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Today’s Big Island Surf Report

Surf should be pretty flat today for the Kona side out of the south. Another swell is forecast for around the 27…

Students, Teachers, Scientists Demonstrate in Hilo

Supporters of science gathered in Hilo on April 21 and 22 for Hilo’s March for Science, an offshoot of the international movement on Earth Day.

Today’s Big Island Weather Forecast

A ridge of high pressure to the north of the islands will maintain a trade wind flow into the middle of the week. Limited shower activity is expected…

Umauma Bridge to Open April 24

The Umauma Bridge on Māmalahoa Highway (Route 19) in the vicinity of Hakalau will open on Monday, April 24.

An Exquisite Day for Hilo’s Iconic Parade

The parade marks the end of the week-long Merrie Monarch hula festival.

2017 Merrie Monarch Winners Announced

Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Tracie and Keawe Lopes, won the overall title in the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition.

100K Pounds of Debris Removed from Papahānaumokuākea

Roughly 100,000 pounds of marine debris were removed from within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, including Kure Atoll State Wildlife Sanctuary, Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial. The mountain of debris–which filled 12 shipping containers–was collected from reefs and beaches over the last six years and stored on a tarmac […]

HSTA Board Recommends Tentative Agreement

The HSTA has reached a tentative agreement on a contract, that, according to HSTA President Corey Rosenlee, “will benefit Hawai‘i’s teachers and their students.”

Big Island Beaches Covered in Plastic…

What you can do to help the planet on International Mother Earth Day… and every day.

Merrie Monarch Parade: It’s All in the Details

Missy Kaleohano “inherited” the position of Merrie Monarch Festival parade coordinator, a job she is well-qualified for…

Surf Easing Over Weekend for Big Island

Our current south-southwest is expected to ease over the weekend and shift to a more south-southeast direction. Yet another swell is forecast..

Merrie Monarch Weekend Forecast

The remnants of the front that has been affecting us is expected to lift north of the state over the next 24 hours. Winds will pick up to…

Miss Aloha Hula 2017 Results!

It all began with 10 beautiful wahine, each taking her turn on the Merrie Monarch stage…

State Leaders Weigh in on N. Korea Threat to Hawai‘i

State leaders discuss the threat of an attack on Hawai‘i by North Korea.

Big Island Principal Earns Prestigious Leadership Award

Darlene Javar, the principal of Na‘alehu Elementary School on the Big Island, received the 13th annual Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.

Merrie Monarch Festival: The Royal Court

More important than just its visual impact, the Royal Court plays a vital role in the festival.

Merrie Monarch Forecast: No Umbrella Needed

While a front keeps the smaller islands quite wet through the weekend, the Big Island looks to remain outside of the main band of clouds and only…

NW Swell Peaks Today, SSW Swell Holds

Our current northwest swell is peaking Friday before easing over the weekend. The Big Island will be heavily shadowed from this…

PHOTO UPDATE: Merrie Monarch Hoike Night

The evening’s Hōʻike performances are an exhibition of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific.

Merrie Monarch Festival Craft Fairs

From food, crafts and artwork to clothing and entertainment, there is something for everyone among the many Merrie Monarch craft fairs around Hilo.
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