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Experience the ‘Magic of the Season’
Hawai‘i County invites the public to the cherished weeklong annual holiday open house tradition that will feature festivities such as live hula and music, food trucks, goodies and snacks, decorations and more.December 8, 2024 · 9:11 AM HST
BusinessO Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree: Is that a branch or a snake
Hawai’i State NewsThe role of regional kitchens in feeding Hawaiʻi’s students
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Meadow Gold Dairies slated to lay off Hilo-based employees in January
Celebrate the season with the family in a Waikōloa Winter Wonderland
‘A Christmas Carol’ musical coming to the Hilo stage this holiday season
Update: Tsunami warning canceled for portions of US West Coast following magnitude-7 quake
13 motorists arrested for DUI week of Nov. 18-24
Once again flying free and sounding calls in their rightful Hawai‘i forest home
Puna man faces array of firearms, other charges after domestic incident
Hawaiian Electric utility work to close one lane of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Kona
Kolekole Gulch Park scheduled to remain closed through Friday
Puna man indicted for attempted murder of elderly wife found lying in pool of blood
‘Please continue to enjoy the zoo with free admission’
County apologizes for emergency water shutoff day before Thanksgiving in Waimea
Big Island News
December 8, 2024 · 8:23 AM
West Hawai‘i County Band, other Kona groups offering sounds of season
Looking for some music to get into the holiday mood? These choral and instrumental ensembles have upcoming concerts, including two today, that are sure to make your season more merry.
December 8, 2024 · 3:02 AM
Holiday — and service — spirit on full display in Hilo
Winners of 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade awards announced; grand marshal Dr. Lori Inouye-Yamashita recognized for her outstanding contributions and dedication to the community.
December 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Experience the ‘Magic of the Season’
Hawai‘i County invites the public to the cherished weeklong annual holiday open house tradition that will feature festivities such as live hula and music, food trucks, goodies and snacks, decorations and more.
December 7, 2024 · 5:51 PM
Christmas Parade Spotlight: 64th Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade
‘A Waimea Christmas Memory’ is in store during the 2024 installment of Hawai‘i’s second-oldest holiday parade.
December 7, 2024 · 8:00 AM
Meeting slated for under 14 basketball league coaches, team reps
League play is anticipated to run from Jan. 21 to March 27, 2025.
December 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Volcano Watch: How have eruptions shaped Hawaiʻi? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a twist
Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and partners again in January 2025 to learn about volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi but also think about submitting a piece for the new art and poetry contest.
December 7, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Flags ordered at half-staff in remembrance of those whose lives were cut short in Pearl Harbor attack
Dec. 7, 1941, truly was a day of infamy and a day the United States shall never forget: “May we all recommit to fulfilling the future they fought for — one grounded in freedom, democracy, equality and opportunity for all,” said U.S. President Joe Biden in a presidential proclamation.
December 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Meadow Gold Dairies slated to lay off Hilo-based employees in January
The company filed a notice with the state in November about the impending layoffs of employees in distribution and warehousing statewide.
December 7, 2024 · 1:00 AM
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree: Is that a branch or a snake?
Businesses, organizations and residents advocate for more “ʻāina-friendly” solutions to combat Christmas tree critters.
December 6, 2024 · 10:30 AM
The role of regional kitchens in feeding Hawaiʻi’s students
Kona sate Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa, chairwoman of the state House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems and who was recently part of a panel dicussion about regional kitchens, says these facilities would use local farm products to prepare meals at public schools: “Students will be nourished when they can eat food grown from their communities.”
Ironman
Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dad’s footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
How did the local Ironman athletes fare at the Ironman World Championship in Kona?
October 26, 2024 · 10:09 PM HST
Kaiden Lieto finishes first Ironman World Championship in under 10 hours
October 26, 2024 · 10:06 AM HST
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Every Monday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Weekly Hula
Every Tuesday · 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Farmers Market
Every Thursday · 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Small Business Startup Meeting
Local Entertainment
December 8, 2024 · 8:23 AM
West Hawai‘i County Band, other Kona groups offering sounds of season
Looking for some music to get into the holiday mood? These choral and instrumental ensembles have upcoming concerts, including two today, that are sure to make your season more merry.
