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CommunityHawaiʻi Island honors fallen officers during National Police Week
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Mothers help mothers, families in need at the Hawaiʻi Diaper Bank
A small team of mothers make a big impact for low income families on Hawaiʻi Island amid growing demands and economic challenges.May 11, 2025 · 10:19 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsU.S. Coast Guard medevacs captain from fishing vessel offshore East Hawai‘i
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$3M released for improvements at Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo
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May 11, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Island honors fallen officers during National Police Week
The public is invited to the Police Week ceremonies in Hilo on Monday and in Kailua-Kona on Friday to honor the 8 fallen officers of Hawaiʻi County.
May 11, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Mothers help mothers, families in need at the Hawaiʻi Diaper Bank
A small team of mothers make a big impact for low income families on Hawaiʻi Island amid growing demands and economic challenges.
May 11, 2025 · 4:00 AM
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 11-16
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
May 11, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County increases support for coconut rhinoceros beetle eradication
The county recently awarded $250,000 to Big Island Invasive Species Committee to combat the invasive and highly destructive beetle and other pests, and it is continuing to assist Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture by providing the use of 75-foot boom trucks to treat palm tree crowns for coconut rhinoceros beetles.
May 10, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Aliʻi Drive’s 90-day trial as one-way street to create free parking also is creating traffic woes
The trial was put into place to address the skyrocketing parking prices and limited free spaces that have become a problem for the downtown business district.
May 10, 2025 · 3:00 AM
U.S. Coast Guard medevacs captain from fishing vessel offshore East Hawai‘i
The 68-year-old man had been suffering from severe symptoms from some kind of illness, such as abdominal pain and fever, for 10 days before he called watchstanders at Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu on May 6.
May 9, 2025 · 8:05 PM
Land Board votes not to accept Army’s Final Environmental Impact Statement for Pōhakuloa Training Area on Big Island
The Land Board’s rejection is a big blow to the Army, which has only four years left on its 65-year lease for the use of state-owned land for military operations and exercises.
May 9, 2025 · 2:48 PM
It’s all about Mom: Mother’s Day events happening around the Big Island
From brunches to concerts, shopping opportunities and even singing telegrams plus an aerial arts pop-up class, there should be something to do that will have Mom calling all her friends later to brag about her awesome family.
May 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM
State urges parents of incoming 2025-26 seventh-graders to schedule well-child visits
Ensuring your child’s health and well-being with a well-child visit that includes a comprehensive physical exam is important as they prepare to make the transition from elementary to middle school. It also includes making sure they are up-to-date with immunizations.
May 9, 2025 · 5:00 AM
New dormitory to provide stability for young women in tough situations to attend college
Project Hawaiʻi is seeking partners willing to facilitate wellness and skills workshops, volunteers for meal drives and monetary donations to help with the opening and sustainability of its new college dorm.
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 3rd Saturday of the Month · 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kanikapila Monthly Concert Series
Every Monday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Weekly Hula
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May 9, 2025 · 2:48 PM
It’s all about Mom: Mother’s Day events happening around the Big Island
From brunches to concerts, shopping opportunities and even singing telegrams plus an aerial arts pop-up class, there should be something to do that will have Mom calling all her friends later to brag about her awesome family.
May 8, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 9-15: Pō & the 4Fathers, ‘The Life of Prince Jonah Kūhiō,’ Hilo Chocolate Festival and more
No matter what you do with Mom, Grandma, Sis, Aunty or the other special mothers in your life to show them how much you appreciate them, we’re sure they will enjoy the gesture. So think about trying out something different this year by giving them a new experience.
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!
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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
Volcano Watch: 20 episodes and counting — lava fountains continue in Kaluapele
May 9, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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
Ocean Blog
U.S. Coast Guard medevacs captain from fishing vessel offshore East Hawai‘i
May 10, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Vessel seized for alleged illegal longline fishing in state territorial sea off Big Island
May 8, 2025 · 5:37 PM HST
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
Maui Now
West Maui residents may dispose of bulky, recyclable items for free at May 17 event
West Maui residents may dispose of bulky, recyclable items for free at a Go Green Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Lahaina Civic Center.
State ag dept. releases $427K in compost reimbursements to assist agricultural operations
Twenty-four Hawaiʻi businesses were given reimbursements from the ag department for collecting and transporting compost within the state this past fiscal year.
Puʻunēnē closed in both directions between Wākea and Papa for night work, May 15-16
Puʻunēnē Avenue in both directions from Wākea Avenue to Papa Avenue will be closed for restriping work from 9 p.m., Thursday, May 15, to 5 a.m., Friday, May 16.
Lahaina burn zone slowly transforming from ‘ghost town’ to big construction zone
While residents who have been living in the Lahaina burn zone are happy to see the rebuilding starting to pick up, it is “bittersweet” knowing that it will never be the same as it was.
Hawaiʻi Energy Conference explores solutions for state’s energy future, May 21-22 at the MACC
The 12th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference will convene leaders in Maui later this month to offer solutions addressing the most pressing energy challenges of today.
Kaua‘i Now
4th annual Kauaʻi Songwriters Music Festival features local award-winning mentor Jason Blume
From first-time songwriter to national radio play — the Kauaʻi Songwriters Music Festival returns May 16–17 with workshops and a public concert.
Road work scheduled for various locations in Kalāheo
Resurfacing project planned for May 12-15 will require lane closures and single-lane contraflow for portions of Oni Place, Pānui Street and Maikaʻi Street.
Lawmakers pass bill establishing lottery system for leasing cabins on public lands
House Bill 1348 protects access for residents to Kōkeʻe cabin leases on Kauaʻi by requiring the Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreation-residence use by public lottery under certain conditions and restrict participation to residents of the county in which the leased land is located.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 11, 2025
High pressure north of the islands will maintain moderate to breezy easterly trade winds through the forecast period. Clouds and showers will favor windward and…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 11, 2025
Surf along south-facing shores should peak tonight into Sunday morning with surf heights peaking just below advisory thresholds. This swell will slowly decline…
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