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CommunityKeauhou Shopping Center announces 8th annual Back to School Supply Drive
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He dreamed of sailing the Pacific, but his sloop never left the Kona Coast before running aground
Engine failure doomed Jamie Kerr’s 25-foot boat called “Hula Baby” that ran into rocks and was removed and destroyed by a contractor hired by the state Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation..June 26, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
CommunityThe Nature Conservancy welcomes new Hawaiʻi Island Marine Program director
NewsHawaiian Electric schedules overnight outage Thursday in North Kohala
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Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens admission fees to begin in August
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Fugitive taken into custody in Ka‘ū after hours-long standoff
Update: Scrap metal fire forces evacuations in North Kona; no injuries reported
Main runway at Hilo International Airport to close overnight for maintenance, repairs
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Minor coastal flooding expected during high tides this week
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Big Island News
June 26, 2025 · 5:00 AM
He dreamed of sailing the Pacific, but his sloop never left the Kona Coast before running aground
Engine failure doomed Jamie Kerr’s 25-foot boat called “Hula Baby” that ran into rocks and was removed and destroyed by a contractor hired by the state Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation..
June 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Keauhou Shopping Center announces 8th annual Back to School Supply Drive
Partnership with Get Ready Hawai‘i strengthens support for West Hawai‘i keiki and ʻohana. Culminates on Aug. 2 with End-of-Summer Celebration in front of Regal Theater.
June 26, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Waiākea grad awarded $10K Arne and Ruth Werchick Scholarship for groundbreaking research, community service
Kaia Fujinaka plans to major in kinesiology at California Polytechnic State University, where she will continue her research in biomechanics, motor control and rehabilitation science, seeking a future in occupational therapy.
June 26, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 27-July 3: Bonsai, Pride, 64th annual Cultural Festival, Dirty Cello and more
Diversity and culture are on display in this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island, from the types of events and activities happening to the people and places they represent.
June 25, 2025 · 1:30 PM
Keiki encouraged to sign up for inaugural Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League Youth Music Showcase
Kids ages 5 to 18 years old are eligible to show off their singing chops as part of a duet, group, band or individual during this free musical showcase and competition in collaboration with Grammy-nominated local musician LT Smooth, the Hearo Foundation and University of the Nations.
June 25, 2025 · 5:00 AM
The Nature Conservancy welcomes new Hawaiʻi Island Marine Program director
Native Hawaiian Kalani Quiocho, who was born and raised in Hilo on the Big Island, brings a wealth of management, leadership, partnership and cultural experience to hsi post with the organization.
June 25, 2025 · 4:00 AM
Hawaiian Electric schedules overnight outage Thursday in North Kohala
The outage is scheduled from 9 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday and will affect customers in Hāwī, Kapa‘au, Hala‘ula and on Kohala Mountain Road between mile markers 6 and 9 and 11 and 19.
June 25, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Stargazer Industries Hawaiʻi at forefront of getting wood-chipped mulch from island to island easier
Big Island-based firm and partners cleared by state agricultural inspectors to transport first bulk order of Eucalyptus grandis, commonly known as flood gum or rose gum, wood-chipped mulch from Big Island to Maui after successful fumigation showed no life found, including invasive species, inside.
June 25, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Some North Kohala water customers asked to limit use overnight Thursday
Hawaiian Electric plans an overnight outage Thursday to perform system maintenance and upgrades, which will affect Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply pumping equipment in the Hāwī area and several other locations nearby.
June 24, 2025 · 5:28 PM
State homeland security monitoring global tensions, says no credible threats to Hawai‘i
“We are monitoring the unfolding events in the Middle East and remain prepared to address any concerns that may arise,” said Department of Law Enforcement Director Mike Lambert in an announcement Tuesday.
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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Eli Mac Live in Hilo
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Local Entertainment
June 26, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 27-July 3: Bonsai, Pride, 64th annual Cultural Festival, Dirty Cello and more
Diversity and culture are on display in this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island, from the types of events and activities happening to the people and places they represent.
June 25, 2025 · 1:30 PM
Keiki encouraged to sign up for inaugural Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League Youth Music Showcase
Kids ages 5 to 18 years old are eligible to show off their singing chops as part of a duet, group, band or individual during this free musical showcase and competition in collaboration with Grammy-nominated local musician LT Smooth, the Hearo Foundation and University of the Nations.
June 24, 2025 · 5:00 PM
Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens admission fees to begin in August
In addition to the new zoo admission fees, a revised fee schedule for stall rentals at Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center also is being implemented as part of rule changes Hawai‘i County is adopting at Hilo’s Pana‘ewa Recreational Complex.
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.
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Big Island Polls
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June 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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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
UPDATE: Episode 26 showcases dizzying peak lava fountain heights during early morning at Kīlauea summit
June 20, 2025 · 2:47 PM HST
Volcano Watch: School’s out for summer — introducing new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory interns
June 19, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: Six Months of Halemaʻumaʻu Lava Fountains
June 15, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
The Nature Conservancy welcomes new Hawaiʻi Island Marine Program director
June 25, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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
Maui Now
Pohoiki dredging aims to remove 42,000 cubic yards of volcanic material deposited by 2018 eruption
Dredging of Pohoiki boat ramp has been underway for the past two weeks, as crews work to remove 42,000 cubic yards of black sand, rocks and boulders, deposited by the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea.
Hoʻoikaika partnership selected as beneficiary of ʻOhana Fuels ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ program
Hoʻoikaika Partnership has been selected as the next beneficiary of the ʻOhana Fuels “Fuel up. Do good.” program. From July through September 2025, a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at ʻOhana Fuels stations across Maui will be donated to support Hoʻoikaika Partnership’s work to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment throughout Maui County.
Commencement ceremony honors first graduates from Women’s Court
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary honored the first six graduates of its Mohala Wahine program—also known as Women’s Court—during a ceremony held Wednesday in the Supreme Court courtroom.
Temporary housing units to be moved onto private and secondary sites in West Maui
FEMA will begin moving temporary housing units from the staging site in Lahaina to private and secondary sites on June 26, 2025. Movement will take place over the next several weeks and will provide further available housing for wildfire survivors in West Maui. The first unit will be moved to a private site on June 26, 2025, with additional units to follow.
County DWS 2025 Water Quality Report published online
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply announced the 2025 publication of the Water Quality Report for testing results from Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2024.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauaʻi Community College’s Performing Arts Center flourishes with new, innovative leadership
More diverse performances, educational opportunities, and community engagement has helped the Performing Arts Center become a vibrant cultural hub.
Sewer rate increase goes into effect July 1
“Increasing 11% per year over a 5-year period, funds from this increase will go into much-needed repairs of facilities that are over 4 decades old,” said Kaua‘i County Engineer Troy Tanigawa in the county’s reminder. “Repairs will avoid costly emergency repairs and will increase the overall efficiency of wastewater operations.”
Goodwill to host reuse collection event at Kaua‘i Resource Center
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items — including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books and shoes — to event Friday in Līhu‘e.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 26, 2025
The forecast will trend drier for the rest of this week as a weak disturbance aloft lifts away from the state and ridging builds into the region. However,…
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 26, 2025
The current south swell will continue to provide above average surf along south facing shores through the remainder of the afternoon, staying below High…
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