Big Island Polls

Setting a New Year’s resolution is a relatively common practice in the United States. A 2022 YouGov poll revealed that more than one-third of Americans, 37%, said they had a goal or resolution they wanted to achieve last year.

From the planned demolition of Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel to the scheduled road projects for the Kīlauea eruption recovery to dog attacks and fires, the year has seen progress and devastation.

More than just fires and destruction happened in 2023. Big Island Now compiled a list of the top stories this year.

For those still shopping for gifts to give on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, your time is up!

Out of the total 1,075 votes, 480, or 44%, said yes, of course those lands should be on the historic registers while 454, or 42%, said no, it’s not necessary.

Two Big Island organizations are proposing public lands above the 6,500-foot level, including the summit, be listed on both registers as a traditional cultural property.

Big Island Now wanted to know what your plans were for a Christmas tree this holiday season.

Ho, ho, ho. It’s that time of the year again when many individuals and families celebrate the holidays with festivities that include decorating a Christmas tree.

The public has opinions on how the state can help address this issue, and in the latest Big Island Now poll, we wanted to know your thoughts on how can State Legislature protect Hawai‘i Island from future wildfires.

On Nov. 1, the Wildfire Prevention Working Group published a draft report. On Nov. 17, it heard public testimony.

A lot of Big Island shoppers were out and about on Friday hitting big box stores in Hilo looking for deals.

Turkey Day, for some, is a prelude to bargain-hunting on Black Friday. They line up in the wee hours of the morning, in order to be the first to enter their favorite big-box store.

It’s the week of Thanksgiving. People are prepping but are they doing turkey, kalua pig or both?

The day brings many families together to give thanks for the year’s blessings before they fill up on their favorite holiday dishes.

As we celebrated these men and women who protect our freedoms, we wanted to know what you thought the biggest challenge Big Island veterans faced.

Veteran’s Day is coming up on Nov. 11. It’s a day to honor the men and women who have served our country and protected our freedoms.

Commenters on social media skip the poll choices and named their own spooky place.

Hawai‘i Island has no shortage of hauntings and legends that will leave you with chicken skin.

According to a national study, Hershey’s Mini Bars was the most popular candy in the state. Our voters disagreed.

According to CandyStore.com, a website where one can buy candy in bulk, the favorite candy nationwide is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.