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Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Hilo
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May 3, 2025 · 11:34 AM
Hawai‘i Keiki Museum offers ‘science fueled fun’ at no charge all day for entire family
Nonprofit that connects children to Hawai‘i Island through hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math offering fee-free day as part of Waikōloa Lei Day Festival; several upcoming summer events, activities and workshops planned, too.
May 3, 2025 · 11:05 AM
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Hilo
This is the 12th traffic fatality of 2025 as compared to 15 traffic fatalities this same time last year.
May 3, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 3 to May 9
Lane closures schedules can change at anytime without warning. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
May 3, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Volcano business for sale for the next creative visionary
After spending nearly 20 years creating a hub for the Volcano community, Ira Ono is selling the Volcano Garden Arts property and the vision that comes along with it.
May 3, 2025 · 4:34 AM
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake on Friday strikes 4 miles from Laupāhoehoe on Big Island
The earthquake was at a depth of 19 miles below the sea and had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
May 3, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Gov. Josh Green to sign “green fee” into law
The climate impact fee will increase taxes for travelers to help bolster disaster mitigation and sustainability projects in Hawaiʻi in the face of climate threats.
May 2, 2025 · 1:02 PM
Big Island man charged after child porn videos reportedly found on his cellphone
The investigation into the 43-year-old was launched in December 2024 after a cyber tip revealed possession of child pornography.
May 2, 2025 · 11:35 AM
Hawai‘i Island police launch a negligent homicide investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle near the intersection of Waiānuenue Avenue and Rainbow Drive on Thursday night.
May 2, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Community College’s new marine program provides unique research opportunities for students
Marine Option Program students provides opportunities to apply traditional course work to the real world while students obtain practical marine skills.
May 2, 2025 · 4:51 AM
Update: Episode 19 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends in less than 8 hours
Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory continues to closely monitor Kīlauea and will issue an eruption update tomorrow morning unless there are significant changes before then
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May 3, 2025 · 11:34 AM
Hawai‘i Keiki Museum offers ‘science fueled fun’ at no charge all day for entire family
Nonprofit that connects children to Hawai‘i Island through hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math offering fee-free day as part of Waikōloa Lei Day Festival; several upcoming summer events, activities and workshops planned, too.
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
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April 28, 2025 · 4:58 AM
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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
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Maui Now
Four people transported to hospital following head-on collision on Hāna Highway
Four people were transported to the hospital—three with major injuries, and one with life-threatening injuries—following a head-on crash on the Hāna Highway in Spreckelsville, Friday afternoon.
Maui mail carriers to pick up food donations during May 10 Stamp Out Hunger drive
To take part, place non-perishable food items in a bag next to your mailbox before mail delivery on Saturday, May 10. Your letter carrier will collect the donations.
All 10 UH campuses recognized in 2025 Carnegie Classifications
A new report from the Carnegie Foundation highlights how UH schools are expanding access to higher education—and helping students succeed after graduation.
Flags to be lowered May 4 to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 4, to honor the 70 firefighters who died in 2024 and the 70 firefighters who died in previous years.
Maui Hero Project receives $65,300 for mental health programs for Lahaina youth
The funding will help provide trauma recovery and disaster preparedness programs for students at Lahaina Intermediate School, Lahainaluna High School and other impacted Lahaina schools.
Kaua‘i Now
Hawaiʻi legislature passes biosecurity bill
The Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives announced Friday the passage of House Bill 427, aimed at strengthening the state’s biosecurity system to combat invasive species and protect the islands’ environment and agriculture.
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Kauai Surf Forecast for May 03, 2025
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Scheduled Kauaʻi lane closures on state roadways for May 3 to May 9
Lane closures schedules can change at anytime without warning. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
Kauaʻi’s first family medicine graduate program aims to create more rural physicians
The UH School of Medicine is addressing the physician shortage on Kauaʻi with a new Family Medicine Residency program starting in 2026, offering aspiring doctors hands-on training directly benefiting the island’s community.
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