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May 27, 2025 · 10:38 AM
Hawai‘i Petroleum facing fines for underground storage tank violations in Ka‘ū
The limited liability company is facing a $27,500 fine.
May 27, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard convoy activity continues this week on Big Island
Convoy activity began May 18 and will continue daily through the end of this week from Kawaihae Harbor to Pōhakuloa Training Area within the window of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as Guard prepares for annual training exercises.
May 27, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hundreds of East Hawai‘i keiki accept DARE to lead safe and healthy lives
Hawai‘i Police Department, school resource officers and their partners host full day of fun and exciting events to celebrate graduates of 2025 Drug Abuse Resistance Education — or DARE — program.
May 26, 2025 · 8:51 PM
‘Remember Always’: Memorial Day ceremonies honor those who laid down lives to protect freedom, safety, peace
Sure, we get an extra day off each year on last Monday of May, but it’s important — necessary — to never forget who fought to give us right to have that extra time off and stop to reflect on how to carry their lives and legacies forward.
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).
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 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
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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
Bayer Hawaiʻi and Sharing the Butterfly Experience continue Monarch Butterfly Kit Giveaway at 2025 Maui AgFest
Bayer Hawaiʻi, in partnership with Sharing the Butterfly Experience, will be giving away 30 Monarch Butterfly Kits at the 2025 Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
Legislation aims to crack down on cannabis industry, improve oversight
Several bills passed in the 2025 Legislative Session, aimed at improving transparency and oversight in Hawaiʻi’s growing hemp industry, and addressing safety and continued access for patients relying on cannabis for medical treatment.
3 students awarded Friends of Haleakalā scholarships for conservation work
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park has awarded three $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing studies and careers in environmental science and conservation in Hawaiʻi.
First-ever Beauty Operator Program begins next month at UH Maui College
For the first time ever, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering Esthetician, Nail Technician, and Lash Extension and Enhancement courses as parts of a new Beauty Operator Program.
Maui Bicycling League urges action on Vision Zero following well-attended Ride of Silence
Tthe Maui Bicycling League hosted its annual Ride of Silence on Saturday, May 24, along the Maui Veterans Highway Bike Path, drawing 37 riders and a powerful show of support from Maui County officials and the Maui Police Department. Held in silence to honor those killed or injured while biking or walking on public roads, the event also served as a call to turn Maui’s Vision Zero Resolution into real, life-saving action.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 27, 2025
Light to moderate trade winds will persist through Thursday, maintaining mostly dry and stable conditions across the islands. Showers will favor windward…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 27, 2025
Surf heights will remain tiny for all shores through Wednesday. Surf heights will increase along north and west facing shores from Wednesday night through…
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 27, 2025
Light to moderate trade winds will persist through Thursday, maintaining mostly dry and stable conditions across the islands. Showers will favor windward…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 27, 2025
Surf heights will remain tiny for all shores through Wednesday. Surf heights will increase along north and west facing shores from Wednesday night through…
Protecting Hawaiʻi’s vulnerable youth aim of 3 measures waiting for governor’s signature
Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, chairwoman of the state Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, lauds passage of measures that expand and strengthen support for some of state’s most at-risk keiki.
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