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Crews quickly douse apartment fire in Hilo

One person was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and refused further treatment or transport to the hospital.

Flood advisory issued for portions of North and South Kona

At 3:17 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over downslope portions of the North Kona District. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour.

No injuries reported following structure fire in South Kona

Hawai‘i Island firefighters responded to the blaze on the 84-4800 block of Keala O Keawe Road at 5:53 a.m.

Military presence at Pōhakuloa Training Area critical to community safety. But at what cost to the land, native species?

Officials with the U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i are waiting for the formal rejection of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the state Land Board before deciding what to do next to try to extend its lease on the Big Island.

Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?

What do you think should be done to create more free or less expensive parking in downtown Kailua-Kona? Take our poll.

Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 18-23

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

50-plus fatalities on state roads hard lesson to swallow as graduation season commences

It’s a tragic statistic to think about but stark reminder to prioritize safety and exercise caution on state and county roadways during such a celebratory season while the Aloha State honors the class of 2025.

21-year-old Kea‘au man dead after being struck by Jeep in Kurtistown

Maxwell Robertson Sherwood was on Orchidland Drive and not in a marked crosswalk when the Wrangler driven by 30-year-old Dallas Brooks hit him Friday night. Brooks was arrested for first-degree negligent homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.

Come to Honokōhau Harbor to help U.S. Coast Guard kick off National Safe Boating Week

Interested in a free vessel safety check? Want to learn more of what National Safe Boating Week is all about? Maybe you’re interested in seeing how you can practice safe boating? Get the information you need and more during today’s event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hive-minded: Bee-Coming Sustainable event highlights UH-Hilo beekeeping program

Foundational buzz of the event is a partnership between University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management professor of entomology Lorna Tsutsumi and award-winning Chef Alan Wong, who also co-founded the university’s Adopt-A-Beehive with Alan Wong program.

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Merrie Monarch competition photo gallery: Hula kahiko and hula ʻauana
O‘ahu hālau wins overall at Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Photo Gallery: Thousands watch Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in downtown Hilo
62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival culminates tonight with group hula ʻauana

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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 16-22: Kahuku Kōnane Challenge, Robert Cazimero live, World Bee Day, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and more

We know it’s graduation season, so a lot of you will soon be busy celebrating the success of a newly minted high school grad or fresh college degree holder in the family with every ouce of pomp and circumstance you can muster. So how about treating your grad to a new experience or special event as part of your gift in honor of them reaching a major milestone.

It’s all about Mom: Mother’s Day events happening around the Big Island

From brunches to concerts, shopping opportunities and even singing telegrams plus an aerial arts pop-up class, there should be something to do that will have Mom calling all her friends later to brag about her awesome family.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 9-15: Pō & the 4Fathers, ‘The Life of Prince Jonah Kūhiō,’ Hilo Chocolate Festival and more

No matter what you do with Mom, Grandma, Sis, Aunty or the other special mothers in your life to show them how much you appreciate them, we’re sure they will enjoy the gesture. So think about trying out something different this year by giving them a new experience.

Hawai‘i Keiki Museum offers ‘science fueled fun’ at no charge all day for entire family

Nonprofit that connects children to Hawai‘i Island through hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math offering fee-free day as part of Waikōloa Lei Day Festival; several upcoming summer events, activities and workshops planned, too.

Hale Hālāwai O Puna to open with a celebration of Hawaiian culture this weekend

Hale Hālāwai O Puna Cultural Mākeke and Hub opens for the first time with a free celebration followed by an Activate Puna Town Party to mark the 7th anniversary of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption this Saturday.

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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?
Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program

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Last day Salvation Army’s Kona thrift store open to customers is today
Business Monday: Local lei makers gear up for graduation season
Aliʻi Drive’s 90-day trial as one-way street to create free parking also is creating traffic woes
Watch: Hawaiʻi pushed toward mild recession because of Trump policies, UHERO forecast shows

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Update: Kīlauea turns in bit of overtime before abruptly clocking out to end Episode 22
Volcano Watch: What lurks beneath; learning from lava ooze outs
Update: Lava fountains make a short, special appearance for Mother’s Day
Volcano Watch: 20 episodes and counting — lava fountains continue in Kaluapele

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Come to Honokōhau Harbor to help U.S. Coast Guard kick off National Safe Boating Week
2025 Central Pacific hurricane season outlook calls for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones
U.S. Coast Guard medevacs captain from fishing vessel offshore East Hawai‘i
Vessel seized for alleged illegal longline fishing in state territorial sea off Big Island

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Maui Weather Forecast for May 19, 2025

Moderate to breezy trades deliver clouds and showers to windward and mauka areas through next week. Localized areas of heavy rainfall may develop in the...

Maui Surf Forecast for May 19, 2025

A series of small south and south-southwest swells will maintain small south shore surf through Monday. A slightly larger south swell will further boost south...

Jazz Maui to host benefit concert for King Kekaulike Music Program, May 25

Jazz Maui will present a special Sunset Jazz concert on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate Factory in Lahaina to raise funds for the King Kekaulike High School Music Program’s 2025 Japan tour.

Hawaiʻi makes it easier to certify documents for use overseas with forms in 12 languages

Apostilles authenticate the seals and signatures of officials on documents so that the document can be recognized in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.

Military presence at Pōhakuloa Training Area critical to community safety. But at what cost to the land, native species?

Officials with the US Army Garrison Hawai‘i are waiting for the formal rejection of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the state Land Board before deciding what to do next to try to extend its lease on the Big Island.

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Kauai Weather Forecast for May 19, 2025

Moderate to breezy trades deliver clouds and showers to windward and mauka areas through next week. Localized areas of heavy rainfall may develop in the...

Kauai Surf Forecast for May 19, 2025

A series of small south and south-southwest swells will maintain small south shore surf through Monday. A slightly larger south swell will further boost south...

Real Property Collections Section office to be temporarily closed

The office will be closed from 9 to 11 a.m. May 22 to accommodate the 2025 Real Property foreclosure sale at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

Rebirth and renewal: Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi unveils spectacular transformation

One of Kauaʻi’s most beloved getaways nestled on the golden shores of Kalapakī Beach in southeastern Kauaʻi, this iconic resort with its 'White Lotus' vibes is embracing a bold new vision for the future.

Līhu‘e transfer station again taking trailer loads and construction, demolition waste

Kaua‘i County Public Works Solid Waste Division announced May 16 that waste disposal restrictions that had been in place since September 2024 were lifted effective immediately.