News Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24…
News Hawaiian Airlines holds practice flight for people with disabilities
Hurricane Lala prompts Hawai‘i County Council to explore ways to proactively manage vegetation
The County Council is urging the governor and mayor to prioritize and fund proactive vegetation management to mitigate trees falling over power lines and roadways during natural disasters. October 21, 2026 · 05:00am
Self-help affordable housing project begins road, utility construction in Waimea
This transformative project aims to provide 39 self-help homes, enabling families to contribute labor instead of down payments to enhance affordable housing on Hawaiʻi Island.News Update: Water restored to Big Island elementary school
News Missing 32-year-old man on boogie board rescued 1.5 miles offshore of Hapuna Beach
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Free ʻIkuwā Festival in Hilo honors interconnectedness of land, sea, sky and communities
Kona police officer honored for helping scam victim recover $60K
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Young Brothers announces modified gate hours next week at 2 ports
University of Hawaiʻi plays supporting role in developing new guide for moving endangered…
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 16-22: Niʻaulani Forest Fair, Haloholoween…
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Big Island News
Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24 on Big Island
Proper disposal of unused medications helps to protect the public and water supplies.
Hawaiian Airlines holds practice flight for people with disabilities
The experience allowed travelers to rehearse every step of a journey to better prepare them for a future flight.
Update: Water restored to Big Island elementary school
The campus has reopened today to students and staff.
Hurricane Lala prompts Hawai‘i County Council to explore ways to proactively manage vegetation
The County Council is urging the governor and mayor to prioritize and fund proactive vegetation management to mitigate trees falling over power lines and roadways during natural disasters.
Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope discovers more than 2,100 previously unknown galaxies
The discovery is the result of a decades-long survey that is now providing new insights into how galaxies form and evolve.
Self-help affordable housing project begins road, utility construction in Waimea
This transformative project aims to provide 39 self-help homes, enabling families to contribute labor instead of down payments to enhance affordable housing on Hawaiʻi Island.
Missing 32-year-old man on boogie board rescued 1.5 miles offshore of Hapuna Beach
A group of five people went swimming at Hapuna Beach on Monday evening, but only four were able to return to shore due to high winds and strong offshore currents.
Big Island students join statewide effort to build Hawaiʻiʻs teacher workforce
High school students from Hawaiʻi Island will join nearly 200 peers from across the state at the “Dive Into Education” event.
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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.
Maui Now
Kahoʻolawe trolling dates for November announced
Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules require that all vessels must register annually before entering the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve to troll during designated trolling dates—Nov. 7-8 and 21-22, 2026 between 12:01 a.m. Saturday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Maluhia Maui Rotary E-Cycle event, Nov. 7
The Maluhia Maui Rotary Club invites Maui residents to participate in its upcoming E-Cycle electronic recycling event on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. The community initiative aims to reduce electronic waste, promote responsible recycling practices, and help preserve Maui’s natural environment for future generations.
FEMA launches new option to buy national flood insurance program policy online
FEMA has launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program provides more than $16.5 billion in coverage for over 64,000 policyholders in Hawaiʻi.
Council committee backs temporary sewer deal for new Central Maui school
A Maui County Council committee voted 9-0 on Monday to recommend passage of a bill that would let the county provide temporary wastewater service to the new Central Maui School in Waikapū if the school opens before the county’s planned Central Maui wastewater plant is completed.
With new school 3 years away, Lahaina elementary students, staff make do in post-fire temporary campus
Staff say the temporary classrooms, which were built in just 95 days in Kapalua, need repairs — especially since they have to last until at least 2029 when King Kamehameha III's new elementary campus is expected to be completed.
Kaua‘i Now
People with disabilities practice flying experience with simulation hosted by Hawaiian Airlines
The experience allowed travelers to rehearse every step of a journey through airports and onto planes to better prepare them for a future flight.
Briefs for Oct. 21: The Shops at Kukui‘ula plan family-friendly fall events, resort to host fundraiser for Kauaʻi Humane Society
Quick stories on fall events for families and a fundraiser for furry friends this month.
Organizations address ongoing housing, rebuilding needs for long term recovery
After distributing $364,000 in relief, Kauaʻi organizations prepare to transition to long-term recovery with emergency assistance applications closing on Oct. 24.
