#Hawaiian Islands
High tides this weekend could bring minor coastal flooding throughout the state
According to the National Weather Service, the upcoming high tides are a combination of the full moon and water levels running around 0.5 feet higher than predicted.
Update: Greatest chance of severe storms during daytime, through evening Friday
An unusually strong upper level disturbance moving over Hawai‘i now also brings a threat of flash flooding. A flood watch is in effect for the entire state until 6 a.m. Saturday.
Hawaiian Islands rate highly on safety and security, according to new visitor survey
More than 90% of visitors from all markets rated Hawai‘i as “excellent” or “above average” when it comes to being a safe and secure destination.
Native Hawaiian snails now recognized by the state
Gov. Josh Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails. Hawai‘i Island’s snail is Hini hini kua mauna (Succinea konaensis).
High surf advisory issued for Big Island’s east-facing shores
Surf will build to 8 to 12 feet. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
Wind advisory issued across the Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a strong high pressure system will continue to build in north of the Hawaiian Islands through Thursday.
Big Island Now poll no. 51: Is an insurance policy for Hawai‘i’s coral reef worth it?
The state along with nonprofit partners are always working together to find ways to promote the health and protect Hawai‘i’s coral reefs.
The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs
The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.
Expansion of high-speed internet coming to Hawaiian Islands with undersea cable project
According to a press release from the University of Hawai‘i, the system will have 24 fiber pairs with a design life of 25 years and is expected to be ready for service in late 2026.
UPDATE: Dora weakens to Category 2 hurricane; storm expected to cross into Central Pacific on Sunday
As of 5 p.m. Aug. 4, the hurricane was about 1,735 miles east of South Point on the Big Island and continuing on a westward track at about 18 mph.
UPDATE: Dora intensifies to Category 4 hurricane, still expected to pass south of Hawaiʻi
As of 5 p.m. Thursday, Dora was 1,070 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, or 2,130 miles east-southeast of Hilo, traveling west at about 18 mph and was continued to do so for the next several days.
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes in deep ocean northeast of Maui; no tsunami threat
There is no tsunami threat to the Big Island or any of the Hawaiian Islands following a preliminary magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck in deep ocean northeast of Maui. The quake occurred at 11:29 a.m. on Thursday.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants for 31 seats
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants to fill 16 primary and 15 alternate seats on its advisory council.
High surf advisory for south-facing shores on Big Island, all Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf alert for all south-facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands until 6 a.m. Monday.
What summer vacation destination was No. 1 in the Big Island Now poll?
In Big Island Now’s Poll No. 13, we asked: Where are you going on your summer vacation? What was the top answer?
Big Island Now Poll 13: Where are you going for your summer vacation?
While the Big Island and the rest of Hawai’i are popular choices for those who live on the mainland or elsewhere in the world, where do those of us who live in paradise go for a summer vacation? Take the Big Island Now 30-second poll.
No tsunami threat to Hawai’i after 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Kermadec Islands
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 occurred at approximately 2:56 p.m. in the vicinity of the Kermadec Islands. But there is no tsunami threat to the Hawaiian Islands.
6.8 magnitude earthquake near Vanuatu; no tsunami threat to State of Hawaiʻi
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu, but no tsunami threat to the Hawaiian Islands.
Volunteers count 997 humpback whales in Hawaiian Islands on Saturday
Maui volunteers spotted the most humpback whales on Feb. 25 with 596, followed by O’ahu with 232, the Big Island with 105 and 64 for Kaua’i.
High wind and surf expected over the weekend for portions of Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, high surf advisory as well as a small craft advisory for the Big Island through the weekend.
