Catch of day during Kauaʻi Mother’s Day fishing outing is seabird in distress saved by teen sailor : Big Island Now
The rescued koaʻe kea appeared healthy, vibrant and feistier than ever May 27, 2026. (Photo Credit: Save Our…
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 6.8 earthquake strikes northern Chile : Big Island Now
May 25, 2026, 12:46 PM HST The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said Monday that there is no tsunami…
Strong magnitude-6.0 quake causes some damage in West Hawaiʻi on Big Island : Big Island Now
This story was updated at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026. Officials with Hawaiʻi County and Hawaiian Volcano…
Strong magnitude-6.0 quake causes some damage in West Hawaiʻi on Big Island : Big Island Now
This story was updated at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026. Officials with Hawaiʻi County and Hawaiian Volcano…
Flood advisory issued as moderate to locally heavy rainfall soaks parts of East Hawai‘i : Big Island Now
May 17, 2026, 11:54 AM HST Steady periods of moderate to locally heavy rainfall are causing a soggy…
Some instability lingers from passing storm, but only few heavy showers flared up so far on Big Island : Big Island Now
A flood watch previously in effect for the entire state was canceled shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday, May…
News briefs for May 1: Appliance replacement, festival winners and more : Big Island Now
Courtesy Photo Reduced price, energy-efficient appliances available for residents impacted by kona lows Hawaiʻi Energy, the state’s energy…
Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 2.3% in February : Big Island Now
Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism reports that seasonally adjusted unemployment for February ticked slightly up…
18 lane closures scheduled during week of April 4-10 on Big Island state roadways : Big Island Now
April 5, 2026, 1:00 AM HST Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announces the following 18 scheduled lane closures and…
2 trillion gallons of water inundate Hawaiʻi in March, trigger historic flooding : Big Island Now
More than 2 trillion gallons of water — enough to fill 3 million Olympic-sized swimming pools — inundated…
For first time, League of Women Voters of Hawaiʻi County co-sponsors No Dictators Protest in Hilo : Big Island Now
East Hawaiʻi residents will come together with millions of others throughout the country Saturday, March 28, for a…
UPDATE: Entire Big Island now under flood advisory as heavy showers continue to lift north : Big Island Now
Update at 3:18 a.m. March 22, 2026: The flood advisory issued late Saturday night, March 21, for portions…