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Volcano Watch: Water cannon experiments used to understand volcanic blasts

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption in Washington State illustrated the hazards and impacts of ground-hugging volcanic blasts on natural landscapes and human infrastructure.

New study: Strange interstellar object ‘Oumuamua could be hydrogen-burping comet

Researchers have speculated about what ‘Oumuamua is since the reddish cigar-shaped galactic guest was first observed nearly six years ago by the Pan-STARRS1 telescope atop Haleakalā on Maui.

35-year-old arrested after 4-hour armed standoff in Aloha Estates on Big Island

Joseph Diego Soares was taken into custody, and the loaded pistol in his possession was safely recovered, Hawaiʻi Island police said.

UPDATE: Police activity in Aloha Estates in Glenwood has ceased

The Hawaiʻi Police Department is currently involved in “police activity” in Aloha Estates on Mauna Loa Road in Glenwood.

Special program about ʻAlalā Project at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

The ʻAlalā is a bird native to Hawaiʻi and found nowhere else on earth.

25-year-old sentenced to 20 years in prison for assault, robbery in Hilo

Cohlby Espaniola, 25 of Mountain View, was sentenced to a 20-year prison term in Hilo Circuit Court for a stabbing and robbery that occurred in 2018 at a residence on Leilani Street in Hilo.

Hawai‘i police renew request for help in finding woman and her 5-year-old daughter

Authorities are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating Tara Lasham, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning relative to a custodial interference investigation.

Kimié Miner’s free songwriting workshop on Big Island; young artists can apply

The free weekend songwriting workshop on the Big Island is dedicated to empowering young artists with a breakthrough music and mental health mentorship series called Nā Leo (The Voices) by Haku Collective. 

Kīlauea eruption paused: ‘Mahalo Pele, and a hui hou (until we meet again)’

It’s been a little more than three weeks since the lava supply to the lake within Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island ceased March 7 and the eruption paused.

VIDEO: Hundreds attended the dedication of Vietnam War Memorial in West Hawai‘i

The memorial was made a possible by a group of Vietnam veterans who formed the nonprofit West Hawai‘i Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Association. The group raised $75,000 in 17 months to construct the 6-foot-tall by 7-foot-long memorial, crafted in basalt rock.

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West Hawaiʻi County Band presents free Band in the Bay concert on April 2
First annual free Kona Steel Guitar Festival at Outrigger resort March 24 and 25
Kamuela Philharmonic plans ‘Brilliant’ finish to 2022-23 MasterWorks season
Tony nominated musical ‘The Prom’ playing at East Hawai’i Cultural Center in Hilo

Big Island Polls Chevron Forward

What is your favorite Hawaiian food? Take our 30-second Poll #5
How do you feel about the number of Big Island tourists? Take our 30-second Poll #4
Hāpuna claims top spot as favorite beach in Big Island Now weekly poll; see results
What is the toughest job? Take Big Island Now’s 30-second poll #2

Big Island Business Chevron Forward

Hawaiʻi Energy expanding lighting upgrade program to nonprofits, small businesses
New West Hawaiʻi Filipino Chamber of Commerce seeking members
Big Island Poll #4 results: 60% say there are ‘too many’ tourists
Asian sauces sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to undeclared soy allergen
The county’s American Job Center Hawaiʻi reopens at new location
Hawaiʻi’s economy slowing but no recession, UH research report says
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Hawai'i Volcano Blog Chevron Forward

Volcano Watch: Water cannon experiments used to understand volcanic blasts
Kīlauea eruption paused: ‘Mahalo Pele, and a hui hou (until we meet again)’
Volcano Watch: Pele’s hairs — a beautiful hazard on the Island of Hawaiʻi
Volcano Watch: GeoSPACE program promotes geology for people with disabilities

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State of Hawaiʻi pursuing cases against 33 swimmers chasing dolphins in Hōnaunau Bay
President Biden supports national marine sanctuary for Pacific Remote Islands
3 state projects underway to fix water problems at Hāpuna Beach on Big Island
High surf warning for west-facing shores of Big Island beginning Wednesday night

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Grant program opens for Food Hubs to help meet demand for Hawaiʻi-grown food

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened a grant program to support the establishment and expansion of food hubs in Hawai‘i. Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program are now being accepted for grants between $50,000 and $250,000 aimed at increasing the capacity of food hubs, which are centrally located facilities where food products may be aggregated, stored, processed, and marketed.

Kalakupua Playground at 4th Marine Division Memorial Park to be closed April 1

Kalakupua Playground at 4th Marine Division Memorial Park in Haʻikū will be closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. to noon April 1.

Senate Ways and Means Committee votes to approve Senate version of the state budget

The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted Thursday to approve the State Budget Bill, also known as House Bill 300. Highlights of the budget document are posted HERE.

Maui Weather Forecast for March 31, 2023

Enhanced showers and possible thunderstorms remain in the forecast for the western islands into the weekend, thanks to a surface trough lingering to our...

Maui Surf Forecast for March 31, 2023

The current small northwest (320 degrees) swell will slowly decline today and Saturday. A small northeast swell is expected to fill in today, peak...

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Kauai Weather Forecast for March 31, 2023

Enhanced showers and possible thunderstorms remain in the forecast for the western islands into the weekend, thanks to a surface trough lingering to our...

Kauai Surf Forecast for March 31, 2023

The current small northwest (320 degrees) swell will slowly decline today and Saturday. A small northeast swell is expected to fill in today, peak...

Volcano Watch: Understanding volcanic blasts using water cannon experiments

The eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State in 1980 showed the hazards of ground-hugging volcanic blasts on natural landscapes and human infrastructure.

Kauaʻi homeowners eligible for 10% discount through National Flood Insurance Program

Earlier this year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Kauaʻi County’s application to the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System.

Kaua‘i police arrest man in connection to fatal hit-and-run in Kapa‘a

The suspect was arrested on charges of first-degree negligent homicide, accidents involving death, inattention to driving, and driving without a license.