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Big Island News
July 1, 2025 · 9:03 AM
Police investigate a possible drowning in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the potential drowning of a 51-year old visitor following a scuba diving lesson at Waiolena Beach Park on June 30.
July 1, 2025 · 5:00 AM
State funds Kona Women’s Court, a pilot program starting in September
The Kona Women’s Court will start with 14 women.
July 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Drones now allowed in Hawaiʻi to investigate illegal fireworks
The new laws also will increase penalties for people with illegal fireworks and allocate more resources to law enforcement agencies to investigate such cases.
July 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Parker School student makes his mark at national debate competition
Parker School rising senior Oscar Amos advanced through 10 rounds of the national Lincoln-Douglas debate competition earlier this month, placing among the top 33 debaters across the nation.
June 30, 2025 · 1:45 PM
Police seek leads regarding an unsolved murder from nearly four years ago
Hawai’i Island police are renewing their plea for public assistance in solving the July 2021 murder of Michael Rosenbaum, whose body was found at MacKenzie State Recreation Area with a gunshot wound.
June 30, 2025 · 11:40 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 14-year-old girl
The teen was last seen in the Hawaiian Acres area on June 26 at 8:20 a.m., wearing black sweat pants, a black hoodie, white shoes, and a black backpack.
June 30, 2025 · 8:50 AM
Update: Bail hearing set for Big Island man charged in federal court on firearm, meth charges
The 54-year-old was officially charged on June 26 with possessing with intent to distribute and manufacture methamphetamine, possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, unlawful possession of firearms, and unlawful possession of explosives.
June 30, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: New Kona tattoo artist from Hong Kong blends artistry with healing
Jayers Ko, a tattoo artist from Hong Kong now residing in Kona, specializes in areola-nipple tattoos to help breast cancer survivors and other surgery patients in the journey of personal healing and transformation.
June 30, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Mothers Against Drunk Driving honors 3 Hawai‘i Police Department officers
Hilo Patrol Officer Lawrence Kobayashi, South Kohala Patrol Officer Landon Takenishi and Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit Sgt. Thomas Koyanagi were honored for their efforts and dedication in the fight against impaired driving to reduce injuries and deaths on Big Island roadways.
June 30, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia arrive at center of Pacific voyaging heritage, Taputapuātea
The double-hulled wa‘a now are anchored off Papeʻetē, Tahiti, departing Taputapuātea early because of forecasted weather. They are expected to spend about a month in French Polynesia before continuing on the Moananuiākea Voyage, with subsequent stops this year in the Cook Islands, Sāmoa, Tonga and Aotearoa — the Māori name for New Zealand.
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 29, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Nā Leo TV invites rising Hawai‘i Island musicians to go Beyond the Mic
Open call issued for musicians through July 25. The Beyond the Mic music showcase will feature four rising Hawai‘i Island selected solo artists or music groups to have their voices and stories elevated.
June 26, 2025 · 1:32 PM
Still time to enter 2025 Kailua Village Independence Day Parade
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Kona’s most beloved traditions and come together as a community to celebrate freedom, island style.
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.
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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
UPDATE: Lava geysers reach heights up to about 1,100 feet before Episode 27 of Kīlauea summit eruption ends
June 29, 2025 · 10:09 PM HST
Be patient and show aloha if plans include trip to see latest episode of Kīlauea lava fountaining
June 29, 2025 · 3:29 PM HST
Precursory activity begins for Episode 27 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption
June 28, 2025 · 12:16 PM HST
Ocean Blog
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia arrive at center of Pacific voyaging heritage, Taputapuātea
June 30, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Brown water advisory issued at Honokōhau Harbor in West Hawai‘i
June 27, 2025 · 2:55 PM HST
Coastal flood statement issued for Big Island shorelines
June 26, 2025 · 5:23 PM HST
The Nature Conservancy welcomes new Hawaiʻi Island Marine Program director
June 25, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Kozuma and Ota win 2025 Golf Concepts Pro-Pro Championship at Pearl at Kalauao
The 2025 Golf Concepts Pro-Pro Championship — an annual player favorite on the Aloha Section PGA tournament calendar — witnessed Mid-Pacific Country Club’s Corey Kozuma and the Aloha Section PGA’s Tyler Ota birdie their first playoff hole to clinch victory on Sunday at the newly renovated Pearl at Kalauao.
Maui 9-year-old named quarterfinalist in national Jr. Ranger Rick competition
Nine-year-old Kailea Wittmer of Maui has advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Jr. Ranger Rick Competition, and she’s asking for the community’s support as she vies for a national title.
Maui Council advances Honuaʻula project amendments with a slim 5-4 vote in marathon session
In a marathon session that stretched from Friday morning to past midnight Saturday, the Maui County Council narrowly approved amendments to the controversial Honuaʻula project in a 5-4 vote at 12:26 a.m. Saturday. The decision followed several hours of passionate public testimony with most of the approximately 50 speakers opposed to the development. The Council’s […]
County to host free events in July for National Park and Recreation Month
Movies, pickleball and kickball events are slated around the County in July.
Maui Weather Forecast for July 01, 2025
Light trades prevail across the Hawaiian islands as a surface trough persists just to the north. As this trough exits the vicinity of the islands by…
Kaua‘i Now
Hawai‘i students partner with conservation professionals to produce first-ever draft genome of critically endangered Palila
In a landmark collaboration between science and education, six Hawaiʻi high school students have successfully produced the first-ever draft genome of the palila—a critically endangered, finch-billed Hawaiian Honeycreeper endemic to the islands.
Kauai Weather Forecast for July 01, 2025
Light east to east-southeast trade winds with localized land and sea breezes are expected today and tomorrow as a weak surface trough lingers north of the…
Kauai Surf Forecast for July 01, 2025
Small, long period S swell filling in today will hold through tomorrow with surf peaking near the summertime average for S shores. A smaller long period S…
Hawai‘i State road usage charge begins for electric vehicles on July 1
On the next registration renewal received after July 1, eligible EV owners will have the option to pay a state per-mile road usage charge, or RUC, of $8 per 1,000 miles, capped at $50, or a state flat annual state RUC of $50.
Kauai Weather Forecast for July 01, 2025
Light east to east-southeast trade winds with localized land and sea breezes are expected today and tomorrow as a weak surface trough lingers north of the…
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