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The 8th annual Visitor Public Safety Conference on Jan. 7, 2026 in Honolulu will feature panels on emergency management, safety solutions and financial crimes against visitors.
Leaders in tourism, public safety to tackle safety challenges during annual conference
The 8th annual Visitor Public Safety Conference on Jan. 7, 2026 in Honolulu will feature panels on emergency management, safety solutions and financial crimes against visitors.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The 8th annual Visitor Public Safety Conference on Jan. 7, 2026 in Honolulu will feature panels on emergency management, safety solutions and financial crimes against visitors.
Kunane Dreier is this year's winner, tabbed and celebrated for his outstanding contributions to HIV services in Hawai‘i.
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2025 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award winner honored on World AIDS Day
Kunane Dreier is this year's winner, tabbed and celebrated for his outstanding contributions to HIV services in Hawai‘i.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Kunane Dreier is this year's winner, tabbed and celebrated for his outstanding contributions to HIV services in Hawai‘i.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiNews #KunaneDreier #2025SuzanneRichmondCrumAward #WorldAIDSDay #OutstandingContributionstoHIVServicesinHawaii #KumukahiHealthandWellness
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiNews #KunaneDreier #2025SuzanneRichmondCrumAward #WorldAIDSDay #OutstandingContributionstoHIVServicesinHawaii #KumukahiHealthandWellness
Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System helped house 459 veterans locally during fiscal year 2025.
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‘This is life-changing’: Largest number of homeless veterans in 7 years housed by Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System helped house 459 veterans locally during fiscal year 2025.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System helped house 459 veterans locally during fiscal year 2025.
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For safety reasons, the Hawaiʻi County Council moved forward a bill that restricts parking on a busy thoroughfare near the newly built Kauhale i Ke Kula Uka development in Kailua-Kona.
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‘No parking’ signs go up by new development along busy roadway in Kona
Bill 109 would end parking on Hina Lani Street for about a three-mile stretch, from Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway to Anini Street.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For safety reasons, the Hawaiʻi County Council moved forward a bill that restricts parking on a busy thoroughfare near the newly built Kauhale i Ke Kula Uka development in Kailua-Kona.
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"This is a reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to tell your loved ones that you love them because we never know what may happen and in a blink of an eye everything can be taken from you." — Raquela Benevides
Hilo lose businesses, homes and loved ones in tragic fires over the weekend
"This is a reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to tell your loved ones that you love them because we never know what may happen and in a blink of an eye everything can be taken from you." — Raquela Benevides
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December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"This is a reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to tell your loved ones that you love them because we never know what may happen and in a blink of an eye everything can be taken from you." — Raquela Benevides
Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd said the fires are not connected and are under investigation.
Hilo fires over Thanksgiving weekend raise alarm about safety of county’s aging buildings, infrastructure
Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd said the fires are not connected and are under investigation.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd said the fires are not connected and are under investigation.
During the briefing, the committee will also explore ideas aimed at reducing fraud crimes in Hawaiʻi, especially those targeting kūpuna.
Lawmakers to discuss scams, fraud crimes ahead of holiday season
During the briefing, the committee will also explore ideas aimed at reducing fraud crimes in Hawaiʻi, especially those targeting kūpuna.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
During the briefing, the committee will also explore ideas aimed at reducing fraud crimes in Hawaiʻi, especially those targeting kūpuna.
Eligible applicants should show a dedication to volunteerism, experience in local or student government, workplace leadership (paid or unpaid), and meaningful volunteer leadership achievements.
Applications now open for Young Women in Leadership Award from Zonta Club
Eligible applicants should show a dedication to volunteerism, experience in local or student government, workplace leadership (paid or unpaid), and meaningful volunteer leadership achievements.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Eligible applicants should show a dedication to volunteerism, experience in local or student government, workplace leadership (paid or unpaid), and meaningful volunteer leadership achievements.
Celebrate Cyber Monday with Pawniolo Pets, a family business that sells raw pet food and treats made fresh on their ranch using only Hawaiʻi-grown, grass-fed meats.
Business Monday: From cattle to sustainable pet food, Kamuela ranchers innovate with leftover animal parts
Celebrate Cyber Monday with Pawniolo Pets, a family business that sells raw pet food and treats made fresh on their ranch using only extra parts from grass-fed cows and other local animals.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Celebrate Cyber Monday with Pawniolo Pets, a family business that sells raw pet food and treats made fresh on their ranch using only Hawaiʻi-grown, grass-fed meats.
