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Business Monday: Executive chef in Hilo quit to open his own restaurant along the Hāmākua Coast

In 2024, Joshua Ketner opened Piʻilani Kitchen, an eatery located at the former Low Store in Pēpēʻekeo that offers a small, but delicious menu of food and an ever-changing weekly special.

Hawaiʻi student artists honored for creativity in statewide scholastic art awards

From 2,550 submissions from across Hawaiʻi, 427 students were recognized in the 2026 Regional Scholastic Art Awards.

Hawaiʻi’s film industry having a big year with ‘Untamed,’ ‘Jumanji 3’ and ‘Protecting Jared’

Hawai’i’s movie and television industry is resurging in 2026, with three major productions filming in the Aloha State.

Severe weather possible in Hawaiʻi as Kona storm approaches islands

A developing Kona storm is forecast to hit Hawaiʻi on Tuesday, March 10, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding and damaging winds.

Kohala animal protection group rescues abandoned cat left for dead with gaping neck wound

“A few days ago, a good Samaritan found an abandoned pet cat in heartbreaking condition and reached out to KARES for help,” wrote the organization in a Saturday morning (March 7) Facebook post. “What we discovered was something no animal should ever endure.”

Measles exposure possible from several Big Island locations because of infected visitor

Hawaiʻi Department of Health State Laboratories Division confirmed the case of measles in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oʻahu, who also visited Hawaiʻi Island; after arriving, the visitor became ill, sought medical care and is now recovering at a private residence on Oʻahu.

No lack of breakthroughs outlined in 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric science report

The agency’s data advanced space weather warnings, made water safer, protected right whales, and much more.

Comedy for a Cause stand-up series presented by BRAVE Hawaiʻi offers laughter with a purpose

Comedy for a Cause unites humor and heart to support positive community change through anti-bullying awareness and youth empowerment nonprofit BRAVE Hawaiʻi’s programs for youth and families throughout the state.

Remaining Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park flight operations for March

Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources and maintain backcountry facilities.

WATCH: Hawaiʻi County hosts first Animal Control and Protection Summit

The summit brought together county officials and community members in an effort to improve public safety, animal welfare and community well-being.
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Hawaiʻi’s film industry having a big year with ‘Untamed,’ ‘Jumanji 3’ and ‘Protecting Jared’

Hawai’i’s movie and television industry is resurging in 2026, with three major productions filming in the Aloha State.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 6-12: Hilo Steel Guitar Festival, Abled Hawaiʻi Artists exhibit, Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona and more

Music is in the air this week as several venues around the island are hosting concerts, live bands and even dance shows featuring a variety of tunes in several different styles; but that’s not all — check out this week’s top 10 now!

‘Rainy Day’ concert to benefit guests of Salvation Army Hilo Overnight Safe Space

Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy student Samantha Fortney, who grew up in Hilo, is turning her senior capstone project into meaningful action, inspired by a desire to serve her community.

Sign up today for The Kohala Center’s next stewardship experience at Kahalu‘u Bay and Beach Park

Those who attend will learn about Kahaluʻu as ʻāina lei aliʻi, the lands that adorn the chiefs, and what made Kahaluʻu so special for generations; participants also will engage in kilo, or intentional observation along the shoreline or in the water and moʻolelo, or oral history, of Kahalu‘u will be shared and a mo’olelo of the day will be collectively created.

Tee up to register for membership in Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association

Junior golfers throughout Hawai‘i are invited to tee up and join a competitive and educational tournament schedule designed to develop skills on and off the course; the 2026 Spring season opens March 14-15 at Wailuā Golf Course on Kaua‘i, with a tournament for juniors ages 14 years old and younger.

Hawai‘i Business Chevron Forward

Business Monday: Executive chef in Hilo quit to open his own restaurant along the Hāmākua Coast
Hawaiʻi’s film industry having a big year with ‘Untamed,’ ‘Jumanji 3’ and ‘Protecting Jared’
3-year global business degree program at Hawaiʻi Pacific University gains accreditor approval
Hospitality company operating 4 Big Island restaurants shift to employee ownership plan

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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?

Hawai'i Volcano Blog Chevron Forward

Hawaiʻi’s film industry having a big year with ‘Untamed,’ ‘Jumanji 3’ and ‘Protecting Jared’
Remaining Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park flight operations for March
Volcano Watch: U.S. Geological Survey updates Volcano Observatory Notice to Aviation alerts
Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa has lessons to teach during quiet times

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18-year-old Big Island sailor makes waves in high-level, competitive sailing
Kahaluʻu Beach Park in Kailua-Kona to be closed several days at beginning of May
Sign up today for The Kohala Center’s next stewardship experience at Kahalu‘u Bay and Beach Park
State warns of potential public health risks from whale carcass in waters off Kona Coast

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Powerful kona storm to impact the state this week

A powerful kona storm will begin impacting the western end of the state as early as Tuesday, then spread across the remainder of the island chain by midweek.

Maui Weather Forecast for March 09, 2026

A powerful kona storm is expected to impact the state this week and into the weekend, bringing numerous hazards across the islands. A combination of the...

Maui County Council BFED Committee launches survey on budget priorities

The council will spend several weeks reviewing the budget, which covers the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Breakthroughs outlined in 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric science report

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration led no shortage of scientific breakthroughs in 2025: from launching satellites with new instruments to advance space weather observations to deploying unmanned systems for critical data that could improve hurricane forecasts.

Maui Surf Forecast for March 09, 2026

Surf along east facing shores will gradually trend downward on Monday, then fall below normal levels Tuesday through late this week. A series of...

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Hollywood returns to Hawaiʻi with multiple productions filming here in 2026

Hawaiʻi's film and television industry is having a big year in 2026, with three major productions being filmed in the Aloha State.

Kauai Weather Forecast for March 09, 2026

A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact the state this week into next weekend, bringing numerous hazards across the islands. A combination of flash...

Kauai Weather Forecast for March 09, 2026

A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact the state this week into next weekend, bringing numerous hazards across the islands. A combination of flash...

Kauai Surf Forecast for March 09, 2026

Surf along east facing shores will gradually trend downward today then fall below normal levels Tuesday through late this week. A series of small long period...

Outrigger canoe paddling provides lifelong health and culture, UH study says

The study found paddling connects people to their health, ancestors, environment and sense of purpose.