Nathan Christophel

4 weeks ago | bigislandnow.com | Nathan Christophel

Island artists have a unique opportunity to be part of a first-of-its-kind cultural exchange. Wailoa Center and Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance — in partnership with Shanghai Abstract Artists Association — are seeking submissions for the 15th annual “Abstract Only” art exhibit, which this year will feature an international exchange between artists in Hawai‘i and Shanghai, with the opportunity for artwork and artists to travel between both places.

4 weeks ago | bigislandnow.com | Nathan Christophel

“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Episode 23 of Kīlauea’s ongoing eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu occurred May 25, 2025. Record-setting lava fountain and plume heights were reached quickly during this eruptive phase, less than 1 hour after the start of the most recent episode of the summit caldera eruption that began Dec. 23, 2024.

1 month ago | bigislandnow.com | Nathan Christophel

Let’s see, Big Island. What’s on the agenda for the upcoming weekend and next week? Well, there’s still time to catch the last few events of the 2025 Kaʻū Coffee Festival, including the finale Hoʻolauleʻa on Saturday. Pahala Community Center will host a full day of live music, hula, local food and crafts, keiki activities, educational displays, guided coffee tastings and farm and mill tours, plus more.

1 month ago | bigislandnow.com | Nathan Christophel

An observation deck that provides stunningly powerful panoramic views of Kaluapele, the summit caldera of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island, is once again open to visitors of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 7 years after the legendary location was closed. Ranger Dean provides visitors with the “LIfe on the Edge” talk at the Uēkahuna observation deck on May 23, 2025, at the edge of Kīlauea caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

1 month ago | bigislandnow.com | Nathan Christophel

May 28, 2025, 1:00 PM HST Photo Courtesy: Hawaiian Community Assets websiteTwo agencies serving Native Hawaiians statewide are working together to offer funding in support of Hawaiian families during times of financial crisis and help put them on a path for future long-term success. Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded Hawaiian Community Assets a $1.66 million community grant to administer the Kūkulu Kahua Emergency Financial Assistance Program, which launched earlier this month.