News Sperm whale carcass drifting along Kona Coast could post health risks to beachgoers…
News Hawaiʻi County hires Kanani Aton for new position of recovery officer
Hawaiʻi Island police investigating call about gun shots heard at Kealakehe High School
Police say school personnel interviewed on scene did not report hearing gunshots, seeing injured individuals or observing suspicious persons on campus. October 30, 2026 · 06:08pm
Local farmers find dependable market through Hawaiʻi Department of Education’s farm-to-school program
The program has introduced new recipes featuring the locally-grown ingredients on school breakfast, lunch and after-school snack menus.News Temporary water discoloration notice for Kaieie area on Big Island
Hawai'i State News 5 people rescued after small airplane emergency landing on farmland on Kauaʻi
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Big Island News
Sperm whale carcass drifting along Kona Coast could post health risks to beachgoers, boaters, fishers
After reaching the mouth of Honokōhau Harbor, the carcass was towed offshore Wednesday evening by officers with the state Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement in collaboration with others.
Hawaiʻi Island police investigating call about gun shots heard at Kealakehe High School
Police say school personnel interviewed on scene did not report hearing gunshots, seeing injured individuals or observing suspicious persons on campus.
Hawaiʻi County hires Kanani Aton for new position of recovery officer
The Hilo resident will be responsible for leading and coordinating the county’s disaster recovery operations and overseeing community engagement.
Temporary water discoloration notice for Kaieie area on Big Island
The water department said it is currently flushing the water system, hauling water to the Kaieie tank, and investigating the possible cause of the discolored water.
5 people rescued after small airplane emergency landing on farmland on Kauaʻi
The initial report said five people were aboard the plane that made an emergency landing, with only one person injured.
Outdoor warning sirens will sound across the state for monthly test on Monday
The monthly siren and emergency alert system test is set for 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2 across the state.
Volcano Watch: Ruby seamount; a glimpse into the secret life of a submarine volcano
Submarine volcanoes are enigmatic and mysterious because they are cloaked by the overlying ocean, yet their activity represents 75% of earth’s volcanism.
Local farmers find dependable market through Hawaiʻi Department of Education’s farm-to-school program
The program has introduced new recipes featuring the locally-grown ingredients on school breakfast, lunch and after-school snack menus.
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Local Entertainment
All the afterlife is a stage: Palace Theater again invites ghosts, ghouls to take residence for Halloween
Hilo’s largest immersive walk-through haunted house attraction invites the public to catch a few scares during spooky season performances this weekend.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 30-Nov. 5: Tales of horror and plenty of frightfully fun Halloween haunts
A smorgasbord of spooky seasonal shindigs Friday and Saturday includes festivities offering tricks, treats, activities, live music, food and overall fall fun, plus more; many also encourage costumes and all guarantee smiles.
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.
Maui Now
Maui Surf Forecast for October 31, 2026
The current small, short period north-northeast swell will maintain small surf along north-facing shores into Saturday. A larger, long-period northwest...
Bank of Hawai‘i celebrates Hello Kitty Day with exclusive Hello Kitty and Friends collaboration
In celebration of Hello Kitty Day on Nov. 1, Bank of Hawai‘i is highlighting its recent collaboration with Sanrio, bringing the beloved Hello Kitty and Friends characters together with local favorites in an exclusive collection of debit cards and checks.
The Kīpahulu District reopens after heavy rains and flooding, campground remains closed
The Kīpahulu District is open to the public, but the Kīpahulu campground will remain closed through the weekend as repairs are made.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for October 31, 2026
Moderate trade winds will focus clouds and showers over windward and mauka areas through Saturday, along with allowing for the development of typical...
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 31, 2026
The current small, short period north-northeast swell will maintain small surf along north-facing shores into Saturday. A larger, long-period northwest...
5 people rescued from small airplane crash in Waimea
The initial report said five people were aboard the plane that made an emergency landing, with only one person injured.
