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Bikini-clad tow truck driver pulls out Ford F-150, boat trailer that plunged into Big Island harbor
Jill Bianchini had just finished a tow job in Kona and was headed to the beach when her dad called with another job to fish a truck out of Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor.August 28, 2025 · 6:33 AM HST
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August 28, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Hawaiʻi County, HALE O Hawaiʻi partner to deliver affordable homeownership
Innovative land trust model to keep homes in Hawai’i County affordable for generations to come advanced by Uyeda family receiving keys to their new Hilo 3-bedroom, 2-bath house through collaboration.
August 28, 2025 · 10:22 AM
Police seek info about July grocery store robbery, suspect caught in surveillance video
The robbery is reported to have occurred at about 3:30 p.m. July 10 at the business on Pūʻainakō Street in Hilo.
August 28, 2025 · 10:03 AM
Police seek runaway last seen in Kona
Police are asking for help in locating 16-year-old Chaiclen Aaliyah Abong-Rivera, who was last seen at 2:15 p.m. in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday.
August 28, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Beat the School Jam this year with these tips from Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation
“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.
August 28, 2025 · 6:26 AM
Bikini-clad tow truck driver pulls out Ford F-150, boat trailer that plunged into Big Island harbor
Jill Bianchini had just finished a tow job in Kona and was headed to the beach when her dad called with another job to fish a truck out of Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor.
August 28, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Live music, cat videos, lei pāpale, stargazing, sports greats and more
Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!
August 28, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Discovery of coconut rhinoceros beetles in West Hawaiʻi initiates multiagency response
Extensive fumigation and removal of suspected breeding areas of the beetle were conducted to stop the spread of the beetle was found in July at Keāhole Agricultural Park.
August 28, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School rolls out 2 new buses
The new state-of-the-art school buses were funded by philanthropists and longtime Hawai’i Island residents Marc and Lynne Benioff.
August 27, 2025 · 6:51 PM
Surveillance reveals measles virus in west Hawai‘i County’s wastewater system
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is closely monitoring a positive wastewater sample for the measles virus, marking the first detection of the virus in the state through wastewater testing.
August 27, 2025 · 4:04 PM
Elevated bacteria levels detected at Kahalu’u Beach on Hawaiʻi Island, but another test needed
Out of an abundance of caution, a new water sample has been collected from the beach and is currently being analyzed.
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April 28, 2025 · 4:58 AM HST
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August 28, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Live music, cat videos, lei pāpale, stargazing, sports greats and more
Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!
August 27, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Kahilu Theatre’s new season lineup promises blend of artistry, creativity, cultural expression
Single-show tickets now on sale for season featuring returning favorites such as ‘the Jimi Hendrix of the ʻukulele’ Jake Shimabukuro and 4-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe‘a as well as new artists including acclaimed dance company Black Grace.
August 27, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Bringing ‘Chief of War’ to life: Friends of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau series of cultural programs tied directly to Apple TV+ original
The events will be directly tied to themes of the new historical epic drama, based on true events and starring Jason Momoa, that follows the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i from an indigenous perspective.
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.
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May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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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
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Volcano Watch: Fringes and fractures for Episode 30
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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
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Maui Now
Territorial Savings offers 20 ‘Hope 4 the Future’ scholarships for Hawaiʻi students
Territorial Savings, a division of Bank of Hope (the “Bank”), is now accepting applications for its Hope 4 the Future Scholarship, which reflects the Bank’s ongoing commitment to education and growth with community. The scholarship is designed to support students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and determination, with priority given to those with financial need.
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course to adjust play during maintenance Sept. 8-11
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course will adjust locations of play while it aerates greens and collars from Monday, Sept. 8, to Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Discovery of coconut rhinoceros beetles in West Hawaiʻi initiates multiagency response
Extensive fumigation and removal of suspected breeding areas of the beetle were conducted to stop the spread of the beetle was found in July at Keāhole Agricultural Park.
Maui DWS to use backup water for Upcountry system starting in early September
Due to existing and projected water shortages, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply will introduce backup supply to the Upcountry water system that serves Upper and Lower Kula, Makawao, Pukalani, Hāliʻimaile and Haʻikū on or around Sept. 5, 2025.
South Maui beach parking zones get Maui Council nod; first priority for residents
Maui County Council members unanimously gave initial approval Tuesday to a measure that would establish paid parking zones at South Maui beach parks, a move to give residents first priority access to some of the island’s most popular beaches.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Traffic changes slated for 2025 Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon
Kōloa, Po‘ipū, Lāwa‘i and Kalāheo roadways will be impacted by a combination of lane closures, full road closures and partial restrictions from early morning until early afternoon Aug. 31.
From Hawaiʻi to Smithsonian: Innovative planetary construction materials developed on Big Island displayed in new exhibit
“Futures in Space” — which opened July 28 at the Washington museum — features two launchpad pavers and an interlocking brick made of sintered Hawaiian basalt and developed by Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 28, 2025
Low pressure north of the islands will remain embedded in a broad, quasi-stationary area of high pressure for the next several days, resulting in a…
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 28, 2025
Low pressure north of the islands will remain embedded in a broad, quasi-stationary area of high pressure for the next several days, resulting in a…
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 28, 2025
A small, long period south swell continues to slowly fill in with yet another reinforcing pulse building into the region later today. South swell energy…
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