HONOLULU (KHON2) — The name of “Island of Hawaii” might soon be history – at least on paper. A new proposal before the Hawaii Board on Geographic Names would officially change the island ...

An explanation of the proposed change posted online at planning.hawaii.gov/gis/hbgn says: “In March of 2024, members of the Hawai‘i Board on Geographic Names (‘HBGN’) expressed a desire to ...

The island of Hawaii, often referred to as the Big Island, is the largest and newest island in the chain. Because it's so big, you need close to a week to see everything.

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A volcano's latest eruption on Hawaii's Big Island fountained lava more than 1,000 ft. into the sky on May 25. With its summit at 4,091 ft., Kilauea has had lava fountaining from its Halemaumau ...

Kilauea volcano on Hawaii island, also known as the Big Island, began erupting at roughly 2:20 a.m. and continued throughout the day –– bringing packed crowds to Hawaii Volcanoes National ...

Several West Hawaii sites had their highest January rainfall totals since 2005. That includes Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport with 4.02 inches, Honaunau with 6.52 inches, Kealakekua ...

The Atlantic hurricane season might be quiet for now, but the same can’t be said in the Pacific, where Hurricane Hone is threatening to deliver a weekend blow to Hawaii.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The name of “Island of Hawaii” might soon be history – at least on paper. A new proposal before the Hawaii Board on Geographic Names would officially change the island ...