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Waimea Town Meeting to Explore ‘Restless’ Mauna Loa
The unique aspects of “restless” Mauna Loa will be the topic of discussion on Thursday, April 5, at Waimea Community Association’s meeting at Waimea Elementary.
1976 Hōkūleʻa Crew to Be Honored at Merrie Monarch
Hōkūleʻa sailed into Hilo Bay this morning and arrived at the Grand Naniloa Hotel pier, where the legendary canoe was greeted with a cultural welcome ceremony.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: APRIL 2: Merrie Monarch Free Mid-Day Entertainment
Monday through Friday, April 2–6: Free entertainment at the Grand Naniloa Hotel at noon and at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel at 1 p.m.
VIDEO, PHOTO UPDATE, PM: APRIL 1: Merrie Monarch Festival Hoʻolauleʻa
Merrie Merrie Monarch Hoʻolauleʻa, Sunday, April 1, at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo. Free admission to watch performances by local hālau.
VIDEO, PHOTO UPDATE, AM: APR 1: Merrie Monarch Festival Hoʻolauleʻa
Malika Judd conducts an exclusive interview with Aunty Luana Kawelu, president of the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Kona Coffee Expo, April 6
Learn about 100% Kona Coffee at the Annual Kona Coffee and Small Farm Expo.
PHOTO, VIDEO UPDATE: Hilo Celebrates ‘Hōkūleʻa’s Arrival
From April 2 through 28, Hōkūleʻa will make its first visit to Hilo since departing in 2014 for its three-year Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage.
UPDATE 4: All Clear at Kua Bay After Shark Attack
The DLNR Division of State Parks reopened Kua Bay in Kekaha Kai State Park at 12:25 p.m. after receiving an all-clear following yesterday’s shark incident.
KHS Bakes Up Delicious Portuguese Sweet Bread
The Kona Historical Society draws visitors and locals every Thursday to witness the traditional Portuguese practice of baking bread in a large wood-fired oven.
UPDATE 4: Swimmer Found Dead in Rainbow Falls Pool
HFD Battalion Captain Matthias Kusch just confirmed that the body of Myles Amundson Osgood was retrieved from the pools beneath Rainbow Falls at 10 a.m.
Spin Launch Met with Opposition, Community Meeting Planned
The Hawai‘i Senate Ways and Means Committee has changed the language for a Special Purpose Revenue Bond in HB 2559, so it is no longer site specific.
‘Ōhiʻa Quarantine Alert for Merrie Monarch Festival Attendees
Movement of ʻōhiʻa from Hawai‘i Island is restricted.
2018 Merrie Monarch Readies Stage, Parking
The dancers have practiced long and hard, the stage is set and the parking lot has been striped for the start of the Merrie Monarch Festival on Sunday, April 1.
Mayor Kim Responds to Hilo Farmers Market Closure
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim released a statement regarding the county’s order to remove the tarps and tents from the Hilo Farmers Market:
South Hilo Crime Report: March 9–15, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to four burglaries, four vehicle thefts and three vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from March 9 to 15, 2018.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.2M New Guinea Quake
Thursday, March 29 at 11:40 a.m.: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports a 7.2 earthquake occurred near Papua New Guinea.
Big Island ‘Aina Pono Farm-to-School Pilot Program Expands
The program launched in the Kohala School complex, where its cafeteria reduced and replaced canned, processed food with fresh, locally-grown produce and beef.
2018 Merrie Monarch Festival Traffic Patterns
In conjunction with the 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.
Updated Rules Proposed for Hawai‘i Forest Reserve System
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is proposing updates to rules regulating activities within Hawai‘i’s Forest Reserve System.
Petco Announces Opening Date
Another major mainland chain store will open in Prince Kūhiō Plaza soon, following the TJ Maxx opening last month.
