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Cindi Punihaole, the longtime director of the Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, said the large number of users “were loving the bay to death.”

The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.

According to police reports, Aini pointed what appeared to be a black-colored pistol, later determined to be a BB gun, toward the store employee’s head on May 18, demanding that she open the register.

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).

Many of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds are facing extinction, and UH Hilo biology professor Patrick Hart is employing a mix of high-tech tools and Native Hawaiian traditions to support their remaining populations.

There are several upcoming festive events scheduled this week at island venues in celebration of the Yuletide season. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu said red flag warnings are a possibility Wednesday and Thursday, with the only limiting factor for issuing a fire weather watch now being minimum humidities.

One suspect was found hiding under a bed in a Puna home and the other sleeping in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in Mountain View.

The holiday season meetings are an effort to reach out to and engage with the residents of the lawmaker’s congressional district, giving them an opportunity to share topics important to their community.

The department’s choice acknowledges the complex nature of what lies ahead, a press release from the university’s English Department states.

All prospective bidders are encouraged to view the vehicles prior to bidding. The vehicles available for auction will be clearly labeled with an item number. In no case will failure to view constitute grounds for the withdrawal of a bid.

After four years of sitting empty, the refurbishing of the iconic hotel, which will be a Hampton Inn by Hilton, will begin. On Tuesday, the hotel site will be blessed.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northeast winds of 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph are expected.

Looking for some music to get into the holiday mood? These choral and instrumental ensembles have upcoming concerts, including two today, that are sure to make your season more merry.

Winners of 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade awards announced; grand marshal Dr. Lori Inouye-Yamashita recognized for her outstanding contributions and dedication to the community.

Hawai‘i County invites the public to the cherished weeklong annual holiday open house tradition that will feature festivities such as live hula and music, food trucks, goodies and snacks, decorations and more.

‘A Waimea Christmas Memory’ is in store during the 2024 installment of Hawai‘i’s second-oldest holiday parade.

League play is anticipated to run from Jan. 21 to March 27, 2025.

Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and partners again in January 2025 to learn about volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi but also think about submitting a piece for the new art and poetry contest.

Dec. 7, 1941, truly was a day of infamy and a day the United States shall never forget: “May we all recommit to fulfilling the future they fought for — one grounded in freedom, democracy, equality and opportunity for all,” said U.S. President Joe Biden in a presidential proclamation.