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Palani Road mural tells story of Kona’s famed love song about Kamehameha II
The mural and the song are reminders to the community to continue to love this place and to care for it as kūpuna before us have.
41st annual Christmas Treasures Art, Jewelry, Gift and Craft Fair scheduled in Kona
The event will be hosted by Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel on Nov. 25-26.
UPDATE: Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet now forecast through Saturday night for parts of Big Island
The dangerous surf coincides with strong to gale-force winds and spring high tide.
Tips to keep pets safe on Thanksgiving
One pet safety tip: Say no to table scraps. Too much rich, fatty food, or simply new, unfamiliar foods can upset a pet’s stomach—and even cause pancreatitis.
Kona shopkeepers excited for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
After two years of in-person capacity restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kona businesses are banking on the return of in-person customers for the biggest holiday shopping weekends of the year.
Jackie Rey’s and Salvation Army team up again to deliver Thanksgiving meals to elderly
Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill in Kona, with help from volunteers and the Salvation Army Kona Corps, will deliver 500 to 600 meals to the elderly and shut-ins on Thanksgiving.
Dry October for Big Island ends with much needed precipitation and return of rainbow season
Despite the start of the wet season at the beginning of October, several locations on the Big Island remained dry for a good chunk of the month.
Pāhoa man arrested, charged following reported shooting incident in Puna
Kiha Rodney Stone Kaahu faces several charges including first-degree terroristic threatening and ownership or possession of firearm prohibited.
Hawai’i County names Malia Kekai as deputy director of Public Works
Malia Kekai has worked for the County of Hawaiʻi since 2016 as a deputy corporation counsel.
Repairs completed on water main break in South Kohala
Water service to the customers affected by the water main break on Puakō Beach Drive has been restored.
Hawai’i Island police searching for 17-year-old from Hilo
Ashley Tavares, who was reported as a runaway, was last seen in Honomū during the evening hours of Nov. 21, 2022.
U.S. Postal Service now accepting keiki wish list letters to Santa
Santa Claus and his postal elves are now accepting wish list letters from keiki.
Civil Defense advises against hosting outdoor Thanksgiving events because of expected severe weather
A severe weather forecast has been issued for the entire state starting tonight through Thanksgiving Day.
South Kohala police officer honored for lifesaving actions
Robert McKay Jr. was named the Hawai‘i Island Security and Safety Professionals Association’s Officer of the Quarter for the third quarter of this year.
New video shares tips for visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during busy holidays
From Thanksgiving through January is the park’s busiest time of the year.
Hawaiian Electric selects 3 solar projects on Big Island to lower bills for low/moderate customers
There will be three shared solar programs on the Big Island: one in Pāhoe and two in Kailua-Kona.
Hawaiʻi Governor-elect Green appoints 8 women to key positions in his administration
For his chief of staff, Hawaiʻi Governor-elect Josh Green selected Brooke Wilson, who had served in the same position when he was Hawaiʻi’s lieutenant governor.
Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to again reduce electricity use
The utility company says the need for conservation is being prompted by the unexpected loss of several of its large generators.
Strong northeast winds, significant north swell possible on Thanksgiving
You might want to change any plans you have outside on Turkey Day.
