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Lava fountains erupt from north vent as Kīlauea episode 47 begins
Episode 47 of Kīlauea’s latest eruption began Thursday, with vibrant lava fountaining from the north vent of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. May 14, 2026 · 04:41pm
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, concerts and more
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East Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
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Section of Highway 19 to shut down Friday for forensic crash investigation
Traffic on Highway 19 between mile markers 65 and 66 will be affected Friday morning as Kawaihae Road temporarily closes for a detailed investigation into a recent fatal collision.
Lava fountains erupt from north vent as Kīlauea episode 47 begins
Episode 47 of Kīlauea’s latest eruption began Thursday, with vibrant lava fountaining from the north vent of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
Kona man indicted on drug, firearm charges following joint local, federal narcotics investigation
The suspect was initially arrested last month after the Hawai‘i Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Federal Bureau of Investigation collaborated on a narcotics investigation and executed search warrants on April 22.
Hawai‘i County purchases Honolulu Landing along Big Island’s Puna coast
The $3.7 million acquisition occurred through the county’s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program.
Kona police invite community to an ʻāina-centered scavenger hunt Saturday morning
Join Miss Aloha Hawaiʻi Scarlette Burnham-Rosario and the Hawaiʻi Police Department for a beachfront scavenger hunt to help clean the coastline at 7 a.m. this Saturday.
Precursory lava flows have begun at Kīlauea
The onset of episode 47 lava fountaining is forecasted at any time.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, concerts and more
There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.
Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to help build their long-term success.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, concerts and more
There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.
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.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 8-14: Charity walk, chocolate fest, spring concert, classic piano and more
Treat the woman who gave birth to you with an event that has a more personal touch; when you saw it, Mom was the first person who came to mind. This week’s top 10 has some great ideas!
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Maui Now
Maui Surf Forecast for May 15, 2026
A new small to moderate, long period NW to NNW (320 degree to 330 degree) swell will likely peak late this afternoon into the evening and produce above...
Seabury Hall wraps up season with student-written one-act plays
Seabury Hall Performing Arts will close out its season this month with the 30th annual Side Shows festival, featuring a collection of original one-act plays written and performed by students at the Makawao school.
Final Maui remembrance event ahead of Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi
On Saturday, May 16, Maui residents are invited to participate in the final remembrance event ahead of the 28th Annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi ceremony. Community members will have the opportunity to write personal messages in honor of loved ones, which will be placed on collective remembrance lanterns for the Memorial Day ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park on Monday, May 25.
Maluhia Maui Rotary hosts E-Cycle Fundraiser, May 16
The Maluhia Maui Rotary Club is making it easier to dispose of unwanted electronics with a community E-Cycle Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16 from 8 to 11 a.m.
Maui Police Department illuminated in blue light to honor National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, a delegation of personnel from the Maui Police Department is attending the annual memorial events in Washington, D.C., including the addition of Officer Suzanne O to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, where her service and sacrifice will be formally honored alongside officers from across the nation.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 15, 2026
Breezy trade winds will persist into this evening, with showers favoring windward and mauka areas. An upper level disturbance will briefly move over the...
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 15, 2026
A new small to moderate, long period NW to NNW (320 degree to 330 degree) swell will likely peak late this afternoon into the evening and produce above...
Forecasters track unseasonable upper low bringing brief downpours to Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for Kauaʻi ahead of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms expected from Friday into Saturday morning.
