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NewsHidden fire damages multi-million dollar home in Kamuela
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Business Monday: Single mom fulfilling dream to open her own restaurant
Dianna Kahler grew up working in her parents restaurants, beginning at 9 years old as a cashier, and now is on the verge of opening her own eatery.June 9, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsPohoiki lifeguards saved two distressed swimmers Sunday afternoon
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Big Island News
June 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM
UH program serving ‘ohana, keiki and kūpuna threatened by federal budget cuts
The SNAP-Ed program could end without federal funding on Sept. 30, ultimately impacting community well-being and food security.
June 9, 2025 · 9:30 AM
Hidden fire damages multi-million dollar home in Kamuela
No one was injured in a structure fire that damaged a $26 million dollar residence in Kāmuela early Sunday morning. South Kohala firefighters worked diligently to locate a hidden fire and confine the blaze to 25% of the house.
June 9, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Statewide partnership expands local food access, supports Hawaiʻi farmers
Ho‘ōla Farms has distributed 58,565 food boxes filled with locally sourced food to underserved communities in East Hawaiʻi through the program “ʻUmeke ʻAi Pono,” which ends on July 5.
June 9, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Fellowship program enables visionary leaders for Hawaiʻi to emerge from all sectors
Trailblazers can apply for the 10th Omidyar Fellows program, an immersive leadership experience that enables Fellows to lead with purpose, mobilize communities, and amplify positive change throughout Hawai‘i.
June 8, 2025 · 11:29 PM
Pohoiki lifeguards saved two distressed swimmers Sunday afternoon
Lifeguards rescued a 37-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl in distress on Sunday afternoon, bringing them ashore before first responders transported them to Hilo Benioff Medical Center for treatment.
June 8, 2025 · 11:30 AM
New humpback whale film reveals epic journey, urgent science on World Ocean Day
Celebrate World Ocean Day with “In the Wake of Whales,” a free video that dives into the captivating world of humpback whale migration and gives insights into the whales’ journey to Hawaiʻi.
June 8, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Teachers at Hilo public charter school put on administrative leave after raising concerns about contract breaches
The principal at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo said the teachers violated their own contract agreement. The teachers distributed flyers outlining their concerns before the start of a school day.
June 8, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Winners announced for 7th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster contest on Big Island
More than 200 students from Hawai‘i Island’s public, charter, private and home schools displayed their water conservation knowledge and creativity by entering the 7th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest.
June 8, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New Hawaiʻi law protects earnings, exploitation of child performers
Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.
June 7, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Volcano Watch: What fans the flames observed at volcanic vents?
Recently, something has been observed “dancing” above the active eruptive vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu…Hydrogen flames!
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
June 8, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New Hawaiʻi law protects earnings, exploitation of child performers
Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.
June 5, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 5-12: King Kamehameha and World Ocean day celebrations, Holy Ghost Feast, HI-larious Improv and more
Whether you love comedy, the ocean, samba or celebrating Kamehameha the Great, there is plenty of things to do this week on Hawaiʻi Island.
June 4, 2025 · 5:09 AM
Hawai‘i County mayor proclaims June 3, 2025, Maia Keahola Day for 8-year-old star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Maia Keahola of Kona is just getting started. She already filmed another movie, “The Wrecking Crew,” with stars Jason Mamoa and Morena Baccarin.
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.
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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: What fans the flames observed at volcanic vents?
June 7, 2025 · 11:00 AM HST
Get ready for another lava show: Kīlauea Episode 24 expected to begin today or tomorrow
June 3, 2025 · 2:02 PM HST
Chemical substance detected in sample at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park water system
June 2, 2025 · 11:23 AM HST
Ocean Blog
VIDEO: Dangers at China Walls and Spitting Caves shown on dramatic state footage
June 6, 2025 · 2:00 PM HST
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
Maui Now
Construction Industry of Maui donates $75,000 in scholarship funds to high school seniors
The Construction Industry of Maui awarded three students each a $25,000 scholarship to encourage education towards a career in the construction industry. The Bob Poulson Scholarship encourages Maui students to pursue a degree in the construction and design industry, away from Maui, then bring their acquired knowledge, skills and local hearts back to Maui to serve their communities. This year’s scholarship recipients are seniors, Macie Madaus, Kai Shively and Karissa Chapman.
Maui police detective asks AG if he is liable for war crimes by enforcing American laws
Attorney General Anne Lopez has received a 10-page letter, with attachments, from Edward Halealoha Ayau who is the attorney representing Maui Police Detective Kamuela Lanakila Mawae. That letter addresses legal concerns regarding the status of Hawaiʻi as an occupied State and potential war crimes being committed by law enforcement officers, according to a news release from Ayau.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews sail steadily toward French Polynesia
Nearly a week since departing Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island, the voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are making steady progress on their sail to French Polynesia, the first international leg that resumes the Moananuiākea Voyage. After six days at sea, the canoes are on course and now approximately halfway to the equator.
Monthly volunteer service opportunity at Haleakalā plant nursery set for July 1
Participants will help care for rare, endemic plants being propagated.
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Former No. 1 NBA draft pick, veteran coaches guide Maui basketball camp
The Just Hoop Maui camp drew 115 youths from the Mainland and Maui for a three-day run at Jon Garcia Gym at Baldwin High School. The camp coaches included Greg Oden, the No. 1 NBA draft pick in 2007 by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Kaua‘i Now
Although bacteria rates are rising, federal funding cuts threaten water quality testing
Waikomo Stream at Kōloa Landing, a popular snorkeling spot, was added to the Bacteria Hot Spots list due to a high rate of bacteria found in 90% of the samples.
UH program serving ‘ohana, keiki and kūpuna threatened by federal budget cuts
The SNAP-Ed program could end without federal funding on Sept. 30, ultimately impacting community well-being and food security.
Gov. Green to discuss emerging technologies at panel in Washington, D.C.
Gov. Josh Green joined U.S. Congress members in discussions on emerging technologies and their potential impacts on Hawaiʻi during the Hawaiʻi on the Hill event.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 09, 2025
Light to moderate trade winds trade winds will shift out of the east to east-southeast Monday and Tuesday as a surface trough develops several hundred miles…
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 09, 2025
The current south-southwest (200 degree) swell will continue to slowly decline through the middle of the week. A small south-southwest swell is possible Friday…
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