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Office of Hawaiian Affairs submits 4 bills for consideration during 2025 state legislative session

“The [Office of Hawaiian Affairs] package contains four bills that will help address pressing issues facing Hawai‘i as well as advance [the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’] mission to improve the conditions of Native Hawaiians,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kai Kahele of Hawai‘i Island.

CommunitySummer Fun Program 2025 seeks employees

East Hawaii NewsPolice search for a Kaʻū man who has not been seen in almost a month

Samantha Shea uses her crystal singing bowl set at her home in Paʻauilo. (Photo courtesy: Samantha Shea)

Business Monday: Sound healing practitioner merges science, the unexplainable as alternative wellness practice

Samantha Shea uses crystal singing bowls to create a meditative, therapeutic experience and promote healing for clients across the Big Island.

Hawai‘i state House leadership announces bipartisan values for 2025 session

“Across the aisle, these shared values reflect our 51 members’ dedication to serving the public,” said House Speaker Nadine Nakamura of Kaua‘i, the first woman speaker of the House in Hawai‘i history and first Asian-American woman state speaker of the House in United States. “They remind us of the meaningful work happening here at the Legislature and our daily responsibility to do our best for the people of Hawaiʻi.”

Hawai’i State News2025 proclaimed ‘Year of Our Community Forests’ in Hawai‘i

Hawai’i Volcano BlogMinor spattering observed at Kīlauea summit

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Scheduled Big Island lane closures for week of Jan. 11-17

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Captain Cook Post Office to get name change honoring Vietnam War Veteran Lt. Kauhaihao

Early Childhood Resources office in Waimea closed

Metal, appliance recycling services resume at East Hawaiʻi transfer stations

Puna man charged in ʻĀinaloa incident during which he apparently choked family or…

State: Number of students without updated vaccinations increasing

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Big Island News 

January 13, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Summer Fun Program 2025 seeks employees

Available positions are activity aide I, which is paid $17.50 per hour, and activity aide II, paid at an hour rate of $19. Completed applications must be submitted to the Recreation Division or postmarked by Feb. 28.
January 13, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Police search for a Kaʻū man who has not been seen in almost a month

Simon Varela, 34, was last seen in the Hawaiʻi Ocean View Estates subdivision at a residence in the 92-2100 block of Ocean View Parkway on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
January 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM

2025 proclaimed ‘Year of Our Community Forests’ in Hawai‘i

The yearlong campaign celebrates where we live, learn and play. It’s aimed at increasing awareness of community — and urban — forests while strengthening connections between people and these forests.
January 13, 2025 · 5:00 AM

Hawai‘i state House leadership announces bipartisan values for 2025 session

“Across the aisle, these shared values reflect our 51 members’ dedication to serving the public,” said House Speaker Nadine Nakamura of Kaua‘i, the first woman speaker of the House in Hawai‘i history and first Asian-American woman state speaker of the House in United States. “They remind us of the meaningful work happening here at the Legislature and our daily responsibility to do our best for the people of Hawaiʻi.”
January 13, 2025 · 3:00 AM

Office of Hawaiian Affairs submits 4 bills for consideration during 2025 state legislative session

“The [Office of Hawaiian Affairs] package contains four bills that will help address pressing issues facing Hawai‘i as well as advance [the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’] mission to improve the conditions of Native Hawaiians,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kai Kahele of Hawai‘i Island.
January 13, 2025 · 1:00 AM

Business Monday: Sound healing practitioner merges science, the unexplainable as alternative wellness practice

Samantha Shea uses crystal singing bowls to create a meditative, therapeutic experience and promote healing for clients across the Big Island.
January 12, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Minor spattering observed at Kīlauea summit

This spattering follows an eruptive event at Kīlauea volcano that began on Dec. 23 but paused on the evening of Jan. 3.
January 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Watch: Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees inducted during investiture ceremony

Inducted were newly elected in 2024 Board of Trustees Chairman and Hawai‘i Island Trustee Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele and Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau Trustee Dan Ahuna, At-Large Trustee Keliʻi Akina  and Moloka‘i and Lānaʻi Trustee Luana Alapa, all re-elected last year.
January 12, 2025 · 5:00 AM

Beloved dress is celebrated in style throughout Hawaiʻi during Muʻumuʻu Month

Mu‘umu‘u originated 200 years ago as white cotton undergarments worn beneath holokū, loose-fitting gowns introduced by Christian missionaries in the 1820s.
January 12, 2025 · 3:00 AM

4 first-timers to tee up at this year’s Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai

Thomas Bjørn, Y.E. Yang, Tim O’Neal and Ricardo Gonzalez will be among the packed field of 42 illustrious players competing next week at the 18-hole Hualālai Golf Course located in beautiful Ka‘ūpūlehu, Kona, on the west side of the Big Island of Hawai‘i.

