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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 27-April 2: Open-air tastings, Flow Fest 2026, journey to Far East
Stormy weather isn’t on the guest list for any of this week’s events around the Big Island, so we enthusiastically encourage everyone to get out of the house to have some fun. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!March 26, 2026 · 10:54 AM HST
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Big Island News
March 26, 2026 · 12:37 PM
Spend part of your holiday at Grand Naniloa for 2026 Hoʻākea Hilo Lā ʻOhana Day
The free event — happening now until 3 p.m. — is open to the public and features a Maritime Career Expo and Waʻa Lauleʻa, a canoe festival or celebration; those who attend can explore waʻa and speak with crew members as well as connect with local organizations and community leaders.
March 26, 2026 · 12:35 PM
Hawai‘i Department of Health offers cleanup, safety tips following devastating flooding
Communities across the state were hit hard this month after two Kona low systems brought rain and flooding to the islands.
March 26, 2026 · 11:33 AM
Hilo man reportedly stole keys from postal worker who was delivering mail
The 37-year-old was granted supervised release by a Kona District Court judge and ordered to undergo a mental health examination.
March 26, 2026 · 11:31 AM
Big Island woman wanted in connection to domestic violence incident
The incident involved a man who was found near a vehicle that had hit an embankment in Ocean View and appeared to have serious injuries.
March 26, 2026 · 10:01 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted man considered armed, dangerous
The suspect was last seen on Tuesday in the Ka‘ū District.
March 26, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Mouflon sheep hunting season on Lāna‘i is around the corner
The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season will feature four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.
March 26, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 27-April 2: Open-air tastings, Flow Fest 2026, journey to Far East
Stormy weather isn’t on the guest list for any of this week’s events around the Big Island, so we enthusiastically encourage everyone to get out of the house to have some fun. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
March 26, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Big Island hunting to temporarily revert to standard rules used 2 years ago
Hawaiʻi Island to temporarily revert to standard hunting rules until the Department of Land and Natural Resources canextend adaptive management rules.
March 26, 2026 · 1:30 AM
Big Island Briefs: Sweets, new GM, renewable energy and ‘Third Act’
Quick takes on news happening around the Big Island and elsewhere throughout the state, nation and beyond.
March 26, 2026 · 1:00 AM
University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents to fill four open seats representing three counties
Gov. Josh Green has received a shortlist from the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council for the two Honolulu seats
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March 26, 2026 · 12:37 PM
Spend part of your holiday at Grand Naniloa for 2026 Hoʻākea Hilo Lā ʻOhana Day
The free event — happening now until 3 p.m. — is open to the public and features a Maritime Career Expo and Waʻa Lauleʻa, a canoe festival or celebration; those who attend can explore waʻa and speak with crew members as well as connect with local organizations and community leaders.
March 26, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 27-April 2: Open-air tastings, Flow Fest 2026, journey to Far East
Stormy weather isn’t on the guest list for any of this week’s events around the Big Island, so we enthusiastically encourage everyone to get out of the house to have some fun. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
March 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Tourism officials report most visitor services operating, most areas and attractions reopen
Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.
March 22, 2026 · 1:00 AM
State tourism officials: No reason to cancel or postpone upcoming travel to Hawaiʻi
The islands remain safe and welcoming, and after two kona lows in a week, weather conditions are expected to improve early next week; Kauaʻi and Oʻahu already are seeing improving conditions.
March 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
‘We will miss him’: Kauaʻi community mourns death of part-time island resident and Hollywood icon Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning.
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May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory data outage impairs eruption forecasting
March 24, 2026 · 4:31 PM HST
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March 20, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
18-year-old Big Island sailor makes waves in high-level, competitive sailing
March 7, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
Kahaluʻu Beach Park in Kailua-Kona to be closed several days at beginning of May
March 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM HST
Sign up today for The Kohala Center’s next stewardship experience at Kahalu‘u Bay and Beach Park
March 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM HST
State warns of potential public health risks from whale carcass in waters off Kona Coast
February 26, 2026 · 5:38 PM HST
Maui Now
Mālama Hāmākua Maui and Maui Invasive Species Committee launch 2026 evening coqui control workdays
Mālama Hāmākua Maui announced the launch of its 2026 Coqui Control Workday Series in partnership with the Maui Invasive Species Committee, beginning Tuesday, March, 31.
DOH issues guidance on health safety for post-flood cleanup
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is urging residents impacted by recent flooding across the state to take precautions during cleanup and recovery efforts to protect their health and safety.
Maui Indivisible hosts ‘No Dictators 3’ march and rally on Saturday, March 28
Maui Indivisible will host the “No Dictators 3” march and rally from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Schatz introduces legislation to prevent youth suicide
The Child Suicide Prevention Act would fund suicide prevention initiatives, ensure health care providers receive training to prevent intentional harm, and create a centralized hub to provide safety information to at-risk youth and their support networks.
Whalers Village welcomes new beginnings, return of beloved Lahaina businesses
Over the past several months, Whalers Village has welcomed a collection of new and returning tenants, including several cherished Lahaina businesses that lost their retail locations in the 2023 wildfires.
Kaua‘i Now
Apply now for mouflon sheep hunting season on Lāna‘i
The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season will feature four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 26, 2026
A drier and more stable trade wind pattern is expected into at least the middle of next week. Showers should be mostly focused along windward and mauka…
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 26, 2026
A drier and more stable trade wind pattern is expected into at least the middle of next week. Showers should be mostly focused along windward and mauka…
Kauai Surf Forecast for March 26, 2026
A medium period swell will peak around 3 feet today before gradually declining through the weekend. For east facing shores, short period wind wave energy…
Gov. Josh Green to choose two candidates for open Honolulu seats on UH Board of Regents
Two seats representing Honolulu County, one seat representing Hawaiʻi County and one seat representing Maui County are open on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
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