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CommunityHawaiʻi County offices to close Thanksgiving and Friday
CommunityPost offices to be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day; delivery to resume next…
Three new Hawaiʻi Fire Department brush trucks to service rural areas in East Hawaiʻi
Three new Ford F-450 brush trucks will bolster firefighting and speed up response times in more repost areas.November 24, 2025 · 10:00 AM HST
Hawaiʻi police search for 14-year old runaway
Ryan Carvahlo, 14, was last seen in Hilo on Sunday, Nov. 23 wearing a black shirt and beige shorts.
BusinessCastle Resorts & Hotels names Oneha new sales, distribution and marketing chief
Hawai’i State News$31M in new federal funding awarded to Hawai‘i for high-speed internet expansion
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3 new preschools boost pre-kindergarten access for East Hawaiʻi families
Online registration to begin for Jr. WNBA Novice Girls Basketball Division in Kona
Vulcans fall to Toros in opening game of 2025 Southwest Airlines Big Island Invitational
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s volleyball falls to Point Loma in PacWest…
15 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 22-28 on Big Island state roadways
Hawaiʻi County purchases Dolphin Bay Hotel, will transform it into affordable housing
Department of Health records 14th case of dengue this year
8 honored for their efforts advancing Hawai‘i’s fruit industry
Hawaiʻi County solid waste facilities to be closed on Thanksgiving
Learn more about final plan for connecting green spaces in Kona
Hawaiian Electric gives its electric vehicle fast chargers new look with fresh face-lift
Services return inside Kona’s historic Mokuaikaua Church after a 6-year restoration
Volcano Watch: Remembering the destructive Kalapana earthquake 50 years ago
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival to honor longtime volunteers Fred and Nancy Nonaka
Hawaiʻi County expands its transit fleet with 9 additional paratransit vans, 4…
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November 24, 2025 · 2:01 PM
Hawaiʻi police search for 14-year old runaway
Ryan Carvahlo, 14, was last seen in Hilo on Sunday, Nov. 23 wearing a black shirt and beige shorts.
November 24, 2025 · 1:00 PM
Hawaiʻi County offices to close Thanksgiving and Friday
All County of Hawaiʻi offices will observe the Thanksgiving holiday and return to normal operations on Monday, Dec. 1.
November 24, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Three new Hawaiʻi Fire Department brush trucks to service rural areas in East Hawaiʻi
Three new Ford F-450 brush trucks will bolster firefighting and speed up response times in more repost areas.
November 24, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: ‘Goose’ Williams started this holiday craft fair in Kona 44 years ago
The Christmas Treasures Gift, Jewelry, Art and Crafts Fair will take place this week on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
November 24, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Post offices to be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day; delivery to resume next day
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.
November 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Castle Resorts & Hotels names Oneha new sales, distribution and marketing chief
Oneha in his new position will focus on driving revenue growth and developing comprehensive sales strategies throughout the organization.
November 23, 2025 · 6:15 PM
$31M in new federal funding awarded to Hawai‘i for high-speed internet expansion
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, a Hawai‘i Democrat, said the Aloha State is among the first states in the nation to get proposal approved through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.
November 23, 2025 · 2:19 PM
3 new preschools boost pre-kindergarten access for East Hawaiʻi families
It’s the largest public pre-kindergarten expansion on Hawaiʻi Island’s eastside under Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s Ready Keiki initiative.
November 23, 2025 · 11:23 AM
Online registration to begin for Jr. WNBA Novice Girls Basketball Division in Kona
Individual and team registration options available from Nov. 24 through Dec. 22 for Elementary (grades 3-5) and Intermediate (grades 6-8) groups. Season runs Jan. 26 through March 11, 2026.
November 23, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County agency created to improve animal control already seeking new administrator
Since launching two plus years ago, Hawaiʻi County’s animal control agency has received 680 reports of dangerous dogs or bite incidents and impounded 7,912 animals — of which 3,405 were euthanized.
