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A quick interview with a visibly relieved/exhausted Mayor of Hawaii Island Kimo Alameda. Tracey Niimi on the far right. Tracey is executive assistant (social media and electronic communication communications). Great photographer! #Hawaii #HawaiiCounty #HurricaneNolo
September 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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This evening’s sunset 325km/280nm off the coast of the Big Island of #Hawaii — tomorrow Hilo, our first day on land in 5+ days.

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September 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Kilauea volcano Hwy 19 closed in both directions. Civil Defense evb.gg/n#uhuttjxpaw...

No reason given but high sulfur in air and very large, hot tephra falling. Dangerous conditions. #kilauea #hwy19 #hawaiicounty
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January 24, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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As Hawaiʻi trends drier and hotter, protection of Kohala’s native forest becomes "increasingly pivotal."

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Community input sought on project to protect natural area reserve in Kohala
As Hawaiʻi trends drier and hotter, protection of Kohala’s native forest becomes "increasingly pivotal."
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May 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Eighteen recruits received their badges during a ceremony July 17, joined by family, friends, fire service personnel and Hawaiʻi County leadership.

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WATCH: Hawaiʻi Fire Department celebrates graduation of 54th Firefighter Recruitment Class
Eighteen recruits received their badges during a ceremony July 17, joined by family, friends, fire service personnel and Hawaiʻi County leadership.
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July 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Unstable weather is expected to persist throughout the Hawaiian Islands through Friday.

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Wednesday weather updates: Flash flood warning, marine warning issued
Unstable weather is expected to persist throughout the Hawaiian Islands through Friday.
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April 8, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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The $3.7 million acquisition occurred through the county’s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program.

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Hawai‘i County purchases Honolulu Landing along Big Island’s Puna coast
The $3.7 million acquisition occurred through the county’s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program.
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May 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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These trucks join Maui's fleet after the department lost four trucks in the Lahaina and Kula fires of August 2023.

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Big Island nonprofit gifts two Big Dog Tanker Trucks to Maui Fire Department
These trucks join Maui's fleet after the department lost four trucks in the Lahaina and Kula fires of August 2023.
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April 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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League play is anticipated to run from Jan. 21 to March 27, 2025.

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Meeting slated for under 14 basketball league coaches, team reps
League play is anticipated to run from Jan. 21 to March 27, 2025.
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December 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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On kahiko (ancient) night of the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival's hula competition, Friday, Hālau Kalaʻakeakauikawēkiu, the only group out of 19 competing from the Big Island this year, honored Pele with "Holo Mai Pele."

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Hālau Kalaʻakeakauikawēkiu sole Hawai‘i Island hula group takes to Merrie Monarch competition stage this year
On kahiko (ancient) night of the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival's hula competition, Friday, Hālau Kalaʻakeakauikawēkiu, the only group out of 19 competing from the Big Island this year, honored Pele with "Holo Mai Pele."
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April 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The league season is Dec. 1 through Feb. 26, 2026; registration is open through Oct. 29.

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Deadline nears for Novice Girls Division of Jr. WNBA basketball league; register today
The league season is Dec. 1 through Feb. 26, 2026; registration is open through Oct. 29.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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HAPPENING NOW: Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, a respected leader in Hawaiʻi, has passed away at 45.

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Hawai’i County Fire Chief Todd Kazuo dies unexpectedly Sunday morning
Hawaiʻi County is mourning the unexpected passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who leaves behind a revered legacy of public safety and leadership.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Hawaiʻi County has new leaders for its Environmental Management and Public Works departments.

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Mayor Alameda appoints new directors for Environmental Management, Public Works departments
Daniel Girvan replaces Wesley Segawa as director of the Department of Environmental Management, with Segawa becoming director of the Department of Public Works.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda and other officials provide updates about the recovery from Hurriane Lala.

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Lala Recovery: 6 bridges not destroyed as feared, but plenty of damage to repair, debris to cleanup
"The Kuʻā District is actually going to become accessible in just days instead of weeks or months like some people had worried," Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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The National Weather Service has issued an ashfall advisory in effect until 8 p.m.

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Lava foutaining has begun at Kīlauea, marking its 46th eruptive episode
The National Weather Service has issued an ashfall advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
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May 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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The bill require to require the use of native plants in landscaping on Hawai‘i County properties was amended to include lei-making flora that may not be indigenous to Hawai‘i but are not invasive.

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Hawai‘i County Council considering a bill to require native, lei-making plants in county landscaping
The bill was amended to include lei-making flora that may not be indigenous to Hawai‘i but are not invasive.
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September 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.

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Flags in Hawai‘i ordered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.
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May 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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No buses or paratransit services will run today because of Americans With Disabilities Act training for all Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit employees and contractors. Regular services will resume Monday.

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Hele-On services unavailable Sunday
No buses or paratransit services will run today because of Americans With Disabilities Act training for all Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit employees and contractors. Regular services will resume Monday.
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February 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Models based on summit inflation indicate that episode 44 lava fountains are likely to begin between now and April 15, with April 7–10 most likely.

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Lava spattering at Kīlauea calms, with experts forecasting potential change in eruptive window
There were no overflows from either of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruptive vents in the past 24 hours, according to the daily update from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
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April 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Hawai‘i Rep. David Tarnas has been trying for years to pass legislation that legalizes adult use of recreational cannabis, and hopes the federal change in drug policy could help that cause.

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Justice Department, DEA ordered to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug
With the federal change in drug policy, Hawai‘i Rep. David Tarnas hopes it will help lead to legalization of adult use of recreational cannabis.
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April 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Two Papa‘ikou men are facing agriculture theft charges after allegedly hundreds of pounds of rambutan and bananas from the Hawai‘i Sunshine Orchards.

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Two Big Island men face charges following theft from orchard
Two Papa‘ikou men are facing agriculture theft charges after allegedly hundreds of pounds of rambutan and bananas from the Hawai‘i Sunshine Orchards.
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March 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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This eruption is most remembered for the destruction of Ho‘ōpūloa village, a few miles north of Miloliʻi Bay.

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Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1926 Mauna Loa eruption a century later
This eruption is most remembered for the destruction of Ho‘ōpūloa village, a few miles north of Miloliʻi Bay.
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June 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The operating budget and new tax rates for Hawai‘i County will go into effect July 1, 2026.

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$1.35 billion operating and capital budgets for Hawai‘i County pass final reading with amendments
The operating budget and new tax rates for Hawai‘i County will go into effect on July 1, 2026.
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June 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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What are the Hawaiʻi County public safety departments requesting for their fiscal year 2026-27 budgets?

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This is what Hawaiʻi County public safety departments proposed for their new budgets
Budget discussions before Hawai‘i County Council continue today with several departments outlining their priorities, including Parks and Recreation, Office of Aging and Environmental Management.
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April 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Hawai‘i County has received 263 residential damage reports and 18 commercial reports in the wake of Hurricane Lala as of Tuesday afternoon.

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Hurricane Lala recovery: Restoring full access, utility services to Ka‘ū remains top priority, county says
As of Tuesday afternoon, Hawai‘i County has received 263 residential and 18 commercial damage reports in the wake of Hurricane Lala.
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August 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM