Iconic Ali‘i Drive in Kona changed forever after loss of 80-foot tree : Big Island Now
The Moreton Bay fig showcased the Kokua Kailua village stroll, which is held one Sunday each month in…
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Halloween mood bleeds over into weekend with Ghost Stories, other events : Big Island Now
With Halloween just one day of this week’s top 10, we wanted to make sure all of our…
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 24-30: Frightful fun featured at events around the island : Big Island Now
It will be a spooktacular weekend before Halloween, with several events on the Big Island once again planned…
Three opossums caught in the past 5 weeks in Honolulu, Hilo : Big Island Now
Three opossums were captured at harbors in Honolulu and Hilo within the past five weeks. Two were caught…
Zonta pays it forward by awarding $10K in microgrants to 6 Big Isle businesswomen : Big Island Now
October 10, 2025, 2:30 PM HST Zonta Club of Hilo awarded $10,000 in microgrants in support of Hawai‘i…
Healthy coconut trees cut down on popular Kaua‘i trail; state staff reprimanded for not protecting natural resources : Big Island Now
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources is facing criticism from residents and outdoor enthusiasts after…
Invasive insect detected on Kaua‘i, attacking native naio plant : Big Island Now
Myoporum thrips, invasive insects that attack native naio plants. (Photo courtesy: DLNR) Myoporum thrips, invasive insects that attack…
Update: Hawai‘i Island runaway teen found safe : Big Island Now
August 20, 2025, 9:53 AM HST * Updated August 20, 10:32 AM Update 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20: Hawaii…
Emergency repairs underway on Kaiwiki Road in Hilo : Big Island Now
August 16, 2025, 1:00 AM HST Emergency repairs are underway on Kaiwiki Road because of an increased road…
Business Monday: Hilo farmland protected in perpetuity with help from nonprofits : Big Island Now
The Pu‘u‘eo Mauka conservation easement protects 74.28 acres of productive agricultural land near Hilo, with more than $1.6…