WWNBA Read More Registration opens for East Hawaiʻi Jr. NBA/WNBA youth basketball leagues : Big Island NowJanuary 2, 2026 January 2, 2026, 9:00 AM HST Registration is now open for the East Hawaiʻi Jr. NBA/WNBA Novice Boys…
EEnvironment Read More Dr. Billy Bergin — keeper of the paniolo spirit — named Living Treasure of Hawai‘i : Big Island NowJanuary 1, 2026 Image Compiled: (Big Island Now) The Living Treasures of Hawai‘i program — celebrating its 51st year in 2026…
GGolf Read More Arakaki of Keaʻau, Downie of Hilo qualify for 2nd year in row for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championship : Big Island NowDecember 26, 2025 Qualifying round for the 11th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball was hosted Monday (Dec. 22) at Wailuā Golf Course in Līhuʻe.…
EEnvironment Read More Public urged to comment on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act : Maui NowDecember 23, 2025 December 22, 2025, 3:00 PM HST Conservational Council of Hawai‘i needs your kōkua (help) protect the state’s endangered…
UUnited States Read More Case introduces measure to strengthen economic partnerships with Pacific Islands : Kauai NowDecember 18, 2025 U.S. Rep. Ed Case, a Hawai’i Democrat who represents the 1st Congressional District encompassing all of Honolulu, announced…
EEnvironment Read More Coastal flood statement goes into effect Thursday night for all Hawai‘i coastlines : Big Island NowDecember 5, 2025 December 3, 2025, 4:12 PM HST * Updated December 4, 4:42 AM National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu…
EEnvironment Read More Traditional Hawaiian fishponds show resiliency to climate change, study shows : Big Island NowNovember 19, 2025 Traditional Hawaiian fishponds, or loko iʻa, are emerging as a model for climate resilience, according to a recent…
BBreaking News Read More Breaking News: Federal government shutdown ends after record 43 days : Big Island NowNovember 13, 2025 Hours after the U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to open the government, and days after the U.S.…
EEnvironment Read More Iconic Ali‘i Drive in Kona changed forever after loss of 80-foot tree : Big Island NowNovember 2, 2025 The Moreton Bay fig showcased the Kokua Kailua village stroll, which is held one Sunday each month in…
EEnvironment Read More Long-term solutions being explored after dredging of Pohoiki Boat Ramp failed : Big Island NowOctober 29, 2025 Pohoiki Boat Ramp. (Photo courtesy Rep. Greggor Ilagan) After the recent dredging at Pohoiki Boat Ramp failed, state…
WWildlife Read More Three opossums caught in the past 5 weeks in Honolulu, Hilo : Big Island NowOctober 22, 2025 Three opossums were captured at harbors in Honolulu and Hilo within the past five weeks. Two were caught…
MMental health Read More Hawaiʻi ranked No. 1 in nation for affordability of mental health care in new report : Big Island NowOctober 13, 2025 Hawaiʻi was ranked No. 5 for youth flourishing, with a high percentage of adolescents reporting positive mental health,…