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Business Monday: Honolulu real estate company buys family-owned Pāhoa Village Center
The Bellman family, which owned the shopping center since at least 1984, sold the property in October for $4.39 million.February 2, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
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Big Island News
February 2, 2026 · 9:32 AM
Wind advisory issued for Hawaiian Islands; 2 beach parks remain closed due to high surf
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, south to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
February 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Attorney General urged to expedite probe of state legislator getting $35,000 in paper bag
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passage of resolution follows notice that federal authorities will share evidence with state officials, allowing the state attorney general to move forward with a parallel review.
February 2, 2026 · 8:18 AM
UHERO: Adjusted for local prices, Hawaiʻi’s economy among worst in nation
A new report shows Hawaiʻi’s wages and productivity have lagged the rest of the country for more than three decades, placing the state among the most economically distressed in the U.S.
February 2, 2026 · 7:27 AM
High wind warning in effect for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service, west winds are expected to increase to 40 to 60 mph with stronger gusts.
February 2, 2026 · 7:00 AM
New Alaska Airlines state-of-the-art global training center officially opens its doors
New $200 million, 660,000-square-foot facility brings training for multiple workgroups under one roof and strengthens the airline’s transformation into the country’s fourth global airline.
February 2, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Honolulu real estate company buys family-owned Pāhoa Village Center
The Bellman family, which owned the shopping center since at least 1984, sold the property in October for $4.39 million.
February 2, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻi State Archives digitalizes 64 volumes of historical indexes
The newly digitized indexes span records from the early 1800s through the late 1990s and cover a wide range of topics, including genealogy, land ownership, court cases and burial records.
February 2, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Peaceful Route 11 protest in Hilo calls for end to mass deportations; opposes ICE budget hike
More than 250 demonstrators were also gathering to honor the lives of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were recently killed by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis.
February 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Paving project starts this week, covering nearly 2 miles of Kāwili Street in Hilo
The project will occur in phases — between Kanoelehua Avenue and Pūʻainakō Street — and all work will happen from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting.
February 1, 2026 · 1:16 PM
Tram collision at Hilton Waikōloa Village prompts suspension of service
Emergency crews responded to a collision between two trams at Hilton Waikōloa Village on Saturday night after guests reported a sudden “loud boom.”
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Anheuser Busch Beer Tasting at KTA Waimea
Every Tuesday · 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Farmers Market
Every Tuesday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami
Local Entertainment
February 1, 2026 · 5:00 AM
How the mighty Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Dive deeper into the park’s history and learn about the young local men who worked in the Great Depression-era federal jobs program to create much of the Big Island national park’s infrastructure and the legacy they left behind with a new online StoryMap sharing their contributions.
February 1, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Full day of live music, fellowship and family-friendly fun at Big Island Gospel Jam Festival
Enjoy worship, testimony, connection and community from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Feb. 1) at Moʻoheau Bandstand in beautiful downtown Hilo along the shore of Hilo Bay.
January 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Police congratulate participants of 4th annual HI-PAL Tee Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball Tournament
More than 250 players along with 1,000 spectators attended the event Jan. 24-25 at Hualani Baseball Park in the Keaukaha community in Hilo.
January 29, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 30-Feb. 5: Ancient site restoration, multi-universe journey, regal tea party and more
Get ready for a week that invites you to events from helping restore an ancient Hawaiian village site in the Valley of the Kings to expressing your opinions during a town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda.
January 28, 2026 · 7:00 AM
WATCH: Aloha for Alex; day of remembrance, action hosted at state Capitol
The vigil, organized by the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic Hawai‘i, honored the life of 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minneapolis, who was killed last week by federal agents, and spurred communitywide support for bills to protect due process and Hawaiʻi residents.
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Big Island Polls
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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
How the mighty Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
February 1, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
Volcano Watch: When it rained rocks; tephra falls far and wide during Kīlauea Episode 41
January 30, 2026 · 3:00 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
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Maui Now
Maui Waena Intermediate wins $30,000 as part of ASB’s KeikiCo Business Plan Contest
Maui Waena Intermediate School was awarded a total of $30,000 as the first place and People’s Choice award recipient in the middle school category of the American Savings Bank, Bank for Education KeikiCo Business Plan Contest.
Lahaina Food & Wine Festival introduces Grand Taste at Lahaina Jodo Mission
The Lahaina Food & Wine Festival will debut its Grand Taste Event at Lahaina Jodo Mission on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., bringing together an exceptional lineup of chefs, wine partners, and the community for an evening that celebrates Lahaina’s culinary talent and spirit of connection.
Kahului Service Center’s County offices are closed today due to power outage
County of Maui offices at the Kahului Service Center closed this morning due to a Hawaiian Electric Co. power outage in Kahului. Based on an estimated restoration time of 3:30 p.m. provided by HECO, the offices may not reopen today.
UHERO: Adjusted for local prices, Hawaiʻi’s economy among worst in nation
A new report shows Hawaiʻi’s wages and productivity have lagged the rest of the country for more than three decades, placing the state among the most economically distressed in the U.S.
Visitor pulled, unresponsive from waters at Mākena Landing, Maui
A visitor, who was pulled unresponsive from the water at Mākena Landing on Saturday morning, has died. The man has since been identified as Frank Archuleta Jr., 69, of Huntington Beach, California.
Kaua‘i Now
Hawai‘i governor selects new Kaua‘i Circuit Court judge
The selection is subject to confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate.
High winds temporarily close golf course on Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i is currently under a high wind advisory through 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Hawaiʻi’s economy among worst in nation after income is adjusted for local prices, new report state
A new report shows Hawaiʻi’s wages and productivity have lagged the rest of the country for more than three decades, placing the state among the most economically distressed in the U.S.
Wind advisory issued for Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, south to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Two Japanese American WWII soldiers from Kaua’i posthumously commissioned as Army officers
More than 80 years after wartime prejudice denied them military leadership roles, seven Japanese American veterans of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II have been posthumously commissioned as U.S. Army officers.
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