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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 20-26: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,’ The Green, Junior Gamers Extravaganza and more
If you’re seeking an adventure — or even a misadventure — the Big Island has some upcoming events and activities that are sure to pique your interest. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!June 19, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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Big Island News
June 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM
House leadership appointments, committee assignments announced for 33rd Hawaiʻi Legislature
West Hawai‘i state Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa named majority caucus leader for 2025-26 term; several Big Island lawmakers assigned chairmanships or vice chairmanships of committees.
June 19, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Volcano Watch: School’s out for summer — introducing new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory interns
Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth Gale welcomed during the perfect time to not only better understand eruptions in Hawaiʻi but contribute to ongoing work as the episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea continues.
June 19, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 20-26: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,’ The Green, Junior Gamers Extravaganza and more
If you’re seeking an adventure — or even a misadventure — the Big Island has some upcoming events and activities that are sure to pique your interest. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
June 18, 2025 · 4:00 PM
The Food Basket announces Mālama Da Farmer grant awardees
These grants are designed to support and scale up local food production around Hawaiʻi Island, empowering farmers, ranchers and food producers to expand operations and strengthen Hawaiʻi’s food security. There were 32 grants awarded in 2025 totaling $710,000.
June 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM
Overnight sewer maintenance scheduled for Makaʻala Street in Hilo
Hawaiʻi County Department of Environmental Management crews will be out from 8:30 p.m. June 19 to 4 a.m. June 20 as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and assess underground sewer infrastructure.
June 18, 2025 · 8:06 AM
Firefighters respond to blaze in Glenwood Tuesday night
No one was injured in a structure fire that completely engulfed a residential home in the Glenwood neighborhood in Volcano Tuesday night.
June 18, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Society for Kona’s Education and Art seeking help to revive its century-old historic facility
The Society for Kona’s Education and Art is calling for community support to raise $150,000 needed to repair its historic building, pausing its beloved art camps and workshops until the restoration is complete.
June 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM
State survey reveals workforce housing would keep Hawai‘i educators in classrooms
Four workforce housing sites have been identified on Hawai‘i Island.
June 18, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County to unveil Kona Open Space Network Draft Conceptual Plan
Community walk-through and talk story event scheduled June 28 for project aimed at connecting and preserving public open spaces in Kona by linking corridors such as trails, bike paths, shorelines and roadways that support multimodal access.
June 17, 2025 · 8:28 AM
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i returns to Waimea with many donating to support young leukemia patient
The first blood drive in Waimea since 2019 is happening one week after 12-year-old leukemia patient Abel Walker returned home after spending 100 days successfully recovering from his second bone marrow transplant in California.
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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 19, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 20-26: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,’ The Green, Junior Gamers Extravaganza and more
If you’re seeking an adventure — or even a misadventure — the Big Island has some upcoming events and activities that are sure to pique your interest. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
June 12, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 13-19: Waikōloa Music Festival, Drinks for Dad, Cannabis Awards Show & more
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday, and around the Big Island there are several events to take dad to, as well as something for everyone else.
June 10, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Surfer Garrett McNamara’s latest season of docuseries ‘100 Foot Wave’ now screening
The HBO series follows Hawaiʻi’s pioneering big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, now 57, as he pursues his passion around the globe.
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.
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June 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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June 19, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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June 15, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Visitor from Boston rescued after falling off steep cliff to get better view of erupting Kīlauea
June 13, 2025 · 2:11 PM HST
Ocean Blog
Hawaiʻi Surfer Garrett McNamara’s latest season of docuseries ‘100 Foot Wave’ now screening
June 10, 2025 · 8:00 AM HST
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
Maui Now
Volcano Watch — School’s out for Summer: Introducing New Interns at HVO
As another school year ends, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes two new summer interns: Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth Gale. With an ongoing eruption at the summit Kīlauea, now is the perfect time for these interns to contribute to ongoing work to better understand eruptions in Hawaiʻi.
Maui Council hears another 70 testifiers on vacation rental phase-out bill; still more to come
Public debate intensified Wednesday during several hours of sometimes heated testimony over a proposed phase-out of vacation rentals before the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee.
Gastroenterologist joins Pacific Permanente Group on Maui
Pacific Permanente Group has welcomed Dr. Mark L. Rosenblatt, a board-certified gastroenterologist with expertise in interventional endoscopy, to its growing multispecialty team at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
‘Mele’ brings songs to life at Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere
Maui Ocean Center will launch “Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience” inside its intimate Sphere Theater starting Tuesday, July 1. The immersive visual and musical journey showcases Hawaiian dancers and musicians, led by award-winning performer Eric Gilliom.
Maui Fire Department turns over command of the Kahikinui Brush Fire to DOFAW
Effective this morning, Thursday, June 19, 2025, overall command and responsibility for the Kahikinui Brush Fire will move from the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety to the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Kaua‘i Now
REMINDER: Kūhiō Highway, ʻAnae Road intersection closure continues in Hanalei
Closure — which continues through 4 p.m. today — in Kauaʻi North Shore community necessary for installation of new water line as part of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project.
Sydney Agudong got her start at Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre. She returns to Kauaʻi as star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre alum-turned-Hollywood actress Sydney Agudong said her homecoming was special because she could share her new film with the people who supported her when she was young.
Water conservation request stretches into 11th week for Hanalei and ʻAnini
Kauaʻi County Department of Water says necessary components have been manufactured and are in transit to the island to fix the damaged pump station that caused the request to be issued nearly 3 months ago and work will begin as soon as the parts arrive. Until then, customers are asked to remain vigilant in their conservation efforts.
Volcano Watch: School’s out for summer — introducing new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory interns
Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth Gale welcomed during the perfect time to not only better understand eruptions in Hawaiʻi but contribute to ongoing work as the episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano on Big Island continues.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 19, 2025
High pressure northeast of the islands will maintain moderate to locally breezy trade winds through Friday. Trades will increase slightly this weekend,…
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