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Kokua Kailua Monthly Stroll to Return to Ali‘i Drive
The monthly stroll is returning to Historic Kailua Village.
Gov. Ige Signs Bill into Law Banning Intentional Balloon Releases
The intentional release of balloons will now be banned throughout the state of Hawai‘i starting in January 2023.
Merrie Monarch Festival Concludes Tonight
Tonight will conclude the 58th annual Merrie Monarch Festival with its ʻauana competition.
Lighthouse Road Remains Closed, County Reminds Public
County officials are reminding residents and visitors that Kumukahi Lighthouse Road in Kapoho remains closed.
Unoccupied Kayak Found Adrift in Hilo Bay
Authorities are seeking the public’s helping identifying the owner of a two-person kayak found adrift in Hilo Bay this Friday morning.
Kona Commons July Artisan Market Announced
The market, as well as the center, will observe all government-mandated coronavirus safety protocols, including hand sanitization and face masks.
Queens’ MarketPlace Offers Variety of July 4th Activities, Deals
Queens’ MarketPlace merchants are offering a variety of special sales and storewide discounts all weekend long.
Fire Destroys 1-Story Structure in Mountain View
A residential structure and shed were destroyed in an early morning fire in Mountain View, July 2. No injuries were reported.
Salvation Army Seeks Back-to-School Supplies for Hawai‘i Keiki
The Salvation Army is seeking back-to-school supplies for keiki-in-need with supply drives being held on Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Maui and O‘ahu in July and August.
Pilots in Stable Condition After Making Emergency Water Landing Off West O‘ahu
Two pilots are currently in stable condition after they were rescued offshore when their Transair 737 Boeing cargo plane went down off West O‘ahu.
Update: All Lanes Open on Highway 190 by Waikoloa Junction After Spill
The southbound lane at Waikoloa Road junction is closed due to a spill this morning.
Update: 911 Call System Restored
The 911 call system is currently down due to a technical issue, authorities confirm this morning.
2 Injured After Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Crashes Off West O‘ahu
A cargo plane that crashed in the waters off West O‘ahu this morning has left one pilot in critical condition and another in serious condition.
Merrie Monarch Craft Fair Lives Online
The Merrie Monarch Festival is known not just for the celebration of hula, but the local artists who share Hawaiian culture through the clothes they make, the woods they carve and the jewelry they create.
Volcanoes in Canada, Eh?
Happy Canada Day/Bonne Fête du Canada! While some past “Volcano Watch” articles have had a July 4th theme for the USA, this year we’re taking the opportunity to ensure readers know that our neighbors to the north have volcanoes, too — including potentially active ones.
Three Hawai´i Gun Safety Bills Become Law
One bill targets the production and ownership of ghost guns, while the others aim to protect keiki and kūpuna, respectively.
All HCCC Inmates Cleared of COVID-19
There are no active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center as of Thursday, July 1.
