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Community Event: The annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival is set for this Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, at the Laupahoehoe Point Park along the Hamakua Coast. The event is a fundraiser for the Laupahohoe Community Public Charter School.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 6-12: Hilo Steel Guitar Festival, Abled Hawaiʻi Artists exhibit, Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona and more
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March 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM
State alerts residents to false claims from door-to-door solar sales representatives
State officials caution against deceptive tactics by solar door-to-door salespeople alleging state-provided free solar systems.
March 5, 2026 · 11:35 AM
Federal funding to enhance safety of bridge on Waiānuenue Avenue in Hilo
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz secures $13.4 million in federal funding to protect Waiānuenue Avenue Bridge from flooding and earthquakes.
March 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM
3-year global business degree program at Hawaiʻi Pacific University gains accreditor approval
The global business degree is a pioneering 90-credit, 3-year undergraduate degree designed from the ground up to be fast, flexible and future-focused.
March 5, 2026 · 10:32 AM
Federal jury convicts military lawyer based on O‘ahu for attempted sexual enticement, exploitation of minors
A lawyer serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps and stationed in Hawai‘i, was convicted by a federal jury in February on two counts of attempted sexual enticement of a minor, two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, and two counts of attempted receipt of […]
March 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs launches redesigned website
The upgraded site makes it easier for users to access vital resources, navigate services and engage with the department online, underscoring the department’s ongoing commitment to increase accessibility in delivery of its services to the public.
March 5, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Historic Hawaiʻi youth climate victory community event planned in Waimea
“This event is about more than a legal victory,” said Parker School Head of School Stephen Dunn in announcing the upcoming event. “It’s about civic engagement, kuleana for our environment and empowering young people to understand that their voices matter.”
March 5, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 6-12: Hilo Steel Guitar Festival, Abled Hawaiʻi Artists exhibit, Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona and more
Music is in the air this week as several venues around the island are hosting concerts, live bands and even dance shows featuring a variety of tunes in several different styles; but that’s not all — check out this week’s top 10 now!
March 5, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Public schools advance farm-to-school effort with new small farm partnerships
Additional micropurchasing agreements are in development throughout the state, including collaborations between school cafeterias and school gardens, as well as additional small farm produce purchases on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui.
March 5, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Four West Hawaiʻi police officers were honored for investigations, responses to crime in 2025
Kona Crime Prevention Committee honored Officers Charles Caldwell-Kaʻai, Tyler Meno, Jason Cunefare, and Lawrence Matsumoto for exemplary work in 2025.
March 4, 2026 · 3:16 PM
Hawaiʻi County Council passes new tier 3 tax rate for second homes worth $4 million plus
The bill now goes to Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda, who said Wednesday he is unlikely to veto it.
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March 5, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 6-12: Hilo Steel Guitar Festival, Abled Hawaiʻi Artists exhibit, Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona and more
Music is in the air this week as several venues around the island are hosting concerts, live bands and even dance shows featuring a variety of tunes in several different styles; but that’s not all — check out this week’s top 10 now!
March 4, 2026 · 11:00 AM
‘Rainy Day’ concert to benefit guests of Salvation Army Hilo Overnight Safe Space
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy student Samantha Fortney, who grew up in Hilo, is turning her senior capstone project into meaningful action, inspired by a desire to serve her community.
March 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Sign up today for The Kohala Center’s next stewardship experience at Kahalu‘u Bay and Beach Park
Those who attend will learn about Kahaluʻu as ʻāina lei aliʻi, the lands that adorn the chiefs, and what made Kahaluʻu so special for generations; participants also will engage in kilo, or intentional observation along the shoreline or in the water and moʻolelo, or oral history, of Kahalu‘u will be shared and a mo’olelo of the day will be collectively created.
March 1, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Tee up to register for membership in Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association
Junior golfers throughout Hawai‘i are invited to tee up and join a competitive and educational tournament schedule designed to develop skills on and off the course; the 2026 Spring season opens March 14-15 at Wailuā Golf Course on Kaua‘i, with a tournament for juniors ages 14 years old and younger.
February 28, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Instagram video series celebrates Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi with closer look at musical lexicon
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March 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM HST
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February 24, 2026 · 3:05 PM HST
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Maui Now
Maui Open to return Sept. 11-13, 2026
Following a one-year break in competition, the Maui Open will return Sept. 11–13, 2026 and be contested at The King Kamehameha Golf Club.
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center Art Affair 2026 online silent auction now open to the public
The online silent auction for Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center’s Art Affair 2026 is now live, offering the community an opportunity to bid on an exciting collection of artwork, experiences, and one-of-a-kind offerings while supporting arts education and creative programs on Maui.
Future of 4,500 Maui vacation rentals uncertain following planning commission’s ‘no’ vote
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2026 real property notices to be mailed by March 15; deadline to appeal is April 9
The 2026 real property assessment notices will be mailed to property owners by March 15, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Finance Real Property Assessment Division.
Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi public meeting seeks input on future transportation needs
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Kaua‘i Now
Injured hiker rescued from cliffside off of Kuilau Trail Wednesday
The Kauaʻi Fire Department successfully rescued a 76-year-old California hiker who fell 30 feet off the Kuilau Trail in Wailua on March 4.
State officials caution against deceptive tactics by solar door-to-door salespeople
The State of Hawaiʻi is alerting residents to false claims from door-to-door solar sales representatives alleging that a state program is providing free solar systems.
Guardrail repairs scheduled for Kainahola Road in Kapaʻa
Lane closures on Kainahola Road in the vicinity of Kawaihau Road are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 11 to 13.
Mark your calendar: Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i to host reuse collection event in Līhu‘e
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 13.
Līhuʻe Airport’s improvement plan includes modernization, not adding capacity
The plan calls for improving safety, operational efficiency, environmental sustainability and passenger experience by making better use of existing facilities.
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