“Summer Meal Program set to feed 6,000 keiki throughout Big Island.”
Views expressed in this Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.
Accessed on 20 May 2025, 2357 UTC.
Content and Source: “BigIslandNow.com.”
Site URL–https://bigislandnow.com/
Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today.
Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
NewsMotorist arrested following fatal crash in Puna released pending further investigation
Hawai’i State NewsNo tsunami threat after 6.6-earthquake north of Papua New Guinea
Summer meal program set to feed 6,000 keiki throughout Big Island
Vibrant Hawaiʻi will be providing free breakfasts and lunches to keiki living in Hawaiʻi Island’s rural communities for six weeks.May 20, 2025 · 9:28 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsForeclosure halts Punaluʻu commercial development, 147-acre property to go to public…
CommunityCreative keiki win awards for community forest video
In Case You
Missed It:
Missed It:
Hawaiian Electric makes use of drones to inspect power lines on Hawai‘i Island
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia to make final stop in Hilo ahead of global, 3-year voyage
Flood advisory issued for portions of North and South Kona
Military presence at Pōhakuloa Training Area critical to community safety. But at what…
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 18-23
50-plus fatalities on state roads hard lesson to swallow as graduation season commences
UPDATE: Suspect in Kurtistown fatality released pending further investigation
Hive-minded: Bee-Coming Sustainable event highlights UH-Hilo beekeeping program
Update: Missing endangered 14-year-old located in good health
Last day Salvation Army’s Kona thrift store open to customers is today
Unexploded grenade discovered in riverbed at Waimea park
Update: 77-year-old man last seen more than a year ago found in good health on O’ahu
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
Admission fees back on the table for Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly
headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Big Island News
May 20, 2025 · 1:26 PM
Motorist arrested following fatal crash in Puna released pending further investigation
At this time, police believe that alcohol is a factor in the crash, and a negligent homicide investigation is ongoing.
May 20, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Foreclosure halts Punaluʻu commercial development, 147-acre property to go to public auction
When applying for a Special Management Area Use Permit last year, the developer was met with community and cultural practice intervenors who raised serious concerns about the project’s cultural and environmental impacts.
May 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Summer meal program set to feed 6,000 keiki throughout Big Island
Vibrant Hawaiʻi will be providing free breakfasts and lunches to keiki living in Hawaiʻi Island’s rural communities for six weeks.
May 20, 2025 · 3:00 AM
State seeks public input on Nā Ala Hele Trail program
Nā Ala Hele is updating its program plan, originally created in 1991, and seeks community input. Forest users are invited to help guide the process by joining an online open house on Wednesday, May 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
May 20, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Creative keiki win awards for community forest video
In 32 videos, students shared the stories of trees and forests that helped shape their lives.
May 19, 2025 · 11:30 AM
Hawaiian Electric makes use of drones to inspect power lines on Hawai‘i Island
This is part of the power company’s ongoing efforts in wildfire safety strategy. The drones play a critical role in the inspection process, and the technology enables Hawaiian Electric to more quickly identify issues to prevent or lessen the risk of wildfires.
May 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: This Hilo entrepreneur kills weeds with safe steam, not herbicides
With the growing concerns about the use of herbicides and other toxic treatments to kill weeds, Steve Hambly of Hilo is hoping to encourage property owners to use the safer method of steam.
May 19, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia to make final stop in Hilo ahead of global, 3-year voyage
Weather permitting, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are scheduled to depart Mauliola (Sand Island), Oʻahu this Sunday for Hilo where the canoes will make their final stop on the Pae ʻĀina Statewide Sail before leaving Hawaiʻi for three years for the Moananuiākea Voyage.
May 19, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County not accepting permit applications May 23-25 due to system update
No new permit applications will be accepted from 2 a.m. on May 23 to 8 a.m. on May 26.
May 18, 2025 · 9:11 PM
Crews quickly douse apartment fire in Hilo
One person was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and refused further treatment or transport to the hospital.
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
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
TODAY · 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Farmers Market
Every Monday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Weekly Hula
Thu, May 29, 2025 · 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Meditation Every Thursday at 5pm
Local Entertainment
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.
Shapery Enterprises
Live in Grounds Supervisor/ pet care
Kona · 1 month ago
Live in Grounds Supervisor/ pet care
Kona · 1 month ago
Ali’i Health Center
Ali’i Health Center is HIRING!
Kona · 6 days ago
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
Bunch and DeVault mount comebacks at Margaret River Pro
The lowest-ranked surfer still in the draw, Imaikalani deVault (HAW), defeated defending Western Australia Margaret River Pro winner and heavy event favorite Jack Robinson (AUS) in the Round of 32 to keep his Championship Tour dreams alive for another day.
Maui short Film ‘My Parents to screen at HAAPI Film Festival –Southwest US Premiere
The award-winning short film “My Parents,” directed by Keliʻi Grace and Lance D. Collins, will have its Southwest US Premiere at the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival (HAAPIFest) in Texas on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase.
No tsunami threat after 4.0 earthquake off Kaʻū Coast of the Big Island
There is no tsunami expected after a preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake reported at 9:38 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 off the Kaʻū Coast of the Big Island. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an information statement saying there is no tsunami expected, however some areas may have experienced shaking.
Kīhei man reported missing, last seen Sunday leaving home
Sergio Gabaudan, 28, of Kīhei was reported missing by a family member on Monday, May 19, 2025, after failing to show up to work on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was last seen leaving his residence in Kīhei on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., and calls to his cell phone remain unanswered.
Hawaiʻi actor Kaipo Dudoit brings island charm to Disney’s live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Several Hawaiʻi-born actors are hitting the big screen in the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” when it opens in theaters this Friday, May 23. Among them is Kaipo Dudoit of Oʻahu who plays the role of David Kawena.
Kaua‘i Now
No tsunami threat after 6.6-earthquake north of Papua New Guinea
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi and no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami expected at this time.
Full closure scheduled on Temporary Kapa‘a Bypass Road later this month
The closure is necessary to install new striping and paving markers on the newly paved road.
SurfRider Foundation Kaua‘i releases monthly water quality tests for beaches, streams
Water quality in several Kaua‘i streams had overwhelming levels of bacteria recorded during the SurfRider Foundation’s monthly testing in May.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 20, 2025
Moderate to breezy trades will deliver clouds and showers to windward and mauka areas through the week. Trades strengthen slightly beginning Thursday
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 20, 2025
Surf along south facing shores will remain just below seasonal average into Saturday as pulses of south-southwest and southwest swell move through. Surf will…
Discover more from Hawaii News Journal
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
