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May 30, 2025 · 10:30 AM
Senate unanimously passes resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
May is recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month for the fourth year in a row for the contributions these communities have made to the U.S.
May 30, 2025 · 5:00 AM
5 years after closure of Pāpaʻaloa Gym, county holds groundbreaking for replacement facility
Construction will begin next week for a new play court that will become the hub for events, sports and programs for the communities of Papaʻaloa, Laupāhoehoe and Nīnole on the Big Island.
May 30, 2025 · 3:00 AM
One of Wailoa Center’s most popular juried art shows going international
15th annual ‘Abstract Only’ art exhibit seeks entries from Hawai’i and Shanghai in first-of-its-kind cultural exchange: ‘Art knows no borders, and artistic wealth should belong to everyone,’ Shanghai Abstract Painting Society President Xu Demin said in the call for submissions.
May 30, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Volcano Watch: Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches new heights as HVO updates Volcano Alert Notifications
Record-setting lava fountain and plume heights were reached during Episode 23 of the Kīlauea summit caldera eruption. Given increasing airborne hazards associated with each new eruptive episode, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is changing its episode notification types.
May 29, 2025 · 6:58 AM
O‘ahu man charged after 26 pounds of marijuana found in checked box at Kona airport
TSA agents found 22 vacuum-sealed bags of a leafy substance that appeared to be marijuana in a checked Home Depot box.
May 29, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 30-June 5: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, Justin Morris & Company, Hilo Pride Kick-Off Party and more
What’s on the agenda for the upcoming weekend and next week? Well, there’s art exhibits, concerts, workshops, festivals and a lot more. Check out this week’s top 10 now!
May 29, 2025 · 3:00 AM
USDA hosts free conservation workshop for farmers, landowners tonight in Hilo
The East Hawaiʻi Farmers, Ranchers & Foresters Resource Workshop will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Komohana Research and Extension Center.
May 29, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Return to Uēkahuna’s stunningly powerful panoramic views of Kīlauea volcano caldera
Legendary observation deck at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park steeped in history and centuries of Hawaiian tradition reopen and ready to welcome back visitors 7 years after it was closed.
May 28, 2025 · 1:00 PM
$1.66M in emergency assistance available for Native Hawaiian ʻohana
Kūkulu Kahua offers onetime support for emergency needs — such as rent, utilities and funeral expenses — paired with access to financial counseling and wraparound services designed to empower families on their journey toward economic resilience.
May 28, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Former UFC champion BJ Penn faces family abuse charge; slapped with restraining order
BJ Penn’s mother, Lorraine Shin, believes her son is suffering from “Capgras delusional syndrome,” a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, other close family member has been replaced by an identical imposter.
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May 29, 2025 · 5:00 AM
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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
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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.
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May 30, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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May 29, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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May 26, 2025 · 3:15 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
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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
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Maui Now
Office of Hawaiian Affairs to host community meeting, genealogy workshop and board meeting on Maui
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will hold a series of events on Maui the first week of June to share updates, offer resources and gather input from the community.
American Heart Association to host free Hands-only CPR training on Maui, June 4
The American Heart Association Hawaiʻi is helping more residents prepare to respond in a cardiac emergency with free Hands-only CPR training offered on Maui and Oʻahu.
ECO Maui Rotary hosts online auction to support local food security
The Rotary Club of ECO Maui is hosting an online silent auction over the next two weeks with a goal of raising $10,000 to support food security on the island.
Maui events lead Outrigger’s World Ocean Month celebrations
At Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Resort, the month kicks off on May 31 with ocean limu planting in Waiheʻe in partnership with the Maui Ocean Center.
Rescued roots of burned ‘ulu trees are producing dozens more shoots to plant in Lahaina
A University of Hawai’i team at a greenhouse in Hilo is nurturing the next generation of breadfruit trees for Lahaina.
Kaua‘i Now
Wildfire Awareness Month almost finished, but risk not gone; preparation, vigilance urged
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami also recently presented a proclamation in honor of several organizations and agencies for their commitment to protecting Kaua‘i from wildfires.
Volcano Watch: Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches new heights as HVO updates Volcano Alert Notifications
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What traits do you think are most important for the next Kaua‘i police chief?
Kaua‘i County Police Commission search for new chief underway; online survey launched to gather input from Garden Isle residents, which will be critical to the search.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 30, 2025
Trades increase Friday and then veer east-southeasterly for the weekend. Stable conditions will keep windward and mauka showers more isolated and brief. Breezy…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 30, 2025
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