“Top 10 things to do on Big Island for February 28-March 6, 2025.”
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Even the most stalwart non-artsy type will have their interest piqued by the events on this week’s top 10 things to do around the island. Check them out right now!February 27, 2025 · 9:38 AM HST
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February 27, 2025 · 9:38 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 28-March 6: Art is on the menu — fine art, with plenty of live music opportunities and more
Even the most stalwart non-artsy type will have their interest piqued by the events on this week’s top 10 things to do around the island. Check them out right now!
February 27, 2025 · 5:00 AM
18 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Feb. 17-23 on Big Island roads
There also have been 7 fatal crashes and 8 fatalities on Big Island roadways since the beginning of 2025, a 40% increase for fatal wrecks and 60% increase for traffic fatalities already in just less than 3 months.
February 27, 2025 · 3:57 AM
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles: What do Yellowstone and Hawaiʻi have in common? More than you might think
Despite their outward differences, the fundamental engines that power volcanism in both regions are quite similar. There’s a lot of aloha in southern Idaho and northwestern Wyoming.
February 27, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiian Electric expands safety strategy actions to reduce potential for wildfires
The updated Wildfire Safety Strategy requires ongoing grid hardening, asset inspections and vegetation management, installing more weather stations, and continuing engagement with communities.
February 27, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Temporary Welcome Center now open at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Located 1.25 miles past the park entrance at Kīlauea Military Camp, the center is a substitute for Kīlauea Visitor Center as it undergoes extensive renovations during the next couple of years.
February 26, 2025 · 4:16 PM
High surf advisory in effect for west coast of Big Island
Surf of 7 to 10 feet is forecast along west shores from ʻUpolu Point in North Kohala to South Point in Kaʻū. Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense urges beachgoers, swimmers and surfers to heed all advice from ocean safety officials and exercise caution when entering the water in the advisory areas.
February 26, 2025 · 3:27 PM
Brief but mighty: Episode 11 of Kīlauea eruption ends after nearly 13 hours of intense activity
Lava fountains reached as high as 600 feet for part of the most recent eruptive activity of the ongoing summit eruption of the Big Island volcano, with lava covering between 75% and 80% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor.
February 26, 2025 · 8:55 AM
Update: Episode 11 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends after just less than 13 hours
Newest eruptive activity of ongoing eruption of Big Island volcano began just before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, with lava fountaining to more than 200 feet about 30 minutes later.
February 26, 2025 · 3:01 AM
‘True embodiment of what it means to serve with aloha’: Tamaribuchi, Kohara receive Hāweo Awards
Hawaiʻi Fire Department Fire Equipment Operator Lyle Tamaribuchi and Hawaiʻi Police Department Criminal Investigation Section Detective Donovan Kohara were recently honored by the Hawaiʻi County Council for going above and beyond call of duty.
February 26, 2025 · 1:45 AM
County seeks contractor for first phase of new West Hawaiʻi emergency shelter
Called an important step in Hawaiʻi County’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness, the Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center being built in Kailua-Kona is anticipated to open in early 2027.
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February 27, 2025 · 9:38 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 28-March 6: Art is on the menu — fine art, with plenty of live music opportunities and more
Even the most stalwart non-artsy type will have their interest piqued by the events on this week’s top 10 things to do around the island. Check them out right now!
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.
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February 26, 2025 · 3:27 PM HST
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February 26, 2025 · 8:55 AM 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
McKelvey and Tokuda push back against Trump Administration federal job cuts
State Sen. Angus McKelvey and US Rep. Jill Tokuda are rebuking the administration of President Donald Trump for the loss of thousands of federal jobs as part of an effort to shrink government bureaucracy.
Helping UH students affected by funding freezes, executive orders
At the urging of University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel, the UH Foundation is working to raise private donations to support graduate students whose funding has been interrupted due to recent federal executive orders.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui hosts March double-header for Kapalua Concert Series, March 6-7
On Thursday, March 6, acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ron Artis II will headline the evening along with ʻukulele master Kalei Gamiao. On Friday, March 7, Akoni Palomino will bring his signature blend of Hawaiian and reggae rhythms to the series. Both performances will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club building at Eddie Tam Memorial Complex in Makawao to close briefly March 10-31 for roof work
The Makawao Boys and Girls Club building at the Eddie Tam Memorial Center complex in Makawao will temporarily close for a reroofing project from March 10-31, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Visitor arrivals to Maui up after 2023 wildfires, but down from pre-pandemic levels
Eighteen months after the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires, there were 202,738 visitors to Maui in January 2025. The number of visitors to Maui in January 2025 was higher than January 2024 (175,005 visitors, +15.8%), but below January 2019 (233,422 visitors, -13.1%).
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for February 27, 2025
Southerly winds across the western half of the state and southeasterly across the eastern half will persist through the weekend as a couple of fronts stall…
Kauai Surf Forecast for February 27, 2025
Current NW swell declines through today. A large to extra large NW swell will build this evening and reach High Surf Warning thresholds late tonight before…
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Okinawan lifeguards complete inaugural Lifeguard Exchange Program with Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau
“It gives me great joy to collaborate with the Okinawan Lifesaving Association. This partnership is not just about sharing knowledge, it’s about embracing our diverse cultures and learning from one another.” — Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau Chief Kalani Vierra
Officials kick off Kōloa Road Bridge, Kīpū Bridge repair projects with blessing
Work on Kōloa Road Bridge scheduled to begin toward end of next week, with repairs on Kīpū Bridge to start after that project’s completion. Shifting lane closures slated for March 6 through Nov. 1 to accommodate work from Po‘ipū Road to Maluhia Road on Kōloa Road.
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