presentation on Maui’s Wet Weather Outlook, Nov. 14

The public is invited to a free Zoom presentation on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. by Kevin Kodama, Senior Service Hydrologist for the National Weather Service’s Honolulu Forecast Office. The talk is hosted online by Kula Community Watershed Alliance, a nonprofit community-based organization formed to stabilize, protect, restore, and maintain the areas of Kula impacted in the August 2023 wildfire.

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows unveils new live entertainment venue, “The Branches” on Nov 15

In a commitment to community, Hawaiian Mele, and the best of Maui artisans, Royal Lahaina Resort announced The Branches set to launch its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, under the lunar forecast of a Full Moon, with Maui-roots artist,Tevana & Company. 

Hawaiian Civic Clubs celebrate installation of plaque at William McKinley statue to correct misrepresentation of Hawaiʻi’s history

The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs today unveiled a plaque at the President William McKinley High School campus at the statue of the school’s namesake to address the misrepresentation of Hawai‘i’s invalid annexation history. The statue holds a “Treaty of Annexation” document that was never ratified by the United States Senate as called for by the US Constitution and portrays an inaccurate history, according the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.

Free personal trainer and group fitness instructor certification programs offered

Applications are open for Maui County residents to enroll in the 2025 Kealahoʻimai Personal Trainer and/or Group Fitness Instructor Certification Programs offered through University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Continuing Education Department.

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Kauai Weather Forecast for November 11, 2024

Moderate to breezy easterly trade winds are expected to persist through the week, with showers favoring windward and mauka locations as areas of moisture...

Kauai Surf Forecast for November 11, 2024

The next moderate NW swell will continue to build into Hawaiian waters through the morning hours, peaking near advisory levels for Kauai and Oahu by this...

Volunteers sought for backpacking service trip into Haleakalā Crater on Maui

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seek enthusiastic and fit volunteers for a strenuous trip from Dec. 10-12 into the parkʻs wilderness areas to help promote and preserve the diverse environment and beatuy of the park.

Proposals for invasive species control projects sought by state Agriculture Department

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened three requests for proposals to assist in the control and management of invasive pests, including the coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ants and two-lined spittle bug.

Kauaʻi Police Department celebrates appointment of Deputy Chief Mark Ozaki

The department announced the official appointment of Ozaki last week.