State seeks to fine 3 Big Island men for illegal take of 4,000 ‘opihi from marine reserve : Big Island Now
On Sept. 18, 2025, a community member witnessed a yellow-hulled vessel idling within the Ka‘ūpūlehu Marine Reserve off…
UPDATE: Portion of Highway 11 reopen after being closed for flooding; windward Big Island super soaked : Big Island Now
This story was updated at 11:26 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Are we sure the wet season ended…
UPDATE: Portion of Highway 11 reopen after being closed for flooding; windward Big Island super soaked : Big Island Now
This story was updated at 11:26 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Are we sure the wet season ended…
Petroglyph boardwalk reopens at national historical park in North Kona : Big Island Now
May 28, 2026, 8:00 AM HST New boardwalk at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park. The petroglyph boardwalk at Kaloko-Honokōhau…
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Manhunt underway for 36-year-old suspect in murders of 3 elderly men on Big Island : Kauai Now
Editor’s note: This story has been updated at 4 p.m. on May 27, 2026. The manhunt continues Wednesday…
Nonprofit groups partner again to remove invasive species from Kealakekua Bay : Big Island Now
Kealakekua Bay in South Kona. Photo courtesy of Hoāla Kealakekua Nui website. Big Island nonprofits are coming together,…
Public input sought for Kawaihae Harbor improvements project on Big Island : Big Island Now
Kawaihae Harbor. (Photo courtesy: Hawai‘i Department of Transportation) Kawaihae Harbor on the northwest coast of the Big Island…
3 Hilo schools closed due to unexpected water outage : Big Island Now
April 21, 2026, 7:47 AM HST * Updated April 21, 7:56 AM Three public schools in Hilo are…
UPDATE: Hawai‘i County remains under flood watch until 7:45 p.m. Tuesday; 400 damage reports filed from Kona low storms : Big Island Now
Update: March 24, 4: 25 p.m.: The National Weather Service has extended the flood watch on portions of…
Hawaiʻi County officials urge public to be storm ready ahead of second kona low : Big Island Now
A second kona low in as many weeks could bring more heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding as…
Getting ready: Hawai‘i County crews, residents prep for second Kona low storm expected Thursday : Big Island Now
After days of rain, Hawai‘i County crews are taking advantage of the first bit of sunshine to prepare…
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply to host Fix a Leak Week events : Big Island Now
March 14, 2026, 9:00 AM HST Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is celebrating 2026 national Fix a…