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Business Monday: Meals in a HeartBeet opens storefront in Kona
In February, the meal-prep service opened a kitchen and a grab-and-go destination next to the Club in Kona, featuring a rotating weekly menu of fully prepared, made-from-scratch meals using locally sourced meats and produce.May 11, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
Police: Motorist strikes, kills Big Island man trying to change tire along Kawaihae Road
This was the fourth traffic fatality within five days on Big Island roads.
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May 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Senate bill clarifies that corporations, artificial entities cannot contribute to elections
The Hawaiʻi State Senate passed a bill that reaffirms that corporations and other artificial entities cannot influence elections through spending or contributions.
May 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel unveils new luxury spa rooted in Hawaiian healing traditions
The 22,000-square-foot spa is part of the Big Island resort’s $180 million renovation.
May 11, 2026 · 8:49 AM
Police: Motorist strikes, kills Big Island man trying to change tire along Kawaihae Road
This was the fourth traffic fatality within five days on Big Island roads.
May 11, 2026 · 8:09 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding missing, endangered man
Anyone with information on the man’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the police department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
May 11, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Meals in a HeartBeet opens storefront in Kona
In February, the meal-prep service opened a kitchen and a grab-and-go destination next to the Club in Kona, featuring a rotating weekly menu of fully prepared, made-from-scratch meals using locally sourced meats and produce.
May 11, 2026 · 3:00 AM
UH ballroom dance team are “no longer underdogs” after third national title
Dancers from the Ballroom Dance Club at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa competed against 37 colleges in the National Collegiate DanceSport Championships this March.
May 11, 2026 · 1:00 AM
New statewide recovery initiative aims to bring back visitors following Kona low storms
Gov. Josh Green released $2 million in funds to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to re-engage visitors before they commit to other summer plans.
May 10, 2026 · 9:03 PM
Missing child reported endangered after disappearing in the Pāhoa area
Authorities are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 11-year-old Waylon Kealoha, who was last seen Sunday evening in Nanawale Estates near Pāhoa.
May 10, 2026 · 2:00 PM
12 motorists arrested for DUI during week of April 20 to April 26 on Hawai‘i County roads
As of April 26, there have been 273 DUI arrests compared with 302 during the same period last year.
May 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Mokulele Airlines increase fares amid rising fuel prices
Mokulele Airlines will increase fares by an average of $10 on all Hawaiʻi routes to ensure the continuation of essential 100 daily interisland flights.
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May 8, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Celebrate Mom: Things to do and places to eat for Mother’s Day on the Big Island
There are plenty of ways to celebrate moms on the Big Island this weekend, including surfing, lei-making, shopping and plenty of wining and dining. Check out our list.
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May 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Mauna Kea telescope helps researchers reveal changes in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Observations suggest the comet’s chemistry changed as it passed near the sun, providing new clues to how materials in interstellar comets differ from those in comets formed in this part of the cosmic neighborhood.
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.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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Ocean Blog
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May 7, 2026 · 1:43 PM HST
Hawaiian monk seal Kaʻiwi gives birth to 7th pup at Kaimana Beach on O‘ahu, prompting coordinated safety response
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Maui Now
Haʻikū woman suffers life-threatening injuries in head-on crash on Honoapiʻilani Hwy
A 55-year-old Haʻikū woman sustained critical, life-threatening injuries as a result of a head-on motor vehicle collision on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) near the intersection of North Kīhei Road, Sunday night.
PFAS detected in Haleakalā National Park water system
PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected in water samples collected at the Haleakalā Park Rain Shed Chlorinator of the Haleakalā National Park water system (Public Water System HI0000222), which serves areas of Haleakalā National Park on Maui.
Maui Weather Forecast for May 11, 2026
Trade winds will continue through the upcoming week. Showers should favor windward and mauka areas, most frequently at night and during the early morning…
Community urged to join monthlong effort against invasive species in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month returns this May for its ninth year, bringing together residents, farmers, government agencies and community organizations to tackle one of the state’s most persistent environmental and economic threats.
Maui Surf Forecast for May 11, 2026
A small medium period NW swell maintains small surf along N and W shores today. A new slightly larger N swell arrives late tonight peaking during Monday…
Kaua‘i Now
Kauaʻi students recognized for leadership, service with $20,000 Grove Farm scholarships
The 2026 Grove Farm Scholars — David Braman, Samantha Tominaga and Skyler Tanicala — were selected from nine finalists nominated by counselors at Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi and Waimea high schools.
Donkey Beach access, Keālia Kai restroom to close for maintenance
The Kauaʻi Department of Parks and Recreation said the temporary closure is for upkeep and improvement projects.
65th annual Business Night honors student achievement with awards totaling $122,500
Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brought together more than 500 students and business professionals for an evening of mentorship and recognition.
News briefs for May 11: Public corruption case update, funds available for Kona low damage, L&L marks strongest opening month
Attorney General continues biweekly update on public corruption case, funds available for Hawaiʻi residents impacted by Kona low and L&L opens new locations.
Kaua‘i County’s DMV and Real Property offices to close for training
The staff training will take place on May 13. Offices will reopen on May 14.
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