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1,000 genki balls will clean the Liliʻuokalani pond in Hilo today

Liliʻuokalani Gardens is one of 20 sites in Japan and Hawaiʻi that are participating in an international genki ball toss for the 16th World EM Mudball Day.

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Hawai‘i County Council passes bill banning feeding of feral animals on county property

The Hawai‘i County Council voted 6-2 to pass Bill 51, which includes a $50 fine for the first violation and $500 for additional violations of the ban to feed feral animals on county property.August 7, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 8-14: SPAM Musubi Day, Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival, Keiki & Dog Fun Day, plus more

This week's top 10 is a celebration of diversity once again — for events and activities — with everything from observing the fifth annual SPAM Musubi Day to the Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival and a tail-wagging good time for keiki and their furry best friends. Check out this week's top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

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August 7, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Mauna Loa sees increased seismicity rates, but little change from last month

Mauna Loa shows signs of minor inflation beneath its summit as it gradually recovers from the 2022 eruption, with seismicity rates rising by 34% this month

August 7, 2025 · 10:00 AM

High school, college students ages 14 to 22 invited to enter 2025 Letter to My Parents contest

Essays or letters should be no more than 1,000 words and include a constructive proposal for how to maintain or improve their relationships with their parents. Submissions will be judged on bravery, reflection and their proposals.

August 7, 2025 · 9:29 AM

UPDATE: 13-year-old girl previously reported as endangered runaway located

Brislee K. Bello was found the morning of Aug. 7 in good health.

August 7, 2025 · 9:22 AM

Puna man faces drug charges after VICE-East operation

52-year-old Davin Antonio was arrested following narcotics search warrants in Ainaloa on Monday.

August 7, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Public comment sought about how to improve draft of Hawaiʻi’s climate action plan

The Climate Action Pathways first draft was developed based on community feedback gathered at more than 80 public events throughout Hawaiʻi.

August 7, 2025 · 5:00 AM

Hawai‘i County Council passes bill banning feeding of feral animals on county property

The Hawai‘i County Council voted 6-2 to pass Bill 51, which includes a $50 fine for the first violation and $500 for additional violations of the ban to feed feral animals on county property.

August 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 8-14: SPAM Musubi Day, Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival, Keiki & Dog Fun Day, plus more

This week’s top 10 is a celebration of diversity once again — for events and activities — with everything from observing the fifth annual SPAM Musubi Day to the Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival and a tail-wagging good time for keiki and their furry best friends. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

August 7, 2025 · 1:00 AM

1,000 genki balls will clean the Liliʻuokalani pond in Hilo today

Liliʻuokalani Gardens is one of 20 sites in Japan and Hawaiʻi that are participating in an international genki ball toss for the 16th World EM Mudball Day.

August 6, 2025 · 11:04 PM

Coastal flooding likely along Big Island shorelines during high tides through Saturday

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation are possible.

August 6, 2025 · 2:21 PM

UPDATE: Episode 30 pau after nearly 12 hours of lava fountains, flows, including from new fissure in south Halemaʻumaʻu

Lava fountains reached as high as 300 feet at times during the most recent eruptive event of the ongoing episodic summit eruption within the Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano. Activity ceased abruptly at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 6.

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Merrie Monarch competition photo gallery: Hula kahiko and hula ʻauana

April 28, 2025 · 4:58 AM HST

O‘ahu hālau wins overall at Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

April 27, 2025 · 1:22 AM HST

Photo Gallery: Thousands watch Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in downtown Hilo

April 26, 2025 · 5:41 PM HST

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August 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 8-14: SPAM Musubi Day, Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival, Keiki & Dog Fun Day, plus more

This week’s top 10 is a celebration of diversity once again — for events and activities — with everything from observing the fifth annual SPAM Musubi Day to the Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival and a tail-wagging good time for keiki and their furry best friends. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

August 5, 2025 · 1:00 AM

HTA supports Hawaiʻi’s cultural ambassadors through Hoʻokipa Malihini Initiative

To foster meaningful cultural experiences in Hawaiʻi’s visitor hubs, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is investing $397,000 in seven Hawaiian cultural programs and practitioners through its Hoʻokipa Malihini Initiative.