Ironman 

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October 26, 2024 · 10:06 AM HST
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2025 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai

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January 12, 2025 · 3:00 AM

4 first-timers to tee up at this year’s Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai

Thomas Bjørn, Y.E. Yang, Tim O’Neal and Ricardo Gonzalez will be among the packed field of 42 illustrious players competing next week at the 18-hole Hualālai Golf Course located in beautiful Ka‘ūpūlehu, Kona, on the west side of the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
January 9, 2025 · 6:44 PM

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 9-15: T.S.O.L. live, more Volcano Awareness Month events, the Java experience and more

The Big Island is once again teeming with events, activities, shows and more for any and everyone to enjoy. Check out what’s happening in this week’s top 10!
January 8, 2025 · 8:31 AM

5 World Golf Hall of Famers to tee off in 2025 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai

Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples, Vijay Singh, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen will join 37 other golfers on the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course at Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in Ka‘ūpūlehu to open the 2025 PGA TOUR Champions season.
January 7, 2025 · 12:21 PM

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Santana falls, breaks finger at home on Kaua‘i

8-show residency scheduled to begin later this month at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas indefinitely postponed as iconic 77-year-old musician recovers.
January 6, 2025 · 3:00 AM

A look at the top 10 University of Hawaiʻi news stories from 2024

Before we get too far into 2025 and the headlines start rolling in about the people, research and work at the 10 campuses of the statewide University of Hawai‘i system, let’s review the top headlines from last year. University of Hawai‘i News posted nearly 1,500 stories in a very eventful 2024.

Big Island Polls 

Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?

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Hawai‘i Business 

Business Monday: Sound healing practitioner merges science, the unexplainable as alternative wellness practice
Metal, appliance recycling services resume at East Hawaiʻi transfer stations
Business Monday: Meadery combines traditions of Poland, ingredients from Hawaiʻi
KTA Super Stores opens first stand-alone pharmacy in heart of Hilo

Hawai’i Volcano Blog 

Minor spattering observed at Kīlauea summit

January 12, 2025 · 1:30 PM HST
Volcano Watch: Pressure is on — within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what’s next

January 11, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Vog lingering over Hawai‘i Island while Kīlauea eruption is paused

January 7, 2025 · 1:06 PM HST

Ocean Blog 

Update: High surf takes toll on portion of Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

January 11, 2025 · 8:20 AM HST
Dead humpback whale calf discovered on Maui shore

January 3, 2025 · 11:12 AM HST
Update: Civil Defense reports Kahaluʻu, Magic Sands beaches to reopen

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

Maui Now 

Roots Reborn launches “Our Financial Future” program to support immigrant wildfire survivors on Maui

Roots Reborn, a nonprofit disaster response organization dedicated to supporting the migrant and immigrant communities on Maui, announced the launch of “Our Financial Future,” a financial education and aid program for migrant and immigrant survivors of the 2023 wildfires.

Treecovery founder to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, Jan. 21

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, Duane Sparkman will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. Sparkman will share information about the Treecovery program.

Seabury Hall students present Art With Heart, Feb. 1, 2025

The Seabury Hall student group Art with Heart presents its annual collective of Seabury student art and performances entitled “The Family You Choose” on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the school’s ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center. The fine art gallery opens at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Maui Land & Pineapple welcomes Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina to Kapalua Resort

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. announced that Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina will soon open their second location at Kapalua Resort after the 2023 wildfires claimed its original Front Street location.

Maui Weather Forecast for January 13, 2025

The potential for heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will exist this morning near or over the Big Island, driven by increasing moisture and an upper…

Kaua‘i Now 

Kaua‘i Police Department updates hours for Records, Firearms Sections

Both windows are open Monday through Friday, except on holidays observed by state and county governments.

Kaua‘i County Office of Boards and Commissions to be temporarily closed

The office will be closed to the public from Wednesday through Jan. 31 because of construction.

Portions of Hanapēpē Town Park, Lucy Wright Park closed through April

Improvements and other construction work is ongoing at both parks in Waimea. Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the public for its patience and understanding.

Kauai Weather Forecast for January 13, 2025

The potential for heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will exist this morning near or over the Big Island, driven by increasing moisture and an upper…

Kauai Surf Forecast for January 13, 2025

Surf along north and west facing shores will remain small to moderate through the morning hours before a moderate long- period northwest swell is expected to…

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