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Salvation Army Hilo overnight safe space doubles in size, capacity
An additional 25 beds are now available at the Hilo Temple Corps in downtown for those in need — which has been open for a year — with the shelter ready to serve up to 50 overnight guests on a first-come-first-served basis.August 24, 2025 · 5:08 AM HST
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August 24, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Salvation Army Hilo overnight safe space doubles in size, capacity
An additional 25 beds are now available at the Hilo Temple Corps in downtown for those in need — which has been open for a year — with the shelter ready to serve up to 50 overnight guests on a first-come-first-served basis.
August 24, 2025 · 3:00 AM
First-of-its-kind ‘bare-bones’ supernova upends star evolution models
Rare stellar blast discovery — made possible by spectral data captured by Keck Observatory at the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island — reveals a heavy-element core, challenging theories of how massive stars live and die.
August 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for Aug. 24-29
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
August 23, 2025 · 2:38 PM
Hawaiʻi proclaimed a Purple Heart State
Gov. Josh Green made the proclamation Aug. 7, National Purple Heart Day, and was presented a certificate on behalf of the Hawaiʻi Senate by Oʻahu state Sen. Mike Gabbard to commemorate the milestone.
August 23, 2025 · 10:12 AM
10.9M cubic yards of lava ejected during Episode 31 of Kīlauea summit eruption
Inclined lava fountains from north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater inside the Big Island volcano’s caldera ejected molten rock 1,000 feet eastward toward the center of the crater for much of the 12.6 hours the latest eruptive episode.
August 23, 2025 · 5:01 AM
Hawaiʻi County Police Commission explores strategies for filling police chief vacancy
Police Commission Chair Rick Robinson said Reed Mahuna, who will serve as interim chief beginning Sept. 1, can be in that position for as long as necessary.
August 23, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Animal control operations on Big Island to target feral goats, sheep, mouflon
DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife will be leading these operations in places within critical habitat areas for endangered birds, specifically the palila.
August 23, 2025 · 1:38 AM
Police seek Mountain View woman missing since morning of Aug. 21
27-year-old Kendra Lynn Masang was last seen the morning of Aug. 21 at a residence on Hibiscus Street in Mountain View. Have you seen her?
August 23, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Community encouraged to help Fill A Police Cruiser and collect food for those in need
A blue and white marked police cruiser will be stationed in front of Kona Costco, where customers and the general public can donate.
August 22, 2025 · 4:48 PM
UPDATE: Water use restriction continues for residents from Āhualoa to Pōhākea in Hāmākua
Extension of the water restriction is because of a suspected second water main break; crews are working to repair the problem.
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
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Every Tuesday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami
Sat, Sep 6, 2025 · 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hilo Seniors Resource Fair 🌺 FREE EVENT!
Every 2nd Thursday of the Month · 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Queens’ Culinary Market
Local Entertainment
August 21, 2025 · 9:28 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 22-28: Godzilla takes on the Palace, floating lantern ceremony nears, new paniolo TV series seeks supporters, plus more
This week’s got it all, Big Island — a radioactive reptile on the rampage brings his diverse character to the silverscreen in Hilo, an emotional evening event will fill waters in West Hawai’i with a soft glow to remember loved ones who passed and and an epic paniolo-style BBQ and music festival in Waimea will satisfy your taste-buds and pique your curiosity about a new cultural TV series. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!
August 17, 2025 · 6:15 AM
39th annual Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival and craft fair now just a month away
Nearly 300 kūpuna from Hawai‘i Island, Molokaʻi and Japan will perform during the event Sept. 10-11 at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa in Keauhou on the west side of the Big Island.
August 14, 2025 · 8:22 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 15-21: A Hawaiian cultural festival, beach cleanup, theatre open house, Disco Dance Party and more
Despite the heat, this time of year is great for getting out and going before everyone’s schedules overflow with work, school activities, sports and — yes, it’s only just a few months away now — the holiday season. So don’t miss the full slate of activities and events happening during the next several days around the island.
August 10, 2025 · 11:34 AM
Kīlauea Volcano Episode 30 remains at a pause, likely to continue next week
On Aug. 6, lava fountains reached up to 165 ft., and erupted lava covered 80% of the crater floor during Kīlaueaʻs episode 30 eruption.
August 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 8-14: SPAM Musubi Day, Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival, Keiki & Dog Fun Day, plus more
This week’s top 10 is a celebration of diversity once again — for events and activities — with everything from observing the fifth annual SPAM Musubi Day to the Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival and a tail-wagging good time for keiki and their furry best friends. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
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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
10.9M cubic yards of lava ejected during Episode 31 of Kīlauea summit eruption
August 23, 2025 · 10:12 AM HST
Episode 31 of ongoing summit eruption underway at Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano
August 22, 2025 · 3:12 PM HST
Volcano Watch: Fringes and fractures for Episode 30
August 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia make stop in Cook Islands
August 21, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
High surf advisory remains in effect for south-facing shores
August 10, 2025 · 7:35 AM HST
High surf advisory in effect this weekend for south-facing shores of Big Island
August 7, 2025 · 5:12 PM HST
UPDATE: Coastal flooding now likely through late Sunday night along Big Island shorelines
August 7, 2025 · 5:04 PM HST
Maui Now
Kula Community Association announces meeting to discuss broadband access, other topics
The Kula Community Association will host its next general meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Kula Community Center for discussion of issues impacting Upcountry residents. Topics include: “This general meeting is about making sure Kula residents have the information and resources we need to face today’s challenges—whether it’s expanding communications, emergency evacuation, […]
Volcano Watch — Fringes and fractures noted during recent eruption episode
With the 30th episode, came one of the most significant changes since the eruption started—a new fissure in the caldera wall.
Haʻikū Community Association shares public safety tips
In the wake of a burglary and sex assault in Haʻikū last month, the Haʻikū Community Association is urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Maui Police Department. The non-emergency number is 808-244-6400. For an emergency, call 911. Public safety tips include: The community association is also actively monitoring water quality […]
Maui Weather Forecast for August 24, 2025
Hawaii will remain under the influence of high pressure ridging to the north and east as a trough lingers north of the state. This will result in light to…
HPU awarded first federal grant of its kind in Hawaiʻi to study wetlands
Hawai‘i Pacific University has received a $502,819 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Building Research Capacity of New Faculty in Biology (BRC-BIO) program to fund coastal wetland research at the James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge while creating paid, career-launching opportunities for HPU undergraduate and graduate students.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauaʻi County Council greenlights use of $361,000 from national opioid settlements
On the Garden Isle, the national opioid settlement funds will assist local organizations such as the Kaua’i Fentanyl Task Force, a multiagency initiative created in 2023 at the urging of Kauaʻi Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like.
Governor working to get ‘Results for Our People’; outlines how in 2025 policy report
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green writes in his new policy playbook that it serves as a reflection of the progress made and what lies ahead: “It inspires us to honor the values that bind us, guiding our collective efforts toward a future that’s resilient and infused with hope and possibility.”
Newest Purple Heart State in the Union: Hawaiʻi
Gov. Josh Green made the proclamation Aug. 7, National Purple Heart Day, and was presented a certificate on behalf of the Hawaiʻi Senate by Oʻahu state Sen. Mike Gabbard to commemorate the milestone.
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 24, 2025
The locally breezy trade wind flow will ease slightly on Sunday and Monday as surface high pressure to the north weakens. Stable conditions will continue to…
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 24, 2025
Small overlapping medium and long period south swells will continue this afternoon and slowly fade into background levels by Sunday. Surf heights will continue…
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