What Big Island residents need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Nolo : Big Island Now
On Tuesday morning, the Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply issued a Water Restriction Notice for customers in…
What Big Island residents need to know Monday about Hurricane Nolo : Big Island Now
As Hurricane Nolo moves northwest away from the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiʻi County is now accepting damage reports to…
What Big Island residents need to know Wednesday about Tropical Storm Nolo : Big Island Now
Updated as of 7 p.m. Sept. 23, 2026. A hurricane watch remains in effect as Tropical Storm Nolo…
Flood advisory issued for northern districts of Hawai‘i Island : Big Island Now
A flood advisory was issued for the northern districts of Hawai‘i County until 6:15 p.m. At 3:21 p.m.,…
Maui County unemployment rises to 3.2% in June as statewide job losses continue : Maui Now
June unemployment figures. Source: Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Maui County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.2%…
Business Monday: Big Island companies continue to recover from Kona low storms and earthquake : Big Island Now
Between the Kona low storms in March and the May earthquake, 140 commercial properties — including 41 agricultural…
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,…