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Hawaiʻi County Council considering leasing 6 residential properties to nonprofits
Hawaiʻi County purchased the single-family homes using $6.4 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Merrie Monarch ‘Talk Story’ broadcast to honor late Kumu Hula Leināʻala Pavao Jardin
Through stories shared by her family and hula ʻohana, the special highlights the kumu’s lasting impact on hula, her role in elevating Kaua‘i’s cultural identity, and her lifelong commitment to perpetuating Hawaiian culture.
Residents, visitors urged to remain informed as Episode 44 bubbles beneath the surface
As increased activity signals lava fountainin to begin within the next week, stay informed of the potential impacts, including ash and vog emissions, which may affect the north and northeast regions of Hawaiʻi Island.
UH Giving Day encourages community to come together in support of students, programs
Gifts of any size given Wednesday, Dec. 8, directly remove financial barriers for students, expand hands-on learning and advance research addressing Hawaiʻi’s most pressing needs, from health care and education to environmental stewardship.
Wednesday weather updates: Flash flood warning for Hawai‘i Island canceled, watch remains
Unstable weather is expected to persist throughout the Hawaiian Islands through Friday.
Soggy situation: 12 Big Island locations already recorded 2 or more inches of rain, including 2 with more than 11 inches
Stormy conditions will continue through the rest of the week, with a major risk of even more heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday for the entire state, and especially the Big Island, bringing with it a strong potential for additional flooding.
Maintenance work to cause delays on Big Island’s Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Motorists should expect slow traffic with intermittent stops.
Puna man charged after reckless driving exploit in heavy traffic near Pāhoa Police Station while road crews worked
Charges include first-degree resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle and reckless driving; Torres made his initial court appearance Monday, April 6, in Hilo District Court, during which his bail was maintained.
Hawaiian culture showcased in workshops, panels, presentations, music during Merrie Monarch week
ʻIkena ʻImiloa’s four days of events provides festival goers with more opportunities for Native Hawaiian cultural enrichment and traditions that are centered around ʻike kūpuna (ancestral wisdom).
Surge in passengers anticipated at Hawaiʻi airports because of 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Hawai’i airports brace for an influx of interisland passengers traveling to Hilo for the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, ongoing until April 11.
UPDATE: Flash flood warning canceled for Big Island; flood watch for state remains
A flood watch remains in place for all Hawaiian Islands through Friday afternoon.
Annual gala celebrates leaders in hospitality and travel, raises money for scholarships
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Travel Industry Management is celebrating its 60th anniversary with plans to continue teaching future leaders in travel and hospitality.
High surf advisory issued for southern shores of all Hawaiian islands
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with occasional higher sets to 12 feet are forecast, with surf eventually expected to peak above advisory thresholds Wednesday, April 8.
Man arrested in connection with burglary incidents at two Kona Bay Drive residences
Na Aliʻi Peralta, 50, faces charges of burglary, theft and promoting a dangerous drug.
Upcoming storm is forecast to bring severe weather to Hawaiʻi County this week
As peak rain and winds approach, residents and visitors are advised to stay updated and ready, given potential impacts on the Merrie Monarch Festival.
UPDATE: Police find 12-year old runaway in good health
Selah Matthews was last seen at 6:30 a.m. on the 400 block of Kehaulani Street in Hilo today (Tuesday, April 7) and was wearing a dark-colored sweater, blue jeans and a tan-colored backpack.
Hawai‘i County offers tips on drinking water preparedness ahead of incoming storm
A flood watch is currently in place for the state, starting Wednesday through Friday afternoon.
First Kūpuna Watch scheduled in Puna this week
These meetings are designed to promote safety awareness and strengthen communication between police and residents, particularly for seniors on Hawai‘i Island.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi seeks distribution sites for keiki summer meal program
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is seeking community leaders to join the Kaukau 4 Keiki program this summer after receiving 9,500 applications from families in need across Hawaiʻi Island.
Lava spattering at Kīlauea calms, with experts forecasting potential change in eruptive window
There were no overflows from either of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruptive vents in the past 24 hours, according to the daily update from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
