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National Weather Service says increasing moisture associated with a passing upper-level disturbance will decrease critical fire weather conditions over the islands of Maui County and the Big Island.

Initial efforts will focus on areas where families could experience greater impacts from a disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Vibrant Hawaiʻi purchasing locally sourced produce, proteins and shelf-stable food to serve about 1,800 residents during the first 3 weeks of November.

Organizers hope the role of local food producers is uplifted and a community sense of food security is strengthened, enhancing people’s ability to feed themselves and depend less on imports.

The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes departed the Cook Islands the afternoon of Oct. 21 on the next leg of their Moananuiākea Voyage; they will be on the water for the next 2 weeks before making landfall in New Zealand for just the third time in 40 years.

Last week on Hawaiʻi Island, nineteen drivers were arrested for DUI amid a notable decrease in fatal crashes. Authorities plan to maintain regular roadblocks and patrols.

“We remain focused on maintaining this high standard every day as we continue to expand housing opportunities across Hawaiʻi Island,” said Hawai‘i County Housing Administrator Kehaulani Costa.

Bill 2961, signed into law by Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami in September, is the first in Hawai‘i that incorporates wildland urban interface safety standards into county zoning and permitting for cherished plantation-camp districts, which now face an ever growing risk of wildfire.

Big Island resident and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo grad Michelle Mazzetti is speaking until 7 p.m. today at the West Hawai‘i facility to share her experiences on set of the epic Hawaiian drama on Apple TV+; and speaking of geology, one of actor and producer Jason Momoa’s favorite scenes in the show is in the finale when a volcano erupts,

Get expert advice from nursery folks hailing from around the island and shop all the beautiful flowers and plants that will be available for sale at the same time. You don’t want to miss this blooming good time!

It will be a spooktacular weekend before Halloween, with several events on the Big Island once again planned to celebrate the holiday — each one a scream in its own right; all offering tons of frightful family fun.

Friends of the Panaʻewa Zoo are hosting “Boo at the Zoo” on Oct. 25 and 26, featuring Halloween festivities in a magical rainforest setting.

Daylong workshop slated for Nov. 8 at Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital and designed to empower expecting families with knowledge and confidence to embark on their parenting journey.

Community outreach officers and volunteers joined forces in Kailua-Kona to clean up Kalaepaʻakai Beach.

The park on Waiānuenue Avenue, which includes Pi‘ihonua Gymnasium, will be closed 2 days at the end of this week.

Under the new federal law, those affected must complete an average of 80 hours per month (20 hours per week) in qualifying work or training activity. Acceptable activities include paid or self-employment, volunteer service with a government or nonprofit organization, or participation in job training programs such as SNAP Employment and Training, or services at American Job Centers.

A Hilo dealership and a nonprofit will be putting on haunted houses this year for Halloween.

Join the vibrant 2025 Akamai Living Fair in Hilo on Oct. 23, where attendees of all ages can explore over 50 vendors, enjoy health screenings, cooking demos, and more.

Two collection events are scheduled for later this year; registration is open now, but the deadlines to sign up are drawing nearer.

The league season is Dec. 1 through Feb. 26, 2026; registration is open through Oct. 29.

Organizers expect a large turnout as registration for the Hilo event has already outpaced those for the June 14 protest, where more than 1,500 participants gathered and waved signs.