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Five staff members at Hakalau Forest Refuge on Big Island fired by Trump Administration
According to Friends of the Hakalau Forest, this large cut in staff will have immediate impacts on ongoing vital projects that help secure the future of endangered endemic birds and plants.February 25, 2025 · 2:32 AM HST
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Big Island News
February 25, 2025 · 8:01 AM
Hāpuna Beach to open late on Wednesday
Hāpuna Beach Park will open at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. for a police investigation Wednesday morning.
February 25, 2025 · 5:01 AM
Children’s book adapted into Hawaiian joins global collection during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
“I Kanaka Mai I Ke Aha?” reinforces the significance of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, as a living language and helps perpetuate it worldwide.
February 25, 2025 · 4:24 AM
Major airlines partner with the state to pilot a program digitizing the agricultural declaration form
The digital form gives passengers a more efficient way to complete the form and modernizes Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity efforts.
February 25, 2025 · 2:32 AM
Five staff members at Hakalau Forest Refuge on Big Island fired by Trump Administration
According to Friends of the Hakalau Forest, this large cut in staff will have immediate impacts on ongoing vital projects that help secure the future of endangered endemic birds and plants.
February 24, 2025 · 8:26 PM
Divers rescued out of rough waters in South Kona
Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded Monday afternoon to Pebble Beach down Kona Paradise after a report of swimmers in distress.
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.
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February 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
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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
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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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Ocean Blog
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i coast after about a week
February 20, 2025 · 11:28 AM HST
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Maui Now
Multi-agency, full-scale CST training exercise slated this Thursday morning in Kīhei
A multi-agency, full-scale training exercise will be held this Thursday morning, Feb. 27, 2025, starting at 6 a.m. in Kīhei, according to the County’s Maui Emergency Management Agency.
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa launches ‘Kuleana Series,’ AI experience
This first-of-its-kind interactive augmented reality experience features 11 leading cultural educators and scientific experts. The “living portraits” on the plaques consist of portrait images that “come to life” by employing augmented reality (AR) technology. By using the AR viewer on a smartphone and pointing the camera towards the portrait, it creates a lifelike experience for the guest as the image begins to move and speak when viewed on the phone’s screen.
Senate committee advances key bills on housing, agriculture, businesses and energy
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means, led by State Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz, passed several key bills this week aimed at tackling housing shortages, supporting local businesses, and advancing sustainability in Hawai‘i.
UH Maui College announces 2025 Summer Culinary Launchpad Scholarship
Successful applicants will receive a $1600 scholarship which covers tuition for two Summer 2025 classes – Fundamentals of Cookery from June 2 to July 3, and Fundamentals of Baking from July 7 to Aug. 8.
Maui Weather Forecast for February 25, 2025
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Kaua‘i Now
Input needed for Kauaʻi’s long-range transportation plan
Online public meetings are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. today and from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday to gather input from Kaua’i community members and stakeholders.
5,000 students throughout Hawaiʻi dive into history with unique curriculum
Students participating in the 8 statewide Hawaiʻi History Day fairs are tasked with producing projects about historical or civic events relating to this year’s theme “Rights and Responsibilities.”
Major airlines partner with the state to pilot a program digitizing the agricultural declaration form
The digital form gives passengers a more efficient way to complete the form and modernizes Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity efforts.
Kauai Weather Forecast for February 25, 2025
Benign weather prevails through the week as moderate winds hold out of the southeast quadrant over the eastern end of the state. Further west, a land and…
Kauai Surf Forecast for February 25, 2025
The current west-northwest swell has been lowering steadily through the day and has now dipped just below advisory levels. Therefore, the High Surf Advisory…
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