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    • State alerts residents about recalled carrots linked to multistate E. coli outbreak

    There had been one death, 39 reported illnesses and 15 hospitalizations as of Nov. 19 in 18 states connected with the outbreak. State health officials are investigating if the carrots have caused illness or adverse effects in Hawaiʻi.

    East Hawaii News UPDATE: Hawaiʻi Island police have located missing man in good health

    East Hawaii News Update: 17-year-old located after running away 2 months ago

    Hawaiʻi Police Department has new home on the internet

    The department recently launched a redesigned website after a year in the making. The new site can be used across devices, making it mobile-friendly, and it houses a wealth of new and useful features, information and community resources. November 20, 2024 · 02:51am

    Hawaiian Airlines invites kama‘āina to journey with purpose — and discounts

    New free Huaka‘i by Hawaiian program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.

    East Hawaii News Big Island police ask again for help finding Hilo man missing since September

    Activities Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’

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    Hawaiian Airlines invites kama‘āina to journey with purpose — and discounts

    New free Huaka‘i by Hawaiian program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.

    State alerts residents about recalled carrots linked to multistate E. coli outbreak

    There had been one death, 39 reported illnesses and 15 hospitalizations as of Nov. 19 in 18 states connected with the outbreak. State health officials are investigating if the carrots have caused illness or adverse effects in Hawaiʻi.

    Hawaiʻi Police Department has new home on the internet

    The department recently launched a redesigned website after a year in the making. The new site can be used across devices, making it mobile-friendly, and it houses a wealth of new and useful features, information and community resources.

    UPDATE: Hawaiʻi Island police have located missing man in good health

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

    Update: 17-year-old located after running away 2 months ago

    Momi Leonard was found Nov. 15 in Puna.

    Big Island police ask again for help finding Hilo man missing since September

    24-year-old Vincent Souza was last seen the afternoon of Sept. 9 on Kulana Street in Hilo, wearing a camouflage hoodie and black pants. Do you have any information that could lead to finding him?

    Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’

    Free annual Surfers Healing camp scheduled this weekend at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo, giving keiki with autism and other disabilities the unique experience of catching some waves with professionals.

    Arts, crafts, sports, games, music and more — plenty of Winter Fun to be had

    Hawai’i County Parks and Recreation offering several day camps during winter school break for elementary and middle school keiki. Register today!

    ‘Massive effort’: Hundreds of coral colonies recovered from Honokōhau harbor for restoration

    Collaboration of conservation divers successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years of coral growth from a decommissioned fish farm pipe ring during complex 3-day operation in West Hawai‘i waters.

    DA BUX gets big bucks from USDA

    The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, awarded $8.4 million to extend program through end of 2026, benefiting SNAP participants and local farmers statewide.

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    Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dad’s footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
    How did the local Ironman athletes fare at the Ironman World Championship in Kona?
    Kaiden Lieto finishes first Ironman World Championship in under 10 hours
    Patrick Lange wins third Ironman World Championship in Kona — in third record time
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    Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Nov. 7-13: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival continues, Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire goes medieval, extravaganza kicks off holidays in Waimea and more

    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!

    University of Hawai‘i expert on Hello Kitty attributes global icon’s popularity to design, as character celebrates 50 years

    Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 1-6: Still got some energy after Halloween? We hope so; there’s other fun to be had

    From the opening reception for the 16th annual installment of a popular multi-media art exhibit celebrating the beloved island we all call home and a couple of events celebrating the Day of the Dead to a dose of cuteness to help Big Island kitties in need and other events in between, there is no lack of entertainment as November begins.

    Legendary Hawaiʻi surfboard shaper’s life now on the big screen in new documentary

    Longtime Kauaʻi resident Dick Brewer was known as “the father of the modern-day surfboard” for his innovative designs and shaping of boards that were coveted by professional big wave riders around the world.

