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Still time to register to attend free financial planning workshop in person or via Zoom
The workshop is from 1 to 4 p.m. today (March 12) at Hilo Food Hub on Kalanianaʻole Street, with Brett Carey of We Make HI as featured presenter.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 13-19: Plenty of fun, but check before you go because of brewing storm
We bring you this week’s top 10 with one caveat: this week’s top 10 remained as scheduled Wednesday afternoon; however, a powerful kona low could end up crashing the party.
2001 masterpiece ‘Crossroads’ by legendary Hawaiian supergroup Nā ‘Ōiwi to debut on all major music streaming platforms
Featuring the late Dennis Kamakahi, this intergenerational masterpiece finally arrives March 13 — for the first time since its original release — on all major digital platforms.
Hawaiʻi County encourages public to prep now for impacts from incoming kona low
National Weather Service issued a flood watch in effect through Saturday afternoon (March 14) for Hawaiʻi Island as conditions are expected to become favorable; the storm could even produce brief and weak tornadoes in addition to isolated severe thunderstorms.
Beyond the burn zone: University of Hawaiʻi study finds mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires not just among residents
“These findings show that the wildfire’s psychological toll is not confined to the areas that burned,” said the new study’s lead author and University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Ruben Juarez in a release about the study’s findings. “The social and economic disruption — especially housing instability and income disruption — is driving much of the distress we see across the community.”
$10 billion Hawaiʻi state budget advances to House Floor for final vote
The $10 billion budget prioritizes investments that support local families, strengthen essential public services, and build long-term resilience for Hawaiʻi’s communities.
‘Episode 43 produced some serious tephra’: Fallout from Kīlauea lava fountains blown as far as Hilo
Volcanic material as large as 6 inches was reported at Volcano Golf Course on Tuesday (March 10), with the village experiencing significant fallout; falling tephra caused closures of a portion of Highway 11, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, swimming pools and at least one school, emergency shelter opening and new summit webcam getting ‘clobbered.’
Hawai‘i Island police looking into phone issues at its Kona police station
In the meantime, individuals needing to contact personnel at the Kealakehe Police Station are asked to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Multigenerational portrait painted of Pacific Islands Region volunteers in new Red Cross data
One Hawaiʻi family embodies the trend, showing how service shared across generations is shaping the future of Red Cross volunteerism; demographic estimates show people of all ages — from Gen Z to the Silent Generation — help make up the nearly 1,900 volunteers who support the American Red Cross in the Pacific Islands Region.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park advises visitors of potential measles exposure on March 3
The Hawai‘i Department of Health confirmed a visitor who went to the park had the measles.
Third free cybersecurity clinic for small businesses offered by University of Hawaiʻi
‘Most small businesses don’t realize they’re a target until it’s too late,’ said University of Hawaiʻi Kapi‘olani Community College assistant professor of information technology and cybersecurity and session lead David Stevens in announcing the clinic. ‘You don’t need a big budget to protect yourself, but you do need to know where your risks are.’
Travelers in Hawai‘i advised to arrive at the airport early due to severe weather
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a powerful, yet slow-moving kona low storm has arrived in the Hawaiian Islands, with rain arriving on Kaua‘i on Tuesday.
Tax relief for state’s working families preserved in Hawaiʻi Senate measure
State lawmakers must look inward, however, and ensure the state is living within its means before asking taxpayers to do the same; So while taking this action, they acknowledge revenues are declining as state costs for many programs rise because of action by U.S. Congress.
Entrance at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Highway 11 reopens; tephra cleanup ongoing
Highway 11 has also reopened.
Public urged by state officials to be cautious outdoors and on water because of severe weather
Outdoor recreation — including camping, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, etc. — and boating or other water activities during inclement weather put not only yourself but first responders at greater risk in an emergency.
UPDATE: Flood advisory canceled for portions of Kaʻū, Puna
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report radar shows that heavy rainfall diminished and flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Former Kohala Coast estate of the late Lisa Marie Presley on the market for $17.5M
Known as Hale Ohi‘a, the 6-bedroom, 8,178-square-foot home was built with more than 250 native ohi‘a logs, and comes with access to the exclusive Mauna Lani Beach Club.
Hilo transforms into New York City with the production of ‘In the Heights’
The romantic musical directed by Jennie Kaneshiro blends universal themes of love, culture and aspirations that resonate with the local communities in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense, partners to open tephra information center in Volcano
Residents can visit the tephra information center to learn how to clean tephra from their homes, protect water catchment tanks and make requests for assistance.
UPDATE: Police report endangered runaway 12-year-old girl was located
Mulaun Porter was previously reported March 10 as missing. She was found late Tuesday night (March 10) in good health.