Friends of Hakalau Forest celebrate 40 years of conservation success with a gala and live auction, marking decades of habitat restoration and protecting endangered species.
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 40 years of habitat restoration, native species conservation
Friends of Hakalau Forest celebrate 40 years of conservation success with a gala and live auction, marking decades of habitat restoration and protecting endangered species.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Friends of Hakalau Forest celebrate 40 years of conservation success with a gala and live auction, marking decades of habitat restoration and protecting endangered species.
Hawaiian Electric will close the mauka lane of Kuakini Highway near the Hualālai Road intersection overnight from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4 for utility pole replacement.
Hawaiian Electric plans overnight closure on portion of Kuakini Highway in North Kona
Hawaiian Electric will close the mauka lane of Kuakini Highway near the Hualālai Road intersection overnight from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4 for utility pole replacement.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hawaiian Electric will close the mauka lane of Kuakini Highway near the Hualālai Road intersection overnight from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4 for utility pole replacement.
Volunteers from Ocean Defenders Alliance have collected thousands of feet of fishing lines and pounds of lead from Hawaiʻi's coastlines, showcasing an ongoing effort to preserve marine environments.
Volunteers remove thousands of feet of fishing lines from west, north Hawaiʻi reefs
Volunteers from Ocean Defenders Alliance have collected thousands of feet of fishing lines and pounds of lead from Hawaiʻi's coastlines, showcasing an ongoing effort to preserve marine environments.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Volunteers from Ocean Defenders Alliance have collected thousands of feet of fishing lines and pounds of lead from Hawaiʻi's coastlines, showcasing an ongoing effort to preserve marine environments.
U.S. Postal Service encourages members of the public to follow the agency's online holiday hub for all of their holiday shipping information.
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Modernization, upgrades improve readiness to deliver on holiday mail, shipping needs
U.S. Postal Service encourages members of the public to follow the agency's online holiday hub for all of their holiday shipping information.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
U.S. Postal Service encourages members of the public to follow the agency's online holiday hub for all of their holiday shipping information.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiNews #USPostalService #USPS #ReadyfortheHolidays #HolidayMail #Holidays2025
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiNews #USPostalService #USPS #ReadyfortheHolidays #HolidayMail #Holidays2025
Hawai'i Police Department says to avoid the area between Waiānuenue Avenue and Haili Street for at least the next 6 hours.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #DowntownHilo #StructureFires #HawaiiFireDepartment #BetweenWaianuenueandHaili #KinooleStreet
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #DowntownHilo #StructureFires #HawaiiFireDepartment #BetweenWaianuenueandHaili #KinooleStreet
Police: Public should avoid Kino‘ole Street in downtown Hilo because of structure fires
Hawai'i Police Department says to avoid the area between Waiānuenue Avenue and Haili Street for at least the next 6 hours.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Hawai'i Police Department says to avoid the area between Waiānuenue Avenue and Haili Street for at least the next 6 hours.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #DowntownHilo #StructureFires #HawaiiFireDepartment #BetweenWaianuenueandHaili #KinooleStreet
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #DowntownHilo #StructureFires #HawaiiFireDepartment #BetweenWaianuenueandHaili #KinooleStreet
A utility pole is down near the 23-mile marker in Volcano. Utility crews are responding.
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Police advise public to avoid portion of Highway 11 for next several hours
A utility pole is down near the 23-mile marker in Volcano. Utility crews are responding.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:19 AM
A utility pole is down near the 23-mile marker in Volcano. Utility crews are responding.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiPoliceDepartment #Highway11 #Near23MileMarker #Volcano #UtilityCrewsResponding
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Free Zoom event Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing how to improve the state's resilience and self-sufficiency.
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#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #BigIslandNonprofit #PublicPanelDiscussion #ThinkBIG #OpportunitiestoEnableFoodandEnergySecurity
Panel to discuss federal changes impacting Hawai‘i food, energy security and how to respond
Free Zoom event Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing how to improve the state's resilience and self-sufficiency.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Free Zoom event Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing how to improve the state's resilience and self-sufficiency.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #BigIslandNonprofit #PublicPanelDiscussion #ThinkBIG #OpportunitiestoEnableFoodandEnergySecurity
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #BigIslandNonprofit #PublicPanelDiscussion #ThinkBIG #OpportunitiestoEnableFoodandEnergySecurity
The funds will support Hawai‘i Island Adult Care's Kūpuna in Need program, which helps subsidize services for community members who need extra assistance.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HFSFederalCreditUnion #Fundraiser #HawaiiIslandAdultCare #Donation #Kupuna
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HFSFederalCreditUnion #Fundraiser #HawaiiIslandAdultCare #Donation #Kupuna
HFS Federal Credit Union raises $25K for Big Island kūpuna and Hawai‘i Island Adult Care
The funds will support Hawai‘i Island Adult Care's Kūpuna in Need program, which helps subsidize services for community members who need extra assistance.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The funds will support Hawai‘i Island Adult Care's Kūpuna in Need program, which helps subsidize services for community members who need extra assistance.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HFSFederalCreditUnion #Fundraiser #HawaiiIslandAdultCare #Donation #Kupuna
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HFSFederalCreditUnion #Fundraiser #HawaiiIslandAdultCare #Donation #Kupuna
Outdoor siren and Emergency Alert System test is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, reminding residents to think about response to real emergencies.
Monthly statewide siren test, audio broadcast segment is scheduled for Monday
Outdoor siren and Emergency Alert System test is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, reminding residents to think about response to real emergencies.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Outdoor siren and Emergency Alert System test is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, reminding residents to think about response to real emergencies.
The forecast calls for an extra large long-period northwest swell to rapidly build Saturday afternoon and peak later tonight into Sunday morning.
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High surf warning for west shores of Big Island from 6 p.m. Saturday to noon Monday
Dangerously large breaking waves are expected to build to 15 to 20 feet along exposed west-facing shores of the Big Island.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The forecast calls for an extra large long-period northwest swell to rapidly build Saturday afternoon and peak later tonight into Sunday morning.
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The 1975 Kalapana earthquake has ultimately changed the understanding of Kīlauea’s south flank, and the hazards associated with its movement.
Volcano Watch: The legacy of the 1975 earthquake, 50 years of study at Kīlauea’s south flank
The 1975 Kalapana earthquake has ultimately changed the understanding of Kīlauea’s south flank, and the hazards associated with its movement.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The 1975 Kalapana earthquake has ultimately changed the understanding of Kīlauea’s south flank, and the hazards associated with its movement.
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
14 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
In response to the federal shutdown, Hawaiʻi Island communities united with aloha to support over 6,000 families through 14 grassroots distribution sites by giving out necessities to those in need.
Nearly 500 volunteers mobilized during federal shutdown
In response to the federal shutdown, Hawaiʻi Island communities united with aloha to support over 6,000 families through 14 grassroots distribution sites by giving out necessities to those in need.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In response to the federal shutdown, Hawaiʻi Island communities united with aloha to support over 6,000 families through 14 grassroots distribution sites by giving out necessities to those in need.
A second skunk captured in Hilo this month raises concerns of invasive species that hitchhike on cargo ships and may impact the state's rabies-free status and wildlife.
Agriculture inspectors in Hilo capture second skunk this month
A second skunk captured in Hilo this month raises concerns of invasive species that hitchhike on cargo ships and may impact the state's rabies-free status and wildlife.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
A second skunk captured in Hilo this month raises concerns of invasive species that hitchhike on cargo ships and may impact the state's rabies-free status and wildlife.
Forty-year-old Joseph Davis is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Hilo District Court Friday morning for the shooting death of a 52-year-old earlier this week in the parking lot of the Mountain View Mini Mart.
40-year-old charged with murder for shooting a man in Mountain View parking lot
The shooting victim has been identified as 52-year-old John Marshall Marrou, of Volcano.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Forty-year-old Joseph Davis is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Hilo District Court Friday morning for the shooting death of a 52-year-old earlier this week in the parking lot of the Mountain View Mini Mart.
$8 million project will double the Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services workspace in the Hāmākua community and increase productivity for North Hawaiʻi
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#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiDepartmentofAccountingandGeneralServices #NewBaseYard #Honokaa #Groundbreaking
DAGS getting new digs in Honokaʻa
$8 million project will double the Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services workspace in the Hāmākua community and increase productivity for North Hawaiʻi
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
$8 million project will double the Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services workspace in the Hāmākua community and increase productivity for North Hawaiʻi
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiDepartmentofAccountingandGeneralServices #NewBaseYard #Honokaa #Groundbreaking
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiDepartmentofAccountingandGeneralServices #NewBaseYard #Honokaa #Groundbreaking