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When the Waimea River is full to bursting, Jamie O’Brien is very likely hovering in the wings somewhere, leaning on a shovel. A few quick shovelfuls to get that water built up in the lagoon flowing towards the Bay, et voila: you’ve got a standing wave par excellence. It’s nothing new for Jamie, but one of the best things about surfing is that it never gets old.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.268 , according to AAA.

Guy Hagi has your latest surf forecast, including a 15-year-old surfer who's going viral for a memorable surf session last Friday.

In this article, we're exploring four outstanding barbeque spots in Waimea. Have you had the chance to experience any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Families with dependent children who were impacted by the wildfires in Kohala, Hawai‘i Island, are eligible for Maui Relief TANF Program benefits. The same gusts from weakening Hurricane Dora moving south of the islands that fanned fires in Lahaina and Kula on Aug. 8 also threatened hundreds of homes in Kohala. The wildfires burned about 1,000 acres, resulted in some damage but fortunately no deaths, and were included in emergency proclamations.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Authorities are asking for help finding four missing people in unrelated cases. On Hawaii Island, Haunani Trask Gibson, of Honokaa, hasn’t been seen in nearly three weeks. The 60-year-old woman was not at her residence off Hawaii Belt Road near the 39-mile marker of Highway 19...

The Department of Transportation announced a number of Hawaiʻi Island lane closures during the week of November 27, 2023. Lane closure schedules may change without notice at any time. All projects are weather permitting. MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY/HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 11) Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible...

MILILANI — The title will stay on the Garden Island. Kaili Arakaki ran for 111 yards and a touchdown and Keona Tam scored on a 92-yard kickoff return to lead Waimea to its second straight First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division II State Championship with a 31-28 win over No. 15 Kamehameha-Maui Saturday night.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Large surf continues to roll in as a High Surf Warning has been extended for parts of the islands — keeping first responders busy on Friday, Nov. 24. The National Weather Service said the swell was larger than forecasted with wave heights up to 50 feet slamming into north facing shores. Viewer […]

Nestled in the heart of North Kohala, the quaint town of Kapaʻau harbors a remarkable symbol of Hawaiian unity and resilience: the original King Kamehameha I Statue. This majestic work of art, commissioned in 1878 and crafted by Thomas Ridgeway Gould, encountered the sea's wrath during transport, sinking near the Falkland Islands in 1880. Its miraculous recovery by fishermen led to its eventual installation in Kapaʻau, close to the king's birthplace, after a replacement was already placed in Honolulu. The statue's odyssey from Florence to Hawaii is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Hawaiian people and their reverence for their history.

Another pair of state football champions were crowned on Saturday.

The Big Island Press Club is holding a special Torch of Light holiday luncheon Dec. 2 that not only honors two outstanding professionals, but also features a silent auction showcasing more than $11,000 in items including staycations at some of West Hawaii’s top resorts, dinners, excursions and more, all to benefit the club’s Scholarship Fund.

County officials are announcing that registration for the 2024 Mini Hoopster and Junior Hoopster Basketball Leagues will be held on Nov. 27 and Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration will be held in person or can be emailed to county officials. There is no cost to join the basketball leagues.

WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi - The all-volunteer team at Waimea Community Meal served a free Thanksgiving lunch to over 250 people at St. James’ Church. (BIVN) – Hundreds enjoyed a free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, courtesy the Waimea Community Meal at St. James’ Church. From a news release...

Kamehameha-Maui's Kaikea Hueu and Waimea's Kaili Arakaki are this week's Cover2 Rising Stars.

Kamuela Provision Company, the fine dining oceanfront restaurant at Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii, has revamped its menu from top to bottom. The restaurant's interior has also been refreshed. "The new menu ... is a melding of local ingredients and cultures," chef Robert Love said in...

The Hanapēpē Sunshine Market will close its operation on Nov. 30 and its farmers will relocate to the Hale Puna Farmers’ Market in Waimea starting on Dec. 7. The Hale Puna Farmers’ Market occurs every Thursday, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., which follows the same schedule as the current Sunshine Market in Hanapēpē.

WAIMEA VALLEY (HawaiiNewsNow) - Amid severe drought conditions across the state, waterfalls have been running dry more often but a glimpse of relief was found on Oahu’s North Shore on Monday. Tito Bruno was in the right place at the right time when water started flowing again Monday in...

A “Coffee With a Cop event is scheduled to take place this morning from 7 to 10:00 a.m., at the Starbucks in the Queen’s Marketplace. These monthly events are designed to give the public an opportunity to get to know their law enforcement officers in a casual environment while enjoying refreshments. Conversation topics can range from community issues to personal anecdotes.

This school’s poetry club is not just a club, but also a community. Within a school of over 600 students we were able to find a shared love for poetry. In this club we have all gotten at least a little bit vulnerable, and it’s truly amazing seeing the support we give each other without skipping a beat.