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Big Island weather update for Sunday: Flood watch canceled
A flood watch remains in place for Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.
Big Island’s Rhoda Magbitang tests her creativity on national TV’s ‘Top Chef’
The executive chef at the Mauna Lani resort’s CanoeHouse is taking on one of the biggest creative challenges of her career as she competes with other high-level chefs in Season 23 of the popular national television show.
Kāne from O‘ahu capture overall win at Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition in Hilo
The second-place overall winner was also a kāne group from Wailuku, Maui, Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Kumu Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes
, with 1,212 points.
Big Island state Rep. Jeanné Kapela co-hosts this year’s 17th annual Art at the Capitol
The free, family-friendly event is open to the public and celebrates local art, performances and culture; this year’s theme is “Urban Canvases; Culture in Motion.”
Big Island Saturday severe weather updates: Flood watch remains in effect with renewed chance for heavy rains throughout state
A heavy rain band potentially reaches Kaua‘i on Sunday night, but that remains rather uncertain; on the other hand, confidence is increasing that the Big Island will remain largely dry.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sights and pageantry of 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
SunRa Adziyaomamawu, a senior at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo, photographs the sights and pageantry of the parade that marched through downtown Hilo on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026.
Kings’ Shops culinary event raises thousands for Waikōloa conservation initiative
A culinary fundraiser on Hawaiʻi Island raised about $20,000 to benefit the Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative.
State urges residents to remain vigilant as flood watch continues
With statewide flood watch extended: “We urge everyone to stay informed and be prepared to act if needed,” said said state Adjutant General and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Director Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan.
Election notification cards should arrive soon in mailboxes of Big Island voters
Verifying accurate and current voter registration information is necessary to ensure voters receive a ballot in the mail.
From humble slices or cuts to global culinary sensation, don’t miss ‘The Story of Poke’
No matter which way you make it — with Hawaiian salt, shoyu, mayonnaise or whatever, even if it’s not with tuna — the classic raw fish dish is spreading Hawaiian culture and aloha around the world; learn more in a 30-minute documentary debuting Sunday, April 12, on Spectrum OC16 Channel 16.
Rain or shine: Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade marches out soon
The cherished annual tradition that celebrates Hawaiian culture, the art of hula and rich heritage of Hilo Town starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11. Get out and go!
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting proposals for events, festivals, experiences
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.
Tree trimming, maintenance scheduled throughout Lili‘uokalani Gardens in Hilo
The work, which begins April 13, is part of a comprehensive tree maintenance project throughout the 24-acre park in Hawai‘i County.
‘It’s a revival’: Merrie Monarch group contest begins with beloved hula kahiko night
Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.
Hālau Kalaʻakeakauikawēkiu sole Hawai‘i Island hula group takes to Merrie Monarch competition stage this year
On kahiko (ancient) night of the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition, Friday, Hālau Kalaʻakeakauikawēkiu, the only group out of 19 competing from the Big Island this year, honored Pele with “Holo Mai Pele.”
17 lane closures scheduled during week of April 11-17 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
21 motorists arrested for DUI during week of March 30 to April 5 on Hawai‘i County roads
Arrests occurred in three out of the eight districts: 14 in Kona, five in Hilo and two in Puna.
IRS issues tax relief for Hawaiʻi individuals, businesses affected by flooding, mudslides
Some Hawaiʻi taxpayers in disaster areas taxpayers now have until July 8 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from Kīlauea’s past
A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.
Hawaiʻi State Legislature remains open Friday — a key deadline for bills
Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.
