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Chips Ahoy, incense candles, fruit left as offerings at Kīlauea summit
Recent visitors to Kaluapele, the summit area of Kīlauea, have left behind roasting pans filled with meat, poke to unopened packages of Chips Ahoy cookies, fruit, candy bars and burning incense sticks. Officials from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park say they’ve been left as offerings to pay respects to Pelehonuamea, the elemental deity of volcanism and […]
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 21-27: Katchafire returns to Kona, volunteer at a dry forest reserve, watch some comedy and more
This week’s top events include performances by Katchafire in Kona and local group Kalapana Awa Band in Pāhoa.
Rock music’s Michele Rundgren is selling Tiki ‘Iniki – the only tiki bar on Kaua‘i
Michele and her husband, rock star Todd Rundgren, opened Tiki ‘Iniki on the North Shore of the Garden Isle in 2013.
Update: Highway 11 in South Kona reopens after car crash
The crash occurred between Ho‘okena Beach Road and Waiea Road.
Public asked to prepare for murky water following upcoming fire hydrant flow test
Waters in the affected areas might be slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled at Hilo Medical Center
The test will run from 9 to 10 p.m. Impacted customers include those along Waiānuenue Avenue between Pūnāwai Street, Waiau Street, including Rainbow Drive, Pu‘uhina Street, Punahele Street, Waimea Place and any other side roads and lanes.
Retired Big Island dentist explores new passion in culinary arts at Hawai‘i Community College
The former dentist has his sights on becoming a master sommelier following graduation from Hawaiʻi CC in May.
Free toilet tank leak detection tablets available during Fix a Leak Week
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply will distribute the tablets, while supplies last, during normal business hours at its offices in Hilo, Kona and Waimea.
Update: Closed portion of Hawai‘i Belt Road in South Kona reopens
According to witnesses, the closure is a result of a single-vehicle crash where a truck flipped over.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, enroll your keiki in a Spring Break program, explore the moon and more
There’s once again something for everybody to enjoy during the next week around the island.
Proposed coffee labeling bill moves from House to Senate committees for hearing
On March 7, House Bill 2298 passed the House with amendments and was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary Senate committees for a hearing.
Hilo man facing charges following theft of stolen company van
Hawai‘i Island police announced they had arrested 23-year-old Dylan Riley Balangatan of Hilo on March 12, charging him with auto theft and theft.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Kamehameha III during the annual Kauikeaouli Festival
The birthday tribute will honor the ali‘i who envisioned Hawai‘i to be a place of education and enlightenment.
Sen. Schatz announces passage of appropriations deal, securing billions in new federal funding for state
The U.S. Senate passed the first half of a bipartisan appropriations deal on Friday, Mar. 8, which aims to deliver billions in federal funding for critical programs that benefit Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing teen
Missing person Saysha Kaholo-Hiapo, 17, of Kailua-Kona, was reported as a runaway on Mar. 8, 2024.
Pa‘auilo Mauka Road water main break causes loss of service
A water main break on Pa‘auilo Mauka Road has impacted water service for customers, the Department of Water Supply said on Friday, Mar. 8. The department is working to complete temporary repairs tonight.
Three police officers honored by Kona Crime Prevention Committee
The Hawai‘i Police Department announced Friday, Mar. 8, that three of their officers were honored by a crime prevention organization.
Revitalize Puna Activation event to feature discussion on food sustainability, security
Revitalize Puna activations, a joint effort between Hawai‘i County’s Disaster Recovery Division and Council District 4, have become a space for showcasing and nurturing Puna’s resilience, spirit of collaboration and deep sense of aloha.
Windward Planning Commission hears hours of testimony opposing proposed Ka‘ū resort
People, young and old, near and far, traveled to Hilo, many missing a day of work or school, to voice their opposition at the meeting against Black Sand Beach LLC’s proposed residential and commercial development that would sprawl across 147 acres around Punalu‘u Beach Park.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 7-13: The Super American Circus returns, Kona brew fest on tap, Love Fest 2024 abounds and more
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