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2 women captured in surveillance footage sought in connection with Waikōloa theft

Do you know the women reportedly involved in the March 12 incident at a West Hawai‘i clothing boutique? Big Island police are asking the public for help with finding them.

Multi-agency search warrant leads to recovery of nearly 5 ounces cocaine, 1.1 ounce meth, loaded gun, more

45-year-old Luis Pagano Colon faces a dozen drug and firearm charges, including 3 counts of first-degree promoting a dangerous drug, 2 counts of possession of prohibited weapons, first-degree promoting a detrimental drug, among others.

Man sought for alleged involvement in reported assault on bus bound for Ocean View

Authorities ask the public if they can help identify the suspect or might have additional information about the incident.

Police search for three suspects involved in a Kona assault

Video surveillance captured three men involved in an assault that occurred in a retail and dining shopping area on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona on March 14.

Hawaiʻi police continue the search for wanted Ocean View woman

Antonya Mardonada, 32, is wanted for questioning in connection with a domestic violence incident that occurred on March 24 and was last seen leaving the area on a camouflage all-terrain vehicle.

Event to temporarily create one-way traffic pattern on portion of Onomea Scenic Route

The closure is to accommodate participants of the “5K & 10K Walk/Run” in conjunction with the La Honua Festival at Pepe‘ekeō Park.

Honolulu civil trial attorney announces candidacy for lieutenant governor

The Honolulu attorney said he is launching a people-first movement focused on restoring public trust, strengthening accountability, and lowering the cost of living.

Businessman, 2 attorneys sentenced in multimillion-dollar scheme to bribe Hawai‘i County public official

According to court documents, the defendants conspired to pay bribes and kickbacks to a county housing employee in exchange for his agreement to use his official position to ensure that the county approved three affordable housing agreements benefitting the defendants’ development companies.

Fixed-wing aircraft makes emergency landing at Kona airport

The incident occurred on Thursday, shortly before noon, when the pilot ultimately refused transfer to the hospital.

Volcano Watch: Shallow earthquakes, ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu

Conditions in and around the closed area at the summit of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park can evolve quickly, and elevate the risk of rockfalls, ground cracking and other potentially life‑threatening hazards.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 24-30: Beekeepers, Denim Day, growing together, S. Tokunaga anniversary, native plants and more

This week’s top 10 has everything from an ongoing exhibit featuring the legacy of Hawaiʻi beekeepers to raising awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it; check out this week’s listings right now!

Work to replace lava tube bridge to begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Most of Nāhuku Lava Tube will remain open during construction; entrance and exit will move to the east end only until the project is completed by the end of June.

New online events calendar helps travelers discover what’s happening throughout state

Hawaii.com feature organizes events by island, helping visitors discover festivals, cultural experiences and local happenings and bringing real-time events and experiences directly into the trip-planning process.

New podcast spotlights Hawaiʻi Island ʻōpio choosing to build future at home

Vibrant Hawaiʻi is introducing the podcast this year with renewed intention — to challenge the long-standing narrative that Hawaiʻi’s most promising ʻōpio must leave the island to succeed.

2026 Big Island Chocolate Festival debuts free Chocolate Farmers Market, promises sweet shindig

The new event showcases local cacao growers and chocolate makers; 3-day festival also includes educational activities, farm tour, college student chocolate competition, grand gala and much more.

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60K new homes needed by 2050 to meet Hawaiʻi housing demand, finds AARP study
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority opens funding for cultural, community programs
New online events calendar helps travelers discover what’s happening throughout state
Free small business financing, support workshop scheduled in Kailua-Kona

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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

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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University of Hawaiʻi to lead new Pacific reef research institute
26-year-old Big Island man dies in possible drowning at End of the World in West Hawai‘i
Soggy situation: 12 Big Island locations already recorded 2 or more inches of rain, including 2 with more than 11 inches
Sound Bytes: Synchronous swimming (with robots); behind the Hawaiʻi Glider Challenge

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Maui Surf Forecast for April 25, 2026

A small medium period NW swell should fill in tonight into Saturday, which should provide a modest increase along north and west facing shores. A slightly...

Kaniala Masoe headlines next free Lahaina Concert

The next concert in the Hawaiian Music Series in Lahaina, features Maui musician and Kumu Hula Kaniala Masoe. The free community concert will take place on Thursday, April 30, from 6–7:30 p.m. on the lawn of Waiola Church in Lahaina.

Maui Marathon announces start and finish line change for Sunday race

Organizers of the Maui Marathon have announced that the race’s start and finish line has been relocated to the mauka lane of Kāʻanapali Parkway, directly across from Whalers Village, to accommodate ongoing construction on a nearby water system.

Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger offshore of Oʻahu 

The Coast Guard and Navy medevaced an ailing cruise ship passenger 58 miles offshore of Oʻahu, Thursday. 

UHMC Paipai Kaiāulu Earth Day 2026 event, April 25

Paipai Kaiāulu, a student club at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host an Earth Day 2026 fair titled “Hoʻōla I Ka Wai, Hoʻōla I Ke Ao — Heal the Water, Heal the World” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UHMC Pāʻina Building.

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Kauai Weather Forecast for April 25, 2026

Trades will rule for the next week, with a gradual increase in wind speed from the middle of next week into next weekend. Otherwise, expect typical...

Kauai Surf Forecast for April 25, 2026

A small medium period NW swell should fill in tonight into Saturday, which should provide a modest increase along north and west facing shores. A slightly...

Honolulu civil trial attorney announces candidacy for lieutenant governor

The Honolulu attorney said he is launching a people-first movement focused on restoring public trust, strengthening accountability, and lowering the cost of living.

Gov. Green signs bill making every April 27 Brother Joseph Dutton Day in Hawaiʻi

The man born Ira Dutton was a Union Army veteran in the Civil War before he became a Catholic layman and spent the last 44 years of his life in service to the patients with Hansen's Disease at the isolated Kalaupapa Settlement on Moloka'i.

UPDATE: Beach park in Līhu‘e to reopen this morning

Plumbing repairs at the park are underway.