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Officials address coconut rhinoceros beetle threat in Big Island community meeting
A virtual community meeting scheduled for April 2 will include discussion on strategies for detection and encourage public participation in prevention measures.March 27, 2025 · 2:00 AM HST
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March 27, 2025 · 8:50 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing 18-year-old man
Police ask anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
March 27, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i U.S. senator derides Trump Admin’s mass federal firings, says consequences will be dangerous for islands and mainland
“While Republicans shamefully paint hardworking federal workers as ‘faceless bureaucrats,’ we know that our federal workers do important work.” — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawai‘i
March 27, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Kealakehe High wins grand prize at Hawai’i WorldQuest Competition
Kealakehe students Coree Kobayashi, Luke Gee, Azalea Thorp, and Lucy Cameron will represent Hawaiʻi in the National Academic WorldQuest Championship in Washington, D.C. this April.
March 27, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Officials address coconut rhinoceros beetle threat in Big Island community meeting
A virtual community meeting scheduled for April 2 will include discussion on strategies for detection and encourage public participation in prevention measures.
March 26, 2025 · 2:44 PM
Lava skyrockets to more than 700 feet in Episode 15 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption
It took about 10 hours or so, but the vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park once again did not disappoint, but officials warn there are some hazards to watch out for accompanying the roaring geysers of molten rock.
March 26, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Former U.S. diplomat: Hawaiʻi brings significant advantages to policymaking in Indo-Pacific region
National security expert Glen S. Fukushima highlighted a need for more policymakers with knowledge of and expertise in the Indo-Pacific region and its political landscape.
March 26, 2025 · 5:00 AM
New $1 coin honors Native Hawaiian scholar, author, composer, hula practioner from Big Island
Mary Kawena Pukui, an influential Native Hawaiian scholar and author is honored with the new 2025 Native American $1 coin.
March 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County seeks liaison to connect job seekers with businesses
The one stop shop operator will oversee support services for job seekers and employers through the American Job Center.
March 26, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hunt is on at KTA Super Stores on Big Island for chance to win iPad and $250 gift card
Be on the look out for for a giant egg with a QR code as you’re cruising the aisle at any of the 7 participating KTA Super Stores and KTA Express locations through April 20 as part of the grocer’s family-friendly annual Easter Egg Hunt tradition.
March 25, 2025 · 3:00 PM
Watch: Sayre Foundation partners with Life Flight Network to provide Big Island with new air ambulance
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda praised the agreement between the nonprofits providing the new emergency response helicopter, which will add lifesaving capacity around the island, especially in even the most rural areas.
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March 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Watch: Big Island members of Hawai‘i Irish Dance make special St. Patrick’s Day cameo on Irish TV
8 dancers from Hawai’i Irish Dance and 7 flaggers from Scully’s Pub in Waiki’i had the luck of the Irish on their side, being one of several groups from around the globe — including cast of ‘Riverdance 30’ — to be featured during special episode of RTE Ireland’s ‘The Late, Late Show.’
March 20, 2025 · 10:33 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 21-27: ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Big Island Art Fair, Inspiration of Unity and more
Take a dive under the sea and catch ‘The Little Mermaid’ during its opening weekend at the historic Palace Theater in Downtown Hilo or check out they myriad other events and activities happening around the Big Island during the next several days. There’s sure to be something that will float everybody’s boat, from tadpoles to even the most seasoned of groupers.
March 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Mayor Kimo becomes part of their world, dives under the sea with cast of ‘The Little Mermaid’
This enchanting Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre production of the timeless beloved Disney classic — which opens this weekend for a 3-week extended run — promises to bring the tale of mermaid princess Ariel and her underwater adventures to life with breathtaking performances, stunning visuals and unforgettable music.
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
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March 7, 2025 · 1:00 AM
End of an era: Last Kona Brewers Festival to benefit 17 nonprofits
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Lava skyrockets to more than 700 feet in Episode 15 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption
March 26, 2025 · 2:44 PM HST
Volcano Watch: A collapse at Mauna Loa’s summit in 1868, like Kīlauea’s in 2018?
March 21, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Sluggish but steady: Episode 14 of Kīlauea summit eruption off to slow start
March 19, 2025 · 2:16 PM HST
Ocean Blog
UH study finds some parts of Hawaiʻi sinking faster than others
March 17, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Update: High bacteria count advisory canceled at Honoli‘i Cove
March 13, 2025 · 4:00 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
Maui Now
Schatz, Democrats reintroduce Paycheck Fairness Act on Equal Pay Day
Women in Hawai‘i earned an estimated 82 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023.
Governor appoints Kauanoe Jackson to Circuit Court Judge for Hawaiʻi Island
In his newest Judicial selection, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. has nominated Kauanoe A. D. Jackson to serve as a Circuit Court Judge in the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (island of Hawaiʻi) for a term of 10 years. The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.
Springer appointed to Loea seat on state Commission on Water Resource Management
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has appointed Hannah Kihalani Springer to the Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM), effective immediately.
Home fire on Kupulau Drive in South Maui causes $130,000 in damage
A structure fire on Kupulau Drive in the Maui Meadows subdivision on Tuesday night has been ruled accidental, according to fire officials.
Traditional hālau waʻa blessed in Mākena, honoring Hawaiian cultural practices
A newly constructed hālau waʻa, a traditional Hawaiian canoe house and learning space, was blessed on March 21 in Mākena.
Kaua‘i Now
Hirono highlights dangers to Hawai‘i, U.S. because of mass federal firings
“While Republicans shamefully paint hardworking federal workers as ‘faceless bureaucrats,’ we know that our federal workers do important work.” — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawai‘i
More than a job: Being a part of Kaua‘i Police Department is a calling
With 36 vacant police officer positions, 10 dispatcher openings, department seeks infusion of new blue blood to better serve Garden Isle with purpose, looking for people eager to make positive, lasting impact right now..
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 27, 2025
Light to occasionally moderate east to southeasterly winds are expected to persist through the remainder of the week and into the weekend. Light showers will…
Kauai Surf Forecast for March 27, 2025
The current north northwest swell will continue to fade even as a new medium period swell out of the north northeast builds in. This will provide a slight boost…
Episode 15 of Kīlauea eruption biggest yet with lava fountains more than 700 feet tall
It took about 10 hours or so, but the vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island once again did not disappoint.
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