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Big Island’s world record attempt of longest lei falls short — but connects people
For nearly six months, volunteers at Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa worked on a ti leaf lei for an attempt at the Worldʻs Longest Lei with Guinness World Records.
Dust off your spurs and break out your saddle — it’s almost time for Honoka‘a Western Week
The 10-day event, from May 19-29, promises a roundup of events, food, entertainment and family fun, all in celebration of the Big Island community’s paniolo heritage and unique cultural blend.
5 years ago on Big Island: ‘Eruption in Leilani, no joke. Lava is coming out right now.’
Exactly five years ago, Kīlauea began to spew lava that would prove to be the most destructive eruption in Hawai‘i in two centuries.
Watch: Viral video shows tourist drive straight into bay at West Hawai‘i harbor
Kona resident Christie Hutchinson posted the 4 1/2-minute video of the incident to TikTok two days ago, which has since been viewed nearly 130,000 times.
UH-Hilo to celebrate legacy of Hawaiian cultural icon and educator Edith Kanakaʻole
The “He Kaʻao No Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole” celebration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony in the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center in Hilo on the Big Island followed by a ceremonial presentation of gifts and tributes.
What action was No. 1 to deal with feral cats among 2,836 voters in Big Island Now’s poll?
In Big Island Now’s latest weekly poll, 2,836 people voted on “What is the best way to humanely address the overpopulation of feral/community cats on the Big Island?”
Staffing shortages leading Big Island public defenders to withdraw from cases
Public defenders are usually overworked, but on the Big Island the problem is exacerbated with 4 of the 15 positions (26%) currently vacant, leading to the withdrawal from cases.
Big Island police investigating after woman found dead, bloody sword discovered at Puna residence
According to police, Puna patrol officers found 52-year-old Christopher Roy Howlind with a large sword covered in blood next to him at an Orchidland Estates residence on the Big Island early Friday afternoon, April 28, and a dead woman inside.
‘Volcano Watch’: Today’s family of five USGS volcano observatories began with HVO more than 111 years ago
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island has grown and changed significantly during the past 111 years.
Annual survey: Number of homeless people jumps to 1,000 plus on Big Island
According to the Point-in-Time survey taken during the week of Jan. 23-27, Hawai‘i County experienced an overall increase of 167 homeless people — including sheltered and unsheltered — from a year ago. The numbers went from 837 to 1,004, an increase of 20%.
Hawaiʻi County breaks ground on Kaloko Heights affordable housing development in Kona
The $54.4 million Kaloko Heights development in Kailua-Kona on the west side of the Big Island will feature 99 family units, including 58 three-bedroom units, 41 two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom manager’s unit.
State moves forward with plans for renovations of distressed Big Island condo complex
The Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday authorized the state Land Division to negotiate a development agreement with Banyan Drive Management of Hilo to conduct a $20 million renovation of the former Country Club Condominiums complex on Hilo’s iconic Banyan Drive on the Big Island.
Feast for the heart: New Big Island choir presents debut concert series
Big Island Singers, a new 33-member community choir under the direction of founder Douglas Albertson, presents “Love Songs in Spring” from Friday through Sunday, April 28-30, at several venues in Hilo.
Hawai‘i Island lawmakers secure funding for Kona Community Hospital infrastructure upgrades
Within the state budget, $16.2 million will be used to improve the hospital’s HVAC system, central utility plant, site utilities, and other building infrastructure to mitigate the risk of the hospital’s closure. An additional $2.3 million will enable the hospital to maintain its accreditation and continue providing potentially life-saving medication for oncology patients.
Have you seen this truck?
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for information relative to a hit-and-run incident that occurred on the morning of March 25, in the 200-block of West Lanikaula Street in Hilo.
Knives, collapsible baton confiscated from Hilo-bound traveler at Honolulu airport
This was one of two incidents within the past two weeks at two of Hawai‘i’s airports where Transportation Security Administration officers discovered prohibited items concealed on the bodies of travelers during a routine screening at the security checkpoint.
Two quakes shake Big Island on Wednesday night
The Big Island was rattled by two additional earthquakes Wednesday night, April 26, following a magnitude-4.2 temblor earlier in the day. The second happened at about 7:30 p.m. north-northeast of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo and the third occurred just after 10 p.m. south of Fern Forest in Puna.
Public school teachers ratify 4-year contract with 92% of the nearly 7,000 votes
The public school teachers in Hawaiʻi voted 92% in favor of ratifying a new 4-year agreement, which will begin July 1, 2023, according to the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.
Magnitude 4.2 quake rumbles near Ka‘ū District of Hawai‘i Island
The tumbler struck at 4:31 p.m. and was 7.5 miles east-southeast of Pāhala at depth of 18.3 miles below sea level.
State funding application for preschool tuition extended to Friday
The Department of Human Services is extending its application deadline for families seeking funding to send keiki to preschool for the 2023-24 school year.