December 8, 2024 · 3:02 AM
Holiday — and service — spirit on full display in Hilo
Winners of 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade awards announced; grand marshal Dr. Lori Inouye-Yamashita recognized for her outstanding contributions and dedication to the community.
December 8, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Experience the ‘Magic of the Season’
Hawai‘i County invites the public to the cherished weeklong annual holiday open house tradition that will feature festivities such as live hula and music, food trucks, goodies and snacks, decorations and more.
December 7, 2024 · 5:51 PM
Christmas Parade Spotlight: 64th Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade
‘A Waimea Christmas Memory’ is in store during the 2024 installment of Hawai‘i’s second-oldest holiday parade.
December 6, 2024 · 8:52 AM
Celebrate the season with the family in a Waikōloa Winter Wonderland
The forecast on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 21 and Dec. 23 at Kings’ Shops calls for a magical holiday celebration complete with falling snow choreographed to festive music and theatrical lighting with entertainment, special performances and more.
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Big Island Polls
Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program
September 1, 2024 · 5:49 PM HST
Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at building a new Kona hospital
August 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Big Island Now poll no. 56: What is most important when considering a new hospital?
July 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: How have eruptions shaped Hawaiʻi? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a twist
December 7, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Shallow ‘Channel of Bones’ quake rattles O‘ahu, barely felt on Big Island
December 3, 2024 · 6:31 PM HST
Flocking together to keep the heritage in this World Heritage Site on the Big Island
December 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Update: Tsunami warning canceled for portions of US West Coast following magnitude-7 quake
December 5, 2024 · 10:09 AM HST
Long-awaited dedging of Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo finally completed
December 4, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Honokōhau Harbor’s new Hawaiian monk seal pup neighbor welcomed, but maybe too much?
November 27, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’
November 19, 2024 · 12:19 PM HST
Maui Now
Applications open for food entrepreneurs program with tuition support
Applications are now open for a state-funded program empowering Hawai‘i-based entrepreneurs to develop their food products from concept to business plan and pitch, providing tools to grow and scale their businesses.
International Esports tournament at UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host the first-ever international Academic Esports tournament, welcoming student teams from six countries for the week-long competition. From Friday, Dec. 13 to Wednesday, Dec. 18, gamers from Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, Norway, Germany, Austria, and UH Maui College’s own esports team will face off in popular titles like Valorant, League of Legends, and Rocket League. A special team from Maui High School will also compete.
BIA Hawaiʻi announces award winners and incoming leadership
BIA Hawaiʻi has announced the 2025 Officers and Directors who will lead the association and the industry in the coming year. These industry executives hail from various sectors within the building and construction industry, including associate members whose products and services support builders, developers, and specialty contractors.
Maui Weather Forecast for December 08, 2024
Light to moderate easterly trades will gradually strengthen starting today with brief passing showers favoring windward and mountain areas. Fairly dry…
Surf contest at Honolua Bay to benefit Lahaina community and first responders
Local firefighters, lifeguards, police, and military personnel are set to compete in the inaugural First Responder & Military Honolua Classic surf competition, co-sponsored by OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for December 08, 2024
Light to moderate easterly trades will gradually strengthen starting today with brief passing showers favoring windward and mountain areas. Fairly dry…
Kauai Surf Forecast for December 08, 2024
Surf along north and west-facing shores will gradually ease today before trending back up through the first half of the week as overlapping north-northwest…
Volcano Watch: How have eruptions shaped Hawaiʻi? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a twist
Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and partners again in January 2025 to learn about volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi but also think about submitting a piece for the new art and poetry contest.
Fewer critters hitchhike to Hawaiʻi on Christmas trees, but local plants less risky
Businesses, organizations and residents advocate for more “ʻāina-friendly” solutions to combat Christmas tree critters.
‘Forest garden’ to spring up at a Wailua park because of strong public support
The māla lā‘au (forest garden) will occupy more than half an acre at the rear of the nearly 17-acre Wailua Homesteads Park.
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