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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 2-8: Celebrating Lei Day, Culivating community, exploring the cosmos and more
Just because the Merrie Monarch Festival is done doesn’t mean all the fun around the island is, too. From Lei Day festivities to exploring the cosmos, there’s an entire universe of activities and events unfolding during the next week. Check them out now!May 1, 2025 · 2:12 AM HST
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Big Island News
May 1, 2025 · 1:07 PM
Oregon visitor dies following snorkel trip in Kona
The visitor was on a guided manta ray snorkel trip when she complained of soreness in her arms after being in the water for about 5 minutes.
May 1, 2025 · 1:00 PM
Hawaiʻi police seek information on stolen truck in Hilo
Police search for a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner stolen from Wainaku Street last week.
May 1, 2025 · 10:00 AM
National historic park on Big Island hiring for summer jobs
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is now accepting applications for its summer Youth Conservation Corps employment program, which starts in June.
May 1, 2025 · 7:00 AM
Two new warning sirens on Big Island part of monthly test set for 11:45 a.m. on Thursday
The May 1 siren test for Hawaiʻi will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
May 1, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hale Hālāwai O Puna to open with a celebration of Hawaiian culture this weekend
Hale Hālāwai O Puna Cultural Mākeke and Hub opens for the first time with a free celebration followed by an Activate Puna Town Party to mark the 7th anniversary of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption this Saturday.
May 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 2-8: Celebrating Lei Day, Culivating community, exploring the cosmos and more
Just because the Merrie Monarch Festival is done doesn’t mean all the fun around the island is, too. From Lei Day festivities to exploring the cosmos, there’s an entire universe of activities and events unfolding during the next week. Check them out now!
April 30, 2025 · 5:28 PM
Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman who went missing off Keauhou
The Coast Guard and partner agencies searched 4,863 square miles for over 89 combined hours.
April 30, 2025 · 12:21 PM
Ironman returning to men, women competing for world titles on same day in Kona, beginning in 2026
Athletes can start qualifying for the Kona race in August. The number of slots for the event has not been determined.
April 30, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Violation issued to Matsuyama Food and Fuel for underground storage tanks
Mats4 LLC, which operates Matsuyama Food and Fuel in Kailua-Kona, did not apply for or obtain a permit prior to installation or operation the tanks and now face a $35,000 penalty.
April 30, 2025 · 4:24 AM
Search for second missing Kona fisherman continues after kayak found Sunday
Searches have found a shoe that is believed to belong to the missing Jared Willeford, but no other evidence of the 42-year-old.
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 Tuesday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month · 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kanikapila Monthly Concert Series
Local Entertainment
May 1, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hale Hālāwai O Puna to open with a celebration of Hawaiian culture this weekend
Hale Hālāwai O Puna Cultural Mākeke and Hub opens for the first time with a free celebration followed by an Activate Puna Town Party to mark the 7th anniversary of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption this Saturday.
May 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 2-8: Celebrating Lei Day, Culivating community, exploring the cosmos and more
Just because the Merrie Monarch Festival is done doesn’t mean all the fun around the island is, too. From Lei Day festivities to exploring the cosmos, there’s an entire universe of activities and events unfolding during the next week. Check them out now!
April 30, 2025 · 3:00 AM
23rd Astro Day highlights astronomy, natural science and robots on Saturday in Hilo
More than 30 organizations will host demonstrations, games and activities that highlight astronomy, robotics and natural sciences.
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.
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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
Maui Now
Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi hails passage of bills aimed at boosting housing supply, helping Lahaina
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi hailed the 2025 Legislature’s passage this week of bills intended to increase the state’s housing stock, speed up the recovery of Lahaina and increase government accountability.
Airbnb presents $1 million check to Hawai‘i food banks, joins volunteers for service day
Airbnb’s gift to Hawai‘i Foodbank will help provide food for approximately 2 million meals across the entire state.
Explore local crafts and careers at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center this weekend
Join us at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center this Sunday, May 4, for two events: the Ben Franklin Spring Craft Fair and the Maui Police Department Recruitment Center Open House.
Travelers reminded to be REAL ID ready by May 7, 2025
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds domestic travelers that on May 7, 2025, you must have a REAL ID or acceptable alternative to avoid delays at the security checkpoints at the airport.
Community coalition celebrates passage of school meal expansion bill
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature gave final approval Wednesday to Senate Bill 1300, to expand free school meal access to keiki in the ALICE population over the next two school years.
Kaua‘i Now
Annual Hā’ena to Hanalei Race to raise money for local canoe club
The annual fundraiser, which takes place on June 7, for the Hanalei Canoe Club draws thousands of participants each year from across the islands and the mainland.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 01, 2025
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Kauai Surf Forecast for May 01, 2025
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Bird species lost from the wild for almost 40 years laid first eggs on new island home
Three pairs of Sihek have laid eggs since being released on Palmyra Atoll – marking the first time species has bred in the wild since its extinction from their native island of Guam in the 1980s.
State passes a bill to expand free school meal access
The bill will help ALICE families, who earn too much to qualify for free meals at school, yet not enough to provide their children with consistent breakfast and lunch.
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