Southwest Airlines hosts first mock travel day for families with Autism Moms of Kona

The Hummingbirds Youth Philharmonic, created by the Hawaiʻi Science and Technology Museum in Hilo, brings together talented high school band and orchestra students from around the island, giving them platform to hone their instrumental skills.

No one choice received a majority of votes in our most recent monthly poll, but the option garnering the most was “All or a combination,” with 337, or 29% of the total vote.

This mock travel day was meant as a fun activity to help children with autism get more comfortable with the process of going through the airport — starting from the ticket counter, to going through security, and agriculture to boarding a plane and ending at baggage claim.

Closure schedules can change at any time, without notice, and all projects are weather permitting.

The findings from this analysis will help guide future improvements, ensuring the road’s durability and resilience against natural elements and heavy usage while improving safety for residents and visitors alike.

“In an increasingly interconnected world, access to broadband is not just a convenience—it’s a necessity,” said Governor Green.

“We commend members of the community, especially those from Honolua, who came forward to share their concerns.” BLNR Chair Dawn Chang #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews

The 11th Big Island Chocolate Festival continues this weekend, culminating with the “Mystical Chocolate Masquerade” gala on Saturday at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

Power was out for about an hour.

The web map went online back in March to be ready for the next eruption, but most of the sub-layers are currently empty, with the intention that map features will be populated when a new eruption starts at any of Hawaii’s volcanoes.

The production of maps to track the progress of ongoing eruptions has long been part of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory mission to inform the public about volcanic hazards in Hawaiʻi. The methods used to collect, interpret, and disseminate map data have been evolving ever since HVO’s founding in 1912, and a digital tool newly available to the public continues that legacy of innovation.

Fresh Help Maui and Maui Eat Local Magazine gathered 100+ food and drink recipes from West Maui’s most loved chefs and restaurants to pay homage through a new project, "The Lahaina Cookbook."

Student teaching assistant Ryan Chang will earn two associate of applied arts degrees in May (one specializing in culinary arts and the other specializing in baking and pastry). He played a key role in the college’s emergency production of thousands of meals in the aftermath of the August wildfires. 

Maui Huliau Foundation, an environmental education nonprofit serving Maui's youth, will host their annual Huliau Youth Environmental Film Festival at the Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku on Saturday, May 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. This outdoor showing will feature eight short environmental films created by Maui students from various schools over the past school year.

Since the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires, nearly 2,000 individuals are still being housed in hotels on Maui. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports that currently, 1,969 survivors are sheltered in nine hotels and other sites. The agency provided an update on housing, spending and resources as wildfire recovery nears the nine month mark.

Moderate trades will prevail over the eastern islands through the first half of the work week, while lighter trades over the western islands allow for some...

Surf heights will remain below advisory thresholds for all shores through the forecast period. A small northwest, medium- period swell will persist through...

"In an increasingly interconnected world, access to broadband is not just a convenience—it's a necessity," said Governor Green.

Using specialty machines, ocean conservation nonprofit Ho‘omalu Ke Kai is building beach cleanup stations using upcycled marine debris.

Breezy east to east-southeast winds will continue to gradually ease through early next week. A plume of moisture will produce passing showers across windward...