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Hawai’i State NewsWhat word did Kauaʻi student spell to be crowned Hawaiʻi spelling bee champion
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Big Island nonprofit gifts two Big Dog Tanker Trucks to Maui Fire Department
These trucks join Maui’s fleet after the department lost four trucks in the Lahaina and Kula fires of August 2023.April 14, 2026 · 4:36 AM HST
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Big Island News
April 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM
What word did Kauaʻi student spell to be crowned Hawaiʻi spelling bee champion?
The Hawaiʻi Technology Academy student earned a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.
April 14, 2026 · 11:03 AM
2 new members appointed to University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents, pending Senate confirmation
The Board of Regents is responsible for overseeing the 10-campus UH system, including policy direction, financial oversight and long-term strategic planning.
April 14, 2026 · 8:58 AM
Big Island man indicted on attempted murder charge pleads not guilty in Kona court, posts bail
Charges stem from incidents that occurred in 2023 and 2024 when the suspect assaulted a former girlfriend, according to Hawai‘i Island police.
April 14, 2026 · 4:36 AM
Big Island nonprofit gifts two Big Dog Tanker Trucks to Maui Fire Department
These trucks join Maui’s fleet after the department lost four trucks in the Lahaina and Kula fires of August 2023.
April 14, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Coast Guard cutter restores tsunami warning system during Pacific Patrol
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry has returned to Guam after a 29-day mission in the western Pacific, enhancing tsunami warning capabilities and delivering essential humanitarian aid.
April 14, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i Community Foundation accepting applications for grants supporting Waimea community
Eligible applicants are those based in Waimea.
April 13, 2026 · 5:14 PM
Tephra Information Center reopens in Volcano
Tephra is volcanic debris caused by the eruption of Kīlauea.
April 13, 2026 · 4:56 PM
Big Island Friday weather updates: Flood watch, wind advisory have been canceled
On Monday, the National Weather Service announced that it has canceled both the wind advisory and the flood watch.
April 13, 2026 · 2:38 PM
Federal disaster proclamation unlocks mortgage relief for storm-impacted Hawaiʻi residents
With President Donald Trump’s recent approval of a major disaster declaration, critical mortgage relief measures have been activated for affected residents, and federal aid is now available.
April 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Giving Day raises $1.3M for University of Hawaiʻi scholarships, flood relief, campus needs
“Philanthropy plays a vital role in expanding opportunity and ensuring access to higher education across our state,” University President Wendy Hensel said.
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April 12, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Big Island’s Rhoda Magbitang tests her creativity on national TV’s ‘Top Chef’
The executive chef at the Mauna Lani resort’s CanoeHouse is taking on one of the biggest creative challenges of her career as she competes with other high-level chefs in Season 23 of the popular national television show.
April 12, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Big Island state Rep. Jeanné Kapela co-hosts this year’s 17th annual Art at the Capitol
The free, family-friendly event is open to the public and celebrates local art, performances and culture; this year’s theme is “Urban Canvases; Culture in Motion.”
April 11, 2026 · 6:08 PM
PHOTO GALLERY: Sights and pageantry of 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
SunRa Adziyaomamawu, a senior at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo, photographs the sights and pageantry of the parade that marched through downtown Hilo on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026.
April 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Kings’ Shops culinary event raises thousands for Waikōloa conservation initiative
A culinary fundraiser on Hawaiʻi Island raised about $20,000 to benefit the Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative.
April 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM
From humble slices or cuts to global culinary sensation, don’t miss ‘The Story of Poke’
No matter which way you make it — with Hawaiian salt, shoyu, mayonnaise or whatever, even if it’s not with tuna — the classic raw fish dish is spreading Hawaiian culture and aloha around the world; learn more in a 30-minute documentary debuting Sunday, April 12, on Spectrum OC16 Channel 16.
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Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Partial monitoring network outage continues at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
April 12, 2026 · 9:12 AM HST
Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from Kīlauea’s past
April 10, 2026 · 6:59 AM HST
UPDATE: Episode 44 of lava fountaining at Kīlauea ended Thursday night; Highway 11 reopens
April 9, 2026 · 8:03 PM HST
Ocean Blog
26-year-old Big Island man dies in possible drowning at End of the World in West Hawai‘i
April 12, 2026 · 11:44 AM HST
Soggy situation: 12 Big Island locations already recorded 2 or more inches of rain, including 2 with more than 11 inches
April 8, 2026 · 9:09 AM HST
Sound Bytes: Synchronous swimming (with robots); behind the Hawaiʻi Glider Challenge
April 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM HST
Upcoming Kiaʻi o ke Kai focus groups seek ocean users, stewards to participate, talk story
April 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Op-Ed: Maui Indivisible leader urges passage of tax relief bills
Op-Ed: Marnie Masuda, leader Maui Indivisible shares her thoughts on tax relief, urging passage of SB3125 and SB3028.
Gov. Green appoints Keith Amemiya and Marie Laderta to UH Board Of Regents
Gov. Josh Green announced the appointment of Keith Amemiya and Marie Laderta to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents, subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
Hawaiian Electric to install acoustic seabird detectors on Maui
Hawaiian Electric will be installing up to 125 acoustic seabird detectors on its poles in various locations across Maui starting Monday, April 20 to Monday, Nov. 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Hawaiian Electric is installing the acoustic detectors to identify possible locations of seabird collisions that occur along power lines, if any, the company reports.
UH: Traveling tropical ‘Madden–Julian Oscillation’ disturbance increases Hawaiʻi rainfall in cycles
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has identified a large-scale tropical disturbance called the Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) as a significant driver of the islands’ climate, including extreme events, such as the extraordinary rainfall Hawaiʻi experienced in March and April.
Missing person: Maui police seek help in locating Kahului man
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Erick Ringlen, 50, of Kahului. Ringlen was reported missing by a concerned family member on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was last seen at his place of employment in Kīhei at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026 […]
Kaua‘i Now
University study shows traveling tropical disturbance increases Hawaiʻi rainfall in cycles
This weather pattern, called the Madden–Julian Oscillation, was identified by researchers in a recent study that showed the pattern travels eastward through the tropics every 30–60 days and significantly boosts rainfall during its active phases, particularly on windward slopes.
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 14, 2026
Light to moderate rain continues over the western portion of the state. Periods of showery, somewhat unstable conditions are expected to persist through…
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 14, 2026
Light to moderate rain continues over the western portion of the state. Periods of showery, somewhat unstable conditions are expected to persist through…
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 14, 2026
.A small, short-period, northwest swell will slowly diminish through the rest of the week and remain subdued through the weekend. The current small,…
The 63rd annual Merrie Monarch competition in photos
Photo galleries summarize a weekend of hula, moʻolelo and Hawaiian culture during Merrie Monarch in Hilo.
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