“What aloha in action looks like: Vibrant Hawai’i mobilizing to lessen impact of SNAP suspension.”
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NewsUpdate: Power outage resolved at Port of Kawaihae in West Hawai‘i
‘What aloha in action looks like’: Vibrant Hawaiʻi mobilizing to lessen impact of SNAP suspension
Initial efforts will focus on areas where families could experience greater impacts from a disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Vibrant Hawaiʻi purchasing locally sourced produce, proteins and shelf-stable food to serve about 1,800 residents during the first 3 weeks of November.October 25, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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Big Island News
October 25, 2025 · 7:37 AM
Update: Red flag warning previously in effect for most of Big Island canceled
National Weather Service says increasing moisture associated with a passing upper-level disturbance will decrease critical fire weather conditions over the islands of Maui County and the Big Island.
October 25, 2025 · 5:00 AM
‘What aloha in action looks like’: Vibrant Hawaiʻi mobilizing to lessen impact of SNAP suspension
Initial efforts will focus on areas where families could experience greater impacts from a disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Vibrant Hawaiʻi purchasing locally sourced produce, proteins and shelf-stable food to serve about 1,800 residents during the first 3 weeks of November.
October 25, 2025 · 3:00 AM
15th annual Hawai‘i Farmers Union Convention celebrates full circle of food production rooted in Hawai‘i traditions
Organizers hope the role of local food producers is uplifted and a community sense of food security is strengthened, enhancing people’s ability to feed themselves and depend less on imports.
October 25, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hilo’s Hamada, Barbee score PacWest honors for week of Oct. 13-19
Stellar performance on defense for men’s soccer squad standout nets him the title of Defender of the Week while a sophomore transfer in her first year with the Vulcan women’s soccer team stepped up on offense and claimed the Conference Player of the Week title.
October 24, 2025 · 5:25 PM
Update: Power outage resolved at Port of Kawaihae in West Hawai‘i
Young Brothers reports that power is fully restored and all email and phone lines are again online. The port will operate normal gate hours Oct. 27.
October 24, 2025 · 4:49 PM
Land of fire and ice: Winter weather forecast at Big Island summits as threat of wildfire ignition remains below
An upper level low will move over the island tonight as it treks in the opposite direction of its high pressure cousin to the northeast causing fire concerns at lower elevations; total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches is possible atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa under winter weather advisory conditions.
October 24, 2025 · 11:38 AM
Hawaiian Electric monitor conditions, could shut off power in high fire risk areas
Areas including Waikiʻi, Kawaihae, Waikōloa, Puakō and South Kohala may experience power shut offs during high winds and dry conditions that cause risk of wildfire.
October 24, 2025 · 10:03 AM
Police in search of runaway last seen in Hilo Thursday night
Police seek any information on 16-year old Davan Ahnee-Makekau, who was last seen on Kinoʻole Street at 8 p.m. Thursday night.
October 24, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Next stop, Aotearoa: Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart Rarotonga on open ocean crossing
The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes departed the Cook Islands the afternoon of Oct. 21 on the next leg of their Moananuiākea Voyage; they will be on the water for the next 2 weeks before making landfall in New Zealand for just the third time in 40 years.
October 24, 2025 · 7:44 AM
Two-vehicle crash on Big Island leaves one dead, several injured
A Kona woman is dead, and five others, including a 3-week-old infant, were seriously injured.
Ironman
80-year-old grandmother becomes oldest woman to finish Ironman World Championship in Kona
October 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
Big Island triathletes cross finish line at Ironman World Championship in Kona
October 11, 2025 · 10:11 PM HST
Solveig Løvseth credits the ‘supernatural’ for Ironman World Championship win on brutal day that knocked out 2 race leaders
October 11, 2025 · 7:41 PM HST
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Mon, Oct 27, 2025 · 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KTA Puainako’s 🎪 CREEPY CARNIVAL 🎪 Haunted House!
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 · 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Celebrate Culture at Kings’ Shops
Fri, Oct 31, 2025 · 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
HalloQueen Trick or Treat Event
Local Entertainment
October 25, 2025 · 3:00 AM
15th annual Hawai‘i Farmers Union Convention celebrates full circle of food production rooted in Hawai‘i traditions
Organizers hope the role of local food producers is uplifted and a community sense of food security is strengthened, enhancing people’s ability to feed themselves and depend less on imports.
