North Hawaii News

The Big Island, as always, has plenty to do now that we all might have a little more free time after the Thanskgiving holiday weekend.

The earthquake happened at 8:40 a.m. Saturday morning 11 miles west-northwest of Volcano at a depth of 13 miles below sea level. It was felt around the island and as far away as Honolulu.

Hilo, Pāhoa, Waimea, Pahala, Kailua-Kona and Keaʻau will host their annual Christmas parades for Hawaiʻi Island communities throughout the next three weeks.

The emergency repair was necessary to prevent any further disruptions and/or problems. The shutoff continues for customers along portions of Māmalahoa Highway, heading east of Pu‘u Pūlehu Loop; U‘ikeoni Street; Waokele Street; and in Lakeland Subdivision.

Department of Environmental Management wishes Big Island a happy Turkey Day and asks for the public’s kōkua by not littering or illegallly dumping any materials at closed facilities during the annual holiday closure.

Restaurants and resorts across the Big Island are offering to-go and dine-in Thanksgiving meals perfect for visitors and the last-minute planners.

Twelve young people are more prepared for adulthood after continued education, skill development and career support from the new Hawaiʻi National Guard Job Challenge Academy in Hilo.

Thanksgiving is almost here. Before you sit down with the family for that tasty turkey dinner, celebrate with some pre-Turkey Day events and more. Don’t miss this week’s top 10 things to do on the island!

Warren Dela Cruz, 43, has been located in good health at Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 11:04 p.m.  

Surf has finally fallen below advisory levels along eastern shorelines after several days.

North Kona Councilman Holeka Goro Inaba and Hilo Councilman Dennis “Fresh” Onishi will serve as chairman and vice chairman, respectively.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

“With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a time when everyone starts to think about hunger, and itʻs a huge problem,” said Kristin Frost Albrecht, executive director of The Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

Large breking waves of 9 to 13 feet can be expected along east-facing shores as strong easterly winds continue to blow across the island through the weekend.

Waimea Community Association invites everyone to a free annual event honoring the many men and women of North Hawai‘i who put themselves in harm’s way around the clock 365 days a year to protect their communities.

With support from Hoʻola Farms, U.S. Army veteran Amanda Cox finds her roots in agribusiness as she develops I Ka Ua Farm.

Two students were awarded $500 for their essays about their volunteer service and connecting it with their specific communities.

After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

For those with mail-in ballots still to deposit, there are 10 receptacles and two Voter Service Centers for ballot envelopes that will be accepted until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Virtual and in-person workshops are available for students in need of assistance with college planning and scholarship applications in November.