    Trick-or-treating, monster bashes, more among Big Island Halloween Day events

    It’s a full day and night of frightul festivities for the haunting holiday no matter where you are on the island, with plenty of trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating for keiki and monster bashes for adults, too.
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    Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program
    Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at building a new Kona hospital
    Big Island Now poll no. 56: What is most important when considering a new hospital?
    Poll results: It takes more than just one trait to be a responsible developer

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    Hawaiian Airlines invites kama‘āina to journey with purpose — and discounts
    Community expresses ideas about fixing Kona’s downtown parking problems
    Business Monday: Two architects found Hamajang Studio, now with a public office in Waikōloa
    UH announces team of microscopic soft robots that could transform medical care

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    Update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring network fully restored
    Volcano Watch: ʻAilāʻau or Kualoloa? Hawaiian chant suggests lava flow name change
    Temporary closure continues for Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
    Volcano Watch: The art and science of geologic mapping

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    Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’
    ‘Massive effort’: Hundreds of coral colonies recovered from Honokōhau harbor for restoration
    Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Honoli‘i Cove in East Hawai‘i
    Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island

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    Fundamentals First Golf Tournament spotlights Jasmyn Yoshikawa of HI Performance Athletics, raises funds for athletes

    The Fundamentals First held an Inaugural Golf Tournament on Oct. 12 at The Dunes at Maui Lani golf course, successfully raising funds to support a general fitness and sports performance training program for youth, high school and collegiate athletes to maximize athlete potential.  

    Hawai‘i Land Trust to honor Lindsey family at Buy Back the Beach on Jan. 25

    Hawai‘i Land Trust, Hawaiʻi’s statewide local nonprofit land trust that protects, stewards, and connects people to the lands that sustain Hawaiʻi, will honor the Ed Lindsey ʻohana at its 23rd annual Buy Back the Beach benefit lūʻau from 5-9 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2025.

    Hawaiʻi’s suicide helpline struggles to meet demand after Maui wildfire

    A surge of calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline one year after the Lahaina wildfires underscores urgent need for expanded Hawaiʻi-based mental health support services. However, limited local resources have caused many calls to be rerouted to out-of-state services, exposing critical gaps in local mental health infrastructure, according to the University of Hawaiʻi. These findings were published in JAMA Network Open on Nov. 20.

    State: Hawaiʻi hotel occupancy, ADR and RevPAR were down in October 2024 compared to last year

    Maui County hotels continued to be impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires. Maui County hotels achieved RevPAR of $253 (-24.9% vs. 2023, -1.7% vs. 2019), with ADR at $462 (-8.7% vs. 2023, +36.9% vs. 2019) and occupancy of 54.9% (-11.8 percentage points vs. 2023, -21.5 percentage points vs. 2019). 

    Hawaiian Electric urges customers to beware of scams during the holidays

    During the holiday hustle and bustle, scammers often target unsuspecting utility customers. Today, on national Utility Scam Awareness Day, Hawaiian Electric warns customers to guard against criminals taking aim at their hard-earned money.

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    Kauai Weather Forecast for November 20, 2024

    With the exception of showers over windward Big Island, a general drying trend is expected beginning today and lasting through the next several days...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for November 20, 2024

    No significant swells are expected the next few days with slowly subsiding trade wind waves; a more calm overall sea state going into the latter half of the...

    Island residents alerted about recalled carrots linked to E. coli outbreak on mainland

    There had been one death, 39 reported illnesses and 15 hospitalizations as of Nov. 19 in 18 states connected with the outbreak. State health officials are investigating if the carrots have caused illness or adverse effects in Hawaiʻi.

    Kama‘āina welcomed aboard new Hawaiian Airlines program Huaka‘i by Hawaiian

    Free benefits program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.

    County anticipates rubbish collection delays through early next year

    Kaua‘i County Public Works Solid Waste explained that because the Kapa‘a transfer station is closed and under renovation and the Līhu‘e transfer station is still under construction, individual rubbish trucks must offload at the landfill instead of transfer stations, resulting in longer haul times.