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Business Monday: Big Island Coffee Roasters showcase Kaʻū varieties to the world
Big Island Coffee Roasters continue to put Ka’ū coffee and its farmers on the map after earning the highest scoring review ever of a Kaʻū coffee.May 26, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsGraduation Day: Big Island gains 14 new adult corrections officers
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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…
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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
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Big Island News
May 26, 2025 · 11:00 AM
America wouldn’t be America without Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
Hawai’i U.S. Sen. Hirono, New York Rep. Meng introduce bicameral resolution officially marking May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, honoring the significant contributions the communities have made and continue to make to the United States.
May 26, 2025 · 3:15 AM
Update: Episode 23 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ‘one for the history books’
Lava fountains reach more than 1,000 feet, volcanic plume soars at least 5,000 feet before most recent phase of eruptive activity — that teased for several days — abruptly ends after just 6 hours and 10 minutes Sunday night.
May 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Best of jazz and blues coming to Hawaiʻi Island stage
The Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival will have an incredible lineup including Chicago’s Steve Freund, New Orleans’ Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes and Hawaiʻi Island’s John Keawe and Larry Dupio.
May 26, 2025 · 1:00 AM
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.
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.
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 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Best of jazz and blues coming to Hawaiʻi Island stage
The Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival will have an incredible lineup including Chicago’s Steve Freund, New Orleans’ Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes and Hawaiʻi Island’s John Keawe and Larry Dupio.
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.
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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: Episode 23 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ‘one for the history books’
May 26, 2025 · 3:15 AM HST
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
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
Lava fountains reach 1,000 feet during Episode 23 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption
Lava fountains reach more than 1,000 feet, volcanic plume soars at least 5,000 feet before most recent phase of eruptive activity — that teased for several days — abruptly ends after just 6 hours and 10 minutes Sunday night.
Hawaiʻi delegation reintroduces bill to expand health care access for Native Hawaiian veterans
The bill would create parity for Native Hawaiian veterans by eliminating copays for VA health services and codifying the reimbursement relationship between VA and Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems.
Organizers waive registration fee for Hawaiian Home Lands Sovereignty Conference, June 2-4
Gov. Josh Green, whose mother-in-law died before signing up for a Hawaiian homestead award, will give a keynote address at the upcoming Hawaiian Home Lands Sovereignty Conference in Honolulu, running June 2-4.
War Memorial stadium, track to close for capital improvement project
The War Memorial Stadium football field and Satoki Yamamoto Track and Field facility will be closed for a capital improvement project starting Friday, June 20, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
18th Annual Celebration of Fathers and Families set for June 7 at Cameron Center
Maui Family Support Services Inc. will host its 18th Annual Celebration of Fathers & Families on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cameron Center Courtyard in Wailuku.
Kaua‘i Now
Final workshop for Waimea 400 housing project scheduled this week
The Waimea 400 Master Plan lays out a conceptual design and preferred uses of 417 acres in Waimea acquired in 2019 by Kaua‘i County. Affordable housing is proposed to comprise roughly 60 acres just west of Waimea Sunset subdivision. The final community workshop is Wednesday.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 26, 2025
The high pressure ridge north of the Hawaiian Islands will weaken over the next several days, decreasing trade wind speeds down to more moderate levels…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 26, 2025
Surf along south facing shores will remain small today with a tiny to small long-period reinforcement will expected late tonight followed by another long-period…
To Capt Andy’s, thanks for everything! Surfrider Kaua‘i
Port Allen-based tour and adventure company helps nonprofit reward its hardworking and dedicated volunteers with sunset Nā Pali Coast dinner cruise and then beecomes an Ocean Friendly Restaurant.
Update: Big Island’s Kīlauea puts on ‘one for the history books’ with Episode 23 of ongoing eruption
Lava fountains reach more than 1,000 feet, volcanic plume soars at least 5,000 feet before most recent phase of eruptive activity — that teased for several days — abruptly ends after just 6 hours and 10 minutes Sunday night.
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