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4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes 32 miles southeast of Nāʻālehu on Big Island; no tsunami threat
The 4.1 magnitude earthquake was at at a depth of 4.8 miles below sea level and had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. March 26, 2023 · 09:10pm5 planets party in the western sky this week
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus can be seen together now in the night sky, but the best date to view the celestial alignment is March 28, when the planets stretch from the western horizon to...Activities 68 whales spotted by volunteers off Hawai‘i Island on last day of Great Whale Count
Community West Hawaiʻi County Band presents free Band in the Bay concert on April 2
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New West Hawaiʻi Filipino Chamber of Commerce seeking members
The West Hawaiʻi Filipino Chamber of Commerce was established on Dec. 9, 2022, providing a platform for local Filipino-owned businesses and professionals to collaborate and gain access to resources that will help them thrive.
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?
5 planets party in the western sky this week
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus can be seen together now in the night sky, but the best date to view the celestial alignment is March 28, when the planets stretch from the western horizon to about halfway up the sky.
4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes 32 miles southeast of Nāʻālehu on Big Island; no tsunami threat
The 4.1 magnitude earthquake was at at a depth of 4.8 miles below sea level and had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Big Island police seek 15-year-old runaway Manao-Akamai Kaaihue
Mana‘o-Akamai Ka‘aihue was last seen at 11 p.m. Friday, March 24, on Mahi Ko Place in Hilo wearing a black shirt, denim pants and white sneakers. He is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 145 pounds, with black curly hair and brown eyes.
68 whales spotted by volunteers off Hawai‘i Island on last day of Great Whale Count
A total of 1,121 whales were observed across the state by volunteers for the Great Whale Count on March 25.
West Hawaiʻi County Band presents free Band in the Bay concert on April 2
The West Hawaiʻi County Band is performing its concerts at a new location, Honu’s On The Beach at the King Kamehameha Hotel.
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.
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Maui Weather Forecast for March 27, 2023
A weakening cold front has stalled out several hundred miles northwest of Kauai this morning. Expect light to moderate east to southeast winds to blow across...
Maui Surf Forecast for March 27, 2023
The arrival of a small, medium period northwest swell (310 degree) late yesterday has resulted in a slight boost in surf along the smaller island north and...
Kīhei Community Association president hopes to overcome funding road blocks
Kīhei Community Association president Michael Moran points out that his group has had its measure of successes in pushing forward projects that benefitted South Maui from Māʻalaea to Mākena. Maui Now writer Gary Kubota conducted this People of Maui interview.
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake on Hawaiʻi Island preceded by two 3+ quakes
There is no tsunami expected following a 4.1 magnitude earthquake reported at 6:39 p.m. HST on Sunday, March 26 on Kamaʻehuakanaloa (Lō‘ihi) volcano. The earthquake was preceded by M3.1 and M3.2 earthquakes on Kamaʻehuakanaloa occurring over the past 12 hours.
Kauai Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 27, 2023
A weakening cold front has stalled out several hundred miles northwest of Kauai this morning. Expect light to moderate east to southeast winds to blow across...
Kauai Surf Forecast for March 27, 2023
The arrival of a small, medium period northwest swell (310 degree) late yesterday has resulted in a slight boost in surf along the smaller island north and...
PACT Act registration and community call event for veterans on Kauaʻi
The PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) Act is a historic new law that will help the VA presumptively provide care and benefits to veterans suffering from more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions.