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BusinessHawaiʻi Pacific Export Council appoints new Executive Committee
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State board approves three conservation grants for land acquisition on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources has approved $7 million for five grants to be paid out from the Land Conservation Fund.April 29, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing, at-risk woman
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U.S. Coast Guard search for missing kayaker off West Hawai‘i shoreline
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O‘ahu hālau wins overall at Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
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Big Island News
April 29, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Pacific Export Council appoints new Executive Committee
Byron Goo, CEO of Tea Chest Hawaiʻi, will serve as chair of the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting U.S. exports and international trade development.
April 29, 2025 · 10:52 AM
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for information regarding fisherman who went missing off South Point
Police have continued to follow up on tips and have interviewed many of the fisherman’s known associates, friends and family.
April 29, 2025 · 9:14 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding 13-year-old girl
Anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the police department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
April 29, 2025 · 5:00 AM
State board approves three conservation grants for land acquisition on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources has approved $7 million for five grants to be paid out from the Land Conservation Fund.
April 29, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Permanent ‘Return-to-Home Program’ for homeless persons in Hawaiʻi dies in conference committee
While a pilot program to send some willing homeless persons back to their home states was deemed a success, the State Legislature failed to pass a measure to make the program permanent.
April 29, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New banana bread recipe featuring local ʻulu flour being served in Hawaiʻi public schools
Participating Hawaiʻi public schools served ʻulu banana bread for breakfast this month using local ʻulu flour supplied by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative.
April 28, 2025 · 6:27 PM
Kona judge reduces bail for Big Island man facing a myriad of drug charges
A man from Honoka‘a is facing a myriad of drug charges after a search warrant at a home yielded varying amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana.
April 28, 2025 · 3:06 PM
Search continues for missing kayaker off the Kona Coast
The kayaker is the second waterman to go missing at sea in the past two weeks.
April 28, 2025 · 12:18 PM
State funding secured for Puna alternate route study
Big Island lawmakers once again secured $1.5 million to fund the Puna Alternate Study after funding lapsed last year.
April 28, 2025 · 10:47 AM
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company voluntarily recalls batch of dark chocolate-covered nuts
The limited liability company recalled packages in the 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags that were distributed to multiple retail locations.
Merrie Monarch
Merrie Monarch competition photo gallery: Hula kahiko and hula ʻauana
April 28, 2025 · 4:58 AM HST
O‘ahu hālau wins overall at Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
April 27, 2025 · 1:22 AM HST
Photo Gallery: Thousands watch Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in downtown Hilo
April 26, 2025 · 5:41 PM HST
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
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
TONIGHT · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami
Local Entertainment
April 28, 2025 · 4:58 AM
Merrie Monarch competition photo gallery: Hula kahiko and hula ʻauana
The 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s competition ended Saturday night, but the pageantry, passion and poetry lives on in photos.
April 27, 2025 · 1:22 AM
O‘ahu hālau wins overall at Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival concluded Saturday at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo with ‘auana (modern hula) performances from 20 hālau across the state of Hawai‘i and California.
April 26, 2025 · 5:41 PM
Photo Gallery: Thousands watch Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in downtown Hilo
The parade is a cherished tradition that celebrates Hawaiian culture, the art of hula and the rich heritage of Hilo town.
April 26, 2025 · 3:22 PM
62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival culminates tonight with group hula ʻauana
Before the final night of competition begins, however, there’s plenty of craft fairs, markets and other events that continue throughout Hilo in case you haven’t had a chance to check any out yet.
April 25, 2025 · 1:14 AM
Kaua‘i dancer captures Miss Aloha Hula in this year’s Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
The soloists were scored by seven judges who looked at their kahiko (ancient) and ‘auana (modern) performances and critiqued them in various areas.
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Big Island Polls
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
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December 29, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
State: Vog, sulfur dioxide still potential health hazards even while Kīlauea summit eruption paused
April 26, 2025 · 7:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: Tilt, tremor and lava — remembering Mauna Loa’s 2022 eruption onset
April 25, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Kīlauea provides Earth Day display of power and beauty with latest fountaining phase
April 22, 2025 · 11:08 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
Hawaiʻi nonprofit dedicated to supporting U.S. exports appoints new Executive Committee
The nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting U.S. exports and international trade development has selected Byron Goo as its new chair.
Five Kauaʻi police officers honored for saving a life
“Their rapid, coordinated and decisive actions provided essential care that ultimately saved this individual’s life.” — Kauaʻi Police Chief Todd Raybuck
Traffic Alert: Temporary Kapa’a Bypass Road to be closed during daytime hours on May 7, 8
This full road closure was originally scheduled for April 30 and May 1, but was delayed due to issues with the asphalt plant.
Kauaʻi Diner opens second location at The Shops of Kukuiʻula
The locally owned and operated Kauaʻi Diner opened its flagship restaurant in 2023 in Līhuʻe.
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 29, 2025
A moist unstable airmass will remain in place during the next couple of days, with sea breezes allowing for the development of locally heavy showers and a…
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