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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.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…
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Hawaiʻi County Fire Commission selects Daniel Volpe as fire chief
Vulcan Challenge fundraising campaign enters final days at UH Hilo
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Big Island News
Subaru Telescope to join NASA’s Roman Space Telescope on Maunakea for international partnership
Hawaiʻi Island observatory will contribute 100 nights to international space research.
Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open in South Kona to help businesses, private nonprofits, residents following May quake
Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the Community Resource Center in Captain Cook, also known as Yano Hall, will be converted into a Disaster Loan Outreach Center. Customer service representatives will be present to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process.
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
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.
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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
The Ritz-Carlton Maui welcomes Justin Kawika Young to Kapalua Concert Series, Nov. 6
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua invites guests and the local community to experience an evening of live Hawaiian music as acclaimed singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young takes the stage as part of the resort’s popular Kapalua Concert Series on Friday, Nov. 6. The complimentary performance will take place from 6-9 p.m. at Alaloa Lounge.
FEMA approves more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs, nearly $113,000 for unemployment aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs and nearly $113,000 for state disaster unemployment services, according to an announcement from the agency’s Region 9 office.
Public invited to review proposed restructuring and amendments to Maui Liquor Commission rules ahead of Nov. 12 meeting
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control invites residents, liquor licensees, businesses and other interested individuals to review and provide testimony on proposed comprehensive amendments to Chapters 101 and 102 of the Rules of the Liquor Commission.
Georgia Bulldogs Win 2026 Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER; host Hawaiʻi finishes 10th
The Georgia Bulldogs edged the Clemson Tigers by one stroke to win the 2026 Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER, earning their first team title on Maui. Host Hawai‘i finished 10th in the 20-team field at 14-over.
Maui woman pleads guilty to conspiracy involving international romance fraud scheme targeting elderly
A Maui woman and twin brothers from Ghana have pleaded guilty to charges of being part of an international criminal network that devised romance fraud schemes to obtain money from victims who were mostly older Americans.
Kaua‘i Now
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Kaua‘i’s ‘Anini Beach
However, Hawai‘i Department of Health continues to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters.
Kapaʻa DMV to reopen Nov. 4 by appointment only following 8-week closure due to fire at main office
Kauaʻi County also is preparing the Gather space in Līhuʻe as a temporary DMV site. An opening date has not been set.
UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i
The advisory was previously issued to be in effect through early Thursday morning.
