Many people refer to the Big Island in terms of its Leeward (or western Kona side) and its Windward (or eastern Hilo side), but there are other major designations. Areas like Kau, Puna ...

A new proposal before the Hawaii Board on Geographic Names would officially change the island’s name to simply “Hawaii,” aligning it with the rest of the islands in the state. But behind the change is ...

KILAUEA, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park temporarily closed some trails due to the volcanic gas and ...