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Update: Flood advisory for portions of East Hawai‘i canceled
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Update: Reported standoff in Ka‘ū comes to end, road reopens
The Special Response Team responded the incident earlier today as well as West Hawai‘i detectives.
Canoe race canceled after Kawaihae Harbor, surrounding roads flooded following weekend rain
Ninety-two crews were slated to participate in the 26th annual Long Distance race up the Kohala Coast on Saturday.
Flood advisory issued for portions of West Hawai‘i
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Big Island students defend winning title in second annual Kalo Challenge
The Kalo Challenge is the finale of a yearlong project where at-promise students from across the state learned about planting and cultivating kalo (taro) and then turning their harvest into an innovative culinary dish.
Yearslong black slime ‘nightmare’ now in court; Kaua‘i homeowners ‘fatigued’
Nearly 80 homes in a Hanamā‘ulu a development with plumbing reportedly rife with black slime-causing bacteria.
‘Make the future yours’: UH-Hilo grads encouraged to be brave, do something great
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo on the Big Island conferred degrees, certificates and post-graduate credentials to 500 students during its spring 2024 commencement ceremony.
Update: Flood advisory canceled for East Hawai‘i; watch remains in place statewide
Radar shows that the heavy rain has diminished. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Big Island woman captures footage of Aurora Borealis from Nā‘ālehu home
“It was a beautiful purple and greenish tinge visible to the naked eye for about 5 minutes,” Brenda Trowbridge shared on social media.
Installation of safety enhancement measures on Waimea road begins this week
The work on ‘Opelo Road begins May 13 directly across from ‘Opelo Plaza.
Update: Roads reopen in Kohala after crews clear debris from flooding
A flash flood watch remains in place throughout the state till 8 p.m.
US Senate passes provisions to improve air tour safety, address air noise in Hawai‘i
The US Senate on Thursday passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which included several provisions authored by US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i). The bill contains measures to address air tour noise in Hawai‘i, improve air tour safety, help airports adapt to extreme weather, and establish a Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary at the Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Kaua‘i fisherman finds oddity in belly of tuna; scientists identify rare octopus
Alan Okuhara of Mark’s Place is a scientist at heart; he and marine biologist Molly Lutcavage have a list of ‘marine mysteries’ to solve.
Dare Day returns after 4-year hiatus to celebrate Big Island students
Students from Waikōloa Elementary and Middle Schools, Waimea Middle School, Konawaena Elementary and Middle School and Hawaiian immersion school Alo Kēhau o ka ʻĀina Mauna were bussed into Kona to spend the day enjoying activities from swimming to ring tossing, putting golf, basketball and shooting a fire hose at a cardboard house.
Heavy rains diminish over East Hawaiʻi; flood threat shifts to west, north Big Isle
Flash flood warnings were in effect late Friday night and into early Saturday morning for portions of North and South Kohala and Hāmākua as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved over the districts.
Help just a mailbox away: Join fight against hunger and donate to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The 32nd annual National Association of Letter Carriers annual event is Saturday nationwide, including in Hawai‘i.
Educator externship held to advance creative technical skills for Hawai‘i teachers, enhance student workforce readiness
The event was a result of the Creative Industries Sector Partnership’s Career Awareness initiative, a workforce development collaboration between employers and educators.
Chef Louis Pauole and Miyo’s in Hilo celebrate Mom with special omakase event
Pauole created the event, which will feature seven courses highlighting dishes infused with locally grown ingredients, to spotlight the depth of flavors found only in Hawai‘i on Mother’s Day.
UHERO forecast: Counties poised for slower growth, inflation surpasses national average
Maui rebuilding and the incremental return of international travelers will support tourism, helping to offset a moderate pullback in the continental U.S. market.