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Community50-plus fatalities on state roads hard lesson to swallow as graduation season commences
East Hawaii News21-year-old Kea‘au man dead after being struck by Jeep in Kurtistown
Military presence at Pōhakuloa Training Area critical to community safety. But at what cost to the land, native species?
Officials with the U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i are waiting for the formal rejection of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the state Land Board before deciding what to do next to try to extend its lease on the Big Island.May 18, 2025 · 5:01 AM HST
CommunityCome to Honokōhau Harbor to help U.S. Coast Guard kick off National Safe Boating Week
CommunityHive-minded: Bee-Coming Sustainable event highlights UH-Hilo beekeeping program
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Hawai‘i Island students honored as 2025 Citizen-Scholars
Volcano Watch: What lurks beneath; learning from lava ooze outs
2025 Central Pacific hurricane season outlook calls for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones
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Big Island News
May 18, 2025 · 11:39 AM
No injuries reported following structure fire in South Kona
Hawai‘i Island firefighters responded to the blaze on the 84-4800 block of Keala O Keawe Road at 5:53 a.m.
May 18, 2025 · 5:01 AM
Military presence at Pōhakuloa Training Area critical to community safety. But at what cost to the land, native species?
Officials with the U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i are waiting for the formal rejection of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the state Land Board before deciding what to do next to try to extend its lease on the Big Island.
May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
What do you think should be done to create more free or less expensive parking in downtown Kailua-Kona? Take our poll.
May 18, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 18-23
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 17, 2025 · 3:00 PM
50-plus fatalities on state roads hard lesson to swallow as graduation season commences
It’s a tragic statistic to think about but stark reminder to prioritize safety and exercise caution on state and county roadways during such a celebratory season while the Aloha State honors the class of 2025.
May 17, 2025 · 10:53 AM
21-year-old Kea‘au man dead after being struck by Jeep in Kurtistown
Maxwell Robertson Sherwood was on Orchidland Drive and not in a marked crosswalk when the Wrangler driven by 30-year-old Dallas Brooks hit him Friday night. Brooks was arrested for first-degree negligent homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.
May 17, 2025 · 8:58 AM
Come to Honokōhau Harbor to help U.S. Coast Guard kick off National Safe Boating Week
Interested in a free vessel safety check? Want to learn more of what National Safe Boating Week is all about? Maybe you’re interested in seeing how you can practice safe boating? Get the information you need and more during today’s event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 17, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hive-minded: Bee-Coming Sustainable event highlights UH-Hilo beekeeping program
Foundational buzz of the event is a partnership between University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management professor of entomology Lorna Tsutsumi and award-winning Chef Alan Wong, who also co-founded the university’s Adopt-A-Beehive with Alan Wong program.
May 17, 2025 · 3:54 AM
Update: Missing endangered 14-year-old located in good health
Kawelo Lancaster was found the night of May 14 in Pāhoa.
May 17, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Last day Salvation Army’s Kona thrift store open to customers is today
ʻOhana Thrift Store’s closure comes as The Salvation Army Kona Corps’ focus shifts to maximizing support and resources to its other local social services programs and The Salvation Army’s Kona Preschool.
What is the solution to the parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in downtown Kailua-Kona?
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
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May 15, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 16-22: Kahuku Kōnane Challenge, Robert Cazimero live, World Bee Day, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and more
We know it’s graduation season, so a lot of you will soon be busy celebrating the success of a newly minted high school grad or fresh college degree holder in the family with every ouce of pomp and circumstance you can muster. So how about treating your grad to a new experience or special event as part of your gift in honor of them reaching a major milestone.
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.
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Big Island Polls
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Update: Kīlauea turns in bit of overtime before abruptly clocking out to end Episode 22
May 16, 2025 · 5:03 PM HST
Volcano Watch: What lurks beneath; learning from lava ooze outs
May 16, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Update: Lava fountains make a short, special appearance for Mother’s Day
May 11, 2025 · 2:36 PM HST
Ocean Blog
Come to Honokōhau Harbor to help U.S. Coast Guard kick off National Safe Boating Week
May 17, 2025 · 8:58 AM HST
2025 Central Pacific hurricane season outlook calls for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones
May 15, 2025 · 5:08 PM HST
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
Maui Now
Free summer concert featuring Kapena coming to Kahului Walmart, June 14
Webco Hawaiʻi is bringing its Summer Concert Series to Maui this June.
Maui woman reported missing, last seen Thursday in Kīhei
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Natalie Towell, 35, of Kīhei. Towell was last seen on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m. after an acquaintance dropped her off in the area of the Kīhei Youth Center.
Volcano Watch — What lurks beneath: learning from lava ooze outs
Dive beneath the solidified crust on the floor of the crater to explore the complicated mix of molten material below.
Maui Council passes fiscal 2026 budget on first reading; final reading set for June 3
The Maui County Council gave initial approval to its version of the fiscal 2026 budget Friday, retaining full $12 million funding for Maui United Way’s Countywide ALICE Initiative: Kamaʻāina Credit program.
Maui household hazardous waste collection event set for June 8
A residential household hazardous waste collection event for Maui will be held Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Central Maui, announced the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management.
Kaua‘i Now
Real Property Collections Section office to be temporarily closed
The office will be closed from 9 to 11 a.m. May 22 to accommodate the 2025 Real Property foreclosure sale at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Rebirth and renewal: Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi unveils spectacular transformation
One of Kauaʻi’s most beloved getaways nestled on the golden shores of Kalapakī Beach in southeastern Kauaʻi, this iconic resort with its ‘White Lotus’ vibes is embracing a bold new vision for the future.
Līhu‘e transfer station again taking trailer loads and construction, demolition waste
Kaua‘i County Public Works Solid Waste Division announced May 16 that waste disposal restrictions that had been in place since September 2024 were lifted effective immediately.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 18, 2025
A complex upper-level low over the islands will produce unsettled weather with moderate wet trades prevailing for the next several days. Heaviest showers will…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 18, 2025
Surf along north and west-facing shores will remain very small during the next 7 days as small northwest swell fades. Surf along south facing shores will hold…
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