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How to solve the wild pig problem in Puna? Leaders promote eating them in local cuisine
Community leaders in Puna are promoting the safe use of wild pig meat in more cuisine as a way to solve issues posed by the invasive species and to enhance food security across the island.January 11, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
Maximum penalties lobbied against fisherman seen illegally longline fishing in waters off Kona Coast
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January 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM
772,288 reasons to celebrate: Visitors give back to Hawaiʻi, American Samoa national parks they love
Smaller counter donations programs in 2022 and 2023 became permanent at all Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association park store locations in March 2024; there were $100,000 in direct donations in just the last 3 months of 2025.
January 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hawai‘i products, including several from Big Island, to be featured during 2026 Winter FancyFaire*
A total of 19 businesses and entrepreneurs from throughout the islands will be featured by Hawai’i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism during the event from today through Jan. 13 in San Diego, Calif.
January 11, 2026 · 7:00 AM
New Botany Checklist maps past, present and future of Hawaiʻi’s native and invasive plants
The free, downloadable resource from Bishop Museum contains updated information about species — alive and extinct — from each of the main Hawaiian Islands.
January 11, 2026 · 5:00 AM
How to solve the wild pig problem in Puna? Leaders promote eating them in local cuisine
Community leaders in Puna are promoting the safe use of wild pig meat in more cuisine as a way to solve issues posed by the invasive species and to enhance food security across the island.
January 11, 2026 · 4:00 AM
Maximum penalties lobbied against fisherman seen illegally longline fishing in waters off Kona Coast
Konane Zager, owner of the vessel Waiʻaka, will be fined the maximum penalty of slightly more than $10,000 and lose his commercial marine license for violation in May 2025.
January 11, 2026 · 3:00 AM
21st Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day launches this month at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
The event returns to celebrate and honor Hawai‘i’s first astronaut, who died in January 1986 when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded, and give all ages the chance to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics during a fun day filled with science.
January 11, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Future of Kauaʻi Coffee Co. up in the air with its land lease set to end in March
Kauaʻi Coffee Co., one of the island’s largest agricultural employers, faces an uncertain future with a renewal appearing unlikely with the property’s owners, a Colorado-based investment firm.
January 10, 2026 · 3:00 PM
5 motorists arrested for DUI during last days of 2025 on Big Island; year ends with total of 899
The total number of DUI arrests in 2025 decreased by 6.74% compared with the 964 recorded in 2024; fatal crashes and fatalities also decreased on island roadways last year.
January 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i to host blood drive in Hilo 3 days next week
Hilo residents and those from surrounding areas are encouraged to make donating blood their 2026 New Year’s resolution and make a difference, especially now when the blood bank is in urgent need of O-negative blood.
January 10, 2026 · 11:09 AM
Kīlauea revving up for Episode 40 as dome fountaining, lava spattering increase
Nearly continuous overflows of the north vent overnight coupled with overflows from the north and south vents this morning within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater inside the Big Island volcano’s summit caldera suggest the onset of Episode 40 is close.
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January 11, 2026 · 3:00 AM
21st Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day launches this month at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
The event returns to celebrate and honor Hawai‘i’s first astronaut, who died in January 1986 when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded, and give all ages the chance to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics during a fun day filled with science.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 9-15: Science comedy, speakeasy dinner show, art stroll and more
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January 4, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Kona Brewers Festival announces redesigned website, featured artist, expanded impact
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January 4, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Progress now underway for project to create new $85,000 Kailua Bay Regatta Course
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January 4, 2026 · 1:00 AM
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Maximum penalties lobbied against fisherman seen illegally longline fishing in waters off Kona Coast
January 11, 2026 · 4:00 AM HST
2026 proclaimed ‘Year of Our Coastal Kuleana’
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Maui Now
Hawaiʻi products to be showcased at 2026 Winter FancyFaire in San Diego
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will debut the Hawai‘i Pavilion at the 2026 Winter FancyFaire taking place Jan. 11–13 at the San Diego Convention Center in California.
Rep. Tokuda votes to extend ACA tax credits for 3 years
US Rep. Jill Tokuda voted Thursday in favor of extending the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits for three years, a measure which has since passed the US House.
UH balloon mission over Antarctica seeks to decode mysteries of the universe
By tracking these signals, scientists hope to learn more about powerful events in the universe, such as black hole formation and collisions between dense stars.
Hawai‘i Cannabis Expo 2026 returns, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2026
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Kaua‘i woman sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for drug trafficking
46-year-old Trish Leila Henderson pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine; court records show she was part of a conspiracy acquiring controlled substances through the U.S. mail and engaged in the distribution of meth on the Garden Isle.
Water service shutdown, lane closure set for portions of Wailuā Homesteads on Jan. 15
The service shutdown is slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 15, while crews repair a section of the mainline, weather permitting.
Bishop Museum offers new Botany Checklist mapping history of Hawaiʻi’s flora
The free, downloadable resource from Bishop Museum contains updated information about species — alive and extinct — from each of the main Hawaiian Islands.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
The advisory is now in effect until 6 a.m. Monday (Jan. 12); however, another extra large northwest swell expected to swiftly build surf heights along the same shorelines above warning levels Monday.
New club leads revival of Anahola trails; organizes mountain bike race on Kauaʻi
The Anahola Epic 2026, the first mountain bike event held by MTB Kauaʻi, will be held Feb. 7 at Anahola Beach Park.
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