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Big Island News
May 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Public invited to review draft statewide preservation plan
30-day review period now open for Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship, which will guide how state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.
May 5, 2026 · 12:21 PM
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help finding man last seen nearly 3 years ago
The 37-year-old was last seen between May 12 and May 14, 2023.
May 5, 2026 · 11:48 AM
Vehicle crash closes portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Avoid the area and use an alternate route.
May 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Island police chief announces four leadership promotions
Effective May 1, the Hawaiʻi Police Department now has a new major, captain and two assistant chiefs.
May 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Donate food or give online during 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
As the nation’s largest one-day food drive, Stamp Out Hunger offers a simple way for Hawaiʻi residents to make a meaningful difference.
May 5, 2026 · 9:10 AM
Lava fountaining has begun at Kīlauea, marking its 46th eruptive episode
The National Weather Service has issued an ashfall advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
May 5, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiian Electric employees raise more than $330K for local charities in 2025
Funds totaling $48,697.69 raised by Hawaiʻi Island employees for Hawaiʻi Island United Way will support 36 health and human services programs that reach thousands of Hawaiʻi Island families and individuals each year.
May 5, 2026 · 7:28 AM
Update: Portion of Highway 11 in Ka‘ū District reopens
It is unknown what caused the trees and utility lines to fall.
May 5, 2026 · 7:08 AM
Kīlauea alert level escalates from advisory to watch due to precursory lava overflow
Episode 46 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption is forecast to start before Thursday, May 7.
May 5, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Waimea prepares: Community invited to critical town meeting about emergency readiness
Recent events such as the destructive kona lows in March underscore how quickly emergencies can escalate and how vital it is for communities — including Waimea — to be prepared, connected and informed.
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May 4, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Community College celebrates success of inaugural E ʻImi Pono fundraiser
The event, highlighting the institution’s role in preparing the Big Island’s workforce, drew more than 100 supporters on April 18 to the I Ola Nō Ke Kino Dining Room at the Manono campus in Hilo.
May 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Severe weather washes away more than quarter of million dollars in state tourism revenue
Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, with Big Island visitor stats following same downward trend; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.
May 3, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives celebrates inaugural Laulau Day
“Laulau is more than a beloved island staple; it carries deep cultural and historical meaning,” said Oʻahu state Rep. Darius Kila. “Preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian foods helps honor Native Hawaiian culture and ensures these practices continue to be understood and passed on.”
May 2, 2026 · 1:00 PM
ADVISORY: Increased pedestrian activity expected during BLOOM – EMPRESS 5K, Lei Day x BLOOM event
Increased foot traffic is expected from about 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in Kona in conjunction with the women-centered community fun run celebrating movement, culture, music and wāhine empowerment.
May 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM
USS Missouri marks 40 years since recommissioning with ceremony, exhibit
Veterans reunite aboard their ship four decades later at Pearl Harbor to honor service, legacy and enduring spirit of the Mighty Mo.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Lava fountaining has begun at Kīlauea, marking its 46th eruptive episode
May 5, 2026 · 9:10 AM HST
Kīlauea alert level escalates from advisory to watch due to precursory lava overflow
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Ocean Blog
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Maui Now
DPW revises hours for nighttime closure on section of County roadway in Kaupō
To accommodate area motorists, County of Maui Department of Public Works is revising the closure on a section of Piʻilani Highway in Kaupō to instead be from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. May 5 through May 8, 2026, for repairs project roadwork. Emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass.
UH researchers leading $33.5M fight against invasive species threatening Hawaiʻi
The University of Hawaiʻi is at the center of a multi-front battle to protect the state’s native ecosystems, farms and communities, with researchers currently leading 98 grant-funded projects totaling more than $30 million aimed at combating invasive species.
Lava fountaining has begun at Kīlauea, marking its 46th eruptive episode
Episode 46 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea at 08:17 a.m. within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park after nearly 18 hours of precursory activity. The National Weather Service has issued an ashfall advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
OHA backs bill to release $55M in overdue Native Hawaiian funds
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is supporting a measure approved by a state legislative conference committee that would release $55 million in Public Land Trust funds currently withheld under an annual payment cap.
Kamehameha Schools Maui students place 1st and 2nd in Congressional District art competition
Two Kamehameha Schools Maui students took first and second place in the 2026 Congressional District Art Competition for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District, US Rep. Jill Tokuda announced Monday. Linnea Poepoe claimed first place for her charcoal and colored pencil drawing “Beneath the Jacaranda,” a reflection of paniolo culture, while classmate Makaliʻahu Hewahewa earned second place […]
Kaua‘i Now
University of Hawaiʻi announces system-wide commencement schedule
Thousands of graduates across the state will celebrate graduation from Saturday, May 9 to Saturday, May 16.
Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s new mobile truck offers lifeline on Kauaʻi’s remote North Shore
The mobile site is made possible through a partnership with the Wainiha Country Market, whose owner and operator, Joell Edwards, offered free space for the mobile food truck.
Registration opens on Kauaʻi for free basketball clinic in partnership with UH Hilo
Online registration is limited to 50 participants and begins at 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, at the Kauaʻi Parks and Recreation website.
Support circle on Kauaʻi aims to help families coping with child loss
In May, Kauaʻi Hospice will launch a new grief support initiative, creating a compassionate space for individuals and families grieving pregnancy loss, stillbirth or the death of a child.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 05, 2026
Moderate trades hold through today. A sea breeze pattern then develops for the midweek period followed by returning light trades. Limited rainfall during this…
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