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Filmmaker goes on poignant 3-year, behind-the-scenes journey to Merrie Monarch with leaders of one hālau

Zilla Barbosa’s documentary “Making the Line” started as a desire to peak behind the curtain of hula in Hawaiʻi, but it became symbolic of the human condition.

Big Island’s Kahaloa, Keohokapu-Lee Loy named to 34th Hawaiʻi Legislature House leadership team

“Our leadership team reflects the diversity of our majority caucus, bringing together working families, unique perspectives and voices from across the islands to ensure we represent the needs of communities throughout Hawaiʻi,” said Speaker Nadine Nakamura of Kauaʻi.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s flight operations for November

Regular monthly air missions are for research, safety operations and resource management.

Pena to pass well south of Hawaiian Islands, will not directly impact state

Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu said Friday that while the tropical storm will not have any direct impact on the islands, it likely will enhance trade winds and contribute to potential wind advisory conditions across typically windy areas.

Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk through weekend

Public safety power shutoff watch in effect through Sunday because of expected high winds and dry conditions in areas of high risk of fires sparking.

Hawai‘i Island police arrest 21 motorists for DUI Oct. 19-25

Total DUI arrests are down by 13% compared with last year, while fatalities are up by more than 50%

National recall of Tractor Wheel Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars over potential to cause choking

Once Upon a Farm’s fruit-flavored snacks pose a potentially fatal choking hazard to toddlers.

Arbor Day Hawaiʻi 2026 features activities throughout November to celebrate trees on the Big Island

The activities demonstrate the vital role trees play by providing shade, improving air quality, supporting wildlife habitat and reducing stormwater runoff and erosion.

Authorities seek suspects in Kēōkea Beach Park grass damage incident

Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for damaging the grassy grounds at Kēōkea Beach Park in Kapaʻau.

Influential, industry-changing Chef Roy Yamaguchi honored by alma mater Culinary Institute of America

The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.
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Filmmaker goes on poignant 3-year, behind-the-scenes journey to Merrie Monarch with leaders of one hālau

Zilla Barbosa’s documentary “Making the Line” started as a desire to peak behind the curtain of hula in Hawaiʻi, but it became symbolic of the human condition.

Influential, industry-changing Chef Roy Yamaguchi honored by alma mater Culinary Institute of America

The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.

Volcano Watch: Such great heights; measuring Kīlauea’s lava fountains

“How tall is the fountain?” Volcano watchers keep coming back to that single question once lava fountains start at the summit of the Big Island volcano, and there have been plenty of opportunities to ask during the past 2 years.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 6-12: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, Hawaiʻi Island Veterans Day Parade, AstroDay West and more

Check out our top 10 things to do NOW! There’s fun for the entire family happening around the island.

Documentary traces journey of family matriarch who lived in Kalaupapa and vanished from Honolulu in 1900

The film short premieres Oct. 31 during the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival and will be screened on the Big Island on Nov. 8 at at the Kahilu Theater.

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National recall of Tractor Wheel Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars over potential to cause choking
Hawaiian Electric launches ALOHA Collection bag to raise money for local United Way agencies
Business Monday: Native Hawaiian van tour operator adds regular stop in Kaʻū to help after Hurricane Lala
Royal Kona Resort workers ratify new contract

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Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?

Hawai'i Volcano Blog Chevron Forward

Volcano Watch: Such great heights; measuring Kīlauea’s lava fountains
UPDATE: Lava fountains cease as Episode 56 of ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano comes to end on Big Island
High lava fountaining possible at Kīlauea starting today
Volcano Watch: Ruby seamount; a glimpse into the secret life of a submarine volcano

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Hawaiʻi Sea Grant TV episode about Papahānaumokuākea marine debris project wins regional Emmy
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

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Maui Surf Forecast for November 07, 2026

A north-northwest swell will continue a slow decline through Saturday, and surf along exposed north and west facing shores has fallen below High Surf...

Iration brings Reggae-Rock to A&B Amphitheater Dec. 5; discounted tickets end Tuesday

Reggae-rock band Iration will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater on Saturday, Dec. 5, and discounted general admission tickets are on sale through Tuesday. The $32 general admission price expires at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday Prices increase on the day of the show. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the concert begins […]

Discover “A Whole New World” in Maui Prep’s Aladdin Jr.

This adventure for the whole family features 39 Maui Prep performers from grades 6 through 12.

Central Maui Rep. Tyson Miyake keeps majority whip post in new House leadership lineup

Central Maui Rep. Tyson Miyake will remain a majority whip in the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives under the leadership team House Speaker Nadine Nakamura announced Friday for the 34th Legislature. Miyake, a Democrat, is one of three majority whips named to the team. The others are Reps. Lisa Kitagawa and Tina Nakada Grandinetti, according to […]

Upcountry Winter Fest returns Nov. 28 at King Kekaulike High School

The Kekaulike High School Foundation will host the Upcountry Winter Fest from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at the King Kekaulike High School campus in Pukalani, with free admission and parking, according to an announcement. The event will include a holiday craft fair, a farmers market, food trucks and booths run by school organizations. […]

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‘Entertainment Tonight’ to showcase Kauaʻi culture, attractions and film locations for Hawaiʻi Week

The weeklong series also features chef Roy Yamaguchi, Kilohana Plantation and the Kōloa Rum Company.

New $1.7 million Hanapēpē skate park to open Nov. 17

The new skate park marks a milestone in Hanapēpē’s longstanding efforts to establish a dedicated skateboarding facility.

Kauaʻi’s Nakamura to retain speakership, Morikawa named majority flood leader in House for 34th Hawaiʻi Legislature

“Our leadership team reflects the diversity of our majority caucus, bringing together working families, unique perspectives and voices from across the islands to ensure we represent the needs of communities throughout Hawaiʻi,” said Speaker Nadine Nakamura of Kauaʻi.

Kauai Weather Forecast for November 07, 2026

A plume of moisture associated with now Tropical Storm Pena well south of the islands brought heavy rainfall to windward areas of the Big Island. While the...

Newest tropical storm will not directly impact state; Pena to pass well south of Hawaiian Islands

Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu said Friday that while the tropical storm will not have any direct impact on the islands, it likely will enhance trade winds and contribute to potential wind advisory conditions across typically windy areas.