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Fifty keiki enjoy a shopping spree with Hawaiʻi Island heroes
Fifty keiki enjoyed a fun-filled shopping spree alongside law enforcement officers for the ninth annual Heroes and Helpers event.December 9, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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Big Island News
December 9, 2025 · 11:55 AM
Mental fitness exam ordered for Kona man accused of robbery, assault — and called himself God
Forty-year-old Andrew Green allegedly told a security guard at a Kona hotel: “I am God and I can do or take whatever I want.”
December 9, 2025 · 10:15 AM
Hawaiʻi County extends waste restrictions at East Hawaiʻi Sort Station
Commercially generated waste larger than 5 cubic yards must be taken to the West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill until June 30, 2026.
December 9, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Fifty keiki enjoy a shopping spree with Hawaiʻi Island heroes
Fifty keiki enjoyed a fun-filled shopping spree alongside law enforcement officers for the ninth annual Heroes and Helpers event.
December 9, 2025 · 3:00 AM
NAS swimming pool in Hilo to host Red Cross lifeguard classes in January
The County of Hawaiʻi is hosting an American Red Cross lifeguard certification course this January at Hilo’s NAS Swimming Pool, offering comprehensive training from deep-water skills to CPR.
December 9, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County opens registration for free disaster training for community members
As Hawaiʻi County prepares for 2026, residents are urged to enhance their disaster response skills through free Community Emergency Response Team training that will take place in January.
December 8, 2025 · 5:45 PM
Georgia woman arrested after two incidents involving speeding, reckless driving
Shelly Turner of Georgia faces several motor vehicle charges after two separate incidents of eluding police last Thursday.
December 8, 2025 · 3:36 PM
U.S. Geological Survey searches for new monitoring site after Kīlauea summit camera buried in volcanic debris
The V3cam on the south rim of Kīlauea was buried under 50 feet of tephra, abruptly ending its livestream.
December 8, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Medical groups support newborn Hepatitis B immunization despite new federal recommendation
The West Coast Health Alliance, alongside major health organizations, strongly recommends continuing routine hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns.
December 8, 2025 · 10:45 AM
Hawaiʻi residents invited to join U.S. Sen. Schatzʻs noon town hall call on Thursday
Join U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in a statewide telephone town hall on Dec. 11 to discuss key federal issues impacting Hawaiʻi.
December 8, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Hilo International Airport opens new café inside the terminal
The newly opened Laniākea Café in the Hilo International Airport terminal offers travelers an all-day menu of food, coffee and alcoholic beverages from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
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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
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Fri, Dec 12, 2025 · 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
King’s Hawaiian x Asato Pop-Up at KTA Puainako
Fri, Dec 12, 2025 · 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KTA Puainako Christmas Village & Craft Fair
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December 4, 2025 · 3:30 PM
30 holiday events around Big Island from Dec. 4-11: Seasonal markets, tree lightings, parades and more — even snow in Kona
It seems as the island is in a very festive mood already this holiday season — and we do mean very; from traditional things to do to several events that are new, there are myriad ways to get into the holiday spirit during the upcoming week. Check them out now!
December 4, 2025 · 5:00 AM
65th Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade celebrates Upcountry holiday traditions
More than 60 lighted entries — including many festively decked out trucks and other big rigs — are set to parade through Waimea, lighting up the historic community for a holiday show like none other on the island.
December 3, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Pohai advances to ‘Hawai‘i to the World’ finale
Hawai‘i Island singing group will compete Dec. 14 for title of top act in the televised talent competition celebrating Hawai‘i’s next generation of artists, musicians, dancers and creators, plus a $10,000 grand prize.
December 3, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Act now, don’t miss your chance; tickets for 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival on sale
It’s that time of year — an even more most wonderful time for everyone who enjoys hula and hālau that perform. Ticket request forms postmarked Dec. 1 or later are being accepted for the 2026 “Super Bowl of Hula.”
December 2, 2025 · 2:02 PM
Kona Brewers Festival returns in March 2026
The 31st installment of the popular community event will once again feature an outstanding lineup of craft brews, culinary creations from local chefs, live entertainment and aloha, now under the leadership of Rotary Clubs of West Hawaiʻi.
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June 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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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
December 6, 2025 · 10:44 PM HST
UPDATE: Volcanic ash decreases from Episode 38 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption
December 6, 2025 · 7:58 PM HST
Volcano Watch: Tracking the growth of a new puʻu at Kīlauea, southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu
December 5, 2025 · 7:23 AM HST
Ocean Blog
UPDATE: Coastal flood statement to carry over another day, through Sunday morning
December 6, 2025 · 9:32 AM HST
Volunteers remove thousands of feet of fishing lines from west, north Hawaiʻi reefs
November 30, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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
Maui Now
New monitoring site sought after Kīlauea summit camera is buried in volcanic debris
The V3cam on the south rim of Kīlauea was buried under 50 feet of tephra, abruptly ending its livestream.
County of Maui offers free, temporary Christmas tree recycling sites in Kīhei and Makawao
The temporary Christmas tree recycling sites — at Kīhei Recycling Center and Makawao Recycling Center — will open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, through Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.
Hawaiʻi architect Lance Hirai with G70 earns national recognition and industry certification
G70 announced that its associate principal and architect, Lance Hirai, AIA, WELL AP, ALEP, has earned a number of recognitions and certifications that will help the local design firm continue to develop inspired design solutions for its clients.
Hawaiʻi Medical Association to host conversation regarding possible affiliation between HMSA and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health
The Hawaiʻi Medical Association will host a conversation that brings together representatives from Hawaiʻi’s three largest health care providers: Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, The Queen’s Health Systems, and Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi.
Maui Mall Village offers Selfies with Santa inside new Winter Glow Dome photo booth
Guests to the Maui Mall Village can capture their Selfies with Santa inside a spectacular Winter Glow Dome photo booth, a large holiday-themed inflatable.
Kaua‘i Now
November brought dry, breezy conditions to the island
The month brought notably dry weather to Kauaʻi, with gages at Hanapēpē and Waimea Heights marking their driest November on record.
Bring unneeded items to the last reuse collection of the year next week
The Kauaʻi Resource Center reuse collection will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19 at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhuʻe.
Authorities arrest possible suspect in Kapa‘a car break-ins
A joint operation led to the arrest of Charles Aban on Dec. 5, as a suspect in a series of 25 vehicle break-ins near Kapa‘a trailheads.
U.S. Geological Survey scouts for new monitoring site after Kīlauea summit camera buried in volcanic debris
The V3cam on the south rim of Kīlauea was buried under 50 feet of tephra, abruptly ending its livestream.
Update: Līhu‘e Baseball League main diamond construction project delayed
Construction was planned from Dec. 9 through Feb. 1, 2026, but has been delayed for an unspecified amount of time.
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