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Big Island firefighters battle Pāhoa structure fire

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Search continues for missing elderly Hawaiian Paradise Park man; family offering cash…

Maui officials ID two more victims killed in wildfire disaster; 65 out of 97 confirmed…

Kona man accused of murdering 2 homeless man in West Hawai‘i pleads guilty

Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help to find missing Pāhoa man

Big Island hospitals report nothing out of ordinary when it comes to flu cases; COVID…

Hawai‘i Island police officer pleads not guilty on assault, burglary charges; trial…

Kīlauea eruption daily update: Lava fountains continue and spatter ramparts nearly 66…

Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 14-20: Lava viewing, Hilo Idol, Old Hawai‘i…

Two more Maui wildfire victims identified; five still pending next of kin notification

Waimea man charged with attempted murder in connection to reported shooting in Kona

One new Lāhainā wildfire victim identified by Maui, FBI authorities; death toll remains…

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September 18, 2023 · 8:04 AM

A garage with three cars inside destroyed in early morning blaze in South Kohala

No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.
September 18, 2023 · 7:20 AM

Two more victims of Lāhainā fire identified bringing total to 69

The Maui Police Department released the names of two more victims from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Sunday: Janet St. Clair, 75, and Douglas Matsuda-Boucher, 65, both of Lahaina.
September 18, 2023 · 1:00 AM

Admissions director at Life Care Center in Hilo recognized for her service to patients, associates

Florence Sabate, admissions director at Life Care Center of Hilo, was recognized with Life Care Centers of America’s Mountain States Division Whatever It Takes Champions annual award for her dedication to customer service.
September 18, 2023 · 1:00 AM

Big Island town to participate in nationwide ‘Arts for EveryBody’ project where local artists will celebrate culture and community

Vibrant Hawai’i, a local nonprofit, will support up to 12 artists in a year-long fellowship to create art that enhances collective well-being, celebrates cultural stories in Hawaiʻi, and strengthens community resilience.
September 18, 2023 · 1:00 AM

Business Monday: Nearly century old building holds family coffee shop, memories

The family owned and operated Coffee Shack in Captain Cook resides in a nearly century-old building that held a school and Buddhist meetings. Now it offers customers fresh coffee from the owners’ farm, and a captivating view of the Kona Coast that overlooks Kealakekua Bay.
September 18, 2023 · 1:00 AM

Big Island Now poll no. 28: Did you make the trip to see the latest Kīlauea eruption?

The eruption at Kīlauea’s caldera that started on Sept. 10 stopped Saturday.
September 17, 2023 · 8:05 PM

Gov. Green links Lāhainā fires to climate change during UN Sustainable Development Goals Summit

Gov. Josh Green spoke to a UN summit Sunday about the effects of climate change in Hawai’i and the state’s goals toward the organization’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
September 17, 2023 · 11:59 AM

Kīlauea eruption daily update: Kīlauea summit is no longer erupting

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says the Sept. 10 Kīlauea summit eruption stopped on Saturday and is unlikely to restart.
September 17, 2023 · 4:00 AM

Applications for 2024 Lanaʻi axis deer hunting season open soon

Applications for the 2024 Lānaʻi axis deer hunting season will be available starting on Sept. 18.
September 17, 2023 · 2:30 AM

Big Island Now poll No. 27 results: More than one solution needed to help extend life of West Hawai‘i landfill

Of the 900 total votes in our most recent poll, which asked people to weigh in on the best way to extend the life of the Big Island’s only remaining landfill, all of the above was the most popular answer, garnering 274 votes, or 30%.
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Tue, Sep 19, 2023 · 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Every Thursday · 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Small Business Startup Meeting

Local Entertainment 

September 17, 2023 · 10:14 AM HST

Big Island town to participate in nationwide ‘Arts for EveryBody’ project where local artists will celebrate culture and community

Vibrant Hawai’i, a local nonprofit, will support up to 12 artists in a year-long fellowship to create art that enhances collective well-being, celebrates cultural stories in Hawaiʻi, and strengthens community resilience.
September 13, 2023 · 4:41 PM HST

Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 14-20: Lava viewing, Hilo Idol, Old Hawai‘i on Horseback pageant and more

Make the trip to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to see the Kīlauea eruption or cheer on your favorite choice to win Hilo Idol. There are more opportunities to support those affected by the devastating wildfires on Maui and also a celebration planned for International Dot Day, as well as a pageant featuring some of the island’s best horse riders in period costumes.
September 6, 2023 · 4:16 PM HST

Top 20 things to do on Big Island Sept. 7-13: 24th annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Festival; Big Island Chocolate Festival Dip, Sip and Paint; Devin Saltiban meet and greet; and more

