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Update on Kilauea: Seismic activity intensifies
An update this morning on Kilauea: lots of seismic activity in the upper East Rift Zone. There have been nearly one thousand earthquakes since Monday, including now about 25 since 5 a.m. this morning. Kilauea is not erupting; the current volcano level remains in advisory with an aviation code of yellow.
Mobile preschool gets $2M grant to expand resources in Lahaina
A $2 million grant from the Maui Strong Fund has been awarded to Ka Paʻalana Family-Child Interaction Learning, helping support the expansion of its mobile preschool to Lahaina. Ka Paʻalana Family-Child Interaction Learning offers culturally-grounded and trauma-informed programming for preschoolers. The mobile preschool plans to use the money...
Structural concerns with Lahaina's iconic smokestack prompts road closure
Lahaina’s iconic Pioneer Mill smokestack may pose safety concerns, according to county officials. Those precautions have prompted the closure of parts of Lahainaluna Road. There is evidence of cracking and cement breakage around the base of the smokestack structure. But Maui County Department of Public Works Director Jordan Molina...
Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition & Festival
HONOLULU (HI Now) - On September 11, 1976, the Kalihi-Pālama Culture & Arts Society, Inc. organized a festival to honor Hawai’i’s last reigning monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani. The day-long event was held at Aʻala Park and featured multi-ethnic dance performances, Hawaiian crafts, demonstrations, a pageant of Hawaiʻi’s mōʻī wāhine and the first keiki hula competition.
Top247 2026 OT Malakai Lee talks spring national tour
Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha 2026 offensive tackle Malakai Lee is one of the top tackle prospects nationally in the 2026 class, and he's Hawaii's No. 1 prospect for the junior cycle. So naturally, he's drawing attention from all over the country and he had a slew of coaches come through during...
16-year-old arrested on Oahu in connection with fatal shooting in Colorado
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 16-year-old wanted for murder and other crimes in Colorado was arrested this week in Windward Oahu on an extradition warrant, Honolulu police said. The teen’s identity is not being released because he is a juvenile. HPD’s Criminal Investigation Division was asked to assist the Department...
Japanese Chamber of Commerce preps for upcoming inauguration
"This year’s theme is 'Revitalize with Relevance: Building Resilience.' It emphasizes our commitment to continual improvement, staying relevant in a dynamic environment, and fostering resilience in the face of challenges."
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 25–31, 2024
Cheer on the next generation of hula dancers at this prestigious annual contest exclusively for pint-sized competitors aged 6–12 years old. Similar to the Merrie Monarch Festival format, watch performances for Kahiko and ‘Auana categories as well as individual Miss and Master Keiki Hula awards. Plus, enjoy a vendor village at the Exhibition Hall with a craft and fashion fair, a display of historic Hawaiian memorabilia and an entertainment stage.
Dredging Underway at Honolulu Harbor
Maintenance dredging is currently underway at the Honolulu Harbor, located on the southern coast of the island of O‘ahu, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District. This is the third maintenance dredging project that the Corps has undertaken this year in Hawai‘i. Honolulu Harbor is the...
MEMA: Voluntary evacuation notice lifted as smoke subsides from Waiehu fire
WAIEHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Maui Emergency Management Agency has lifted its voluntary evacuation notice for residents in Waiehu Heights, Waiehu Terrace, and Wailuku Country Estates. MEMA sent out the alert at 10:30 a.m., saying there are no longer impacts from smoke and the temporary evacuation point at Keopualani Skate Park...
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