“Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for January 2 through January 8, 2026.”

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Big Island Video News

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Big Island Now

County announces early park closures for New Year’s Eve

Yesterday

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Big Island Video News

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Maui Now

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Big Island Now

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Big Island Video News

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Yesterday

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Maui Now

Kīlauea eruption pauses; next lava fountaining possible Jan. 7-14

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Big Island Now

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West Hawaii Today

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Yesterday

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By John Burnett

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Big Island Now

HPD updates email address to enhance security and identify official messages

2 days ago

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KWXX

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Big Island Video News

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Big Island Now

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Big Island Now

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West Hawaii Today

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Maui Now

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The Points Guy

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Dec 18

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By Sean Cudahy

Travel Off Path

Forget Honolulu! Southwest Launching New Flight To This Authentic Hawaiian Paradise

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KITV

Southwest Airlines adds new SoCal flights to Hawaii starting Summer 2026

Dec 19

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By Jeremiah Estrada

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Big Island Now

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Dec 17

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By Nathan Christophel

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Condé Nast Traveler

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KITV

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