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93-year-old Big Island legend Uncle Manny Veincent shares experiences, knowledge in new memoir
The memoir takes readers on a journey through the life of Uncle Manny Veincent, including his childhood fishing stories, fire rescues, nene counting, military service, paddling achievements and a profound connection to Hawaiʻi.June 1, 2025 · 10:17 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsScheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 31-June 6
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Mandatory 25% water restriction effective until further notice in Hakalau
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June 1, 2025 · 5:00 AM
93-year-old Big Island legend Uncle Manny Veincent shares experiences, knowledge in new memoir
The memoir takes readers on a journey through the life of Uncle Manny Veincent, including his childhood fishing stories, fire rescues, nene counting, military service, paddling achievements and a profound connection to Hawaiʻi.
June 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
Check out the full results of the poll.
June 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM
‘Our shared kuleana’: State leaders honor those who protect Hawaiʻi from invasive species
The challenges are many and the battle rages on against familiar foes such as little fire ants, coqui frogs, albizia trees and others, as well as new enemies including coconut rhinoceros beetles, but all hope is not lost. There are dedicated community members — including a Big Island teacher — on the front lines making great strides in the fight.
May 31, 2025 · 5:00 AM
‘Labor of love:’ Artist enters 5th year creating stained glass mosaic mural for Kona airport
In a studio tucked away on a quiet street in Waimea, artist Calley O’Neill is working on a 7-foot by 7-foot stained glass mosaic of native Hawaiian kukui and māmane trees. She has completed a variety of other stained glass mosaics, including a pueo (Hawaiian owl), which was sketched out on paper and brought to […]
May 31, 2025 · 3:00 AM
$25M in state funding secured for future Keaʻau Benioff Medical Center
The new state funds complement a previous private donation of $25 million from Marc and Lynne Benioff, longtime champions of heath care and quality care for all who live on the Big Island. Construction of Keaʻau Benioff Medical Center is estimated to be completed in 2028.
May 31, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 31-June 6
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 30, 2025 · 2:08 PM
Police bust who they think is alleged ‘Barnacle’ bandit in possible parking violation scam
Officers through their investigation identified 29-year-old Emmy Cedeno Perez of Kailua-Kona as the alleged party responsible for a possible scam involving a device called “The Barnacle” that is placed on a vehicle windshield and meant to obstruct a driver’s view, temporarily imobilizing the vehicle, until a fine is paid to remove it.
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.
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 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 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.
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Big Island Polls
Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
June 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches new heights as HVO updates Volcano Alert Notifications
May 30, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Return to Uēkahuna’s stunningly powerful panoramic views of Kīlauea volcano caldera
May 29, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Update: Episode 23 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ‘one for the history books’
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
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
Hunting licenses and stamps to be issued for the 2025-2026 hunting season
Effective June 15, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season. The date of issuance will be through June 30, 2026.
Hawaiʻi libraries launch 2025 Summer Reading Challenge with prizes and a new look
Hawaiʻi’s public libraries have launched the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge and unveiled a vibrant new look inspired by local culture and community.
Fully funded Olowalu fire station on hold over ‘iwi kupuna discovered 2 years ago in subdivision
The West Maui Improvement Foundation started advocating for a fire station in Olowalu after the 2018 Lahaina fire destroyed 21 houses in the area.
Hurricane season begins June 1; officials urge early preparation
The hurricane season in the central Pacific region, which includes Hawai‘i, starts on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
Keani Hawai‘i represents Maui in Mana Up’s 10th cohort of business accelerator
Keani Hawai‘i, a locally owned ocean-inspired fine jewelry brand founded by Keani Barnes, will represent the Valley Isle in the 10th cohort of Mana Up, a statewide accelerator program supporting the growth of Hawai‘i-based product companies.
Kaua‘i Now
It’s officially hurricane season; Kaua‘i Emergency Management reminds residents to be prepared
“During a tropical cyclone, being prepared is vital for you and your family. … Even though this year’s forecast suggests a near to below average season, it remains essential to prepare your emergency kits as soon as possible.” — Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator Elton Ushio
Full closure of Wailua Plantation Bridge in Kapaʻa scheduled June 3
Parallel beams that support the steel bridge deck of Wailua Plantation Bridge are severed across multiple panels because of extensive corrosion. Affected panels must be replaced by the end of this week for the safety of highway users.
State leaders honor those with ‘shared kuleana’ of protecting Hawaiʻi from invasive species
The challenges are many and the battle rages on against familiar foes such as little fire ants, coqui frogs, albizia trees and others, as well as new enemies including coconut rhinoceros beetles, but all hope is not lost. There are dedicated community members on the front lines making great strides in the fight.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 01, 2025
Moderate to breezy easterly trade winds will briefly shift out of the east-southeast tonight through Monday as a broad surface trough develops far northwest of…
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 01, 2025
A late season northwest swell is producing surf just below High Surf Advisory levels this afternoon. The swell will decline tonight and Sunday, with north…
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