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CommunitySweet potato to become part of the regular menu in Hawai‘i’s public schools
Hawai’i State NewsNo tsunami threat after 6.6-earthquake north of Papua New Guinea
Hawai‘i Community College student recognized for contributions to vocational education
The student was the recipient of the 2025 Masaki and Momoe Memorial Award.May 21, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsForeclosure halts Punaluʻu commercial development, 147-acre property to go to public…
CommunitySummer meal program set to feed 6,000 keiki throughout Big Island
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Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona
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50-plus fatalities on state roads hard lesson to swallow as graduation season commences
UPDATE: Suspect in Kurtistown fatality released pending further investigation
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Update: Missing endangered 14-year-old located in good health
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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
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Big Island News
May 21, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i Community College student recognized for contributions to vocational education
The student was the recipient of the 2025 Masaki and Momoe Memorial Award.
May 21, 2025 · 3:00 AM
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.
May 20, 2025 · 3:00 PM
Sweet potato to become part of the regular menu in Hawai‘i’s public schools
The potato is prepared in a variety of forms, from steamed to mashed to yogurt to pie.
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.
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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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
Hawaiʻi’s health perceptions declining: New survey reveals widening disparities
Hawaiʻi residents are reporting a decline in their own health outlook and face escalating barriers to care, according to a new statewide survey released today. The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s Rapid Health Survey reveals widening healthcare disparities are disproportionately affecting Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and low-income communities across the islands.
Maui police: Speed and alcohol suspected as factors in fatal head-on crash in Kīhei
Maui police say speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in a fatal head-on crash on North Kīhei Road, Tuesday night.
Corals damaged by yacht returned to Honolua Bay following rehabilitation
Rehabilitated coral fragments damaged by a grounded luxury yacht more than two years ago were returned yesterday to Honolua Bay on Maui’s northwestern coast.
LCLT Report: Zero homes sold within typical Maui residents’ financial reach in 2024
In actuality, the typical household can comfortably afford a $379,000 house. But in 2024, there were zero homes sold within that price range, and only a half dozen single-family transactions under $500,000, according to the LCLT report.
Maui’s unemployment remains at 3.0% in April
About 79,600 people were employed in Maui County in April, according to a report from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Kaua‘i Now
Kaua‘i County announces facility closures on Memorial Day
The Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools will also be closed in observance of the holiday.
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.
New eatery opens in the Shops at Kukui‘ula
Scotty Browns, part of the Vancouver-based Browns Restaurant Group, began serving food to customers on May 6.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 21, 2025
Moderate to locally breezy trades will deliver clouds and showers to windward and mauka areas through the week, with some decaying showers reaching leeward…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 21, 2025
Surf along south facing shores will remain just below seasonal average through Thursday. A small, long period, south southwest swell will filter into…
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