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Big Island’s food bank stepping up to help feed people affected by federal government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown persists, The Food Basket is supporting Hawaiʻi Island’s federal workers and residents in need with extended pantry hours and the revival of ʻOhana Food Drops this month.November 1, 2025 · 11:50 AM HST
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Big Island News
November 1, 2025 · 11:35 AM
Results from the 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
“Fishing is one of our most cherished cultural traditions, and events like this are a great way to celebrate and perpetuate this heritage while bringing together families and friends,” said Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Director Clayton Honma.
November 1, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Big Island’s food bank stepping up to help feed people affected by federal government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown persists, The Food Basket is supporting Hawaiʻi Island’s federal workers and residents in need with extended pantry hours and the revival of ʻOhana Food Drops this month.
November 1, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Large-scale, multinational military training kicks off Nov. 3 at Pōhakuloa base on Big Island
The joint training will include thousands of participants, including U.S. joint forces and military personnel from seven partner nations: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives, France, New Zealand, and other multinational partners.
November 1, 2025 · 1:00 AM
16 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 1-7 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
October 31, 2025 · 8:01 PM
Last-minute haunts for Halloween 2025
There are still plenty of activities — including several haunted house attractions and events with more of an adult theme — happening yet tonight to get into some mischief, cast a few spells and show off your wicked side.
October 31, 2025 · 5:51 PM
Recall issued for Moonlight Companies yellow and white peaches
Listeria monocytogenes — which can cause listeriosis, a serious and sometimes fatal infection — was potentially identified in the packing facility environment.
October 31, 2025 · 4:30 PM
Hawaiʻi Women, Infants and Children clinics, enrollment remain open during gov’t shutdown
Clinics throughout the state are fully operational, continuing services and open enrollment for new participants.
October 31, 2025 · 3:26 PM
Outdoor warning sirens to wail for usual monthly minute at start of next week
All statewide outdoor warning sirens once again will sound off during their normal monthly test; there also will be no exercise or drill accompanying the test.
October 31, 2025 · 10:47 AM
Two federal judges rule on emergency SNAP funding during government shutdown
Federal judges have mandated that the Trump administration allocate contingency reserve funds to maintain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.
October 31, 2025 · 10:30 AM
Gov. Josh Green honored for green fee in Time100 Climate list
Gov. Josh Green’s leadership in driving Hawaiʻi’s sustainability efforts has earned him a spot on the “TIME100 Climate” list, highlighting the innovative Climate Impact Fee for visitors.
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:
Sat, Nov 1, 2025 · 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pickleball for Peace Tournament Fundraiser
Every Tuesday · 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Farmers Market
Every Thursday · 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Queens’ Culinary Market
Local Entertainment
November 1, 2025 · 11:35 AM
Results from the 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
“Fishing is one of our most cherished cultural traditions, and events like this are a great way to celebrate and perpetuate this heritage while bringing together families and friends,” said Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Director Clayton Honma.
October 31, 2025 · 8:01 PM
Last-minute haunts for Halloween 2025
There are still plenty of activities — including several haunted house attractions and events with more of an adult theme — happening yet tonight to get into some mischief, cast a few spells and show off your wicked side.
October 31, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Don’t let Halloween end in horror: Police remind all ghouls, ghosts and goblins to make safety a priority
Hawai‘i Police Department encourages all community members to look out for one another this Halloween because everyone deserves to enjoy the evening without worrying about being in a nightmare of their own.
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.
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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
Results from the 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
November 1, 2025 · 11:35 AM HST
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
Maui Now
Maui Health Medical Minute: Help Your Body Heal Faster
The body has the natural ability to grow new tissue, fight off infection, and repair even severe wounds. Lifestyle choices like good nutrition, rest, and wound care can help wounds heal faster and prevent complications.
Carol Lee Kamekona announces 2026 Maui County Council run
Aunty “NTY” Carol Lee Kamekona, a retired 22-year US Navy and Navy Reserve veteran and longtime community organizer, announced Thursday her intent to run for Maui County Council in 2026.
Final chance to submit Green Fee project ideas
The Green Fee Advisory Council is accepting ideas from the public for projects that could receive Green Fee funding to implement. The Project Ideas Portal will close Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m. HST.
Texas visitor dies in single-vehicle collision in Mākena, Maui
A Texas man died as the result of a single-vehicle collision on Mākena Road in South Maui on Thursday evening. Police say the involvement of speed was considered a factor.
Small businesses shine each year at Hawaiian Airlines’ Made In Maui County Festival
More than 140 vendors will have a chance Friday to show their wares to about 2,000 wholesalers and shoppers from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the “Buyers Preview and Exclusive Shopping Day” when tickets to enter are $36 per person and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the “Big Shopping Day” that is open to everyone, is expected to draw between 8,000 and 10,000 people with tickets priced at $9 per person.
Kaua‘i Now
PHOTOS: Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi ends October with costumed canines and prettied-up pumpkins
The Poʻipū resort has photo evidence to prove that Halloween was a blast this year on the Garden Isle’s South Shore.
Health care initiative cultivates doctors to serve rural communities on Kauaʻi
Kaua‘i Medical Training Track already up to fourth cohort of medical students who live, learn and train on the Garden Isle for up to 15 months throughout their 4-year education for an immersive training experience in rural health care.
Swell moving in from north-northwest bring advisory level surf to north, west shorelines
High surf advisory in effect for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau from noon today through 6 a.m. Nov. 2, with waves up to 15 feet along northern shorelines and 12 feet on west-facing shores likely.
University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy researchers crack mystery of solar rain
Research by institute first-year grad student Luke Benavitz and institute astronomer Jeffrey Reep add a missing piece to decades of solar models to explain how cooler, denser blobs of plasma fall back down to the sun after forming high the coronae.
14 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 1-7 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
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