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November 20, 2025 · 1:00 PM
New $1M endowment at University of Hawai’i at Hilo helps students facing financial challenges
Rooted in compassion and opportunity, the Kruschel Endowment to Reduce Insecurity will provide direct assistance to University of Hawai’i at Hilo students facing financial hardship, focusing on such basic needs as housing, food, transportation, communication, technology and access to essential resources.
November 20, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Red Cross urges safety during holiday cooking, decorating to prevent home fires
Organization responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months, many of which are sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations.
November 20, 2025 · 8:00 AM
2 Big Island state parks to start charging parking fees for nonresidents
Wailuku River State Park (Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots) in Hilo and Kekaha Kai State Park in Kona will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking.
November 20, 2025 · 7:00 AM
Hawaiʻi residents encouraged to quit smoking, vaping during Great American Smokeout
Hawai‘i joins the nation this year in observing the annual Smokeout today (Nov. 20), and Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages island residents to use this date to quit — even if it is for a day.
November 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: Events on the menu to celebrate Thanksgiving, plus more
The holidays are officially upon us as we head into Thanksgiving week, and the top 10 definitely reflects the most wonderful time of the year, with several events celebrating Turkey Day 2025 and another holiday market. Be sure to check them out now!
November 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Wave of resilience: Keaukaha community, schools to conduct tsunami evacuation exercise
“Time is of the essence when a tsunami threatens Hawai‘i Island, so we encourage everyone living, working or learning in coastal areas to know and practice their escape routes,” said Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda.
November 20, 2025 · 4:45 AM
Hawaiʻi County Council passes first reading of bill to prohibit use of disposable plastic
Bill 53 aims to align Hawaiʻi County with goals set forth by the county’s Zero Waste Plan that was adopted in 2007.
November 20, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hawai‘i Giving Machines return in 2025, vending joy and igniting holiday cheer
There will be two Big Island locations community members can find the big red vending machines to donate to people in need; one will be at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo and the other at Queens’ Marketplace in Waikōloa.
November 20, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Institute for Astronomy debuts advanced robotic optics at UH 2.2-meter telescope on Mauna Kea
Robo-AO-2 is designed to correct the blur caused by Earth’s atmosphere, sharpening images of hundreds of objects each night with minimal human oversight.
November 19, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Evaluation committee for Act 310 nonprofit grants to announce application decisions
Committee members reviewed applications from organizations and agencies throughout the state seeking a portion of the allocated $50 million in nonprofit grant funding, and they will announce their decisions Thursday (Nov. 20).
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November 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: Events on the menu to celebrate Thanksgiving, plus more
The holidays are officially upon us as we head into Thanksgiving week, and the top 10 definitely reflects the most wonderful time of the year, with several events celebrating Turkey Day 2025 and another holiday market. Be sure to check them out now!
November 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM
It’s all fun and games, even when learning how to create healthy relationships
Dr. Michael Aronowitz hosting Game Night with Lasting Benefits this weekend that will teach participants some of the skills and tools needed to sustain any kind of connection.
November 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM
Hawaiian Electric, Pacific Biodiesel partner for holiday rice drive, recipe contest
Employees donate rice for local food banks; holiday recipe contest celebrates cooking with local ingredients
November 14, 2025 · 2:40 PM
Vulcans down Lions, advance to men’s soccer PacWest Championship title match
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo men’s soccer takes on defending two-time Pacific West Conference champion Point Loma on Saturday at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, Calif., with hopes of winning its first PacWest conference title.
November 14, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia welcomed to Aotearoa, their latest stop on Moananuiākea Voyage
The canoes and their crews were greeted Thursday (Nov. 13) with a pōwhiri, or sacred formal Māori ceremony that was expected to celebrate for hours; following a little more than week of public engagements, the waʻa will take 6 months off to wait out South Pacific hurricane season before continuing their voyage.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: Catching up on Kīlauea; 36 episodes and counting
November 14, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Episode 36 of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption expected in next few days
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Ocean Blog
Wave of resilience: Keaukaha community, schools to conduct tsunami evacuation exercise
November 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
Police renew request for info about fisherman who disappeared 7 months ago
November 15, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia welcomed to Aotearoa, their latest stop on Moananuiākea Voyage
November 14, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Four legendary ocean athletes inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
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Maui Now
Reopening and blessing of Hale Hawaiʻi at Kepaniwai in ʻĪao Valley, Dec. 2
Community members are invited to celebrate the restoration of an ʻĪao Valley cultural facility with the blessing and grand reopening of Hale Hawaiʻi at Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens (below the state park) on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m., the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Thanksgiving specials announced at The Shops at Wailea
Several restaurants at The Shops at Wailea will offer holiday dine-in and take-out menus on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27. Four restaurants have confirmed special offerings.
Hawaiian Electric to customers: ‘Don’t get scammed!’
During Utility Scam Awareness Week, Hawaiian Electric’s security team is urging customers to be on alert for scammers who “threaten” to shut off power immediately to homes and businesses if payment is not made.
Hawaiian Electric unveils new look for EV fast chargers
Hawaiian Electric is giving its electric vehicle fast chargers a new look with a company-branded vinyl wrap as it continues to focus on charging station reliability to support Hawai‘i’s growing EV market.
Aloha Ranch assists over 300 fire survivor families with Rotary support
Aloha Ranch, with funding from the Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund, has assisted more than 300 Lahaina fire survivor families over the past year, according to an announcement from Rotary.
Kaua‘i Now
Residential trash pickup in 2 Kaua‘i communities delayed
Kaua‘i County officials attribute the delay to equipment issues.
Hiker suffering from reported ankle pain rescued off Kalalau Trail
Kaua‘i Fire Department received a text to 911 at approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The 40-year-old woman indicated she was unable to safely self-evacuate.
State to smokers/vapers: Use this date — during Great American Smokeout — to quit
Hawai‘i joins the nation this year in observing the annual Smokeout today (Nov. 20), and Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages island residents to use this date to quit — even if it is for a day.
Kauaʻi park among four more state parks to charge nonresidents for parking
Wailuā River State Park in Kapaʻa will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking.
Red Cross encourages taking precautions now to enjoy a safer, happier holiday season
Organization responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months, many of which are sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations.
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