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Iconic Ali‘i Drive in Kona changed forever after loss of 80-foot tree
The demise of the tree began on Oct. 24, when one of its overarching branches broke in the middle of the night.November 2, 2025 · 5:23 AM HST
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November 2, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Iconic Ali‘i Drive in Kona changed forever after loss of 80-foot tree
The demise of the tree began on Oct. 24, when one of its overarching branches broke in the middle of the night.
November 2, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Vulcans women’s cross-country posts best PacWest Championships finish in 15 years
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo placed No. 7 at the 6K event, finishing with 165 points and an average time of 23:31. It was the highest finish at the conference meet since finishing No. 6 in the 2010 PacWest Championships.
November 2, 2025 · 1:00 AM
University of Hawaiʻi’s center for microbial oceanography marks 15 years of world-class science, education
The center’s integrated research program is organized around four themes: microbial biodiversity, metabolism and nutrient flow, remote and continuous sensing of ocean processes, and ecosystem modeling and prediction.
November 1, 2025 · 5:20 PM
Alaska Airlines partners with global consulting firm for audit of tech systems
President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci explained Alaska Air Group — of which Hawaiian Airlines is a subsidiary — is making the move to strengthen its infrastructure and ensure long-term system reliability following recent IT challenges.
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.
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Big Island triathletes cross finish line at Ironman World Championship in Kona
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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 Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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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
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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
University of Hawaiʻi’s center for microbial oceanography marks 15 years of world-class science, education
November 2, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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
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Maui Now
Presentation on the future Hale Kau Kau, Nov. 5 at Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea
The president of Hale Kau Kau advisory board, Barry Rosenfeld, will present “The Future of Hale Kau Kau” at the public meeting of the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. The organization is a nonprofit based in Kīhei that serves and delivers meals to people in need on Maui, with compassion and aloha.
Nominations open for 2025 Maui County Women of Excellence Awards
Nominations are open for the 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, according to the Maui County Committee on the Status of Women. The annual recognition celebrates outstanding women across Maui County who uplift, inspire and strengthen their communities.
Drought leaves extreme low flows in East Maui streams; debate sparked over emergency easing of stream flow standards
Alarmed about a severe and protracted drought, state and Maui County water officials are reporting historic low flows in East Maui streams and weighing their options to maintain water supply to residents and farmers. The dry weather impacts are being felt in a region popular among visitors for its Road to Hāna, which traverses Maui’s normally lush landscape, a […]
Maui County plans more wells, system upgrades to meet Upcountry’s water issues, growing demand
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A rapidly weakening cold front approaches the Hawaiian Islands from the north today. This low level frontal cloud band will stall out near the island of Kauai…
Kaua‘i Now
Flood advisory in effect throughout Kaua‘i
At 9:16 a.m., radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain over the northern side of Kaua‘i.
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 02, 2025
A rapidly weakening cold front approaches the Hawaiian Islands from the north today. This low level frontal cloud band will stall out near the island of Kauai…
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 02, 2025
A rapidly weakening cold front approaches the Hawaiian Islands from the north today. This low level frontal cloud band will stall out near the island of Kauai…
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 02, 2025
Surf along north facing shores will hold at HSA levels through tonight as a medium period NNW swell (330) fills in, and a HSA is in place for that time…
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 02, 2025
A rapidly weakening cold front approaches the Hawaiian Islands from the north today. This low level frontal cloud band will stall out near the island of Kauai…
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