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To honor all loved ones on Valentine’s Day, Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force will be hosting a sign waving as a reminder to the community that prevention, treatment, and recovery are possible.February 13, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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Big Island News
February 13, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Several bills addressing top concerns advance to vote by full state Senate
The measures — which now move to the full Senate for a final vote before crossing over to the state House — include actions to curb illegal fireworks, increase workforce development opportunities for residents, enhance the health and safety of electric bike users and stabilize the condominium insurance market.
February 13, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 14-20: Valentine’s Day soirées, stewardship and cultural events plus more
Cupid makes his rounds this weekend, and there is a variety of events around the Big Island to help the cherub of love hit his target so you score a bull’s-eye with your special someone. If you’re not feeling the love, don’t fret. There also are other events where Cupid’s arrow won’t necessarily fly.
February 13, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County task force continues to combat opioid crisis with collaborative outreach
To honor all loved ones on Valentine’s Day, Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force will be hosting a sign waving as a reminder to the community that prevention, treatment, and recovery are possible.
February 12, 2025 · 7:35 AM
Update: High surf advisory extended for western shorelines of Big Island
A reinforcing large west-northwest will maintain advisory level surf through early Thursday morning along the Kohala and Kona coastlines.
February 12, 2025 · 7:00 AM
New UH degree program helps address statewide pre-K teacher shortage
The bachelor of education in early childhood care and education degree, which will be offered starting this fall at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, will streamline the pathway to becoming a pre-kindergarten teacher.
February 12, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Results from Hawai‘i County youth track and field meets
An estimated 650 youth ages 6 to 14 years old participated in the two events Feb. 1 at Waiākea High School in Hilo and Kealakehe High School in Kona
February 12, 2025 · 3:00 AM
DHHL 2025 legislative package includes measure for additional development funds
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands urges the public to support House Bill 606, introduced by the Native Hawaiian Caucus, which would also extend the Act 279 Special Fund more than 3 years.
February 12, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island police unifying vice sections to more efficiently combat drugs
Capt. Edwin Buyten, who has worked within the department for 20 years, spending 15 years within West Hawai‘i Vice section from an officer to a detective to a lieutenant, will lead the unified fight against drugs in the county.
February 11, 2025 · 1:02 PM
Keanakolu Orchard on Big Island temporarily closed
Also known as the Humuʻula Orchard, Keanakolu sits at about 6,000 feet elevation and is home to various non-native fruit trees including apple, cherry, plum and apricot.
February 11, 2025 · 12:19 PM
Lava fountains erupt to about 330 feet high as new episode of activity begins at Kīlauea
Episode 9 of the Big Island volcano’s ongoing summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater began at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday. Lava flowing into the crater from the north vent covered about a quarter of the crater floor by 10:45 a.m. Slow effusion of lava also started at about 10:50 a.m. from the south vent.
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3-time Ironman World Champion to host triathlon boot camp on Big Island
February 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dad’s footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
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February 13, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 14-20: Valentine’s Day soirées, stewardship and cultural events plus more
Cupid makes his rounds this weekend, and there is a variety of events around the Big Island to help the cherub of love hit his target so you score a bull’s-eye with your special someone. If you’re not feeling the love, don’t fret. There also are other events where Cupid’s arrow won’t necessarily fly.
February 6, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 7-13 + 5 date ideas ahead of Valentine’s Day Weekend
Love is in the air on the Big Island. Several of this week’s top 10 things to do already are Valentine’s Day-related, but we’re giving you a few early date ideas in case you want to plan ahead and make reservations to surprise your sweetie. Lovers of culture and history, conservation and the environment, community and music have plenty of options, too, this week.
February 1, 2025 · 1:20 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 1-6: Cherry blossoms, Year of the Snake, ‘Ohana stargazing and more
The winter storm that blew through the state at the end of the week fortunately didn’t blow away or wash out any of the multitude of events happening around the island, some of which are going on right now!
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.
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Big Island Polls
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August 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Lava fountains erupt to about 330 feet high as new episode of activity begins at Kīlauea
February 11, 2025 · 12:19 PM HST
Volcano Watch: Assembly of volcano scientists to gather in Hilo
February 7, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Episode 8 erupts in Kīlauea caldera following 6-day pause in activity
February 4, 2025 · 10:54 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Update: High surf advisory extended for western shorelines of Big Island
February 12, 2025 · 7:35 AM HST
On the job conservation: Hawaiian Adventures Kona recovers large ghost net during whale watching tour
February 10, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Coalition releases first Hawaiʻi Water Safety Plan aimed at addressing state’s drowning crisis
February 8, 2025 · 7:00 AM HST
Update: High surf advisory canceled for east-facing Big Island shores
February 7, 2025 · 4:17 PM HST
Maui Now
Miske Enterprise member sentenced to 20 years in federal prison
John B. Stancil, 37, of Waimanalo, was sentenced in federal court by US District Judge Derrick K. Watson to 240 months of imprisonment (the statutory maximum) followed by 3 years of supervised release for racketeering conspiracy.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi’s Viral Hepatitis Clinic cures 1,000th hepatitis C patient
The Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Viral Hepatitis Clinic has reached a milestone by curing its 1,000th patient of hepatitis C.
Maui Weather Forecast for February 13, 2025
Rather dry and stable weather will persist today as southerly winds gradually strengthen. Scattered showers will remain possible along southeast slopes and…
ʻUlupalakua Ranch event raises over $10,000 for Maui charities
Over the holidays, ʻUlupalakua Ranch hosted over 2,000 community members for a full day of live music, kids activities, ono food, and shopping with local vendors. Keiki enjoyed taking photos with Santa, playing in bounce houses and participating in the country petting zoo.
Survey finds overwhelming support for paid family and medical leave in Hawai‘i
A recent statewide survey confirms that a vast majority of Hawai‘i residents support the implementation of paid family and medical leave and are even willing to pay their fair share to have this benefit.
Kaua‘i Now
DHHL seeks additional development funds as part of 2025 legislative package
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands urges the public to support House Bill 606, introduced by the Native Hawaiian Caucus, which would also extend the Act 279 Special Fund more than 3 years.
Full state Senate to vote on several bills addressing top community concerns
The measures — which now move to the full Senate for a final vote before crossing over to the state House — include actions to curb illegal fireworks, increase workforce development opportunities for residents, enhance the health and safety of electric bike users and stabilize the condominium insurance market.
Waimea Town Celebration: 9 days of events for every part of West Kauaʻi
The Waimea Town Celebration will bring west Kauaʻi together with events focused on heritage and inclustion for everyone from keiki to kupuna, from kamaʻāina to malihini.
Kauai Weather Forecast for February 13, 2025
Light southeast flow will veer southwesterly by Thursday as a front approaches. The front will dissipate over Kauai Friday while deeper tropical moisture tracks…
Kauai Surf Forecast for February 13, 2025
Offshore NDBC buoys 51001 and 51101 still hovering around 9 to 11 feet, 14 to 16 seconds this afternoon which will maintain elevated surf well into tonight…
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