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Alert level raised at Kīlauea as eruptive episode is imminent, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports
Webcam observations of small spatter bursts indicate that lava is close to the surface in the eruptive vents, according to a report from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory this morning.May 13, 2026 · 9:22 AM HST
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May 13, 2026 · 9:22 AM
Alert level raised at Kīlauea as eruptive episode is imminent, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports
Webcam observations of small spatter bursts indicate that lava is close to the surface in the eruptive vents, according to a report from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory this morning.
May 13, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Scholarships available for Hawai‘i County students pursuing health care careers
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital has unveiled a range of scholarships for Hawai‘i Island students eyeing careers in healthcare.
May 13, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Weekly DUI arrests on Big Island roadways total 11 for April 27 through May 3
Most of the arrests occurred in Kona, where five were taken into custody.
May 13, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Public invited to attend board meeting for update on cleanup efforts in Former Waikōloa Maneuver Area
At the meeting, the public will receive an update on the progress of restoration activities in the South Kohala area.
May 12, 2026 · 8:35 PM
UPDATE: Authorities locate missing 13-year-old girl in good health
Authorities safely located 13-year-old Vasconcellos following an endangered missing child alert issued earlier Tuesday.
May 12, 2026 · 3:46 PM
Kaua’i Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files for Lt. Governor race
No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi.
May 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Business briefs for May 12: Hilo business owners awarded, Fairmont Orchid has a new manager, Hawaiʻi Island Health Center CEO to start in the fall
Big Island businesses experience success and leadership changes.
May 12, 2026 · 10:24 AM
Fountaining episode at Kīlauea predicted to start this week
The forecast window for episode 47, based on tilt data, suggests that lava fountaining will occur again sometime between Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14, with later today or tomorrow most likely.
May 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Amount of jobs in Hawaiʻi decrease by 1,700 on average each year
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, March unemployment rates in Hawaiʻi increased slightly to 2.4%.
May 12, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Second monthly meeting promotes safety awareness for Puna’s kūpuna
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is hosting the second Kūpuna Watch meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 in Mountain View.
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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 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Severe weather washes away more than quarter of million dollars in state tourism revenue
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Maui Now
13th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference set for May 20-21 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
The countdown is on for the 13th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference to be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center May 20 and 21, exploring the theme of Energy: Power, People and Place.
Nuestro Futuro Foundation awards multi-year funding to Maui Health Foundation
Nuestro Futuro Foundation has awarded $200,000 annually for the next three years to the Maui Health Foundation’s Patient Resource Assistance Fund, strengthening support for high‑risk, low‑income patients who face barriers to recovery after hospitalization.
Event to welcome Maui Friends of The Children’s Justice Center executive director
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Pacific Permanente Group adds interventional cardiologist to Maui team
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Starting June 9, free summer meals will be available to chidren 18 and under at Kapaʻa, Kaumualiʻi and Kekaha elementary schools.
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