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Business Monday: Immerse yourself in Hawai‘i’s landscapes through Flight of Aloha theater
Flight of Aloha will finally become a reality opening March 1 on the Big Island at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort.February 24, 2025 · 3:14 AM HST
Hawaiʻi Small Business Capital Program awarded $20 million
The infusion of money from the US Treasury brings total federal support to $40.3 million.
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Update: Brown water advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i coast after about a week
Episode 10 of Kīlauea summit eruption pau after less than 13 hours of fountaining
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February 24, 2025 · 12:00 PM
University of Hawaiʻi team discovers ancient Hawaiian calendar system at a Hawaiʻi Island heiau
An ancient calendar system found at the Hapaialiʻi heiau near Kahaluʻu Beach Park on Hawaiʻi Island dates back between 1411 and 1465.
February 24, 2025 · 9:44 AM
High surf advisory issued for west facing shores
West Hawaiʻi will be under a high surf advisory until 6 p.m. this evening.
February 24, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Small Business Capital Program awarded $20 million
The infusion of money from the US Treasury brings total federal support to $40.3 million.
February 24, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Growing a greener future: Hawai‘i Community College teaches Korean natural farming
Some graduates are now actively revitalizing Hawai‘i farmlands with environmentally friendly methods.
February 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Immerse yourself in Hawai‘i’s landscapes through Flight of Aloha theater
Flight of Aloha will finally become a reality opening March 1 on the Big Island at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort.
February 23, 2025 · 1:06 PM
Police investigating possible drowning of tourist in waters off Captain Cook
The man has been identified as Gary Windle of Deer Park, Illinois.
February 23, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Big Island weekly lane closures: Feb. 23-28
All projects are weather permitting.
February 23, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Youth homeless outreach center to officially open in Hilo next month
The center is a multi-agency nonprofit partnership among Hope Services Hawaiʻi, Neighborhood Place of Puna, and The Salvation Army.
February 22, 2025 · 6:57 PM
Hawai‘i Island police investigate apparent drowning at beach park
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time.
February 22, 2025 · 5:00 AM
UH Mānoa team awarded for creating an AI system that detects, prevents car crashes
The Intersection Safety Challenge encourages teams to develop intersection safety systems that utilize emerging technologies to mitigate unsafe conditions at roadway intersections.
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February 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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February 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Business Monday: Immerse yourself in Hawai‘i’s landscapes through Flight of Aloha theater
Flight of Aloha will finally become a reality opening March 1 on the Big Island at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort.
February 20, 2025 · 7:35 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 21-27: Steely Dead, Pickleball for Peace, Sour Hearts Club, JuggleFest and more
Who ever said life on the Big Island was boring? This is another one of those weeks that takes somewhat of a more, shall we say, eclectic turn as far as things to do around the island. We’re sure you can find something that will pique your interest.
February 16, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Governor signs proclamation declaring Feb. 14, 2025, as ‘One Love Day’ in Hawaiʻi
The proclamation honors the late Bob Marley’s incredible musical legacy and his 80th birthday. Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed the document surrounded by members of Marley’s ‘ohana, including his sons Julian and Ky-Mani.
February 15, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Engineering Bash returns in Waimea to celebrate past, present and future innovators
National Engineers Week will be celebrated next week with the theme “Design Your Future,” which is a recognition of the limitless possibilities in engineering.
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.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface
February 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Episode 10 of Kīlauea summit eruption pau after less than 13 hours of fountaining
February 20, 2025 · 10:45 AM HST
Eruptive activity begins anew at Kīlauea volcano summit after about a week pause
February 19, 2025 · 10:13 PM HST
Ocean Blog
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i coast after about a week
February 20, 2025 · 11:28 AM HST
Update: High surf advisory for west coast of Big Island extended
February 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake slithers onhore at East Hawai‘i beach
February 14, 2025 · 2:50 PM HST
Update: High surf advisory for western shorelines extended through Friday morning
February 13, 2025 · 3:19 PM HST
Maui Now
Fairmont presents Taste of Kapoho to benefit the Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes & Wetland Refuge
Fairmont Kea Lani and Kō Restaurant present the Taste of Kapoho – a special fundraising dinner on Saturday, March 22, from 5 to 9 p.m., bringing together a culinary experience for a meaningful cause. This event supports the ongoing restoration of the Waihe‘e Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge, an ecologically and culturally significant site stewarded by Ka Pōholima Kāʻeo under the sponsorship of Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.
Local apple bananas featured on Hawaiʻi public school breakfast menus
Participating Hawaiʻi public schools served banana sheet pancakes for breakfast this month, featuring local apple bananas. The effort is part of the Department’s farm-to-school initiative which aims to enhance food sustainability in Hawai‘i and aligns with Act 175, which focuses on improving the health of students while supporting local farmers.
Binhi at Ani to host Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, March 23
Binhi at Ani will hold its 2025 Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at The Dunes at Maui Lani. Proceeds will benefit the Binhi at Ani scholarship programs.
County wants to buy land to improve emergency evacuation routes in Lahaina
A council committee backed the $1.7 million purchase of land that could be used in the short term to house volunteers helping with rebuilding and to store construction materials.
NHL’s Seattle Kraken March 31 game to benefit Maui Economic Opportunity
The National Hockey League’s Seattle Kraken will be donating funds to Maui Economic Opportunity and the nonprofit agency’s efforts to support families impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires at their March 31, 2025 game against the Dallas Stars.
Kaua‘i Now
College students learn Korean natural farming techniques on Hawai‘i Island
Some graduates are now actively revitalizing Hawai‘i farmlands with environmentally friendly methods.
Hawaiʻi Small Business Capital Program awarded $20 million in federal funding
The infusion of money from the US Treasury brings total federal support to $40.3 million.
UH Mānoa names first-ever director of Health Sciences Institute
The Health Sciences Institute was created to expand the healthcare workforce, reduce health disparities and address emerging health threats.
Kauai Weather Forecast for February 24, 2025
Light to moderate winds and mostly dry conditions will prevail through Tuesday, with a few showers possible along windward slopes and coasts at night and…
Kauai Surf Forecast for February 24, 2025
The current west-northwest swell is expected to peak Sunday evening, and then slowly lower through the first part of the week. A similar sized northwest…
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