Big Island Polls

Big Island Now Poll 13: Where are you going for your summer vacation?

While the Big Island and the rest of Hawai’i are popular choices for those who live on the mainland or elsewhere in the world, where do those of us who live in paradise go for a summer vacation? Take the Big Island Now 30-second poll.

What advice for graduates topped the Big Island poll? It was not live with your parents forever

Big Island Now asked what advice would you give high school seniors graduating in 2023 in its latest poll. Topping the list was not live with your parents forever.

Big Island Now’s poll: What advice would you give graduating high school seniors

For Big Island Now’s new 30-second poll we ask: What advice would you give today’s graduating high school seniors?

What was poll’s No. 1 response to seeing swimmers, snorkelers too close to whales, dolphins?

In our recent Big Island 30-second poll, we asked: What would you do if you see people swimming/snorkeling too close to whales or dolphins? We got 1,070 votes. What response came out on top?

Big Island Now’s poll #11: What would you do if you see swimmers, snorkelers too close to whales, dolphins?

This week, “Dolphin Dave” will appear in Kona District Court this week for a hearing regarding a criminal citation for harassing wildlife.

What was No. 1 way in Big Island poll to celebrate moms on Mother’s Day?

Big Island Now poll results show the top way to show appreciation for moms on Mother’s Day is sending flowers, taking 31% of the vote.

How do you show appreciation for Mom on Mother’s Day? Take our 30-second poll #10

According to the National Retail Federation, 84 percent of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day this year. Take Big Island Now’s 30-second poll and let us know how you will show your appreciation for Mom.

What action was No. 1 to deal with feral cats among 2,836 voters in Big Island Now’s poll?

In Big Island Now’s latest weekly poll, 2,836 people voted on “What is the best way to humanely address the overpopulation of feral/community cats on the Big Island?”

What’s the best way to address cat colonies on the Big Island? Take our 30-second poll #9

What is the best way to humanely address the overpopulation of feral/community cats on the Big Island? Take our 30-second poll.

Which Merrie Monarch Festival event was chosen favorite in Big Island Poll #8?

From April 9-15, the sleepy town of Hilo came alive as the world celebrated the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Which event won our Big Island Poll?

What was your favorite part of the Merrie Monarch Festival? Take our 30-second poll #8

From the Hoʻolauleʻa and opening ceremonies on Easter Sunday to the Hōʻike, Miss Aloha Hula, group hula competition, the arts and crafts fair and everything else, what was your favorite part of the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival?

Dog was top choice for pet in Big Island Now’s poll #7, but how did other animals fare?

This week, 806 people took Big Island Now’s poll #7 in which we asked: What is your favorite animal for a pet? Which animal was top dog?

What is your favorite animal for a pet? Take our 30-second poll #7

National Pet Day was founded in 2006 in the United States by Colleen Paige, an animal welfare advocate, and now the day has spread to 10 countries.

Big Island Now Poll #6 results: Egg hunt wins favorite Easter tradition

In a close vote, Easter egg hunt and Easter brunch/lunch/dinner each got 20 percent, but which one came out in top of Big Island Now’s latest poll: “What is your favorite Easter tradition?”

What is your favorite Easter tradition? Take our 30-second poll #6

The Easter Bunny is working overtime this week in preparation for Easter Sunday, April 9. While that’s his Easter tradition, what about you?

Big Island Poll #5 results: Voters were divided on favorite Hawaiian food — poke or pork?

In Big Island Now’s latest poll we asked: “If you were cooking – or eating – a meal for a dinner party on the Big Island, what Hawaiian food would be a must on the menu?”

What is your favorite Hawaiian food? Take our 30-second Poll #5

The Big Island Now Poll #4 asks: For a Big Island dinner party, what Hawaiian favorite food is a must on the menu?

Big Island Poll #4 results: 60% say there are ‘too many’ tourists

With 1,317 people voting, 60 percent of voters — nearly 800 votes — said there were too many tourists, with residents and the environment negatively impacted.

How do you feel about the number of Big Island tourists? Take our 30-second Poll #4

For Big Island Now’s weekly poll, we ask one simple questions about tourism: Is the number of visitors not enough, just right or too many?

Hāpuna claims top spot as favorite beach in Big Island Now weekly poll; see results

The half-mile white coral sand Hāpuna Beach, the largest white sand beach on the Big Island features crystal-clear water and also offers bodysurfing and sunbathing opportunities along other beach-related activities such as picnicking.
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