East Hawaii News Big Isle teen runs away again and police want to know if you have seen him
Business UH announces team of microscopic soft robots that could transform medical care
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. November 11, 2024 · 01:00am79-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.Hawai'i State News State Agriculture Department seeks proposals for invasive species control projects
East Hawaii News Big Island students are recognized for essays about volunteering in their community
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Big Island News
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.
Local Entertainment
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.
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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.