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Hawai'i State News Full reopening of Kalalau Trail in Nāpali Coast state park on Kauaʻi to be determined
Lava falls continue to cascade into Nāpau Crater as Kīlauea eruption increases in volume
Now in its fourth phase of vent opening and lava production, the current phase is the eruption's largest to date. Fountaining remained strong at the new vent site as of just before 10:30 a.m. today as observed on the S2 webcam. September 19, 2024 · 11:53am
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Punk rock, civic engagement, a reggae icon, orchids, Peace Day
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Education For the first time in over a decade, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa exceeds 20K…
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Humpback whale calf seen off Big Island found near Washington State, 3 years later
Humpbacks have one of the longest mammal migrations on the planet.
Full reopening of Kalalau Trail in Nāpali Coast state park on Kauaʻi to be determined
However, the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources is reopening a portion of the trail to Hanakāpīʻai for day use only beginning Sept. 21. Any hiking beyond that point could result in citations or arrests.
Lava falls continue to cascade into Nāpau Crater as Kīlauea eruption increases in volume
Now in its fourth phase of vent opening and lava production, the current phase is the eruption’s largest to date. Fountaining remained strong at the new vent site as of just before 10:30 a.m. today as observed on the S2 webcam.
Toss your tires: Free collection event coming to Kea’au Middle School on Big Island
Eligible tires are limited to passenger car and light truck tires or smaller. Commercial vehicle and large truck tires will not be accepted.
Private land donated, aiding Pololū Trailhead Management Plan on Kohala Coast
Pololū Valley and the trailhead have long faced the challenges of heavy visitor traffic and overcrowding.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Punk rock, civic engagement, a reggae icon, orchids, Peace Day
An interesting mix of events, concerts and other activities is featured on the Big Island during the next 7 days. Check them out today!
Lava now cascading into Nāpau Crater on northwest rim during Kīlauea eruption
The eruption of Kīlauea near Nāpau Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues, with lava currently cascading into Nāpau Crater on the northwest rim, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Webcam and GOES satellite thermal imagery show that eruptive activity within Nāpau Crater, which had been waning throughout the day, has likely ceased while eruptive […]
7 Big Island bus routes among 14 in state to be restored this month
Two routes in the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area and five in the Ka‘ū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area will be restored.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Punk rock, civic engagement, a reggae icon, orchids, Peace Day
An interesting mix of events, concerts and other activities is featured on the Big Island during the next 7 days. Check them out today!
One-way traffic flow Saturday in Honoka‘a for Peace Day Festival
The Peace Day Festival in in downtown Honoka‘a is in observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day.
Rekindle your curiosity: Take part in International Observe the Moon Night
The annual event encourages moon enthusiasts and curious people around the globe to come together and learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations and honor cultural and personal connections to Earth’s constant companion.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island Sept. 12-18: Read some poetry, learn about manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of an iconic music album and more
Read some poetry, learn about the majestic manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic music albums of all time.
Take the dive and get connected to the deep ocean during ‘Pilina Kai Lipo’ in Hilo
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, and engages the community with the deep ocean by highligthing NOAA Ocean Exploration efforts to further understand what lies beneath the surface of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Don’t miss your chance. Today is the last day.
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Maui police arrested man in connection with IEDs discovered in Kula
A Kula man has been arrested in connection with the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) discovered on Aug. 7, 2024, near Kaʻamana Street in Kula. Maui police say Jess Lee, 43, was arrested as a result of a coordinated effort between the MPD and FBI.
Medical Minute: How can you tell the difference between a normal infection and sepsis?
Medical Minute: Dr. Karin Halvorson, Critical Care Medicine specialist with Pacific Permanente Group explains the difference between a normal infection and sepsis.
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Kīlauea volcano continues to erupt from new fissure vent
Kīlauea volcano continues to erupt in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park from the new fissure vent that opened just west of Nāpau Crater on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at around 3:15 p.m., according to a daily update from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. This is the fourth vent system of this eruption. The first fissures of this eruption occurred on the night of Sept. 15 on the middle East Rift Zone.
Gas Watch: Maui’s average fuel price 7 cents more per gallon than statewide average
Maui motorists are paying about seven cents more, on average, for an unleaded gallon of gas, compared with the "pain at the pump" for drivers statewide, according to AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The average price in Kahului was $4.69 as of this morning, and it was $4.62 statewide.
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Update: Brush fire on ridge above Wainiha Powerhouse Road about 60% contained
Water drops continue from the air and firefighters have been able to access portions of the fire to assess hot spots.
Portion of Kalalau Trail to reopen for day use only; full reopening date to be determined
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources is reopening the trail to Hanakāpīʻai for day use only beginning Sept. 21. Any hiking beyond Hanakāpīʻai could result in citations or arrests.
Hawai‘i observatory used to measure distance between Earth, biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen
The jet megastructure dates to a time when our universe was 6.3 billion years old, or less than half its present age of 13.8 billion years.
