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Renewable energy plant on Big Island files lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric
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May 22, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Renewable energy plant on Big Island files lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric
Hu Honua, which owns a renewable, dispatchable firm energy biomass power plant in Pepe‘ekeo since 2008, is seeking a jury trial in the district court.
May 22, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Science educator at Hilo Intermediate School to be inducted into National Teacher Hall of Fame
Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner makes history as the first female teacher from Hawaiʻi to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame, after a remarkable 37-year career fostering a love for science and learning in thousands of students.
May 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Celebrate the unique, regional coffee grown in the island’s southern district
The week-long Kaʻū Coffee Festival will celebrate the coffee, people, culture and history of Kaʻū with activities throughout Pāhala from May 25 to May 31.
May 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
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 Wednesday.
May 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Hōkūleʻa Hoʻolauleʻa, 21st annual Celebration of Life and more
It’s a Memorial Day Weekend full of culture and remembrance on the Big Island. There’s a comedy show, guacamole contest and even a showing of the silent movie that started it all at the Palace Theater in downtown Hilo 100 years ago coming up this week, too. Check out the top 10 now!
May 21, 2025 · 6:06 PM
Judge maintains bail on Hilo woman facing drug, vehicle theft charges
Sommer Lopez, 45, of Hilo, was taken into custody on May 19 at the Puna Kai Shopping Center in Pāhoa. She was charged in connection with the theft of a Ford F-150 pickup truck, originally reported stolen from a Hawaiian Paradise Park residence on May 15.
May 21, 2025 · 3:00 PM
While there has been no community spread of measles, an increase in pertussis raises health concerns
While the Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirms no new measles cases, pertussis cases spike alarmingly with 108 reported, underscoring the critical need for vaccinations to curb these preventable diseases.
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.
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Merrie Monarch
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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 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Hōkūleʻa Hoʻolauleʻa, 21st annual Celebration of Life and more
It’s a Memorial Day Weekend full of culture and remembrance on the Big Island. There’s a comedy show, guacamole contest and even a showing of the silent movie that started it all at the Palace Theater in downtown Hilo 100 years ago coming up this week, too. Check out the top 10 now!
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.
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May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
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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
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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 schools win ‘Super Sleuth’ award in internet speeds mapping effort
More than 6,000 Hawaiʻi residents, many of them students, participated in a statewide effort to map internet speeds and identify gaps in broadband access,.
Hirono-led resolution defends DEIA amid GOP ‘attacks’
US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi led all Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and several other colleagues in introducing a resolution reaffirming diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) as fundamental American values.
Free Webinar “Early Warning Systems for Coral Reefs: Machine Learning for Conservation” on June 4, 2025
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will host its first quarterly “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 featuring Dr. Lisa McManus of the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology at 5:30 p.m.via Zoom.
Live music returns to The Shops at Wailea in June
The Shops at Wailea will continue its complimentary live music programming in June, showcasing Maui-based artists through its weekly Wailea Wednesdays series and a signature Friday night concert.
10 students awarded 2025 Bayer Hawaii Life Sciences Scholarships
A total of 10 graduating seniors from across Hawaiʻi have been awarded the 2025 Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship, including five recipients from Maui and Molokaʻi.
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Kauai Weather Forecast for May 22, 2025
High pressure will meander far northwest of Hawaii through Saturday, keeping moderate to locally breezy trades blowing. A low aloft will enhance incoming…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 22, 2025
Surf along south facing shores will remain small to moderate as a long period south-southwest swell is expected to fill in today. A second pulse from the same…
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 Wednesday.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 22, 2025
High pressure will meander far northwest of Hawaii through Saturday, keeping moderate to locally breezy trades blowing. A low aloft will enhance incoming…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 22, 2025
Surf along south facing shores will remain small to moderate as a long period south-southwest swell is expected to fill in today. A second pulse from the same…
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