News UPDATE: Water quality advisory canceled at Puakō Boat Ramp in Waimea
Education Some Big Island school lunches now feature local beef from Parker Ranch
State funds to support facility improvements at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Gov. Josh Green has approved the release of $9.5 million to support higher education and infrastructure in Hawaiʻi County. October 27, 2026 · 03:00am
Flood watch in effect through late Wednesday night
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Flood watch in effect through late Wednesday night
Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms with intense rainfall rates can develop at any time through Wednesday night, with the greatest flood threat focused over O‘ahu and Maui County; however, all islands are at risk.
UPDATE: Water quality advisory canceled at Puakō Boat Ramp in Waimea
Water sample testing results show enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.
UH at Hilo seniors among winners of NASA competition to feed astronaut crews on Mars
Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer’s winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.
Some Big Island school lunches now feature local beef from Parker Ranch
Parker Ranch is supplying beef to schools across Kohala, Waikoloa, Waimea, the Hāmākua Coast and Hilo.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits; warning goes into effect later tonight
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph are expected.
Meeting to discuss the removal of unexploded munitions from World War II live-fire training
Restoration Advisory Board meeting will discuss the current removal and clean up of unexploded munition from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
State funds to support facility improvements at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Gov. Josh Green has approved the release of $9.5 million to support higher education and infrastructure in Hawaiʻi County.
3 police officers honored by Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Police Department officers Xylon Takata, Christopher Barto and Taylor Cruz were recognized for their investigative work and “heartfelt service” to the community.
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Hawaiʻi County hosting ‘Kaʻū-loween Bash’ in Nāʻālehu on Oct. 31
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Free ʻIkuwā Festival in Hilo honors interconnectedness of land, sea, sky and communities
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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
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Hawaiʻi State Senate now hiring for 2027 Legislative Session
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ASB teammates support local families and affordable housing with $271,000 in contributions to five nonprofits
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Kauai Weather Forecast for October 28, 2026
A trough moving over the island chain from the west will bring clouds and showers to the state through tomorrow night. An accompanying upper level disturbance...
Kauai Weather Forecast for October 28, 2026
A trough moving over the island chain from the west will bring clouds and showers to the state through tomorrow night. An accompanying upper level disturbance...
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 28, 2026
A moderate northwest swell will decline late tonight and Wednesday, allowing surf to fall below seasonal average along north- and exposed west-facing...
Forecasters advise statewide flood watch remains in effect through late Wednesday night
Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms with intense rainfall rates can develop at any time through Wednesday night, with the greatest flood threat focused over O‘ahu and Maui County; however, all islands are at risk.
