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National Weather Service issues wind advisory on Big Island
Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. March 28, 2024 · 01:00amFelony charges filed in 3rd Circuit Court against East Hawai‘i man accused of starving, beating toddler
According to the charging document, abuse against the child occurred on several occasions between January and March 2024.Hawai'i State News Police seeking witnesses to Kealakekua traffic collision
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Honolulu man cited for illegal take and possession of fish
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Big Island News
Buildings in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park damaged during 2018 eruption set for dismantling
The buildings to be taken down are located on the Uēkahuna bluff at the summit of Kīlauea. They are the former Jaggar Museum, and two buildings used by the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the Okamura Building and the Geochemistry Annex.
Felony charges filed in 3rd Circuit Court against East Hawai‘i man accused of starving, beating toddler
According to the charging document, abuse against the child occurred on several occasions between January and March 2024.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 28-April 3: Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off Sunday; Easter events abound
Check out where the Easter Bunny will be hopping around the island this weekend and get ready to celebrate everything hula and Hawaiian during the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo.
National Weather Service issues wind advisory on Big Island
Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.
Couple charged in relation to robbery, kidnapping outside Joanne’s Lounge in Hilo
Nathan Pedro of Pāhoa and Jackie Carter of Hilo made their initial appearances in Hilo District Court on Wednesday afternoon.
Police seeking witnesses to Kealakekua traffic collision
On Monday evening Kona patrol officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2014 silver Honda Accord traveling south bound on Māmalahoa Highway in the area of Konawaena School Road.
Interim rule restricts movement of plant material in effort to prevent spread of little fire ants on O‘ahu
Little fire ants were first discovered on Hawai‘i Island 25 years ago. The populations have since been detected throughout most of the state.
Big Island man faces charges after reportedly stealing Toyota 4Runner and ATV
The 48-year-old is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Hilo District Court this afternoon. He remains in custody in lieu of $130,000 bail.
Ocean View man ‘Buddy’ Behrendt, wanted on outstanding warrant, arrested
Behrendt was taken into custody after Ka‘ū patrol officers conducting area checks observed him crouched down behind a parked vehicle on a public roadway near the intersection of Paradise Parkway and Luau Drive.
Narcan vending machines pop up islandwide as Hawai‘i Island Fentanyl Task Force battles rise in opioid overdoses
To make naloxone more accessible, the Department of Health started sending over vending machines, each loaded with 63 boxes of the nasal spray, to the island. There are now seven islandwide.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 28-April 3: Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off Sunday; Easter events abound
Check out where the Easter Bunny will be hopping around the island this weekend and get ready to celebrate everything hula and Hawaiian during the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo.
This Sunday: Kamuela Philharmonic to present ‘Greatness from Start to Finish’
The Philharmonic will showcase a musical journey featuring Franz Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 1, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Jessie Montgomery’s 2024 Grammy Award-winning piece, “Rounds” for piano and string orchestra.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 21-27: Katchafire returns to Kona, volunteer at a dry forest reserve, watch some comedy and more
This week’s top events include performances by Katchafire in Kona and local group Kalapana Awa Band in Pāhoa.
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Maui Now
Senate WAM Committee passes Budget Bill, emergency appropriations following Maui wildfires
The Senate Ways and Means committee unanimously approved House Bill 679 Senate Draft 2 and House Bill 2610 Senate Draft 2, to allocate funding to address ongoing and escalating costs to non-congregate sheltering, development of temporary and permanent housing, and other needs.
Brian Kohne named new Maui County Film Commissioner
Brian Kohne, an award-winning music producer and filmmaker who grew up on Maui, has been named as the new County of Maui Film Commissioner, according to an announcement by the county’s Office of Economic Development today. His official start date is April 1, 2024.
Aloha Stadium on track to open for 2028 UH football season; priority listed offerors selected
Today, the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District announced that it has selected two priority-listed offerors that will be considered to develop and operate the new Aloha Stadium and surrounding entertainment district as one integrated public-private-partnership project. The selection and notification of the priority-listed offerors has occurred earlier than scheduled, marking the end of the qualifications phase and commencement of the proposals phase, and keeping the new Aloha Stadium on track to open for the 2028 University of Hawaiʻi football season.
IRS further extends tax relief for Maui wildfire victims, pushing 2023 deadlines to Aug. 7
The Internal Revenue Service further postponed until Aug. 7, 2024, various tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for individuals and businesses affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires in Hawaiʻi. Previously, the deadline was Feb. 15, 2024.
Hawaiʻi Democrats release verified vote count of party presidential primary and pledged delegate allocation
On March 16 and March 23, 2024, the Party-run Presidential Primary (PPP) Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i met at the Party HQ, located in Honolulu, to recount the votes cast at the caucus style 2024 PPP held at 57 locations statewide on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Kauai Now
Kaua‘i police offers new resource for residents to aid in crime investigations
City Protect is a program using technology that allows residents and businesses to voluntarily register their external security camera locations allowing law enforcement to view footage with their consent.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 28, 2024
Strong and gusty easterly trade winds are expected into Friday as high pressure strengthens north of the state. Showers will favor windward and mountain areas...
Kauai Surf Forecast for March 28, 2024
Strong trades will create rough and choppy surf along east facing shores into next week. A small medium period swell from the north-northwest (330 degree) will...
Man charged with killing dog, assaulting owner fails to appear in court
47-year-old Jason Mearns was scheduled to appear before Fifth Circuit Court Judge Randal Valenciano for his arraignment and plea for the Mar. 17 incident, which involved him reportedly strangling a dog to death and then assaulting the pet’s owner outside the owner’s Koloa residence.