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GALLERY: Keaʻau High kicks off graduation weekend with 280 diplomas on Thursday
Adorned in red robes, Keaʻau High School graduates took center stage on the football field as they embarked on their next chapter, inspired by a keynote from Hawaiʻi’s Teacher of the Year, Judith “Elise” Hannigan, who urged them to become the authors of their…May 22, 2026 · 8:23 AM HST
Wind, high surf advisories extended through the weekend on Hawai‘i Island
Winds of 30 mph are expected as well as surf of 7 to 10 feet for north- and east-facing shores.
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Big Island News
May 22, 2026 · 12:51 PM
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green appoints Big Island labor leader to UH Board of Regents
Gov. Josh Green also made several other appointments and interim appointments to state boards and commissions.
May 22, 2026 · 12:02 PM
Public invited to ‘Heal Our Highways’ sign-waving following string of deadly crashes on Big Island roads
The sign-waving was launched in October 2025 by the Hawai‘i Police Department to increase awareness about the impact of traffic fatalities on the loved ones and friends of those killed.
May 22, 2026 · 11:27 AM
Wind, high surf advisories extended through the weekend on Hawai‘i Island
Winds of 30 mph are expected as well as surf of 7 to 10 feet for north- and east-facing shores.
May 22, 2026 · 10:17 AM
UPDATE: County crews continue work to repair water main break in Big Island community
Hawai‘i County crews will repair the line throughout the morning, and water is expected to be restored around 3 p.m.
May 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM
State briefs for May 22: Hawaiʻi Tourism leadership search, Zippy’s new locale, kona low recovery support
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May 22, 2026 · 9:53 AM
Puna man taken into custody following weapons incident
The 38-year-old remains in custody at the East Hawai‘i Detention Center in Hilo pending investigation.
May 22, 2026 · 8:21 AM
GALLERY: Keaʻau High kicks off graduation weekend with 280 diplomas on Thursday
Adorned in red robes, Keaʻau High School graduates took center stage on the football field as they embarked on their next chapter, inspired by a keynote from Hawaiʻi’s Teacher of the Year, Judith “Elise” Hannigan, who urged them to become the authors of their own stories.
May 22, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea all tied up at 47 episodes
Episode 47 of lava fountaining during the ongoing episodic summit eruption of the Big Island volcano tied the 1983-86 initial phase of the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption on Kīlauea, which had a total of 47 events, for the most fountaining episodes ever recorded — so far — at the volcano; so how do these historic eruptions compare?
May 22, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Recovery program in the works for Hawaiʻi County to better deal with aftermath of disasters
The Hawaiʻi County Council postponed the measure that has broad support in order to address questions, including about funding and whether the recovery officer position would be permanent or activated only in times of emergency and its immediate aftermath.
May 22, 2026 · 3:00 AM
International diplomats experience science and culture atop Mauna Kea on Big Island
The visit, coordinated through the U.S. Department of Defense’s annual Defense Attaché Orientation Program, gave the 50-some diplomats a chance to learn how University of Hawaiʻi researchers and international partners help drive some of the world’s most important astronomical discoveries.
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May 21, 2026 · 2:17 PM
Oceanfront benefit dinner at Kona Salt Farm for nonprofit helping kids aging out of foster system
Humanity Hale has raised $350,000 and needs $150,000 more to reach its financial goal to buy land to build a transitional housing village for young adults aged 18 to 24.
May 21, 2026 · 8:00 AM
‘Glimpse the deeper currents that shape a life’: Beloved Kona professor shares lifetime of adventures in new book
After decades of sharing them with students, friends and the community, Richard Stevens finally puts his stories of adventure, hardship, discovery, resilience and people and places that shaped his life into ‘Storyland,’ available now on Amazon.
May 21, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 22-28: Graduation Celebration Concert, Lord of the Juggling Rings, Tropicaliente 4, free climbing day and more
This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, with Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, and the Big Island, especially Puna, has plenty to do for revelers looking to celebrate during the long holiday break.
May 21, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate program returns to the Hilo Palace Theater
Punahou School student Safa Ahmed as the 2026 Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate, which is a program to connect young voices and writers from across all islands.
May 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Hōkūleʻa to make Japan stops in 2027 as part of Moananuiākea Voyage
Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will return to the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year.
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Public invited to help shape future of Hilo Bay
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Maui Now
Lahaina Think Space opens at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Maui Public Art Corps and the County of Maui will open the Lahaina Think Space at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, a free, welcoming installation where community members can share their stories, reflect on what was lost, and help shape a future memorial for Lahaina.
New DPR website launched for public input on West Maui community center and field house
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation encourages West Maui community members and other stakeholders to offer feedback on the upcoming Lahaina community center and field house via a new website.
Preschool Open Doors application period opens for 2026-2027 school year
The Department of Human Services will open the Preschool Open Doors application period for the 2026–2027 school year on May 29, 2026. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2027, or until funding capacity is reached.
Community input invited for Nā Ala Hele Program Plan
The Nā Ala Hele Program Plan is being updated for the first time since 1991 and community members are invited to provide their input on the future of trails and access for the state. When most people enter public lands in Hawaiʻi, they do so on a trail or access road managed by Nā Ala Hele Trail & Access Program, part of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife. The program provides important recreational and cultural opportunities and protects historic trails.
Agricultural subdivision notice bill advances 5-2
A bill to require landowners to notify agricultural lessees before filing subdivision permits advanced out of the Maui County Council Housing and Land Use Committee by a vote of 5-2 on Wednesday. Council Chair Alice Lee and Council Member Kauanoe Batangan dissented.
Kaua‘i Now
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea all tied up at 47 episodes
Episode 47 of lava fountaining during the ongoing episodic summit eruption of the Big Island volcano tied the 1983-86 initial phase of the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption on Kīlauea, which had a total of 47 events, for the most fountaining episodes ever recorded — so far — at the volcano; so how do these historic eruptions compare?
Kauaʻi County and Iwaki City, Japan, celebrate 35 years of friendship, decade as official partners
The friendship between Kauaʻi and Iwaki City began in 1991, and has strengthened due to hardships that included Hurricane Iniki and the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Kilohana Lighting named finalist in US Showroom of Year competition
Kaua’i-based, woman-owned lighting showroom honored by Dallas Market Center as being among North America’s best.
Vacant Waimea home suffers $200K in damages following structure fire
No injuries were reported following the blaze that occurred on Thursday, May 21.
Road closures scheduled for Menehune Road in Waimea
Beginning May 27, single-lane contraflows are planned along Menehune Road, from the Menehune Place intersection to Menehune Ditch Bridge, and a full closure is expected from Menehune Ditch Bridge to the end of the usable road.
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