EEnvironment Read More Warnings in effect: Tropical Storm Lala strengthens ahead of Hawaii strikeAugust 15, 2026 Tropical Storm Lala will track near Hawaii this weekend, likely as a low-end Category 1 hurricane, with threats…
EEnvironment Read More Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo among proposed closures of forest research facilities nationwide : Big Island NowAugust 7, 2026 The Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo is among more than 50 U.S. Forest Service Research and…
EEnvironment Read More Child & Family Service to bless new Hilo location : Big Island NowJuly 31, 2026 July 30, 2026, 1:00 AM HST Child & Family Service, Hawaiʻi’s family-centered, full-service nonprofit, will bless its new…
EEnvironment Read More UPDATE: Entire Big Island now under flood advisory as heavy showers continue to lift north : Big Island NowMarch 22, 2026 Update at 3:18 a.m. March 22, 2026: The flood advisory issued late Saturday night, March 21, for portions…
EEnvironment Read More Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply to host Fix a Leak Week events : Big Island NowMarch 15, 2026 March 14, 2026, 9:00 AM HST Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is celebrating 2026 national Fix a…
EEnvironment Read More New Hawaiʻi Island Kingʻs Trail helps hiker traverse 300 miles of coastal pathways : Big Island NowMarch 15, 2026 Avid hiker Asa Aue explored his home in a way he never dreamed possible, traversing more than 300…
EEnvironment Read More Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 13-19: Plenty of fun, but check before you go because of brewing storm : Big Island NowMarch 12, 2026 We bring you this week’s top 10 with one caveat: There’s a lot of fun planned for this…
EEnvironment Read More 3 priority hotspots identified in Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s draft management plan for Big Island : Big Island NowMarch 3, 2026 The draft of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s latest destination management action plan for Hawai‘i Island has honed in…
EEnvironment Read More 22-year-old business reopens after devastating fire with help from Hilo Elks Lodge : Big Island NowFebruary 16, 2026 From left, John Regan, Richard Gary Davis, Tantra Bates, Doris P. Saxer, Denise Cervine, Olena Adams and Randy…
EEnvironment Read More Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 9-15: Science comedy, speakeasy dinner show, art stroll, ‘Wiliwili LOVE’ and more : Big Island NowJanuary 9, 2026 There is an eclectic emulsion of events coming next week around the Big Island, each promising an exciting…
EEnvironment Read More UPDATE: High surf advisory for east-facing shores of Big Island canceled : Big Island NowJanuary 8, 2026 Update at 3:51 a.m. Jan. 7, 2026: National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu canceled the high surf advisory…
EEnvironment Read More UPDATE: Laupāhoehoe Point Road, portion of Highway 11 in Kaʻū, reopen : Big Island NowJanuary 6, 2026 Update at 7:40 a.m. Jan. 6: Portions of Highway 11 in the Ka‘ū District have since reopened after…