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Business Monday: Joe’s Big Island Jeep Rental encourages responsible exploration
With a fleet of 45 Jeeps with models ranging from Wranglers to Rubicons to Hybrids, the rental car agency encourages responsible exploration of Hawai‘i Island from the summit of Mauna Kea to the rugged coastline.January 27, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Nearly 500 humpback whales seen from Big Island shores during first of 3 ocean counts
On the islands of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Molokaʻi and Hawai‘i, volunteers collected data from 30 sites.
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CommunityWaimea is ready to welcome thousands as the cherry trees begin to blossom
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January 27, 2025 · 10:00 AM
State House panels to review wildfire prevention bill introduced by Speaker Nakamura
House Bill 1064 would extensively update Hawaiʻi’s fire protection laws with recommendations.
January 27, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Nearly 500 humpback whales seen from Big Island shores during first of 3 ocean counts
On the islands of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Molokaʻi and Hawai‘i, volunteers collected data from 30 sites.
January 27, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Lava lake overturns in ‘spectacular’ show after Episode 6 of Kīlauea eruption ends
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says a new eruptive episode in the Big Island volcano’s summit caldera could begin sometime between Jan. 27 and Jan. 31. The north vent continued to glow strongly the night of Jan. 26 in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, indicating magma remains close to the surface.
January 27, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Joe’s Big Island Jeep Rental encourages responsible exploration
With a fleet of 45 Jeeps with models ranging from Wranglers to Rubicons to Hybrids, the rental car agency encourages responsible exploration of Hawai‘i Island from the summit of Mauna Kea to the rugged coastline.
January 26, 2025 · 4:48 PM
Update: Big Island flood advisory canceled
A flood advisory means minor flooding is imminent or occurring.
January 26, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Biomarker testing, pancreatic cancer research could help extend lives of Hawaiʻi cancer patients
In 2025, more than 9,000 residents in Hawaiʻi will be diagnosed with cancer, with more than 2,000 residents expected to die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Projections in 2025 mark an uptick in cases, but a decline in deaths compared to 2024.
January 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Waimea is ready to welcome thousands as the cherry trees begin to blossom
The 32nd Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival features a full lineup of multi-cultural activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday.
January 26, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Accusations of misconduct and exclusions postpone Hawaiʻi County funding to nonprofits
With questions about the fair allocation of funds, the Hawaiʻi County Council will vote on the appropriation of $10.5 million for nonprofits addressing housing and homelessness this Friday.
January 25, 2025 · 5:40 PM
‘Kāholo’: Kīlauea definitely moved fast during Episode 6 of summit eruption
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says another eruptive event could start within the next 1 to 2 days if the inflation rate at the Big Island volcano’s summit stays similar to that during Episode 5. The tiltmeter at Uēkahuna bluff started recording the start of inflationary tilt at 1 p.m. Jan. 25.
January 25, 2025 · 11:48 AM
Update: Episode 6 of Kīlauea summit eruption done just 13 hours after it started
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports lava fountains and flows from the north vent in the southwest portion of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater stopped at 12:36 p.m. Livestream images an hour later showed only a crater shrouded by volcanic gas and steam.
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January 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Waimea is ready to welcome thousands as the cherry trees begin to blossom
The 32nd Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival features a full lineup of multi-cultural activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday.
January 23, 2025 · 9:42 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 23-29: ManaFest, King Tide Tour, Winemaker Dinner Series, Shakespeare in Paradise and more
The Big Island is definitely not behind on delivering another packed schedule of events, festivals and activities. All the world’s a stage, so be sure to get out and be one of the actors.
January 16, 2025 · 8:52 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 16-22: KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, volcano comedy, ‘Aloha Spirit Rising,’ Keiki Fun Run/Walk and more
If ever there was a week when “variety” best fit the top 10 things happening around the Big Island, this would be it. From an hour of volcano stand-up comedy to the return of the KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, there definitely is something for everyone. Check em out today!
January 15, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Watch the teaser: What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?
Comedian Ben Miller, and 2023 artist-in-residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, brings his hourlong show ‘Stand-Up Science Presents: Volcano’ to Kona and Hilo.
January 15, 2025 · 5:00 AM
People’s Choice Awards announced from Banyan Drive Art Stroll featured art exhibit
Artists displayed their best work featuring the theme “The Legacy of the Cherished Gardens.” Five People’s Choice Awards winners were chosen by those who attended the 5th Banyan Art Stroll on Jan. 11 in Hilo.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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January 27, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
‘Kāholo’: Kīlauea definitely moved fast during Episode 6 of summit eruption
January 25, 2025 · 5:40 PM HST
‘The floor is lava’ again: New fountain erupts, beginning 6th episode of activity in Kīlauea summit
January 25, 2025 · 2:30 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Update: High surf warning canceled for West Hawaiʻi
January 18, 2025 · 4:55 PM HST
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
Maui Now
Maui hospital offers Advanced Wound Healing Training at symposium, Jan. 31
Maui Memorial Medical Center Wound Care and Hyperbaric Therapy will host its second annual Wound Healing Symposium on Friday, Jan. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Maui Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, located at 221 Mahalani Street in Wailuku.
Council votes to preserve Spring House in historic Lahaina
In a special meeting today, Maui County Council members passed on second-and-final reading a bill authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for the disposition of the historic Spring House and the Lahaina Public Library, both ravaged by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire.
Free Webinar “Unlocking the Mysteries of Biodiversity on Hawaiian Coral Reefs,” Feb. 5
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will host its first quarterly “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 featuring Dr. John Burns of the Multiscale Environmental Graphical Analysis Lab at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Project Graduation virtual meeting set for Friday, Jan. 31
An informational meeting to discuss Project Graduation, a drug- and alcohol-free celebration held after high school commencements, has been scheduled virtually via Google Meet at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31.
Maui firefighters airlift teens to safety during swift water rescue at Wailuku River in ʻĪao
The girls—ages 14, 14 and 16—became trapped by rising water at around 2:54 p.m. in an area of the river mauka of Mokuhau Park. The girls sought refuge on a large rock in the middle of the stream until Rescue 10 personnel aboard the department’s Air 1 helicopter, lifted the teens to safety.
Kaua‘i Now
Update: State issues brown water advisory for Hanalei Bay
Hawai‘i health officials recommend staying out of the water for 48 to 72 hours to avoid any higher than normal levels of pollutant that could cause infection or sickness, such as leptospirosis.
23-year-old man killed after losing control of motorcyle, crashing in Līhu‘e
Speed and weather conditions appear to be suspected factors in the crash. Kaua‘i police continue to investigate.
Kauai Weather Forecast for January 27, 2025
A weakening front over Oahu will move southeast down the island chain today and tonight. Expect areas of heavy showers and thunderstorms along the front this…
Kauai Surf Forecast for January 27, 2025
Updated to increase surf heights along north facing shores into Tuesday based on reports from Hanalei and Waimea buoys, and overlapping northerly swell and…
Kīlauea puts on ‘spectacular’ show with lava overturn after eruption Episode 6 ends
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says a new eruptive episode in the Big Island volcano’s caldera could begin sometime between Jan. 27 and Jan. 31. The north vent continued to glow strongly the night of Jan. 26 in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, indicating magma remains close to the surface.
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