Activities Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 6-12: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival…
News Wind advisory in effect through early Thursday for North Hawai‘i
2026 Paniolo Hall of Fame will induct 9 new members during a ceremony in Waikōloa
Inductees include a legendary cattleman who was celebrated in the 1990 song, “Hanohano Wale no na Cowboy.” November 05, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawai’i attorney general urges passage of federal Kids Online Safety Act
Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.East Hawai‘i News UPDATE: Big Island police announce previously reported missing, endangered woman…
East Hawai‘i News Boil water notice canceled for Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area
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Montana man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Hawai‘i governor and his family
State issues brown water advisory at Hilo Bay, along Hāmākua Coast
Briefs for Nov. 4: New Hawaiian Airlines premium lounge, climate workshops, more
FEMA denies individual aid to Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i counties impacted by hurricanes
Wind advisory issued for Big Island through Tuesday morning
Hawai‘i Island police investigate murder of 34-year-old woman found in Kona
Natural disasters, climate change increase threat from invasive species for Pacific…
Hawaiʻi Sea Grant TV episode about Papahānaumokuākea marine debris project wins…
Sperm whale carcass drifting along Kona Coast could post health risks to beachgoers…
Hawaiʻi County hires Kanani Aton for new position of recovery officer
Volcano Watch: Ruby seamount; a glimpse into the secret life of a submarine volcano
All the afterlife is a stage: Palace Theater again invites ghosts, ghouls to take…
14 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Oct. 12-18 on Big Island roads
Legendary, transformative former Rainbow Warriors head coach June Jones dies
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 30-Nov. 5: Tales of horror and plenty of…
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2026 Paniolo Hall of Fame will induct 9 new members during a ceremony in Waikōloa
Inductees include a legendary cattleman who was celebrated in the 1990 song, “Hanohano Wale no na Cowboy.”
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.
Hawai’i attorney general urges passage of federal Kids Online Safety Act
Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.
Wind advisory in effect through early Thursday for North Hawai‘i
East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are expected in the advised locations.
UPDATE: Big Island police announce previously reported missing, endangered woman located
36-year-old Chasia-Rose Palma was found in good health after being missing since the end of October.
Boil water notice canceled for Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area
It is no longer necessary for customers in the area to boil tap water or use bottle water for drinking, cooking, making ice or brushing teeth. Customers can resume normal use of tap water.
Montana man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Hawai‘i governor and his family
52-year-old Eric Lee Boltz admitted in a plea agreement that he was motivated by Gov. Josh Green’s official government position and religion; he told law enforcement during an interview that he made the series of threatening and antisemitic voicemails to ‘shake [Gov. Green] up.’
State issues brown water advisory at Hilo Bay, along Hāmākua Coast
Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain — even if a brown water advisory is not issued in the area.
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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.
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.
Maui Now
Maui Weather Forecast for November 05, 2026
Breezy trade winds will persist for the next several days. Trades winds will increase in strength tonight into Saturday due to a tropical disturbance passing...
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Lopez backs federal legislation for keiki online safety measures
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of 45 state attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act, federal legislation intended to strengthen online protections for children and teens.
Maui Surf Forecast for November 05, 2026
A moderate size, long period northwest (320-330 degree) swell will begin arriving early Thursday morning. The long period forerunners were just being...
Green Party’s Kiakona comes from behind to lead West Maui House race, but final tally hangs in balance
Pā‘ele Kiakona, a leader of Lahaina Strong, held a 107-vote lead over Democratic candidate Sne Patel as of Wednesday morning, but there were still 151 ballots in the race with issues needing to be fixed.
Seabury Hall presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ Nov. 13–21
Seabury Hall Performing Arts will present “The Drowsy Chaperone: A Musical Within a Comedy” Nov. 13–21, 2026, at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center, on the school’s campus in Makawao. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., with an additional matinee on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. Tickets are […]
Kaua‘i Now
9 cowboys will be inducted into the 2026 Paniolo Hall of Fame
Inductees include a legendary cattleman who was celebrated in the 1990 song, “Hanohano Wale no na Cowboy.”
Celebrate trees on Kauaʻi throughout November during Arbor Day Hawaiʻi 2026
The activities demonstrate the vital role trees play by providing shade, improving air quality, supporting wildlife habitat and reducing stormwater runoff and erosion.
State investigates 2 cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to stays at Nihi Kai Villas on Kauaʻi
Anyone who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas within the past 2 weeks and develops symptoms consistent with the illness caused by Legionella bacteria is advised to seek medical attention and contact the state Health Department Disease Outbreak Control Division.
