Education University of Hawaiʻi awarded $4.4M federal grant to expand college pathways for rural…
Education 3 Big Island professionals to graduate from rigorous Hawai‘i Agricultural Leadership…
Families of people buried at Nāʻālehu Cemetery encouraged to submit claim for recovered items
Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation in late September initiated a process for family members to claim items displaced by flooding caused by Hurricane Lala. October 28, 2026 · 05:00am
6th annual Fill A Police Cruiser food drive coming to Kona
All donated non-perishable food items and monetary contributions collected during the food drive will be distributed by The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island's Food Bank, to people and families in need around Hawaiʻi Island.News Hawai’i’s 2026 dry season 3rd wettest in 30 years; but wet season will be opposite…
Hawai'i State News State marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week with launch of awareness campaign
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Pāhoa man arrested for desecrating historic Star of the Sea Painted Church
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Nā Leo TV raises over $58,000 following historic 16-hour broadcast
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Unintentional discharge of fully treated wastewater with possible elevated chlorine enters…
Hawaiʻi County Fire Commission selects Daniel Volpe as fire chief
Vulcan Challenge fundraising campaign enters final days at UH Hilo
Federal disaster funding available for private nonprofits after Hurricane Lala
Kāʻu police captain receives Hāweo award for leadership during and after Hurricane Lala
Rezoning decision about land for controversial Waikōloa Village development postponed…
Puna man charged after alleged vehicle theft, police pursuit
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Big Island News
University of Hawaiʻi awarded $4.4M federal grant to expand college pathways for rural Big Island students
The project, which runs through 2032, will support students from seven target schools in Kohala, Honokaʻa, Keaʻau, Kaʻū and Pāhoa.
3 Big Island professionals to graduate from rigorous Hawai‘i Agricultural Leadership Program on Nov. 9
This year’s 14 graduates identified ways to reduce Hawaiʻi’s dependence on food imports and strengthen its food system.
Families of people buried at Nāʻālehu Cemetery encouraged to submit claim for recovered items
Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation in late September initiated a process for family members to claim items displaced by flooding caused by Hurricane Lala.
Hawai’i’s 2026 dry season 3rd wettest in 30 years; but wet season will be opposite with increased wildfire risk
If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience drier-than-normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño.
State marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week with launch of awareness campaign
This year’s awareness campaign encourages Hawaiʻi families to “Get the Facts. Test Your Keiki. Check Your Home” for possible contamination; educational webinar scheduled for this morning, Oct. 28.
6th annual Fill A Police Cruiser food drive coming to Kona
All donated non-perishable food items and monetary contributions collected during the food drive will be distributed by The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, to people and families in need around Hawaiʻi Island.
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.
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Local Entertainment
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.
Maui Now
UH Law School brings recruitment events to Maui and Kauaʻi
The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is headed to the neighbor islands. This fall, the law school will host a series of informational sessions across Hawaiʻi for prospective students.
Dream Resorts appoints Nikki Golden as Director of Experience
Dream Resorts, the hospitality company behind Maui Resort Rentals and Beachview Rentals, has announced the appointment of Nikki Golden as Director of Experience. In her new role, Golden will oversee Guest and Owner Experience while helping establish a unified service model and experience standards across the growing Dream Resorts portfolio.
Maui County voters: Watch for official ballot-related communication
Maui County’s registered voters with email addresses in their voter record will automatically receive notification when their ballot package has been mailed, received and accepted for counting, or if there is an issue with their ballot envelope that needs to be addressed.
Kaua‘i Now
Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on Mars
Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer's winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.
Dry season in Hawaiʻi 3rd wettest in 30 years; but low rainfall, high fire risk forecast for wet season
If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience drier-than-normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño.
State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week messaging
This year’s awareness campaign encourages Hawaiʻi families to “Get the Facts. Test Your Keiki. Check Your Home” for possible contamination; educational webinar scheduled for this morning, Oct. 28.
Hawaiʻi voters to decide on two state constitutional amendments, one Kauaʻi County Charter amendment
Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure and one amendment that clarifies the planning commission appeal process in the Kauaʻi County Charter.