October 23, 2025 · 5:29 PM
‘Chief of War’ set geologist talks story at Hawai‘i Keiki Museum in Waikōloa
Big Island resident and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo grad Michelle Mazzetti is speaking until 7 p.m. today at the West Hawai‘i facility to share her experiences on set of the epic Hawaiian drama on Apple TV+; and speaking of geology, one of actor and producer Jason Momoa’s favorite scenes in the show is in the finale when a volcano erupts,
October 23, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Branch out this weekend and attend 11th Plant People Road Show in Kailua-Kona
Get expert advice from nursery folks hailing from around the island and shop all the beautiful flowers and plants that will be available for sale at the same time. You don’t want to miss this blooming good time!
October 23, 2025 · 6:23 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 24-30: Frightful fun featured at events around the island
It will be a spooktacular weekend before Halloween, with several events on the Big Island once again planned to celebrate the holiday — each one a scream in its own right; all offering tons of frightful family fun.
October 23, 2025 · 1:00 AM
‘Boo at the Zoo’ returns for spooktacular weekend on Hawaiʻi Island
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Big Island Polls
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June 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Magnitude-4.2 quake rattles Big Island and beyond
October 19, 2025 · 12:47 PM HST
Kīlauea reaches new heights as lava fountains to almost 1,500 feet during Episode 35
October 17, 2025 · 11:37 PM HST
Yes, you are seeing double: Kīlauea erupts with twin lava fountains within an hour after Episode 35 begins
October 17, 2025 · 9:34 PM HST
Ocean Blog
Next stop, Aotearoa: Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart Rarotonga on open ocean crossing
October 24, 2025 · 10:00 AM HST
WATCH: Kaua‘i charter boat spies its first humpback whale of 2025-26 season
October 15, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Minor coastal flooding forecast along shores of all islands of state during high tides
October 6, 2025 · 6:59 PM HST
University of Hawaiʻi professor recognizes deep-sea Chewbacca-like coral species
October 5, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Keck Observatory data reveals a dead star still consuming its planetary system
Astronomers using data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea in Hawaiʻi Island have identified a rare, ancient planetary system still being actively consumed by its central white dwarf star, LSPM J0207+3331.
New ‘Maui Business Tuesdays’ series debuts with spotlight on local fashion designers
The debut salon in Akakū’s new Maui Business Tuesdays series will spotlight three Maui Hawaiian fashion designers, featuring businesses Kūlua, Henohea Hawaii and Pulelehua Boutique.
SNAP benefits to be suspended next month due to federal government shutdown, affecting 18,000 in Maui County
The Food and Nutrition Service notified states Friday that all November SNAP benefit allotments are suspended until sufficient federal funding is appropriated or the agency issues updated direction.
Maui Council gives initial approval to acquire Wailuku Executive Center, OKs funding for Kula Ag Park expansion
The Maui County Council voted unanimously Friday morning to approve bills on first reading to acquire a new building in Wailuku for the Department of Prosecuting Attorney and to re-appropriate funds for phase one expansion of the Kula Agricultural Park. Advancing to second-and-final reading are Bills 103 and 104 and Resolution 25-173. Those measures relate to the county’s proposed $10 million acquisition […]
Maui Weather Forecast for October 25, 2025
An upper-level low will drift westward across the Big Island this morning, bringing enhanced shower activity and isolated thunderstorms across windward Big…
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for October 25, 2025
An upper-level low will drift westward across the Big Island this morning, bringing enhanced shower activity and isolated thunderstorms across windward Big…
Kauai Weather Forecast for October 25, 2025
An upper-level low will drift westward across the Big Island this morning, bringing enhanced shower activity and isolated thunderstorms across windward Big…
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 25, 2025
A reinforcing north-northwest (330 degree) swell, similar in size to the swell that peaked Thursday morning, will be passing around the islands through…
Update: Red flag warning extended through today for portions of Kaua‘i, all of Ni‘ihau
National Weather Service forecast calls for east winds to continue at a sustained 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of up to 40 mph, and relative humidity levels will hover as low as 43%.
County of Kauaʻi updates residents on status of refuse stations
The Kapaʻa Station remains closed for renovations until December, although green service has resumed there.
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