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‘Veggies for Veterans’ aims to improve health, well-being of those who served
Ho‘ōla Farms pilot program ‘bridges the gap between clinical care and food access,’ reminding its 90 East Hawai‘i participating military veterans that nourishing their bodies is vital for healing.May 7, 2025 · 10:21 AM HST
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ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi / Hawaiian LanguageFeathered cape worn by Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani returns to Hawai‘i
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Voluntary water conservation notice remains in place for North Kona customers
Human remains discovered in mobile home fire in South Kona
Update: Power restored to traffic signals in downtown Hilo
Travelers reminded to be REAL ID ready by May 7
Ancestral Hawaiian remains found in museum in Ireland to be reinterred on Hawai‘i Island
Legislature passes measures cracking down on illegal fireworks in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Hilo
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Update: Episode 19 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends in less than 8 hours
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May 7, 2025 · 10:21 AM
‘Veggies for Veterans’ aims to improve health, well-being of those who served
Ho‘ōla Farms pilot program ‘bridges the gap between clinical care and food access,’ reminding its 90 East Hawai‘i participating military veterans that nourishing their bodies is vital for healing.
May 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Maunakea telescope tunes into a stellar symphony of nearby star
Stars are not silent, and like musical instruments, stars resonate with natural frequencies that astronomers can “hear” with the right tools. Asteroseismology allows scientists to use these frequencies to probe the interiors of stars.
May 7, 2025 · 2:48 AM
Update: Kīlauea’s Episode 20 erupts with lava fountains of 500-plus feet, but lasts less than 5 hours
Latest episode of sustained geisers of molten rock in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the Big Island volcano’s summit was shortest since eruption began Dec. 23, 2024.
May 7, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Get active and trek the trails in Hilo this weekend
Discover the beauty of local trails while enjoying fun activities, live music, and more with the County of Hawaiʻi’s Trek the Trails event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday in HIlo.
May 6, 2025 · 3:00 PM
State: Make sure you’re covered before disaster strikes
Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds island residents to review insurance policies in preparation for upcoming 2025 hurricane season, which begins June 1.
May 6, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County is now taking proposals for its affordable housing production program
County funding priorities include: targeting households earning 81% to 140% of area median income, supporting initiatives for lasting homeownership and preserving existing affordable housing units.
May 6, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Feathered cape worn by Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani returns to Hawai‘i
Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani wore the came during the Battle of Kuamo‘o in North Kona in 1819.
May 6, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Former 49ers running back bringing all-sports skills clinic to Big Island
Athletes of all ages can sign up for an all-sport athletic clinic hosted by former San Francisco 49ers running back, Jamal Willis, in Keaʻau from June 19-21.
May 6, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New University of Hawai‘i study looks at concussion recovery times in high school athletes with ADHD
High school athletes diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder take significantly longer to recover from concussions than their peers, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
May 5, 2025 · 2:00 PM
$10M investment Hawaiʻi Community Lending enables zero-down mortgages for Native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands
The funds Northern Trust has invested will make these zero-down mortgages available to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands residents in Waimea and Laʻiʻōpua, neighborhoods in the North and West Hawaiʻi communities where Parker Ranch also holds land and works to support communities.
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:
Sun, May 11, 2025 · 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Kona Choral Society Mother’s Day Concert
Every Monday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Weekly Hula
Every Tuesday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami
Local Entertainment
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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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?
December 29, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program
September 1, 2024 · 5:49 PM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Update: Kīlauea’s Episode 20 erupts with lava fountains of 500-plus feet, but lasts less than 5 hours
May 7, 2025 · 2:48 AM HST
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
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
UH News: Lānaʻi Education Center launched UH Mānoa grad toward her dreams
When 19-year-old Talia Agliam walks across the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in sociology and a certificate in law and society from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on May 17, she will carry with her not only the pride of achievement, but the strength and support of her Lānaʻʻi island community.
Water service outages in Kīhei and Kula
The Department of Water Supply reports a scheduled water service outage in Kīhei scheduled today, May 7, 2025 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. affecting Lipoa Parkway. During this time, Wailea may experience low water pressure.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival, May 10
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is proud to partner with Maui Matsuri to host the 23rd Annual Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival this Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center Court.
Rep. Yamashita removed as House Finance chairman
Without explanation, Upcountry Rep. Kyle Yamashita has been stripped of his powerful position as House Finance Committee chairman.
LA Rams and Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority team up to promote Hawaiian Islands with Mauicamp
The Los Angeles Rams are bringing a Minicamp to Maui from June 16-19, and will host on-field team activities on June 17 and 18, featuring players in workout gear at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku. The “Mauicamp Powered by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority” is being offered under a partnership to promote tourism to Maui and Hawaiʻi.
Kaua‘i Now
Update: Kaua‘i Police Department non-emergency line again fully operational
Two backup numbers remain available for reporting non-emergencies in the event the main line cannot be reached. Emergency 9-1–1 services also remain fully operational.
Kauaʻi Water Department to open late May 9
Office will open at 9:30 a.m. instead of normal 8 a.m. this Friday because of mandatory staff training.
Update: Kaua‘i firefighters respond to blaze in Kōke‘e; road closures now in place
There are no threats to structures, nor have any injuries been reported.
2 Kaua‘i High School seniors awarded $5K Tommy and Penny Thompson Outstanding Wrestler Scholarships
Princevill man steps up support for school’s wrestling program by generously doubling number of scholarship awards he gave this year, awarding Julius Naanep and Bella Kellerman.
Make this Mother’s Day Kaua‘i Made
Kaua‘i Made Mother’s Day Craft Fair on May 10 at Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort in Wailua will feature more than 20 Garden Isle vendors selling locally
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