Iconic Ali‘i Drive in Kona changed forever after loss of 80-foot tree : Big Island Now
The Moreton Bay fig showcased the Kokua Kailua village stroll, which is held one Sunday each month in…
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Halloween mood bleeds over into weekend with Ghost Stories, other events : Big Island Now
With Halloween just one day of this week’s top 10, we wanted to make sure all of our…
Long-term solutions being explored after dredging of Pohoiki Boat Ramp failed : Big Island Now
Pohoiki Boat Ramp. (Photo courtesy Rep. Greggor Ilagan) After the recent dredging at Pohoiki Boat Ramp failed, state…
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 24-30: Frightful fun featured at events around the island : Big Island Now
It will be a spooktacular weekend before Halloween, with several events on the Big Island once again planned…
Three opossums caught in the past 5 weeks in Honolulu, Hilo : Big Island Now
Three opossums were captured at harbors in Honolulu and Hilo within the past five weeks. Two were caught…
Flood advisory in effect for portion of West Hawai‘i : Big Island Now
October 16, 2025, 5:33 PM HST * Updated October 16, 7:49 PM National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu…
New ‘House of the Warrior’ rises in Hilo to serve Big Island veterans : Big Island Now
A new “House of the Warrior” has risen in Hilo to serve those brave Big Island kūpuna who…
Public input sought on housing project in Hilo : Big Island Now
October 14, 2025, 3:00 AM HST The County of Hawai‘i Office of Housing and Community Development will host…
Zonta pays it forward by awarding $10K in microgrants to 6 Big Isle businesswomen : Big Island Now
October 10, 2025, 2:30 PM HST Zonta Club of Hilo awarded $10,000 in microgrants in support of Hawai‘i…
18 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 4-10 on Hawai‘i Island state roadways : Big Island Now
October 4, 2025, 11:00 AM HST Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announces the following 18 scheduled lane closures and…
Healthy coconut trees cut down on popular Kaua‘i trail; state staff reprimanded for not protecting natural resources : Big Island Now
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources is facing criticism from residents and outdoor enthusiasts after…
Invasive insect detected on Kaua‘i, attacking native naio plant : Big Island Now
Myoporum thrips, invasive insects that attack native naio plants. (Photo courtesy: DLNR) Myoporum thrips, invasive insects that attack…