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Senate, House money committees approve state supplemental budget bill

The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green’s desk for his signature.

Search suspended for fishing vessel crewman more than 1,200 miles offshore of Hawai‘i

Search efforts began after a report from Korea Mission Coordination Center at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, that a crewman aboard the Republic of a Korea-flagged fishing vessel was reported missing at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, about 1,200 miles southeast of the Big Island.

Draft Historic Preservation Plan for Hawai‘i available for public review

The draft plan prioritizes Native Hawaiian cultural heritage, protecting iwi kūpuna and burial sites.

Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay

The Department of Health recommends staying out of the water for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

US Small Business Administration opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Hawai‘i following Kona low storms

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is June 14.

Study reveals robust seasonal cycles among vast diverse ocean microbial communities

The study by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers provides new insight into how high levels of biodiversity are maintained in the open ocean.

10.5-mile extension of Daniel K. Inouye Highway shelved in 2018 now back in the works

The project is among the proposed $10 billion in federal investments the state is seeking as part of land lease negotiations with the military.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 1-7: Lei Day, AstroDay, Mother’s Day Orchid Show and more

This upcoming weekend promises 3 days packed full of so much fun for the entire ‘ohana, we had to slightly increase the top 10 to a top 11 things to do — with activities, events and festivals planned spanning from the earth under your feet to outer space.

Historic row from Washington State to Maui launches May 1

The four-man crew: Joshua Dukes, Greg Anderson, Johnny Martinez, and Wilton Ngotel; will attempt the 3,100 mile transpacific crossing without sails, engines, or a support vessel, relying entirely on teamwork and physical strength to navigate one of the world’s most demanding environments.

University Hawaiʻi at Mānoa releases names of all three finalists for chancellor

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has announced its third and final candidate for the flagship campus. Candidates include Vassilis L. Syrmos, Amy Sueyoshi and W. John Kao.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 1-7: Lei Day, AstroDay, Mother’s Day Orchid Show and more

This upcoming weekend promises 3 days packed full of so much fun for the entire ‘ohana, we had to slightly increase the top 10 to a top 11 things to do — with activities, events and festivals planned spanning from the earth under your feet to outer space.

Organizers of Kona 4th of July parade soliciting entires to celebrate America 250

“Whether you walk, dance, roll, ride, strum or march — we want you in the parade,” said organizers of the 2026 Kailua Village Independence Day Parade who are soliciting entries.

Mother’s Day orchid show in Kona features local growers, vendors

Celebrate Mother’s Day early at the Kona Orchid Society’s annual Orchid Show on May 2 at Makaeʻo Pavilion, where you can explore a stunning array of vibrant, blooming orchids.

Mānoa campus of University of Hawaiʻi earns recognition nationally for beauty

“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.

‘Ho‘ā Wailoa: A Tribute to Pi‘opi‘o’ transforms Wailoa Art Center into living cultural space

Keiki, ‘ohana and the broader community are encouraged to listen deeply, create meaningfully and reflect collectively on their relationship to ʻāina through a series of intergenerational experiences at the Hilo art center.

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US Small Business Administration opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Hawai‘i following Kona low storms
U.S. Department of Agriculture awards grant to Hawaiʻi for specialty crops
More than 40 top public high school seniors from throughout Hawai‘i named Citizen-Scholars
Hawai‘i bucks national increasing trend for gas prices with decrease at pump during past week

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Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?

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Volcano Watch: Shallow earthquakes, ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu
Eruptive episode 45 at Kīlauea ends after nearly 9 hours
Work to replace lava tube bridge to begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory raise alert level for Kīlauea from advisory to watch

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Search suspended for fishing vessel crewman more than 1,200 miles offshore of Hawai‘i
Study reveals robust seasonal cycles among vast diverse ocean microbial communities
Delegates from Polynesian Voyaging Society, Kamehameha Schools conclude 10-day visit to Taiwan
Historic Hōkūleʻa maiden deep-sea voyage launched 50 years ago May 1

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Maui Surf Forecast for May 01, 2026

The current small, northwest to north-northwest (320-335 degree), swell will slowly decline into Friday and produce near average surf along north facing...

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu

Volcano Watch: While eruptions at the summit of Kīlauea most frequently occur within Halemaʻumaʻu, they can occur outside of the modern caldera as well.

Mother’s Day Happenings at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Guests and residents alike are invited to gather in the Haleakalā Gardens for a multi-course Mother's Day brunch buffet that will feature a chef-inspired menu of fresh favorites, with highlights including a raw seafood bar and carving station. End the day at Kilolani Spa, and indulge in the Mother’s Day Escape package, with 2.5 hours of treatments accompanied by a glass of champagne.

State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years

Hawai‘i State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson will be retiring from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism effective April 30, 2026, concluding 25 years of service managing the Hawai‘i Film Office and the state’s film program.

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center announces Receiving Day for Impressions & Imprints

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center invites artists to submit work for Impressions & Imprints, a juried exhibition bringing together artists working in printmaking, metalsmithing, and ceramics. Online registration will be open from May 12–19, 2026, with Artwork Receiving Day taking place on Tuesday, May 19, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in Makawao.

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State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels

The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green's desk for his signature.

Kauai Weather Forecast for May 01, 2026

Moderate to breezy trades will continue for the next several days. Showers are expected across windward and mauka areas with limited spillover into leeward...

Kauai Surf Forecast for May 01, 2026

The current small, northwest to north-northwest (320-335 degree), swell will slowly decline into Friday and produce near average surf along north facing...

Case opposes funding measure that slashes nutrition assistance to Hawaiʻi families

US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) voted in his Appropriations Committee against his majority colleagues’ Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies funding measure.

Mass kill of 168 seabirds on Kauaʻi sparks renewed calls for action

A devastating attack, suspected to be by feral cats, has killed wedge-tailed shearwaters on Kauaʻi's Shipwreck Beach.