Ironman
Get ready to roll: Aloha Skate Roller Draft Tournament to hit Big Island
November 6, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
80-year-old grandmother becomes oldest woman to finish Ironman World Championship in Kona
October 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
Big Island triathletes cross finish line at Ironman World Championship in Kona
October 11, 2025 · 10:11 PM HST
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Every Tuesday · 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Farmers Market
Every Thursday · 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Queens’ Culinary Market
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 · 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Black Friday Event + Holiday Market
Local Entertainment
November 22, 2025 · 6:01 PM
Vulcans fall to Toros in opening game of 2025 Southwest Airlines Big Island Invitational
The invite — hosted by University of Hawai’i at Hilo and featuring the host along with three other NCAA Division II teams — kicked off the afternoon of Nov. 22 and continued that evening and has another two games Nov. 23 at Vulcan Gym on the campus of the university’s campus in Hilo.
November 21, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival to honor longtime volunteers Fred and Nancy Nonaka
The annual festival — now in its 33rd year — celebrates blossoming of the historic cherry trees planted in 1972 in Church Park Row, the festival’s headquarters. Fred Nonaka helped plant them and now at 89 years old, he’s still on pruning duty. Meanwhile, his wife Nancy Nonaka was the spark behind the many cultural demonstrations and hands-on activities offered each year at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission.
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
Island Fish and Chips
Island Fish and Chips FOH & BOH Positions – FT & PT
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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
Volcano Watch: Remembering the destructive Kalapana earthquake 50 years ago
November 21, 2025 · 2:00 AM HST
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
November 6, 2025 · 10:30 AM HST
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
November 10, 2025 · 8:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Hui Moʻolelo: Lahaina Film Fest this Saturday; new exhibit; application deadline nears
A special encore screening of the “Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina Film Festival” — a beloved collection of animated short films that honor Lahaina history, culture, and enduring community will take place on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei.
Goold and McGill capture big wins HTA Sunset Pro in powerful North Shore surf
Kiara Goold and Finn McGill claimed wins Saturday in pumping 8- to 12-foot surf at the HTA Sunset Pro, a men’s and women’s World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000-level event featuring many of Hawaiʻi and Tahiti Nui’s top rising talents.
Open enrollment is underway for the 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment for the Individual Marketplace is underway. The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division advises eligible residents to visit HealthCare.gov to review and compare Health Insurance Marketplace plans.
Two Kāʻanapali resorts earn Gold Reef-Friendly Landscaping Certification
The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa are now “Gold Certified” in Reef-Friendly Landscaping, according to the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
Celebrate safely this holiday season — ‘Think Before You Drink!’
The event is a time to come together as a community and celebrate the life of Hannah Brown, as well as all those whose lives were cut short by an impaired driver. The goal is to remind the public of the dangers of impaired driving and to ask everyone to make a wise choice this holiday season: Don’t Drive Impaired.
Kaua‘i Now
Man dies after being pulled from water at Lāwa‘i Beach; second ocean death over weekend on Kauaʻi
Gavin Phillips, a 56-year-old man from California, was pronounced dead after being pulled from the waters off Lāwaʻi Beach by bystanders.
Man dies after a water rescue in high surf at Waiapua‘a Bay
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died a hero after bravely rescuing two children struggling in high surf conditions.
DMV identification cards unavailable through Wednesday
DMV appointments scheduled today and tomorrow are canceled due to hardware issues affecting the production of ID cards, licenses and permits.
Līhu‘e Town Plaza welcomes 3 new tenants
Rice Street revitalization drives strong demand; growing wave of local businesses underscore the plaza’s position as a premier retail destination in central Līhu‘e.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i hosts festive Thanksgiving buffet, annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Feast on holiday favorites and more during an extravagant Turkey Day buffet, complete with stunning waterfront views, or get a tasty chef-prepared take-out feast to celebrate; then, come back to the resort the next day to help Santa officially kick off the holiday season during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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