Whether it’s celebrating Queen Lili’uokalani’s birthday with a festival in the Hilo park that shares her name; getting an autograph from 2023 Hilo High grad Devin Saltiban, who was picked by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft; watching pickleball matches to support Maui wildfire relief efforts; or supporting your favorite contestant in the next round of Hilo Idol, once again, there is plenty to do on the Big Island during the next week.
August 30, 2023 · 8:48 AM HST

Kona Dance and Performing Arts to host a weekend of dance classes with the pros

Kona Dance and Performing Arts presents a weekend of dance workshops with world-renowned teaching artists Roman Vasquez and Charlene Rose, offering a variety of classes for students aged 13 and up.
September 2, 2023 · 11:17 AM HST

Maui Ola Benefit Concert Series continues with performance by The Green

After raising over $1 million for Maui relief, Maui Ola will return with a series of benefit concerts- donating all proceeds to those impacted by Mauiʻs devastating wildfires.

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Big Island Polls 

Big Island Now poll no. 28: Did you make the trip to see the latest Kīlauea eruption?
Big Island Now poll No. 27 results: More than one solution needed to help extend life of West Hawai‘i landfill
Big Island Now poll No. 27: What’s the best way to extend the life of the Big Island’s only remaining landfill?
Big Island Now poll No. 26 results: No matter what you bring to a Labor Day BBQ, it’s sharing that counts

Big Island Business 

Admissions director at Life Care Center in Hilo recognized for her service to patients, associates
Business Monday: Nearly century old building holds family coffee shop, memories
Business Monday: Climb to new heights at Kona Cliffs
Business Monday: Gam3Escape in Hilo on the Big Island building community through gaming
Business Monday: Fall in love with treasures found at Hilo’s Knickknackery Antiques and Collectibles Hawaiiana
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park visitors contribute $149 million to Big Island economy in 2022

Hawai’i Volcano Blog 

Living on Kīlauea — one of world’s most active volcanoes — involves risk, mitigation efforts
Kīlauea eruption daily update: Webcam imagery shows little or no fountaining as of this morning
Volcano Watch: Another Kīlauea summit eruption, another opportunity to learn

Ocean Blog 

NOAA invests $17 million to protect Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary visitor center
17-year-old from Kona dies while spearfishing
NOAA launches Hawaiian Islands survey of whales, dolphins and seabirds
Marine wildlife advocates, cultural practitioners urge closing of Kanaloa Octopus Farm in West Hawaiʻi

Maui Now 

Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents solo exhibits by Chenta Laury, Holly Wong

The Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery will host two concurrent exhibitions, “Chenta Laury: Adaptive Frameworks” and “Holly Wong: Mending Body / Mending Mind,”featuring diverse fiber, sculpture and immersive installations that explore themes of identity and resilience.
September 18, 2023 · 10:00 AM HST

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company wins grand award at Build Hawaiʻi ceremony

At the 20th annual Build Hawaiʻi Awards, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company received the grand award for their outstanding work on Kō‘ula at Ward Village, a 41-story mixed-use development.
September 18, 2023 · 8:00 AM HST

Maui Weather Forecast for September 18, 2023

Moderate to breezy easterly trade winds will continue through the week, with clouds and showers favoring windward and mauka locations overnight through the…
September 18, 2023 · 7:15 AM HST

Maui Surf Forecast for September 18, 2023

A small, medium to long period south (170-180 degree) swell will slowly decrease today and Tuesday. Another long period background south swell will arrive…
September 18, 2023 · 6:01 AM HST

Kīhei 4th Friday town party Sept. 22 features N8Vz, Ono Grimes Band, PowerUp Comedy

This month, the Kīhei 4th Friday town party takes place Sept. 22 with free entertainment by Maui’s own N8Vz and the Ono Grimes Band.
September 18, 2023 · 6:00 AM HST

Kauai Now 

Kauai Weather Forecast for September 18, 2023

Moderate to breezy easterly trade winds will continue through the week, with clouds and showers favoring windward and mauka locations overnight through the…
September 18, 2023 · 7:30 AM HST

Kauai Surf Forecast for September 18, 2023

A small, medium to long period south (170-180 degree) swell will slowly decrease today and Tuesday. Another long period background south swell will arrive…
September 18, 2023 · 7:00 AM HST

Islandwide search for wanted murder suspect on Kaua‘i ends after he was shot by police Sunday

Santos was located on Sept. 17, at approximately 10:20 p.m., driving a vehicle in the vicinity of the Kekaha Beach Park approximately one-quarter mile west of the Akialoa Road and Kaumuali‘i Highway Junction.
September 18, 2023 · 6:55 AM HST

Gov. Green references Lāhainā fires and climate change during Sunday’s UN Sustainable Development Summit

Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green explained the state’s efforts to implement policies to achieve the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals by 2030.
September 17, 2023 · 8:32 PM HST

Hundreds of fifth grade students participate in Kauaʻi’s water education festival

Make a Splash is two-day water education festival that focuses on water conservation and education for Hawai’i students.
September 17, 2023 · 8:22 PM HST