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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Halloween mood bleeds over into weekend with Ghost Stories, other events
With Halloween just one day of this week’s top 10, we wanted to make sure all of our space wasn’t taken up by haunting happenings. But as the universe would have it — and is quite frequently the case when it comes to the spooky season anyway — there is some Halloween bleeding over into the weekend. Like Ghost Stories with “Hawai‘i’s own Ghost Guy” Lopaka Kapanui at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea. It’s sure to be an unforgettable night of mystery and the unexplained. We also wanted to make sure we included any events you might have to register for […]October 30, 2025 · 5:05 AM HST
EducationNew study finds downfall of rare North American bumblebee started well before human…
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Big Island News
October 30, 2025 · 2:49 PM
Hawai’i providing state funding to fill gap for 160,000 adults, kids about to lose federal food assistance
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green also announced state funding to help needy families with utilities and housing for the next few months.
October 30, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Hawaiian Electric makes significant progress in double pole removal
Hawaiian Electric reports significant progress in its efforts to remove double poles as part of a comprehensive, multi-year plan to improve safety, reliability and neighborhood aesthetics.
October 30, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Apply now for compost reimbursement in Hawai‘i
The program may reimburse agricultural producers for the cost of purchasing compost, including transportation expenses.
October 30, 2025 · 8:28 AM
Update: Runway repair at Kona airport continues; slated to reopen this afternoon
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
October 30, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Halloween mood bleeds over into weekend with Ghost Stories, other events
With Halloween just one day of this week’s top 10, we wanted to make sure all of our space wasn’t taken up by haunting happenings. But as the universe would have it, there is some Halloween bleeding over into the weekend.
October 30, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Cooking up collaboration: Hawaiʻi Island Chef Challenge marks 5 delicious years
The kitchens at Hawaiʻi Community College were sizzling as this fast-paced, mystery-basket competition brought together the island’s food community to celebrate local ingredients, mentorship and creativity.
October 30, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New study finds downfall of rare North American bumblebee started well before human impacts
Co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa researcher, the new study suggests the bee’s long-term genetic vulnerability made it especially fragile and less able to cope with past and current environmental stresses.
October 29, 2025 · 4:48 PM
Governor announces relief effort to protect families from federal gov’t shutdown impacts
The Green Administration is activating multiple avenues of support to thousands of households that might temporarily lose benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — commonly called food stamps — beginning Nov. 1; applications for the new Hawaiʻi Relief Program are being accepted now.
October 29, 2025 · 12:08 PM
Aloha In Action activating 12 food distribution sites around Big Island
With generous support from friends and neighbors in the Kūkiʻo, Kohala Coast and Waimea communities — along with many others around the island, state and nation — early efforts will focus on underserved areas where families might feel the greatest impact of the disruption, including North Hawaiʻi, the Hāmākua Coast and Puna mauka.
October 29, 2025 · 10:59 AM
Hawaiian Airlines retires iconic HA callsign after 96 years
Hawaiian Airlines bids farewell to its iconic “HA” callsign today, marking the end of an era as it merges with Alaska Air Group.
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:
Fri, Oct 31, 2025 · 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
HalloQueen Trick or Treat Event
Fri, Oct 31, 2025 · 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KTA Puainako’s 🎪 CREEPY CARNIVAL 🎪 Haunted House!
Fri, Oct 31, 2025 · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
🎃 HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST 🎃 at KTA Puainako! 👻
Local Entertainment
October 30, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Halloween mood bleeds over into weekend with Ghost Stories, other events
With Halloween just one day of this week’s top 10, we wanted to make sure all of our space wasn’t taken up by haunting happenings. But as the universe would have it, there is some Halloween bleeding over into the weekend.
October 27, 2025 · 1:00 AM
HI-PAL thanks community for swimmingly successful inaugural Kawamoto Classic
The swimming education event is designed to introduce keiki to aquatic sports and promote water safety; during which activities were led by student volunteers, coaches and staff from Waiākea and Hilo schools.
October 26, 2025 · 1:00 AM
WATCH: KTA Super Stores Spotlight features University of Hawai‘i at Hilo cross-country standout Kathleen Raab
If a pair of boots can be made specifically for walkin’ — “and that’s just what they’ll do” — like the famous song says, then there’s no doubt this Auburn, Wash., native was born to run.
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,
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Big Island Polls
Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
June 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
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
State Land Board advances plan to re-open Hawaiʻi waters to aquarium pet industry
October 27, 2025 · 2:00 AM HST
HI-PAL thanks community for swimmingly successful inaugural Kawamoto Classic
October 27, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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
Maui Now
Magic on Maui: Oklahoma breaks scoring record to win Kāʻanapali Classic
The University of Oklahoma men’s golf team delivered a historic performance at the 2025 Kāʻanapali Classic by OUTRIGGER, beating the prior tournament scoring record by 11 shots to win its fourth consecutive team title on Maui.
Visitor spending increased in September 2025
Twenty-five months after the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires, there were 184,201 visitors to Maui in September 2025 compared to 165,322 visitors (+11.4%) in September 2024. Visitor spending was $436.4 million in September 2025 compared to $364.1 million (+19.9%) in September 2024.
Maui Pineapple Store announces winner of inaugural Pineapple Recipe Contest
After poring over inventive pineapple-infused recipe entries from across the US, Maui Pineapple Store announced the winner of its first-ever Maui Gold® Recipe Contest — Los Angeles-based Chef Charles Voudouris. Voudouris, executive chef at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, won the contest’s top prize with his ʻono (tasty) recipe for jumbo lump crab cakes with grilled […]
Resident feedback to help shape community forest plan for Maui island
The County of Maui Department of Management encourages residents to help shape an urban forest management plan for Maui island — titled He Nohona ʻUlu: Maui’s Community Forest Plan — by attending in-person events in Kahului on Nov 8 and 15, and completing an online survey.
Kō restaurant reopens at Fairmont Kea Lani with new menu led by chef Matt Dela Cruz
Kō, the signature restaurant at Fairmont Kea Lani, has reopened following a full renovation and the introduction of a new menu led by executive chef Matt Dela Cruz.
Kaua‘i Now
Hawai’i providing state funding to fill gap for 160,000 adults, kids about to lose federal food assistance
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green also announced state funding to help needy families with utilities and housing for the next few months.
Kaua‘i man rescued from Kalalau Trail after apparent spider bite
Kaua‘i Fire Department dispatch received a text-to-911 message from the hiker at 9:44 a.m. on Wednesday, indicating the infection from the apparent bite was worsening, “rendering him unable to safely self-evacuate.”
Kauai Weather Forecast for October 30, 2025
Light to moderate trades prevail across the Hawaiian Islands will produce isolated to scattered showers along windward and mauka areas through Halloween Night…
Kauai Weather Forecast for October 30, 2025
Light to moderate trades prevail across the Hawaiian Islands will produce isolated to scattered showers along windward and mauka areas through Halloween Night…
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 30, 2025
A small, long period NNW swell (330) will fill in tonight and and keep surf along north facing shores elevated through Friday. Surf will then trend sharply…
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