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Ancestral Hawaiian remains found in museum in Ireland to be reinterred on Hawai‘i Island
A team representing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo is on its way back to Hawaiʻi after receiving iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) in formal ceremonies this week from the National Museums of Northern Ireland – Ulster Museum.May 4, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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Big Island News
May 4, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Ancestral Hawaiian remains found in museum in Ireland to be reinterred on Hawai‘i Island
A team representing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo is on its way back to Hawaiʻi after receiving iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) in formal ceremonies this week from the National Museums of Northern Ireland – Ulster Museum.
May 4, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Legislature passes measures cracking down on illegal fireworks in Hawai‘i
One Senate bill and three House bills collectively provide funding to law enforcement to address the issue, as well as creates new crimes and punishments for those who misuse fireworks, especially when someone is injured as a result.
May 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial inspections of Big Island transmission lines May 5-8
The islandwide inspections will be conducted in a Manuiwa Airways helicopter from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
Merrie Monarch
Merrie Monarch competition photo gallery: Hula kahiko and hula ʻauana
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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
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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
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.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake on Friday strikes 4 miles from Laupāhoehoe on Big Island
May 3, 2025 · 4:34 AM HST
Update: Episode 19 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends in less than 8 hours
May 2, 2025 · 4:51 AM HST
State: Vog, sulfur dioxide still potential health hazards even while Kīlauea summit eruption paused
April 26, 2025 · 7:00 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
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Maui Now
Kidani champions access to free school meals through passage of SB 1300
SB 1300 appropriates critical funding to expand access to free school meals and provide support for families classified as ALICE – Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed – working families who may not qualify for existing assistance programs but still struggle to meet their children’s basic needs.
Residents encouraged to attend Lahaina Community Meeting, May 7
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s in-person Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
Lahaina Harbor hosts MIL surfing championships: ‘The first anything’ in burn zone since the fire
A total of 77 surfers — 36 girls, 41 boys from 11 Maui Interscholastic League schools — competed at Lahaina Harbor on Saturday in the first official event inside the burn zone created by the deadly wildfire on Aug. 8, 2023.
Maui Weather Forecast for May 04, 2025
A cold front stalling out northwest of Kauai will weaken the trade winds slightly through Monday. Breezy trade winds return from Tuesday onward as the…
Maui Surf Forecast for May 04, 2025
Surf along south-facing shores will lower gradually tonight into Sunday as the current south swell declines. A fresh, long- period south-southwest swell (1…
Kaua‘i Now
Kauaʻi players help lead Hawaiʻi to online National Chess Championship title
Kauaʻi chess players helped lead Hawaiʻi to victory in the 2025 Division 1 US National Team Chess Championship — defeating three past national champions along the way.
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.
Legislature passes measures cracking down on illegal fireworks in Hawai‘i
One Senate bill and three House bills collectively provide funding to law enforcement to address the issue, as well as creates new crimes and punishments for those who misuse fireworks, especially when someone is injured as a result.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 04, 2025
Locally breezy trades will deliver clouds and showers to windward and mauka areas through next week
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 04, 2025
Locally breezy trades will deliver clouds and showers to windward and mauka areas through next week
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