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Hawai‘i Island delegation discusses priorities for upcoming State Legislature session
The 33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature convenes its 2026 regular session at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol in Honolulu.January 20, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
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Big Island News
January 20, 2026 · 12:18 PM
State now accepting applications to grants for Hawai‘i food security program
This is the fifth year of the grant program, which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities.
January 20, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Big Island community celebrates MLKʻs words, legacy along Kamehameha Avenue
More than 250 people gathered in Hilo to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., according to organizers East Hawaiʻi Indivisible.
January 20, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island delegation discusses priorities for upcoming State Legislature session
The 33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature convenes its 2026 regular session at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol in Honolulu.
January 20, 2026 · 3:00 AM
University of Hawaiʻi’s School of Travel Industry Management celebrates 60th anniversary
In 1966, the UH at Mānoa began a pioneering program that turned into a school that is an internationally respected leader in hospitality, tourism and transportation education.
January 20, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Update: Lava fountaining at Kīlauea predicted to occur as early as Thursday
Ongoing swarms of earthquakes and persistent volcanic tremors indicate active magmatic movement, fueling anticipation about Kīlauea’s next eruption.
January 19, 2026 · 3:01 PM
Kaiser staff volunteer in North Kona, Hilo for its Annual Day of Service
On the Hilo side, volunteers returned to the Haleolono fishpond and in North Kona, volunteers worked in the Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve.
January 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Fourth annual HI-PAL baseball tournament coming up in Hilo
Twenty-one teams from across Hawai‘i Island, comprised of keiki ages 4 to 8, will participate in the tournament.
January 19, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Lane closure scheduled on Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo for utility pole replacement
Hawaiian Electric will replace two power poles on Kīlauea Avenue near Aupuni Street in downtown Hilo, resulting in lane closures.
January 19, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: The Booch Bar expands with new live music venue in downtown Hilo
Jahred Darius, a musician with PunaKat and an experienced sound engineer and talent booker, is managing the new music venue called the Rainbow Room.
January 19, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Hawai‘i Primary Care Association names new CEO to strengthen healthcare access statewide
Emily Chung — who assumed her new role Jan. 5 — has more than 2 decades of public health leadership experience as well as a proven track record in advancing community well-being; she brings expertise and vision to the association’s mission.
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January 19, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: The Booch Bar expands with new live music venue in downtown Hilo
Jahred Darius, a musician with PunaKat and an experienced sound engineer and talent booker, is managing the new music venue called the Rainbow Room.
January 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Muʻumuʻu Month: Waipahu students curate University of Hawaiʻi fashion exhibit
The pieces on display as part of current the Historic Fashion Collection exhibit were selected by nearly 30 students at the Oʻahu high school, who could be the future of Hawaiʻi’s fashion industry; curating the exhibit introduces the teens to possible career paths ranging from designing to entrepreneurship and retail buying to sustainable fashion.
January 17, 2026 · 8:33 AM
Free tribute concert for Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir set for Sunday at Rainbow Room in Hilo
The free show features the band PunaKat, which will be joined by Steve Fundy of Uncle Charlie, and there will be a special “Grateful Grill” menu.
January 16, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County to host reopening event for Arthur L. Greenwell Park playground
The new playground features all new play equipment — including spinners, a large basket swing and various challenging climbing structures; a new synthetic turf safety surfacing system also was installed.
January 16, 2026 · 3:00 AM
KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa returns to Downtown Hilo for 29th annual music festival
The free, family-friendly festival Saturday night (Jan. 17) features four stages, more than 20 bands and more than 40 food and craft vendors; among highlights of this year will be the first KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa performance by High Watah and return of legendary duo Ho‘onu‘a.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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January 20, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Third earthquake swarm rumbles beneath Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kīlauea caldera
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Ocean Blog
UPDATE: High bacteria count advisory canceled at Kolekole Gulch in East Hawai‘i
January 14, 2026 · 3:55 AM HST
Maximum penalties lobbied against fisherman seen illegally longline fishing in waters off Kona Coast
January 11, 2026 · 4:00 AM HST
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Maui Now
UH School of Travel Industry Management celebrates 60th anniversary
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Travel Industry Management will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026, marking six decades since its 1966 founding. What began as a pioneering program has grown into a leader in hospitality, tourism and transportation education. Since its inception, the school has remained rooted in the culture and communities […]
Delayed arrivals reported at Honolulu International Airport due to military training and Kona winds
Air travelers are advised of delays into the Daniel K Inouye International Airport in Honolulu at this hour. Officials say the delays are due to military training and Kona winds.
Sub-par golf season tees off for mostly mediocre mulligan crowd
The Maui chapter of the Mediocre Golf Association is preparing for its third season of play, inviting golfers of all skill levels to participate in a league that prioritizes camaraderie and humor over professional scores.
Honoring the life and legacy of Wayne Minami: A champion for stronger families
As friends, family, and community members recently gathered to celebrate the life of Wayne Minami, Child & Family Service joins American Savings Bank in honoring a man whose generosity, leadership, and quiet commitment to service strengthened countless families across Hawaiʻi.
Kaiser Permanente marks annual Day of Service with volunteer project at Paeloko Learning Center
More than 100 Kaiser Permanente physicians, providers, nurses, clinical and administrative staff, and their family members came together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to serve at Paeloko Learning Center as part of the 2026 Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Annual Day of Service, hosted by Hawaiʻi Permanente Medical Group.
Kaua‘i Now
Temporary bridge in Anahola to reopen in March
The bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic for the full duration of construction.
UH School of Travel Industry Management celebrates 60th anniversary with events
In 1966, the UH at Mānoa began a pioneering program that turned into a school that is an internationally respected leader in hospitality, tourism and transportation education.
Lydgate Beach Parkʻs Bynum Bridge to close temporarily for structural improvements
Bynum Bridge at Lydgate Beach Park in Līhuʻe will be temporarily closed for structural maintenance from January 26 through 29.
Kauai Weather Forecast for January 20, 2026
Southeastly low level winds will bring some light showers along windward and mauka locations through Tuesday. A front will move into the western end of the…
Kauai Surf Forecast for January 20, 2026
A moderate, long period, northwest swell is expected to arrive in the islands early Tuesday, and linger into the middle of the week, and slowly…
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