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Hawai’i State NewsDepartment of Health fines Par Hawaiʻi for improper waste management
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Business Monday: Local lei makers gear up for graduation season
With high school and college graduation ceremonies scheduled in the coming week, lei makers on Hawai‘i Island have been taking pre-orders for at least a month, with some no longer taking those requests.May 12, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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East Hawaii NewsUpdate: Hawaiʻi firefighters contained Honokaʻa brush fire
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Big Island News
May 12, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Department of Health fines Par Hawaiʻi for improper waste management
Par Hawaiʻi Refining received a notice of violation and order for failure to make hazardous waster determination and failure to properly ship and dispose of hazardous waste.
May 12, 2025 · 10:32 AM
Hawaiʻi police ask for help in the search of 14-year old runaway
Have you seen Kawelo Lancaster? Last seen on Pikake Street in Kurtistown and reported as a runaway.
May 12, 2025 · 8:20 AM
Fire in Honoka‘a scorches 6 acres over the weekend
Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the blaze at 11:44 a.m. off Lehua Street. When they arrived on scene, crews found multiple vehicles engulfed in flames and heavy brush already burning.
May 12, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Local lei makers gear up for graduation season
With high school and college graduation ceremonies scheduled in the coming week, lei makers on Hawai‘i Island have been taking pre-orders for at least a month, with some no longer taking those requests.
May 12, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Patrol officer honored, promoted after showcasing unwavering dedication to Kaʻū
The first Kaʻū District”Officer of the Quarter” will be promoted to the Training Section in Hilo to help guide future police recruits.
May 12, 2025 · 2:00 AM
Roll up your sleeves and save lives: Donate at upcoming Blood Bank of Hawai‘i Hilo drive
The nonprofit blood bank was founded in 1941 and is committed to providing a safe and reliable supply of blood, blood products and related transfusion services to Hawai‘i’s patients. Make your appointment to donate today!
May 12, 2025 · 12:35 AM
Update: Hawaiʻi firefighters contained Honokaʻa brush fire
Hawaiʻi Fire Department reported the brush fire that occurred earlier today was contained in Honokaʻa
May 11, 2025 · 2:36 PM
Update: Lava fountains make a short, special appearance for Mother’s Day
Episode 21 of the ongoing episodic eruption of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at Kaluapele, the Big Island volcano’s summit caldera, ended at 8:34 p.m. Sunday, on Mother’s Day 2025.
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.
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
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Kanikapila Monthly Concert Series
Local Entertainment
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
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April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
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September 1, 2024 · 5:49 PM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Update: Lava fountains make a short, special appearance for Mother’s Day
May 11, 2025 · 2:36 PM HST
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
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
May’s Hawaiian Music Series to feature Logan Kalawaia
Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s Hawaiian Music Series of May will feature a performance by rising Maui musician Logan Kalawaia. The free, family-friendly concert will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the scenic Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.
Maui Nonprofit Directors Association to Host Board Member Speed Networking Event
The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association invites community members to attend a Board Member Speed Networking Event on Wednesday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 395 Dairy Road, Unit G, Kahului.
Lahainaluna High School Foundation awards more than $217,000 in scholarships for 2025
The Lahainaluna High School Foundation presented 89 scholarships to 55 seniors from the Class of 2025 totaling $217,750 in awards (including four-year renewables), while an additional 14 alumni will receive their renewable scholarships for the next academic school year totaling $79,000 for a grand total of $296,750 through the nonprofit foundation.
Rotary meeting features Healing Aloha techniques to address collective trauma
On May 14, 2025, the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea will be hearing from Rosemarie Johnson representing Healing Aloha sharing the importance of addressing collective trauma. Johnson will share Healing Aloha’s Breath Awareness initiative and the ability to de-escalate trauma by regulating the parasympathetic nervous system. Focused on healing collective trauma, it encourages self-care through conscious […]
Free carpentry classes for high school students at UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering a series of FREE, week-long trainings designed to help participants master essential carpentry skills while building sheds to be donated to folks in Lahaina recovering from the wildfires.
Kaua‘i Now
Department of Health fines Par Hawaiʻi for improper waste management
Par Hawaiʻi Refining received a notice of violation and order for failure to make hazardous waster determination and failure to properly ship and dispose of hazardous waste.
Water safety initiatives aim to reduce child drownings in Hawaiʻi
International Water Safety Day is celebrated on May 15 of each year to spread awareness of drowning and to educate youth in becoming safer in and around the water.
Kauaʻi drinks up in April with overwhelmingly above average rainfall totals
Only a few places along the island’s southern coast were the exceptions, according to the most recent rainfall summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu, but they were still between 60% and 90% of their normal monthly averages.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 12, 2025
High pressure far the northeast will drive breezy trade winds with mainly windward and mauka showers. An upper low moving across the state could increase shower…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 12, 2025
The current long period south-southwest swell continue to keep surf elevated today just below advisory levels. Surf is expected to begin a slow decline over the…
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