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Graduation Day: Big Island gains 14 new adult corrections officers
Basic Corrections Recruit Class 25-03 was the third class to graduate from recruit training this year. It also is the first recruit class to graduate on a neighbor island.May 25, 2025 · 5:28 AM HST
NewsHawai‘i Island police remind motorists to drive sober this Memorial Day
East Hawaii NewsSmall residential structure fire extinguished at Sacred Hearts Public Shelter
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No injuries reported after unexploded grenade found on Ali‘i Drive
Hawai‘i County Council passes first reading of FY 2025-2026 budget
Traffic crash on Highway 11 in Kona causing backups; avoid the area
Update: Kona restaurant reopens after addressing health code violations
Renewable energy plant on Big Island files lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiʻi’s health perceptions declining: New survey reveals widening disparities
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Hōkūleʻa Hoʻolauleʻa, 21st annual…
Judge maintains bail on Hilo woman facing drug, vehicle theft charges
Hawai‘i Community College student recognized for contributions to vocational education
Sweet potato to become part of the regular menu in Hawai‘i’s public schools
Motorist arrested following fatal crash in Puna released pending further investigation
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
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May 25, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Graduation Day: Big Island gains 14 new adult corrections officers
Basic Corrections Recruit Class 25-03 was the third class to graduate from recruit training this year. It also is the first recruit class to graduate on a neighbor island.
May 25, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Applications sought for feral sheep removal project on Hawaiʻi Island
Permit applications are now available for an upcoming feral sheep salvage project along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road).
May 25, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 27-30
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 24, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Volcano Watch: Inter-episode rumblings at Kīlauea
As enthralling as each eruptive episode is, experts at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory watch just as closely at what’s happening between episodes.
May 24, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Lawsuit challenges Trump order that opens protected marine monument to commercial fishing
Conservation groups and cultural practitioners are challenging President Trump’s April 17 proclamation that would allow U.S.-flagged vessels to fish commercially in the commercially protected Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument.
May 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island police remind motorists to drive sober this Memorial Day
The Hawai‘i Police Department will be conducting DUI checkpoints and patrols island-wide to ensure everyone’s safety.
May 23, 2025 · 7:02 PM
Small residential structure fire extinguished at Sacred Hearts Public Shelter
Firefighters swiftly extinguished a blaze at the Sacred Hearts Public Shelter Housing Units where a 10-by-10 structure was 90% engulfed and the lone occupant was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation evaluation.
May 23, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Island community police invite keiki to perform musical skills in new showcase
Aspiring musicians are encouraged to register for the inaugural HI-PAL Youth Music Showcase by July 1 before the performances on Saturday, Aug. 1 in Kailua-Kona.
May 23, 2025 · 9:57 AM
No injuries reported after unexploded grenade found on Ali‘i Drive
After a thorough assessment, Hawai‘i Police Department’s bomb technician determined that the grenade didn’t have an explosive charge or fuse.
May 23, 2025 · 9:17 AM
Hawai‘i County Council passes first reading of FY 2025-2026 budget
This proposed balanced budget for fiscal year 2025-26 represents a 3.5% increase over last year’s budget.
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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Local Entertainment
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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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
Volcano Watch: Inter-episode rumblings at Kīlauea
May 24, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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
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
Homeless community is back 4 years after clearing of Amala Place. What will Maui County do this time?
County is already removing some trash but says it is all consensual, and nobody is being forcibly removed.
Hawaiʻi Alpha Delta Kappa honors 11 Maui graduates with scholarships
The Hawaiʻi Alpha Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter awarded $1,000 scholarships to 11 graduating seniors from Maui County public high schools this year, recognizing their academic achievement, character and service to school and community.
Kalama Intermediate clears environmental assessment hurdle for new administration building
Construction of a new $10.9 million modular administration building at Kalama Intermediate School may begin within six months, according to a final environmental assessment posted today by the state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. The state Department of Education project also received a “finding of no significant impact,” an environmental review that paves the […]
Maui Weather Forecast for May 25, 2025
Moderate to locally breezy trades will persist through Sunday, then gradually ease next week as the high to the far NW of the island chain weakens. As an…
Maui Surf Forecast for May 25, 2025
A small long period south-southwest swell moving through the islands is peaking today and will then gradually decline through early next week. A similarly-sized…
Kaua‘i Now
Famous to infamous? First responders called to Kalalau for 3rd time this month
32-year-old man visiting Garden Isle was rescued May 23 from beach after suffering an apparent leg injury in the famous areea of Nā Pali Coast along Kaua‘i’s North Shore.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 25, 2025
The high pressure ridge north of Hawaii will weaken over the next two days decreasing trade wind speeds into more moderate levels through Friday. Drier…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 25, 2025
The current small long period south-southwest swell will then gradually decline through Monday. A similarly-sized long- period south- southwest swell is…
Sen. Hirono, AARP to host telephone town hall
Sen. Mazie Hirono, AARP will give updates and answer questions on the future of Social Security during a telephone town hall on Saturday, May 31.
Volcano Watch: Inter-episode rumblings at Kīlauea
As enthralling as each eruptive episode is, experts at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory watch just as closely at what’s happening between episodes.
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