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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 18-24: Bruddah Kunz Youth Jamm, Springtime Showstoppers, Laupāhoehoe Music Festival and more
Other events during the next week include a journey to the World of Trolls, mocktails and talking story at the Kona library and a festival dedicated to all things cannabis. April 18, 2024 · 01:00amHilo International Airport runway work scheduled for April 22, 23
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has scheduled this maintenance work at night.Hawai'i State News Worldwide geography association honors Hawai‘i navigator Nainoa Thompson
Community Water shut off scheduled in North Hilo for system improvements
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Conservation of electricity by customers successfully deters rolling outages on Big Island
FBI searches 2 locations in Kona; investigation underway
Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads
Lawmakers urge investigation, following power blackouts on Big Island and O‘ahu
Prosecutors seek life in prison for woman charged in fatal Hilo hit-and-run
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UH study: Rising seas eating away at underground infrastructure in Hawaiʻi, globally
Community meeting to address instream flow standards for Waikōloa
Big Island police looking for missing ʻendangeredʻ Hilo man
Hawaiian Electric asking public to reduce electricity use to prevent outages
Rolling outages likely to continue on Hawai‘i Island due to generation shortfall
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Hilo International Airport runway work scheduled for April 22, 23
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has scheduled this maintenance work at night.
Phone scammers targeting licensed professionals, businesses
The state is concerned that the scam calls could be aimed at medical professionals such as nurses, pharmacists and others.
Worldwide geography association honors Hawai‘i navigator Nainoa Thompson
Currently CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Thompson passes down knowledge to future generations, emphasizing the importance of navigation and voyaging.
Hawaiʻi County Council lends financial support to upcoming Hala Festival 2024, other community initiatives
Introduced by Hilo Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy, Resolution 484 grants $2,500 to assist with expenses associated with the hala fest, a celebration of the iconic tree also aimed at raising public awareness about the native Hawaiian trees set for May 18 in Puna.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 18-24: Bruddah Kunz Youth Jamm, Springtime Showstoppers, Laupāhoehoe Music Festival and more
Other events during the next week include a journey to the World of Trolls, mocktails and talking story at the Kona library and a festival dedicated to all things cannabis.
Conservation of electricity by customers successfully deters rolling outages on Big Island
Hawaiian Electric has been asking its customers to conserve for the past several weeks and officials say it’s helping.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding teen girl
The 16-year-old was last seen in the Ainaloa Subdivision area in Pāhoa on Tuesday at approximately 4:35 p.m.
FBI searches 2 locations in Kona; investigation underway
Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill stated: “The FBI can confirm that they are conducting court-authorized activities in the area. However, as our investigation is still ongoing, we decline to comment further.”
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 18-24: Bruddah Kunz Youth Jamm, Springtime Showstoppers, Laupāhoehoe Music Festival and more
Other events during the next week include a journey to the World of Trolls, mocktails and talking story at the Kona library and a festival dedicated to all things cannabis.
Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
The producer/writer of the film said his initial goal was to produce a 20-minute short for classroom use but the story turned out to be bigger than anyone could have imagined.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island plus 1: Hilo Cacao and Chocolate Expo, Celtic Electronic Dance Party, Kahilu Dance Night, Pokémon Day, Big Island Chocolate Festival and more
Several events during the next week also invite island residents and visitors alike to strut their stuff on the dance floor to a variety of music, including swing, funk, Motown and more.
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Haleakalā National Park seeks leased housing on Maui
Haleakalā National Park is seeking to lease three- or more bedroom houses or apartments (furnished, unfurnished, or partially furnished) with full kitchens, bathroom(s), and living/dining space to house between two to seven national park employees. More than one lease may be negotiated to meet the total need.
Nighttime single-lane closure on Keawe St. for water, electrical work
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users of nighttime lane closures along the state-owned portion of Keawe St. adjacent to the Lahaina Bypass (Route 3000) beginning on Wednesday, April 24.
Maui Ocean Center is in the running for best aquarium
The Maui Ocean Center is in the running for best aquarium in the country. USA TODAY selected the Maui Ocean Center as a nominee on its Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Maui aquarium is among a list of 20 under consideration by the publication as the best for their high-quality exhibits and visitor interactions.
Motorists advised to use patience and caution during Maui Marathon Marathon’s ‘Lahaina Town Memorial Run’
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is advising highway users to use caution and expect delays on Sunday, April 21, as the 54th Maui Marathon’s “Lahaina Town Memorial Run” runs through Kahului, Māʻalaea and Waikapū. Race participants should be expected on Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) in Māʻalaea and Waikapū, along with Kūihelani Highway (Route 380) in […]
Deadly Lahaina fire spread ‘incredibly fast,’ racing mauka to makai within 90 minutes
The fire that destroyed most of Lahaina and killed at least 101 people started at 2:55 p.m. Aug. 8 in the vicinity of Kuʻialua Street and Hoʻokahua Place, mauka of the Lahaina Bypass and Kelawea Mauka Makai Park. Fanned by intense winds churned up by Hurricane Dora to the south, the fire raced to the coastline in 60 to 90 minutes.
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Public invited to complete Kaua‘i Community Survey on Homelessness
The survey is brief and aims to understand perspectives on the experience, impacts and solutions of homelessness on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i Police Department asks for public’s help locating 16-year-old runaway
Akoni Bermoy, a 16-year-old resident of Puhi, was reported missing on April 12.
Portion of Olohena Road to close April 19 for tree removal work
The closure is necessary to allow crews to remove a large albizia tree on Olohena Road.