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    • After 40 years of ocean exploration, Pisces V will embark on its final mission at Bishop Museum

    The deep-sea, three-person submersible revolutionized oceanography and made more dives of Hawaiʻi’s active underwater volcano than any other vessel.

    News Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Waikōloa man

    News Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian hit, killed in vehicle collision in Hilo

    100 Kaʻū households get few answers about water, sewer nightmare during Public Utilities Commission meeting

    Punaluʻu Water and Sanitation provided no plans for restoring essential services to two condo communities that have been without drinking water and sewer since Hurricane Lala caused damage nine weeks ago. October 25, 2026 · 05:00am
    The endangered ‘ōpe‘ape‘a (Hawaiian hoary bat) is one of the state’s most unique and rarely seen native animals. (Photo courtesy: Hawai‘i Wildlife Center)

    Hawai‘i Wildlife Center celebrates Bat Week with a call to protect the endangered native species

    Despite being rarely seen, the Hawaiian horary bat plays an important role in the islands’ ecosystems by contributing to the health and balance of the environment.

    Activities Bishop Museum announces two new installations that include art by the late kuma hula…

    Election Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public…

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    Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Waikōloa man

    Police ask anyone with information on the man’s whereabouts to contact Officer Kelena Kealoha at the police department’s non-emergency line 808-935-3311.

    Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian hit, killed in vehicle collision in Hilo

    This is the 28th traffic fatality of 2026, compared to 17 traffic fatalities at this same time last year.

    Bishop Museum announces two new installations that include art by the late kuma hula Nālani kanakaʻole

    Fifteen new pieces have been added to an exhibit featuring a family of artists, including the late kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, who passed away on Jan. 3.

    100 Kaʻū households get few answers about water, sewer nightmare during Public Utilities Commission meeting

    Punaluʻu Water and Sanitation provided no plans for restoring essential services to two condo communities that have been without drinking water and sewer since Hurricane Lala caused damage nine weeks ago.

    Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure

    Hawaiʻi voters are being asked to decide on two state constitutional amendments and one amendment to the Hawaiʻi County Charter.

    Hawaiʻi County hosting ‘Kaʻū-loween Bash’ in Nāʻālehu on Oct. 31

    This free community Halloween event will feature trick-or-treating, live entertainment, kendama demonstrations, food vendors and a keiki zone with bounce houses.

    Upcoming biennial Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference bringing industry leaders together in Waikōloa

    Industry leaders will gather to learn how they can contribute to the success of agriculture and food production across the islands.

    Papahānaumokuākea and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale sanctuaries seek advisory council applicants

    The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill 13 primary and 11 alternate seats on its advisory council, while Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for eight primary and five alternate seats.

    3 open seats on Hawai‘i County Council up for grabs in General Election on Nov. 3

    Jon Henricks, Hawai‘i County clerk, said all Council Members, regardless of tenure, take the oath of office during the Inauguration ceremony, which will be held at noon on Dec. 7.

    After 40 years of ocean exploration, Pisces V will embark on its final mission at Bishop Museum

    The deep-sea, three-person submersible revolutionized oceanography and made more dives of Hawaiʻi’s active underwater volcano than any other vessel.
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    Hawaiʻi County hosting ‘Kaʻū-loween Bash’ in Nāʻālehu on Oct. 31

    This free community Halloween event will feature trick-or-treating, live entertainment, kendama demonstrations, food vendors and a keiki zone with bounce houses.

    Free ʻIkuwā Festival in Hilo honors interconnectedness of land, sea, sky and communities

    This year’s theme is “A manu o uka, a manu o kai.” It translates to “The bird of the upland, the bird of the sea,” a line from the chant Ia Waʻa Nui.

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 16-22: Niʻaulani Forest Fair, Haloholoween Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch, A Taste of Hilo and more

    The Big Island comes through once again with activities and events during the upcoming week that will satisfy all of your treat requests plus some you might not even know you’re craving until you see them.

    Big Island, Kaua‘i residents invited by Salvation Army to enjoy lush harmonies while lending a hand

    Those who attend this year’s 29th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival also can lend a hand by offering monetary or food donations to help support Kona and Līhuʻe Corps community services, such as food pantries and holiday assistance, that directly benefit neighbors in need.

    ‘Celebrate Service’: Aloha, music, community spirit to once again take center stage at annual Hawaiʻi Island Veterans Day Parade

    Come “Celebrate Service” and honor military veterans and their families while celebrating the many people and organizations who care for the island everyday during the 19th annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 7 in Hilo.
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    Family-owned historic Manago Hotel in South Kona sells for $3.1 million after 2 years on the market
    2026 FORGE Awards celebrate skilled labor workers and companies
    Business briefs for Oct. 6: Workforce Development awards, quarterly reports due, Young Brothers promote CFO
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    Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
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    Episode 55 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption lasted less than 6 hours on Saturday morning
    Volcano Watch: Where did the September fissure vent lava at Kīlauea’s summit come from?
    Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
    Uncertainty at Kīlauea summit prompts safety closures at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

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    Papahānaumokuākea and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale sanctuaries seek advisory council applicants
    10 local explorers join deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands
    Hilo Bay team has been busy keeping Dewy the buoy operational this active hurricane season
    Hurricane Lowell triggers second payout of unique Hawaiʻi reef insurance, 3 weeks after Lala

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    Hawai‘i Wildlife Center urges protection of an endangered native species during Bat Week

    Despite being rarely seen, the Hawaiian horary bat plays an important role in the islands’ ecosystems by contributing to the health and balance of the environment.

    Two new exhibits, with art by the late kuma hula Nālani kanakaʻole, at Bishop Museum on Oʻahu

    Fifteen new pieces have been added to an exhibit featuring a family of artists, including the late kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, who passed away on Jan. 3.

    Hawai‘i reaffirms commitment to preserving survivor benefits for foster youth

    The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services today announced the state’s ongoing commitment to protecting Social Security survivor and disability benefits for children in foster care — reaffirming a policy shift made in 2023 to ensure that these funds belong to the youth they were intended to support.

    After 40 years of ocean exploration, Pisces V will embark on its final mission at Bishop Museum

    The deep-sea, three-person submersible revolutionized oceanography and made more dives of Hawaiʻi’s active underwater volcano than any other vessel.

    UH Cancer Center receives $2.5 million grant to expand cancer care statewide

    Funding from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust advances the Ka ʻUmeke Lama initiative and establishes Hawaiʻi’s first in-state oncology fellowship.

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    Kauai Weather Forecast for October 26, 2026

    Northeasterly trade winds will weaken through Monday. Brief passing showers will drift into the islands on the trade winds, favoring windward and mountain...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for October 26, 2026

    A short period north northwest swell will gradually lower over the next couple of days. An overlapping, moderate, mid-period northwest swell is expected...

    Potential heavy rain, flash flooding may hit Kaua‘i Monday night

    The heaviest rain and thunderstorms are most likely Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.

    Volcano Watch: Recent Kīlauea eruptions and intrusions all part of dynamic volcano behavior

    Scientists say Kīlauea since 2018 has been busy with eruptions and intrusions, which is part of the normal dynamic behavior at the volcano.

    Kauaʻi County announced 16 grant-in-aid recipients for FY 2026-2027

    This year, the Office of the Mayor received 54 proposals that were reviewed and scored, with the top projects selected for funding totaling nearly $200,000.