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Merrie Monarch Festival: Vibrant performances at Hōʻike exhibition showcased cultures across the Pacific
The Merrie Monarch Festival’s Hōʻike Night served as a reminder of the enduring power of dance to express identity and connect with others through performances from Hawaiʻi, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and California.April 24, 2025 · 5:14 AM HST
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Big Island News
April 24, 2025 · 1:35 PM
2 Puna teens reported as runaways in same incident sought by police
14-year-old Zealand Brickwood and 15-year-old Kelii Nobriga were last seen just before 12:30 p.m. April 23 on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road in Kea‘au. Do you have any information that can help police find them?
April 24, 2025 · 12:25 PM
Miss Aloha Hula to open 3 nights of competition for 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival
But before the “Super Bowl of Hula” gets underway at 6 p.m. today with the individual contest for the coveted title, be sure to check out all the events and activities happening throughout Hilo in celebration of hula and all things Hawaiian.
April 24, 2025 · 4:55 AM
Merrie Monarch Festival: Vibrant performances at Hōʻike exhibition showcased cultures across the Pacific
The Merrie Monarch Festival’s Hōʻike Night served as a reminder of the enduring power of dance to express identity and connect with others through performances from Hawaiʻi, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and California.
April 24, 2025 · 4:00 AM
‘Vital step’: Central Fire Station to begin operating from interim location in early May
Personnel and equipment from Hawaiʻi Fire Department’s oldest fire station in downtown Hilo are relocating while their permanent facility receives repairs and upgrades during the next year.
April 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island April 25-May 1: Third World live, ‘The Wizard of Oz Ballet,” CHVRCH, Hilo Lei Day Festival and more
Didn’t get tickets to the Merrie Monarch Festival competitions? Looking for something different to do this weekend? The Big Island has you covered.
April 23, 2025 · 3:00 PM
‘It’s a way of living’: UH study connects spearfishing to wellness, culture, community
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers highlight in new study how practice deeply rooted in Hawaiian tradition promotes food security, physical activity, cultural identity and community well-being.
April 23, 2025 · 11:39 AM
Celebration of everything hula and Hawaiian in full swing — including several Merrie Monarch Festival-adjacent events
Before donning your Aloha wear best or that new designer outfit to show off at tonight’s Hōʻike, check out some of the other events happening throughout Hilo during festival week.
April 23, 2025 · 5:00 AM
It’s Hōʻike Night at Merrie Monarch, with free hula exhibition showcasing Hawaiian fashion
Ten Hawaiʻi-based designers showcased cutting-edge designs by blending spring trends with rich cultural narratives during the 3rd Hanau Hou Arts and Fashion Show.
April 23, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County to install fencing at Hilo Transfer Station
Hours will remain the same during the fencing work, which is set to begin next Monday.
April 22, 2025 · 7:11 PM
U.S. Army releases final environmental impact statement for Pōhakuloa Training Area
The U.S. Army secured a sweet deal in 1964 when it obtained a 65-year lease from the State of Hawai’i for 22,750 acres for just one dollar per year.
Merrie Monarch
Miss Aloha Hula to open 3 nights of competition for 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival
April 24, 2025 · 12:25 PM HST
Merrie Monarch Festival: Vibrant performances at Hōʻike exhibition showcased cultures across the Pacific
April 24, 2025 · 4:55 AM HST
Celebration of everything hula and Hawaiian in full swing — including several Merrie Monarch Festival-adjacent events
April 23, 2025 · 11:39 AM HST
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Every Monday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Weekly Hula
Sat, May 3, 2025 · 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Waikoloa Lei Day Festival
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month · 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kanikapila Monthly Concert Series
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April 24, 2025 · 12:25 PM
Miss Aloha Hula to open 3 nights of competition for 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival
But before the “Super Bowl of Hula” gets underway at 6 p.m. today with the individual contest for the coveted title, be sure to check out all the events and activities happening throughout Hilo in celebration of hula and all things Hawaiian.
April 24, 2025 · 4:55 AM
Merrie Monarch Festival: Vibrant performances at Hōʻike exhibition showcased cultures across the Pacific
The Merrie Monarch Festival’s Hōʻike Night served as a reminder of the enduring power of dance to express identity and connect with others through performances from Hawaiʻi, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and California.
April 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island April 25-May 1: Third World live, ‘The Wizard of Oz Ballet,” CHVRCH, Hilo Lei Day Festival and more
Didn’t get tickets to the Merrie Monarch Festival competitions? Looking for something different to do this weekend? The Big Island has you covered.
April 23, 2025 · 11:39 AM
Celebration of everything hula and Hawaiian in full swing — including several Merrie Monarch Festival-adjacent events
Before donning your Aloha wear best or that new designer outfit to show off at tonight’s Hōʻike, check out some of the other events happening throughout Hilo during festival week.
April 21, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair kicks off this week
The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Craft Fair kicks off on Wednesday and ends on Saturday. Vendors will be located at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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Big Island Polls
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Kīlauea provides Earth Day display of power and beauty with latest fountaining phase
April 22, 2025 · 11:08 AM HST
Volcano Watch: How to build a beach — Pohoiki growth through the years
April 18, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
Update: Kīlauea anticipated to enter its fountaining phase during 18th eruptive episode this weekend
April 17, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman who went missing off Big Island’s south coast
April 15, 2025 · 9:10 PM HST
Swells happen: High surf warning in effect for north- and east-facing shores
April 5, 2025 · 4:00 AM HST
Chances of seal-human encounters increase with Hawaiian monk seal pupping season underway
April 3, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for Hilo Bay and along Hāmākua Coast
March 28, 2025 · 12:40 PM HST
Kaua‘i Now
Injured hiker rescued from Ho‘opi‘i Falls Trail
The 54-year-old woman visiting from San Diego, Calif., apparently fell while hiking the trail April 23 and injured her ankle. She was taken to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe after being extracted from the trail — amid unstable weather conditions — for further treatment.
Water conservation request stretches into third week for parts of North Shore
Water customers in Hanalei and ʻAnini Beach were originally asked to take water conservation measures after a mechanical failure at a pump station April 4 affected the county’s water system storage supply in the area.
Nearly 200 high school students participate in ClimbHI’s 13th annual Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration Kaua‘i
Free program — hosted at Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort in Kōloa — showcased opportunities for career development and growth in the hospitality industry and beyond.
Kaua‘i County Housing Agency announces free online fair housing training opportunity
Theme for this year is “Fair Housing in Hawai‘i.” Topics will include such issues such as state law, fair housing 101, cultural practices, case studies and more.
6,000 gallons of wastewater spills from Wailua Coco Palms sewer pump station
Wastewater did reach some nearby properties, but none reached state waters. Ponded material was pumped down, and contaminated propertiees were disinfected following the spill that happened between 4 and 5 p.m. April 23.
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