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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 10-16: Truly Royal Parade, hula kahiko, Puna Chocolate Spring Festival and much more
There are plenty of activities and events happening around the island during the next week, and not all of them are related to Merrie Monarch Week. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
District Court judge nominees for O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island confirmed by State Senate
Each newly confirmed judge will serve a six-year term for the State of Hawaiʻi.
Public urged to monitor real-time stream conditions as storm approaches Hawaiian Islands
Federal, state and county agencies are monitoring 88 locations across the five main Hawaiian Islands.
Gov. Green announces Presidential Disaster Declaration approval for Hawaiʻi
This announcement comes following a conversation between the governor and the Secretary of Homeland Security on Wednesday.
Big Island Thursday weather: Flood watch, wind advisory, winter weather advisory
A flood watch remains in effect for the Big Island, as well as a wind advisory and winter weather advisory for the island’s summits.
GALLERY: Hoʻike sets the tone of celebration, reverence for the Merrie Monarch Festival
Captivating performances from kāne celebrate 50 years of history at the Merrie Monarch Hoʻike.
‘Increasingly active weather pattern’ to persist through Friday as storm strengthens
More intense heavy rainfall, which could lead to more flooding in already drowned locations throughout the state, along with isolated thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, strong winds and hazardous winter weather atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa still in the forecast.
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.
