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From The Great Escape with the Hawai‘i Keiki Museum at Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa, Trunk-or-Treating in Pāhoa and all the haunted attractions that promise to scare those who dare to enter, there’s plenty to do as All-Hallow’s Eve draws near.

Anthony Booker uses knowledge and experience from Hoʻola Farms to open is own small business, Big Bʻz Hawaiian Honey.

The Halloween haunts continue today on the Big Island, with several haunted attractions beckoning thrill seekers to venture through their doors or journey down their trail and still time to catch some of the family friendly spooky season fun, too.

The Island of Hawaiʻi YMCA has planned three family-friendly events for the week of Halloween.

There’s trails that will scare your socks off and plenty of family fun to be had at pumpkin patches and fall fests. Even the residents of Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in Hilo are getting into the spooky spirit. Be sure to check out all the frighfully festive events now.

ʻAle Lau Loa Youth Ambassador Program celebrates second year with 8 students from several Big Island high schools participating in a cultural exchange with Penticton Indian Band of British Columbia, Canada.

From a Creepy Carnival lurking along the Spooky Trail at Volcano Art Center and other even more frightful haunted attractions to several family friendly trunk-or-treat events, the Big Island is definitely getting into the spirit of the spooky holiday this year.

There are plenty of other events and activities happening around the Big Island that can keep you and the family busy. Check out out top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

The iconic bridge pavilion is set to be removed on Thursday, making way for a new one that will match the original design and color.

Athletes from 85 countries, regions and territories showcased their national pride at the Parade of Nations down Ali‘i Drive in downtown Kailua-Kona.

John ‘Bozo’ Rapozo was found with methamphetamines and a loaded gun after he reportedly fled from the scene of a crash of a stolen Chevy Camaro in 2022.

In the first-ever all-male race in Kona, there are approximately 2,500 athletes that will swim, bike and run on Saturday, starting at the Kailua Pier.

Participants engaged in learning about the crucial efforts to safeguard endangered species, with presentations on conservation efforts and the role of birds in maintaining the balance of Hawaiʻi’s delicate ecosystem.

Warren Cho Jr. has been charged wirth first-degree terroristic threatening.

Businesses can use, repay and reuse these low-interest loans over three years, after which time the money becomes part of a “forever fund.”

The County of Hawaiʻi and Volcano Village community partnered together to repair the beloved wooden skatepark and reopen after four and a half years.

The Hawaiʻi Island Festival of Birds will be a full-day of panels, presentations, cultural demonstrations, soundscapes and a fair all about native manu.

Pacific Islanders in Communications celebrates these indigenous and native storytellers, encourages fans to continue attending filmscreenings on neighbor islands and voting for favorites.

Hawai‘i Ocean Science Technology Park is celebrating 50 years since its creation with an open house.

The $21 million capital project, “Building a Bright Future for our Keiki, Families & Community,” has begun as the YWCA prepares to rebuild the newly-imagined YWCA Preschool.