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Business Monday: North Kohala ranch offers farm-to-table special with educational tour
Starseed Ranch is offering an exclusive Farm to Table Dinner special with an educational tour at a discounted rate for kamaʻāina.September 22, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for Lehia Beach Park in Leleiwi
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Hawai‘i’s ‘Future of Work’ conference to feature statewide trends
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September 22, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: North Kohala ranch offers farm-to-table special with educational tour
Starseed Ranch is offering an exclusive Farm to Table Dinner special with an educational tour at a discounted rate for kamaʻāina.
September 22, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum begins new cohort of Omidyar Fellows with two from Big Island
Cohort X of the Omidyar Fellows include two Hawai‘i Island residents: No‘eau Peralto, executive director of Hui Mālama i ke Ala ʻŪlili, and Rebecca Soon, COO of Solutions Pacific and president of Ward Research.
September 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Kona Orchid Society’s fall show and sale showcasing plants from 20 local growers
Nearly 20 local nurseries and artisans will participate in this year’s orchid show and sale at Kona Old Airport State Recreational Area.
September 21, 2025 · 6:02 PM
Official state portrait unveiled of Hawaiʻi’s eighth governor, David Ige
Native Hawaiian artist and Maui resident Kirk Kurokawa painted the portrait of Gov. David Ige with a goal of capturing the essence of a leader.
September 21, 2025 · 2:20 PM
Dance Collective kicks off the season of arts at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center
Marking the start of the Performing Arts Center season, the Dance Collective will feature unique, original pieces by local choreographers that promise to captivate and inspire.
September 21, 2025 · 5:00 AM
First meeting of Hawaiʻi’s new Green Fee Advisory Council to be held virtually on Wednesday
The Hawaiʻi green fee, established with the passage of Act 96, is expected to generate about $100 million annually and will be used to build resiliency against the impacts of climate change.
September 21, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Youth basketball league expands to encourage more beginning-level players
Registration for a new novice girls division in the East Hawaiʻi Youth Basketball League opens on September 23 ahead of the 2025-2026 season.
September 21, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Big Island hospital participating in World’s Largest Pet Walk
Community members and their furry friends are welcome to join the Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital’s pet therapy teams on a 2-mile walk on Sept. 27.
September 20, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Lifesaving technology to assist in police emergency response
Hawaiʻi Island police officers received a donation of 30 automated external defibrillators from the Hilo Benioff Medical Center Foundation and the Max and Yetta Karasik Foundation to better respond to cardiac emergencies.
September 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM
New ‘Produce Prescription’ study provides patients with money to buy fruits, vegetables
The National Institutes of Health awarded a $2.8 million grant for the Hawaiʻi study that wants to find out if providing funding for fruits and vegetables can help people struggling with high blood pressure.
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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Waimea Community Theatre Presents “Young Frankenstein The Musical
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28th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kona Style!
Local Entertainment
September 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Kenny Endo 50th anniversary, Hala Festival, Christafari, Farm Fest, Volcano Renaissance Faire and more
There’s several parties going on during the next week right here, so it’s time to come together and have a good time, Big Island. Come on now. It’s up to you. What’s your pleasure? Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!
September 17, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continue amid ongoing projects
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park nears a milestone as Phase One of disaster recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption wraps up.
September 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Singers from Hawaiʻi can audition virtually on Tuesday for a chance to be on ‘American Idol’
Before “American Idol” hopefuls get a chance to showcase their pipes for celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood, they must first impress the show’s producers.
September 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 5-11: Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival, Big Island Walk & Roll to Cure ALS, World Manta Day Festival and more
Hey, Big Island. Looking for something to do this weekend? We once again have you covered. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
August 31, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Makeover underway at Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa
The shopping center, located at 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, remains fully open during construction, and guests are encouraged to visit for shopping, dining and cultural events.
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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: Episode 33 of ongoing eruption at Kīlauea volcano summit ends abruptly on Friday
September 19, 2025 · 6:06 AM HST
Volcano Watch: Volcano and earthquake monitoring in American Samoa
September 19, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Episode 33 lava fountaining at Kīlauea could begin today
September 18, 2025 · 9:53 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 5-11: Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival, Big Island Walk & Roll to Cure ALS, World Manta Day Festival and more
September 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Isaac Kepoʻokalani Hale Beach Park in Puna to be temporarily closed starting next week
August 29, 2025 · 12:00 PM HST
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
Maui Now
Registration now open for 15th annual Maui 5K
Maui Ocean Center will present the 15th annual Maui 5K from 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026. Registration is now open, with new youth rates for ages 5 to 17.
Maui artist Kirk Kurokawa paints Gov. Ige’s official state portrait
Ige’s portrait was painted by Native Hawaiian artist and Maui resident Kirk Kurokawa. An award-winning portrait artist, he is the first and only Hawaiian to paint the official portraits of not one, but two former Hawaiʻi Governors — Neil Abercombie and now David Ige, as well as the late US Sen. Daniel K. Inouye.
Maui Weather Forecast for September 22, 2025
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will ease Tuesday and Wednesday as the ridge north of the state weakens and a surface trough develops far northeast of…
Koakāne Mattos of Makawao wins 23rd Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest
Koakāne Mattos of Makawao captured the top honor at the 23rd annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest over the weekend with his heartfelt rendition of the Hawaiian classic “Kalamaula.”
Maui Surf Forecast for September 22, 2025
Existing SSW swell declines through Monday followed by a smaller SSW swell expected to peak on Wednesday. A trough NE of Hawaii will generate a short period…
Kaua‘i Now
Rubbish pick up delayed in Kekaha due to equipment issues
Trash pickup in Kekaha will be delayed due to equipment issues, with service rescheduled for tomorrow, Sept. 23.
Kauaʻi Healthy Living craft fair adds holiday shopping to its wellness celebration
Hosted by the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation Kaua‘i Region, the free event will take place on Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital campus in the lower parking lot in Waimea.
Western Pacific fisheries council urges NOAA to strengthen Marine Mammal Protection Act import provisions
The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet U.S. requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch.
Kauaʻi Real Property Division launches online home exemption application
By digitizing the home exemption process, the new system streamlines applications, speeds up approvals, and provides timely updates to residents.
Official state portrait of Hawaiʻi’s former governor David Ige unveiled on Sunday
Native Hawaiian artist and Maui resident Kirk Kurokawa painted the portrait of Gov. David Ige with a goal of capturing the essence of a leader.
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