August 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM

Maui resident Branscombe Richmond plays a Hawaiian chief in Jason Momoa’s epic miniseries

“Chief of War” is set during the conflicts to unify the Hawaiian islands in the last decades of the 18th century.

July 31, 2025 · 2:51 PM

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 1-7: 808 Day, art exhibits, Back to the 80s and more

Hey, Mom and Dad! We know you’ve had them home all summer and are probably looking forward to the beginning of the school year. But this IS the last weekend before keiki return to class, so why not take them on one more journey or have one final quest? Huh? Sounds like a good idea, you say? Need some ideas? Well why don’t you look at that. We just so happen to have a few upcoming events to recommend that might be perfect.

July 26, 2025 · 5:02 PM

Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival 2025 sweepstakes offers shot to win truly epicurean experience

One lucky winner will recieve a trip for 2 to the 15th anniversary festival on O’ahu at the end of October, including airfare for two on Hawaiian Airlines, a 4-night stay at OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel, two priority access tickets to the Hawaiian Airlines Presents Decanted grand tasting and two tickets to Cirque Du Soleil ‘Auana at OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel, a prize package worth a total $5,700.

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Hawai‘i Business 

Kenichi Pacific in Kona reopens after passing follow-up health inspection

Business Monday: Diamond Bakery launching ‘Ulu-made animal crackers in time for start of Hawaiʻi school year

New head chef from Greece takes helm at Big Island’s Meridia restaurant along Kohala Coast

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Mauna Loa sees increased seismicity rates, but little change from last month

August 7, 2025 · 1:00 PM HST

UPDATE: Episode 30 pau after nearly 12 hours of lava fountains, flows, including from new fissure in south Halemaʻumaʻu

August 6, 2025 · 2:21 PM HST

Lava fountaining remains likely as precursory activity for latest eruptive episode at Kīlauea continues

August 5, 2025 · 11:06 AM HST

Ocean Blog 

Coastal flooding likely along Big Island shorelines during high tides through Saturday

August 6, 2025 · 11:04 PM HST

UPDATE: Wind advisory again extended for North Hawai’i, parts of Kaʻū and Puna

August 3, 2025 · 4:32 AM HST

Volcano Watch: Distant vs. local earthquakes and tsunami response times in Hawai‘i

August 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST

UPDATE: Tsunami advisory is canceled, County of Hawaiʻi to open beach parks, all roads

July 29, 2025 · 11:34 PM HST

Maui Now 

Maui County real property tax payment due by Aug. 20, 2025

The first installment of Maui County real property taxes for fiscal year 2025–2026 is due by Aug. 20, 2025. Tax bills have been mailed to all property owners or their agents, according to the County of Maui Department of Finance.

New study links 2023 Maui wildfire to spike in suicide, overdose

Deaths by suicide and drug overdose significantly increased in the aftermath of the August 2023 Maui wildfire, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

The Sentry unveils ticket options for the 2026 event

The Sentry today announced ticket options for the 2026 event when the first Signature Event of the PGA TOUR Regular Season returns to The Plantation Course from Jan. 8-11. 

UH study: 2 years after Maui fires health challenges remain, social support key to healing

The study found that while many survivors still report lingering symptoms, those with stronger social support networks experienced better mental health and resilience, even in the face of hardship.

Hawaiian Telcom employees raise over $20K to support local arts organizations

Hawaiian Telcom’s 900 employees recently raised over $20,000 this year to benefit the Honolulu Museum of Art as part of its ArtsWave campaign.

Kaua‘i Now 

UPDATE: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Poʻipū Beach Park pavilion area

Hawai‘i Department of Health says retesting showed enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.

DMV offices reopen, online test booking system is live

Kauaʻi DMV's new online road test booking system is now live and both offices in Līhuʻe and Kapaʻa have reopened with their regular offices.

Community input sought to improve draft of climate action plan for Hawaiʻi

The Climate Action Pathways first draft was developed based on community feedback gathered at more than 80 public events throughout Hawaiʻi.

2025 Letter to My Parents contest in Hawaiʻi now open for submissions

Essays or letters should be no more than 1,000 words and include a constructive proposal for how to maintain or improve their relationships with their parents. Submissions will be judged on bravery, reflection and their proposals.

Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau shorelines likely to see coastal flooding during high tides through Saturday

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation are possible.