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Ke Kai Ola in Kona saving Hawaiian monk seals for 10 years
Throughout the past decade, more than 50 Hawaiian monk seals have been treated at the Kona facility and released back into the wild. October 06, 2024 · 01:00am$115M raised for University of Hawaiʻi students, programs and research
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Ke Kai Ola in Kona saving Hawaiian monk seals for 10 years
Throughout the past decade, more than 50 Hawaiian monk seals have been treated at the Kona facility and released back into the wild.
Coast Guard medevacs 2 ailing men from cruise ship 50 miles off Cape Kumukahi
A cruise ship Friday night reported men experiencing heart attack-like symptoms and internal bleeding, respectively.
Big Islanders turn out for National Coffee With a Cop Day
“Mahalo to the dozens of people that came to coffee shops across the Big Island to talk story with members of Hawai‘i Police Department during this morning’s National Coffee With a Cop day! It was fantastic to see so many people … turn out from Puna to Waimea to Kona, Honoka‘a and Hilo! Working together, we make Hawai‘i County a safer place for us all.” — Hawai‘i Police Department
Chef Ippy Aiona to discuss local food at Discover Your Kuleana gathering in Waimea
The free community event, featuring Chef Ippy Aiona, will explore what it takes to bring local food from farm to table and why it’s people’s responsibility to support island agriculture.
Big Island lane closures for week of Oct. 5-11
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation provided the list of lane closures for the upcoming week, weather permitting.
Hawai‘i County Youth Commission to host first online town hall meeting today
Community members are encouraged to join the virtual event at 4 p.m. via Zoom to learn more about the commission and speak with some of its members.
Several more areas now reopen with end of Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption
While access has been restored to additional locations inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources natural reserve land, several spots remain shuttered because of volcanic and wildfire-related hazards.
Hilo man charged after 12 pounds of illegal aerial fireworks found at his home
An illegal fireworks search warrant also turned up fireworks sales sheets, price lists, a leger showing thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks sales and $15,000 in cash thought to be profits from illegal fireworks sales.
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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.
Hawai‘i to greet the dawn Wednesday with special solar spectacle
Second partial solar eclipse of the year visible from the islands will already be underway as the sun rises. Get a great picture from the solar showcase and send it to Big Island Now to have it included in a community photo gallery.
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Maui man among participants in chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard USS Dewey
Chief Fire Controlman Sean Slater of Wailuku, Maui, received his combination cover during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while operating in the Timor Sea, Sept. 27, 2024.
13th annual Maui Steel Guitar Festival at The Shops at Wailea, Oct. 19
The Shops at Wailea hosts the 13th annual Maui Steel Guitar Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3-6:30 p.m. This special event celebrates the rich heritage of Hawaiian steel guitar music, featuring live performances by master musicians from both Maui and Oʻahu. The highlight of the afternoon will be the Saturday Ho’olaule’a Pageant Program, showcasing performances by […]
HECO reminds public that posting signs on utility poles is illegal, potentially dangerous
Attaching signs to utility poles is illegal and poses a safety hazard for utility workers, according to a reminder from Hawaiian Electric Co.
Public invited to virtual meeting for Hāna Community Pathway Study
The public is invited to a virtual meeting for the Hāna Community Pathway Study on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at 5 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit feedback on an analysis done for a multimodal, shared-use path throughout Hāna town.
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Kauai Weather Forecast for October 06, 2024
Gentle to moderate trade winds will continue through today. A hybrid tradewind/seabreeze pattern will develop this afternoon with clouds and showers developing...
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 06, 2024
A pair of overlapping small, short period north swells should maintain small surf across north facing shores through today. A short lived small, short...
Ke Kai Ola on Big Island saving Hawaiian monk seals for 10 years
Throughout the past decade, more than 50 Hawaiian monk seals have been treated at the Kona facility and released back into the wild.