#Kumukahi lighthouse

Big Island Now poll No. 52 results: Vote evenly spread for best place to spot humpback whales from island shores

Kapa‘a Beach Park received the most votes with 158. It was followed by Hualālai (Four Seasons Resort) with 142, Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park with 123 votes, Hawaiian Paradise Park with 115 and Old Coast Guard Road rounded out the top 5 with 110 votes.

Big Island Now poll No. 52: Which of these locations is best to watch humpback whales from Big Island shores?

With more whales in the water, that means more chances to spot them while they’re here, especially during the peak humpback season from January through March.

Swimmer rescued from waters off Big Island’s Puna coastline

The swimmer was found about 100 yards offshore from the Kumukahi lighthouse holding onto a makeshift floatation device.