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Hula Halau Manaola closes Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai with hula auana
Colors of gold washed over the golf course Saturday as dancers from Hula Halau Manaola, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nani Lim Yap, took to the green for their closing performance at sunset.January 25, 2026 · 8:36 AM HST
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January 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM
2 proven gun safety proposals on legislative priorities list for Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties
The association included in its 2026 legislative priorities proposed measures to establish statewide gun buyback programs and raise public awareness efforts along with better implementation of the state’s gun violence protective order law.
January 25, 2026 · 11:08 AM
Hawaiian Kingdom enters lawsuit against Kamehameha Schools
Goal is to protect Hawaiian law, history and future generations; the case also is now even more significant considering the recent American invasion of Venezuela, threat to invade Colombia, Cuba and Mexico and threat to annex Greenland.
January 25, 2026 · 9:12 AM
12 more motorists arrested for DUI from Jan. 12-18 on Big Island roads; total stands at 37 for year
Major crash numbers so far in 2026 have increased by 22.73% from the 44 within the first couple of weeks in 2025; Hawai’i Police Department Traffic Services Section discovered 54 major crashes reported already this year as of Jan. 18.
January 25, 2026 · 8:36 AM
Hula Halau Manaola closes Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai with hula auana
Colors of gold washed over the golf course Saturday as dancers from Hula Halau Manaola, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nani Lim Yap, took to the green for their closing performance at sunset.
January 25, 2026 · 7:53 AM
UPDATE No. 5: National Weather Service cancels ashfall advisory for Big Island
Satellite imagery and web cameras no longer show significant ash falling near Kīlauea volcano because of Episode 41 of lava fountaining in the ongoing episodic summit eruption; the episode lasted more than 8 hours before abruptly ending just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 24).
January 25, 2026 · 6:23 AM
Cink cards 23-under on final day to win 2026 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
“I wanted to come out here this year and start hot and not work my way into the season,” said reigning Charles Schwab Cup winner, PGA TOUR Champions Player of the Year and now 2026 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai winner Stewart Cink.
January 25, 2026 · 3:16 AM
Endangered 13-year-old runaway sought by Big Island police
Eva Napoleon was last seen about 5 p.m. Jan. 23 in the 2500 block of ʻĀinaola Drive in Hilo. Do you know where she is?
January 25, 2026 · 3:01 AM
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives announces leadership for 2026 state legislative session
Several members of the Big Island House delegation were appointed to committee leadership posts, and Rep. Kristin Kahaloa (Hōnaunau, Nāpō‘opo‘o, Captain Cook, Kealakekua, Keauhou, Hōlualoa, Kailua-Kona) is majority caucus leader.
January 25, 2026 · 1:00 AM
18 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 25-30 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
January 24, 2026 · 10:52 PM
UPDATE: Winter weather advisory canceled for Big Island summits
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report there is no longer a threat of impactful winter weather atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
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January 25, 2026 · 6:23 AM
Cink cards 23-under on final day to win 2026 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
“I wanted to come out here this year and start hot and not work my way into the season,” said reigning Charles Schwab Cup winner, PGA TOUR Champions Player of the Year and now 2026 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai winner Stewart Cink.
January 22, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Are you single? Producers casting for reality dating show ‘No Lei No Love’ on Hawaiʻi Island
The show will be a local twist to the popular social dating format made famous by online series such as YouTube’s “Pop the Balloon.”
January 22, 2026 · 5:00 AM
30th Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai tees off Thursday to start PGA Tour’s seniors season
Defending champion Ernie Els and Charles Schwab Cup winners Stewart Cink and Steven Alkers are in the final threesome on Thursday, teeing off at 12:23 p.m.
January 22, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 23-29: ManaFest returns to Puna, learn about Kīlauea lava fountains, music events and more
From music events to learning about the eruptive episodes of Kīlauea, there is something entertaining for everyone.
January 21, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Keiki of all ages can ride their own PATH during free Bicycle Day on Aliʻi Drive in Kona
People for Active Transportation Hawaiʻi is hosting the special event that will include a bike safety course, education opportunities and great opportunity to ride together with other bicyclists in the community.
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May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
UPDATE No. 5: National Weather Service cancels ashfall advisory for Big Island
January 25, 2026 · 7:53 AM HST
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense advises precaution because of volcanic ashfall, tephra
January 24, 2026 · 5:58 PM HST
Volcano Watch: What do small earthquakes beneath Kīlauea summit mean for the ongoing eruption?
January 23, 2026 · 8:00 AM HST
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
2026 proclaimed ‘Year of Our Coastal Kuleana’
January 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM HST
University of Hawaiʻi study reveals critical new details about diversity of ocean’s most abundant bacteria
January 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM HST
Maui Now
Program offers loans to assist with building credit
The Hawaiian Council announced Thursday the launch of a new lending initiative aimed at helping residents establish credit and improve financial stability. The Koa Credit Builder Loan Program offers approved participants a $2,500 loan with a repayment term of up to 30 months. According to the organization, the program charges an interest rate of 8% […]
Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha Summit focuses on culture, place and shared kuleana
Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on ʻIanuali (January) 20–22 for the fourth annual Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha Summit. The event was a gathering centered on culture, place and shared kuleana (responsibility) to Hawaiʻi and its future.
Whale Trust celebrates 25 years of marine conservation at Whale Tales 2026, Feb. 19-23
Whale Tales 2026, a Maui-based ocean conservation event, celebrates its 20th anniversary this February at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua featuring Nainoa Thompson, Dr. Sylvia Earle, Jean-Michel Cousteau, and more.
Maui Weather Forecast for January 25, 2026
A high pressure ridge over the Hawaiian Islands today ahead of an approaching weak cold front will keep light and variable winds across the region today. Sea…
As tension over immigration crackdown grows, community groups help Maui immigrants know their rights, deal with ICE
A network of volunteers is ready at a moment’s notice to verify reported ICE sightings and rush to community members’ aid.
Kaua‘i Now
Hawaiian Kingdom seeks to intervene in lawsuit filed against Kamehameha Schools
Goal is to protect Hawaiian law, history and future generations; the case also is now even more significant considering the recent American invasion of Venezuela, threat to invade Colombia, Cuba and Mexico and threat to annex Greenland.
Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties advocates for 2 proven gun safety proposals
The association included in its 2026 legislative priorities proposed measures to establish statewide gun buyback programs and raise public awareness efforts along with better implementation of the state’s gun violence protective order law.
Kauai Weather Forecast for January 25, 2026
A high pressure ridge over the Hawaiian Islands today ahead of an approaching weak cold front will keep light and variable winds across the region today. Sea…
Kauai Weather Forecast for January 25, 2026
A high pressure ridge over the Hawaiian Islands today ahead of an approaching weak cold front will keep light and variable winds across the region today. Sea…
Kauai Surf Forecast for January 25, 2026
Buoy observations from Hanalei and Waimea show that a small, long period northwest swell arrived and peaked overnight into early this morning. This…
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