The second annual Hilo Sensory Festival will be offering activities to empower children with autism and to celebrate neurodiversity on Saturday at Hilo Daijingu Hall. #AvaSofiaFoundation #AutismMomsofKona

First sighted near Molokaʻi and then the Mariana Trench 10 years later, Iridogorgia chewbacca highlights the collaborative efforts needed to reveal hidden oceanic wonders.

University of Hawaiʻi offer a groundbreaking, low-cost solution to boost reef recovery worldwide and significantly increasing coral survival rates in real reef environments.

New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiNews #UHEROBriefs #VulnerabilityofHawaiisNonprofits #FederalFundingCuts #NewAnalysis

Local union workers are set to strike Kaiser Permanente across the state beginning Oct. 14 after months of contract negotiations for wag increases and safe staffing numbers.

The iconic palaka fabric — a versatile checkerboard pattern — is making a comeback from its plantation roots to modern runways, thanks to its cultural significance and history. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #Palaka #SymbolofHawaiiHistoryResilienceandIdentity #UniversityofHawaiiatManoa #Fashion

Despite a federal government shutdown, travel to the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected, with essential services such as air traffic control and TSA operations continuing. #Hawaiitourism #Federalgovernmentshutdown

Experience culture, creativity, and community support in a variety of settings that promise entertainment, education, and engagement for all ages—dive into the details on these must-attend events across the Big Island.

The "no tax on tips" provision in Republicans' massive tax and spending law, signed by Trump in July, eliminates federal income taxes on tips for people in positions that have traditionally received them. #BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiNews #NoTaxonTips #HawaiiRestaurantAssociation

"We are now in a federal shutdown," Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said during his weekly update. "We know our people will suffer and struggle more." #Federalgovernmentshutdown #HawaiiVolcanoesNationalPark #HawaiianVolcanoObservatory

The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System. #StatewideOutdoorWarningSirenSystem #EmergencyAlertSystem

Heads up! Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a utility pole overnight on Oct. 2. Plan ahead and drive safely. #hawaiianelectric #northkona

The earthquake struck around 4 a.m., six miles deep in Leyte, Philippines. #PacificTsunamiWarningCenter

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa created an educational video emphasizing community collaboration in the fight against the devastating Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death that threatens Hawaiʻi's native forests. #ROD #RapidOhiaDeath #UHManoa

Alaska Air Group announces leadership changes, marking a new era of amid the Alaska-Hawaiian integration and its plan to become a single mainline operating carrier.

Lt. Kevin Brodie is set to speak and Officer Michael Gusman will be honored during the Kona Crime Prevention Committee luncheon this Wednesday.

Hawaiian Electric has achieved a landmark in clean energy by exceeding 1 gigawatt of customer-sited rooftop solar and battery storage, showcasing one of the nation's highest rooftop solar integration rates.

The document signed by Gov. Josh Green and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll reflects a shared understanding about how Hawaiʻi and the Army will discuss protecting lands used by the military, while also supporting national security. #PTA #PohakuloaTrainingArea #GovernorGreen

Past, present, and future of island astronomy and Parker Ranch will be discussed during the Waimea Community Association meeting this Thursday.

From market hobby cooking for markets, to offering authentic Mexican street food from a food truck in Pāhoa, Keaʻau and Hilo – Pancho’s Taco Truck has become an East Hawaiʻi staple.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is encouraging Hawai‘i small businesses to take part in the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey. #FederalReserve #FederalReserveCreditSurvey

The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association's First Tee - Hawaiʻi conducted the Big Island Junior Championship at Hualālai Golf Course this weekend with 79 participants in three age groups for boys and girls. #BigIslandJuniorChampionship

A shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan resulted in at least 2 two deaths and eight injuries, prompting Gov. Josh Green to order U.S. and Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff from Monday morning to Wednesday night.

Next week, the inaugural Hawaiʻi Myofascial Symposium will feature experts as they delve into research and hands-on techniques to tackle myofascial pain and dysfunction.

The Life Insurance Policy Locator reunited $5.7 million with Hawaiʻi beneficiaries in 2025 by helping locate unclaimed life insurance policies.

The information gathered from these sessions will be used to help prioritize the areas that matter most to residents in Hawai‘i Island's destination management plan. #HawaiiTourismAuthority #HawaiiIslandDestinationManagementPlan

A nationwide recall of Southwind Foods' frozen shrimp and Sprout Organics' Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to possible contamination affects products in Hawaiʻi stores.

Hawaiʻi County celebrated a groundbreaking milestone in combating homelessness with the blessing of the construction site of the Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center near Kealakehe Parkway in Kona. #KukuiolaEmergencyShelter #HawaiiCountyhomelessness

The "Noah' Ark" initiative seeks to prevent coral extinction and support long-term resilience by integrating innovative conservation strategies.

The seven men, who were killed in action in Europe during World War II while serving in the famed 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, were denied commissions at the time because of wartime prejudice. #Niseisoldier #JapaneseAmericanSoldiers

A 20-year-old from Puna was arrested and charged in relation to a firearms incident that occurred on Sept. 17 on the roadway fronting a residence on 29th Avenue in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. #HawaiiCountyProsecutingAttorney #BigIslandcrime

Launched this June, HiSIS offers a convenient resource for residents to access and manage their official immunization records.

In Hawaiʻi, visitor numbers are down, job growth has stalled, and housing activity remains weak, with inflation also expected to rise over the next year as tariffs feed through to consumer prices. #UHERO #UHEROforecast

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is stepping down at the end of September due to the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices and judges.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory technicians navigate rugged volcanic terrains and formidable challenges to ensure accurate volcanic activity data.

Gov. Josh Green shared Hawaiʻi’s strategic insights on boosting community resilience through infrastructure that has allowed the state to be recognized for delivering equitable digital services.

The newly released report reveals that Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park drew over 1.4 million visitors who spent $445 million and supported over 3,600 jobs in 2024.

Celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Postal Service by voting in the Stamp Encore contest! Pick your favorite design online or by mail. #usps #stampencore #usps250

Experience culture, creativity, and community support in a variety of settings that promise entertainment, education, and engagement for all ages—dive into the details on these must-attend events across the Big Island.

UH study reveals that the gut microbiome's interaction with human genes opens new avenues for precision health strategies by influencing disease risk, aging, and medical treatments.

The Legacy Land Conservation Program run by the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking applications for $6.7 million in grant funds for fiscal year 2026. #LegacyLandConservatonProgram #DLNR #landpreservation

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for southeast portions of Hawaiʻi Island until 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday due to excessive rainfall. #BigIslandfloodadvisory

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green joins global leaders in New York on Thursday to discuss building stronger, more resilient communities. #clintonfoundation #newyork #globalinitiative

UH Hilo, UH Mānoa, and UH West Oʻahu—shine in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges rankings, celebrating academic excellence and dedication to quality education across the islands.

The Hawaii Police Department is currently involved in law enforcement activity on 29th Avenue in the Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision in Keaʻau. #HawaiiIslandpolice

Police activity underway in Hawaiian Paradise Park. 29th Ave. is closed between Kaloli and Paradise Dr. Stay clear of the area until further notice. #HPD #roadclosure

The Department of Education students tried tinola – chicken papaya soup – this September as part of the farm-to-school initiative to enhance nutrition and support local farming.

At the Climate Mayors Leadership Forum in New York City, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi will deliver a keynote address today about the future of clean energy and the importance of local climate action. #ClimateMayorsLeadershipForum #BrianSchatz #SenatorSchatz

The act addresses barriers faced by adoptees, ensuring their rightful access to higher education, employment, and protection from deportation.