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Kīlauea eruption continues with spectacular lava fountains reaching 100 feet
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First monthly statewide siren test for 2025 scheduled for Jan. 2
Big Island News
January 2, 2025 · 12:47 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 2-8: Several achievable resolutions, from ‘The Princess Bride’ to Volcano Awareness Month events
Behind us are the holidays and ahead is a whole new year, full of exciting experiences and opportunities to reinvent ourselves. Let’s make a resolution to try something new during 2025.
January 2, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Temporary summer jobs open up with Hawai‘i County’s Summer Fun Program
Completed applications must be submitted to the Recreation Division or postmarked by Feb. 28.
January 2, 2025 · 10:36 AM
Kīlauea eruption continues with spectacular lava fountains reaching 100 feet
The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, Dec. 23, continues this morning. Over the past day, vents in the southwest portion of the caldera have continued producing a fan of lava flows covering the western portion of the crater floor during sustained lava fountaining.
January 2, 2025 · 9:00 AM
First responders found no injuries and no obvious cause from a fire in Hilo on New Year’s Eve
Hawaiʻi County firefighters started the new year off by responding to a structure fire, finding occupants safely outside and putting out the blaze in 30 minutes.
January 2, 2025 · 7:30 AM
Abandoned Puna structure frequented by squatters destroyed in early morning blaze
It is unknown what caused the fire.
January 2, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Medicaid coverage expands for Hawai‘i families
Hawai‘i joins 12 other states leading the way with expanded continuous Medicaid coverage for children, alongside Colorado, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah and Washington.
January 2, 2025 · 3:00 AM
The Hawaiʻi International Music Festival brings acclaimed artists to Kaʻu and South Kona this month
Local and international musicians and artists will be in Pahala and Kailua-Kona to teach young artists and connect with the culture of Hawaiʻi beginning Saturday.
January 2, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Officials ramp up the conversation around illegal fireworks after tragedy
After an explosion caused by illegal fireworks killed 3 and injured dozens more in Aliamanu on Oʻahu, officials begin discussing ways to stop the systemic issue once and for all.
January 1, 2025 · 10:30 PM
Update: Elderly man dies following single-vehicle crash in Waikōloa Village
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.
January 1, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Pedestrian killed in traffic collision minutes into 2025
Two minutes after midnight, Hawaiʻi Island police responded to a vehicle collision in South Kona that killed a pedestrian, marking the first traffic fatality of 2025.
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November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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October 26, 2024 · 10:09 PM HST
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October 26, 2024 · 10:06 AM HST
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January 2, 2025 · 12:47 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 2-8: Several achievable resolutions, from ‘The Princess Bride’ to Volcano Awareness Month events
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December 31, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Eventful year includes many newsmakers: Here are the University of Hawai‘i News top people stories for 2024
The newsite posted nearly 1,500 stories this year, many of which involved people with connection to the university system making headlines, including Miss Aloha Hula winners, a Waiākea High Schoo grad, an auditioner on ‘The Voice’ and someone who once had a date with Marcia Brady.
December 29, 2024 · 10:01 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Dec. 29-Jan. 1, 2025: Whole lot of fun planned to celebrate New Year’s — together
As another year comes to a close, revelry and talk of auld lang syne will abound — reminiscing about times long past for old times’ sake. But no matter what you do to celebrate this New Year’s, be safe, be responsible and do it together.
December 20, 2024 · 2:02 PM
12 things the Big Island gave us to do during the 5 days before Christmas
Enjoy the full slate of what our truly loved Big Island gave to us to do this year for the holidays. It is much better than a partridge in a pear tree or 4 calling birds. At least in our opinion.
December 10, 2024 · 7:00 AM
Orchid Isle Orchestra to perform holiday concert ‘Earth, Snow and Fire’ in Hilo
The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.
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Kīlauea eruption continues with spectacular lava fountains reaching 100 feet
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Ocean Blog
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December 29, 2024 · 10:26 AM HST
‘More than a canoe’: Hōkūleʻa a symbol of resilience, revival, cultural pride, stewardship, peace, hope
December 29, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
US Coast Guard medevacs man from vessel 8 miles offshore of Honoka‘a
December 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Update: All high surf advisories canceled for Big Island
December 24, 2024 · 7:20 AM HST
Maui Now
Maui County Council members take oath of office for 2025-2027 term
Maui County Council members celebrated their inauguration for the 2025-2027 term with Hawaiian oli, singing and hula this morning at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater.
New MEO Core Four business planning course to begin Jan. 7
The Core Four business planning first series of 2025, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts Tuesday, Jan. 7, and runs twice weekly through Thursday, Feb. 6.
Kīlauea eruption continues with spectacular lava fountains reaching 100 feet
The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, Dec. 23, continues this morning. Over the past day, vents in the southwest portion of the caldera have continued producing a fan of lava flows covering the western portion of the crater floor during sustained lava fountaining.
MEO ag micro grant program to begin; informational meeting Jan. 15
Applications for the popular Agricultural Micro Grant Program 5.0 – which offers up to $25,000 in grants to Maui County small farmers and ranchers – will be available starting Jan. 9, 2025.
DLNR issues statement on Commercial Use Permits in Kāʻanapali, Maui
DLNR reports it is looking into a solution that addresses the environmental concerns of the plaintiffs and concerned community members, while recognizing the economic impact the court’s order has on Kā’anapali permittees and those businesses that rely on these activities to support their families and employees, as they recover from the Lahaina wildfires.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for January 02, 2025
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Kauai Surf Forecast for January 02, 2025
An active period with several northwest swells will move through the islands through the next seven days. The first of several northwest swells was delayed a…
Update: Wilcox Medical Center nurses have 30 days to decide following strike authorization
The nurses at Wilcox Medical Center have been fighting for safer nurse-to-patient staffing to deliver good care for patients, said Rosalee Agas-Yuu, president of the Hawaiʻi Nurses Association.
Hawai‘i families with Medicaid to see expansion in coverage
Hawai‘i joins 12 other states leading the way with expanded continuous Medicaid coverage for children, alongside Colorado, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah and Washington.
Mālama Kaua‘i aims to make an even bigger impact on the island’s food system in 2025
In 2025, Mālama Kauaʻi plans to grow farm-to-school efforts, keep food distribution programs operating and develop programming to provide land access
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