“Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20, 2025.”
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East Hawaii NewsState voluntary pause extended 90 days for interisland transport of poultry, other bird…
East Hawaii NewsPolice search for Ocean View man considered armed and dangerous
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20: Sew Fine exhibit, Groundation live, flamenco, gaming and more
Whether it’s dancing, fashion, live music or even gaming, there’s something happening on the Big Island during the next week we’re sure anyone can enjoy. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!March 13, 2025 · 10:20 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsUpdate: Both lanes again open on Singing Bridge in Hilo on Highway 19
East Hawaii NewsHigh bacteria count advisory issued at Honoli‘i Cove north of Hilo
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March 13, 2025 · 10:20 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20: Sew Fine exhibit, Groundation live, flamenco, gaming and more
Whether it’s dancing, fashion, live music or even gaming, there’s something happening on the Big Island during the next week we’re sure anyone can enjoy. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
March 13, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Student at Kona school allegedly threatens another student with violence involving firearm
Hawai‘i Police Department initiated a terroristic threatening investigation March 11 following the alleged verbal threats made by a teenage girl at Kona Pacific Charter School in Kealakekua.
March 13, 2025 · 3:00 AM
State House passes $21B biennium budget focused on core services, safety net
After passing its third reading on the floor of the state House of Representatives on Wednesday, the state budget bill, House Bill 300, now goes to the state Senate for its consideration.
March 13, 2025 · 1:00 AM
State voluntary pause extended 90 days for interisland transport of poultry, other bird species
Surveillance of avian influenza, or bird flu, continues, and while no other birds have become ill from the virus, it has been detected in waste water on the Big Island and Kauaʻi. So officials, out of an abundance of caution, said extending the pause is prudent at this time.
March 12, 2025 · 10:05 PM
Police search for Ocean View man considered armed and dangerous
Andrew Amon, 29, is wanted for four outstanding warrants for his arrest and for questioning in regards to other investigations ongoing in the Hawaiʻi Ocean View Estates subdivision.
March 12, 2025 · 9:38 PM
Update: Both lanes again open on Singing Bridge in Hilo on Highway 19
The makai lane of the bridge was closed and Hilo-bound traffic detoured since the afternoon of March 11 after emergency repairs were needed following an inspection earlier this week.
March 12, 2025 · 6:07 PM
Update: Wind advisory now in effect through Thursday morning
Northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph expected to persist for North and South Kohala, North Kona, Ka‘ū and portions of Puna, as well as now the addition of the saddle area of the island.
March 12, 2025 · 3:51 PM
High bacteria count advisory issued at Honoli‘i Cove north of Hilo
Levels of 288 per 100 mL of enterococci were detected during routine beach monitoring March 11, indicating potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in waters of the area that includes popular surf spot Honoli’i Beach Park, which can make people ill.
March 12, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Immigration enforcement hits Kona with parents and young children recently deported
Erin Musso, Public Affairs Liaison for Homeland Security Investigations in Honolulu, said these operations on the Big Island are part of the agency’s initiative to locate unaccompanied children here in the U.S. illegally.
March 12, 2025 · 8:59 AM
56-year-old Puna man has been missing for a month; have you seen him?
John Lilly was last seen wearing an unknown colored tank top, gym shorts and sandals as he was leaving his Hawaiian Beaches home Feb. 18; however, he was only just reported as missing March 10.
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February 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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March 13, 2025 · 10:20 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20: Sew Fine exhibit, Groundation live, flamenco, gaming and more
Whether it’s dancing, fashion, live music or even gaming, there’s something happening on the Big Island during the next week we’re sure anyone can enjoy. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
March 7, 2025 · 1:00 AM
End of an era: Last Kona Brewers Festival to benefit 17 nonprofits
Started by the nonprofit Ke Kai Ala Foundation, the festival has given $1.8 million to community groups over the 30 years the event has been hosted.
March 6, 2025 · 9:49 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 7-13: Final Kona Brewers Festival, KS Hawai‘i Hōʻike, YAS Fest, Redeeming Māhū and more
Many of the events and activities around the Big Island during the next week will focus on tradition, talent and taddies. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!
March 3, 2025 · 5:25 PM
Actresses rebuked for posting video of one of them touching sea turtle while in Hawai‘i
The Instagram post by actress China McClain was taken down by midday March 3 after garnering tens of thousands of reactions and more than 2,000 comments, many of which pleading for the video to be removed and an apology for potential cultural insensitivity.
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!
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Update: Lava fountains end abrubtly, bringing Episode 13 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption to close
March 11, 2025 · 4:37 PM HST
Volcano Watch: When have lava fountains formed on Kīlauea and what are their hazards?
March 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Season 1 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption a wrap with Episode 12 finale
March 5, 2025 · 4:59 PM HST
Ocean Blog
High bacteria count advisory issued at Honoli‘i Cove north of Hilo
March 12, 2025 · 3:51 PM HST
If water is brown, turn around: Advisory issued for Hilo Bay and along Hāmākua Coast
March 11, 2025 · 2:48 PM HST
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
Maui Now
Hui Noʻeau retrospective exhibition Sally French: Welcome to My World
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center proudly presents “Sally French: Welcome to My World’” a retrospective exhibition highlighting the prolific and influential career of celebrated Kauaʻi artist Sally French. The exhibition will be on display from March 21 to May 16, 2025, with an opening reception on Friday, March 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Call to Hawaiʻi-based artists for the MACC Biennial 2025 Exhibit
Maui Arts & Cultural Center has issued a call to artists for the second edition of its statewide juried biennial exhibition in Schaefer International Gallery, MACC Biennial 2025. This signature exhibition is an opportunity for artists living in Hawaiʻi to enter their strongest, most innovative, and thought-provoking work, embodying fresh approaches in contemporary art.
50 refurbished laptops donated to Sacred Hearts School following 2023 Maui fires
DHL Express, as part of its DHL Helping Learners initiative, donated 50 refurbished laptops to Lahaina Sacred Hearts School, which was destroyed in the 2023 Maui fires.
UH Maui College offers free carpentry and painting pre-apprenticeship trainings
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering a free eight-week carpentry pre-apprenticeship training, March 24 to May 23. The tuition value is $6,000.
46th annual Maui Charity Walk set for May 10 at War Memorial
The annual Maui County Charity Walk returns on May 10, 2025, at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku, offering residents and visitors a chance to support local nonprofits while enjoying fitness, food and entertainment.
Kaua‘i Now
$21B biennium budget focused on core services, safety net approved by state House
After passing its third reading on the floor of the state House of Representatives on Wednesday, the state budget bill, House Bill 300, now goes to the state Senate for its consideration.
Voluntary pause on interisland transport of poultry, other bird species extended 90 days
State’s surveillance of avian influenza, or bird flu, continues, and while no other birds have become ill from the virus, it has been detected in waste water on the Big Island and Kauaʻi. So state officials, out of an abundance of caution, said extending the pause is prudent at this time.
Some Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex courts to be closed for resurfacing
The work is part of Kaua‘i County’s $3.1 million Playcourt Resurfacing Project, which also includes improvements at Wailua Homesteads, Wailua Houselots Park and Pūhi Park.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 13, 2025
Strong and gusty trade winds will persist into Friday before gradually easing over the weekend and into early next week as an upper disturbance approaches from…
Kauai Surf Forecast for March 13, 2025
The moderate size, medium period north northwest swell has reached Kauai and is filling into the central islands this afternoon. It will peak this afternoon…
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