Sign in

Big Island Now

@bigislandnow.com
591 followers 4 following 3.9K posts

Local Big Island News & Information bigislandnow.com

PostsRepliesMedia
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 4h
Residents and businesses should plan ahead for disposal needs as road closures Oct. 10 will make both facilities inaccessible. #WestHawaiiSanitaryLandfill #KealakeheRecylingandTransferStation #ToBeClosed #Oct10 #IronmanChampionship #InaccessibleBecauseofRoadClosures
bigislandnow.com
Solid waste facility closures announced because of Ironman World Championship
Residents and businesses should plan ahead for disposal needs as road closures Oct. 10 will make both facilities inaccessible.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23h
William Moxley was last seen at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 on Kaleponi Road in Fern Forest; have you seen him? #MissingMan #Volcano #HawaiiPoliceDepartment #FernForest #PublicAskedforHelp #HaveYouSeenHim
bigislandnow.com
Police seek missing Volcano man
William Moxley was last seen at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 on Kaleponi Road in Fern Forest; have you seen him?
020
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 29/09/2026
Those who need immediate police assistance in the North Kohala area should call 911. For non-emergency police assistance, contact the department’s Dispatch Center at 808-935-3311.
bigislandnow.com
North Kohala police station phone lines down
Those who need immediate police assistance in the North Kohala area should call 911. For non-emergency police assistance, contact the department’s Dispatch Center at 808-935-3311.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 29/09/2026
According to court documents, the wanted man was indicted on Sept. 21 on felony theft and second-degree burglary charges in connection with reportedly taking jewelry from Mountain Gold Jewelers.
bigislandnow.com
Big Island man wanted on 2 outstanding warrants recently indicted for reported jewelry store theft
According to court documents, the wanted man was indicted on Sept. 21 on felony theft and second-degree burglary charges in connection with reportedly taking jewelry from Mountain Gold Jewelers.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 29/09/2026
A quick look at a diaper drive in Kona and two Coffee with a Cop events.
bigislandnow.com
Briefs for Sept. 29: Community policing events set for Hilo, Kona this week
A quick look at a diaper drive in Kona and two Coffee with a Cop events.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 29/09/2026
The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.
bigislandnow.com
Puna ʻŌpio Hub to offer free job skills workshops for transitional age youth
The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.
011
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 29/09/2026
If you're 15 or older, you can become a certified lifeguard through an American Red Cross certification course Oct. 5 to 9 at Pāhoa Community Center. #BigIslandlifeguards #PahoaCommunityAquaticCenter
bigislandnow.com
Lifeguard certification offered at Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center
Classes will be 8-4 Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 29/09/2026
Department of Water Supply customers are urged to cut water usage by at least 25% due to equipment malfunctions.
bigislandnow.com
Water restriction notice issued for Kalapana
Department of Water Supply customers are urged to cut water usage by at least 25% due to equipment malfunctions.
020
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 29/09/2026
Authorities are searching for 16-year-old Zaleiya Molcilio, who was reported as a runaway. She was last seen in Hilo’s Waiākea area on July 23. #HPD #Missing #BigIslandNow
bigislandnow.com
Authorities search for runaway teen last seen in Waiākea
Authorities are urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old runaway Zaleiya Molcilio, last seen in Hilo's Waiākea area on July 23.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 29/09/2026
The Lālāmilo essential water-use-only notice has been canceled. Normal water use may resume for affected South Kohala communities. #DWS #BigIslandNow
bigislandnow.com
Lālāmilo water-use restrictions lifted after Hurricane Nolo outages
The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply has lifted the water-use restrictions for the Lālāmilo and South Kohala areas after power was restored following Hurricane Nolo.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 28/09/2026
If the water is brown, turn around.
bigislandnow.com
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay
The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 28/09/2026
This is the 25th traffic fatality of 2026, compared to 17 traffic fatalities at this same time last year.
bigislandnow.com
Motorcyclist dies 3 weeks after being critically injured in Puna crash
Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim as a 53-year-old man from Pāhoa.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 28/09/2026
Earlier this month, 9 Big Island youth shared their talents on stage during the 2nd annual HI-PAL Music Showcase in Kona.
bigislandnow.com
Young performers shine at 2nd annual HI-PAL Music Showcase
Earlier this month, 9 Big Island youth shared their talents on stage during the 2nd annual HI-PAL Music Showcase in Kona.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 28/09/2026
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said it's an "unbelievable yin-yang story" as some businesses have been forced to shutter while others are thriving.
bigislandnow.com
Business Monday: Natural disasters devastated some Big Island business, while boosting income for others
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said it's an "unbelievable yin-yang story" as some businesses have been forced to shutter while others are thriving.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 28/09/2026
Shannon Fisher, 33, was last seen at 8 a.m. on Sept. 22 in Kailua-Kona.
bigislandnow.com
Hawaiʻi police seek help in search for missing, endangered woman
Shannon Fisher, 33, was last seen at 8 a.m. on Sept. 22 in Kailua-Kona.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 28/09/2026
New rates go into effect Oct. 1 for the state's Deposit Beverage Container Program. #Hawaiirecycling #Hawaiirecyclingrates
bigislandnow.com
New rates for state Health Department’s deposit beverage container program take effect Oct. 1
The most significant change is the adoption of a new single rate for plastic.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 27/09/2026
"Emerging reader" Elliana Mowry of Kailua-Kona, who logged 808 minutes of reading, won one of the two grand prize drawings. #Hawaiisummerreadingchallenge #Hawaiipubliclibraries
bigislandnow.com
25,000 readers read more than 180,000 books during this year’s statewide Summer Reading Challenge
A Big Island “emerging reader” won one of two grand prizes for reading more than 800 minutes during the eight-week challenge.  
020
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 27/09/2026
As climate change and El Niño fuels more storm activity, a Native Hawaiian organization is exploring the ancient ahupuaʻa system as a sustainable path to defense. #HurricaneNolo #ElNino #AinaMomona
bigislandnow.com
El Niño causing busy Pacific hurricane season; prompting talk about traditional Hawaiian resilience practices
As climate change and El Niño fuels more storm activity, a Native Hawaiian organization is exploring the ancient ahupuaʻa system as a sustainable path to defense.
011
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 27/09/2026
A Waimea dental clinic will be able to offer low-cost services to an additional 500 North Hawaiʻi residents, thanks to a grant from the Hawaii Dental Service Foundation. #Hawaiidentalclinic
bigislandnow.com
$81,000 grant will expand access to low-cost dental services for North Hawaiʻi residents
The Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation awards more than $2 million a year to nonprofits providing oral health programs.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 27/09/2026
This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027. #Hokulea #Hikianalia #MoananuiākeaVoyage #FijiandTuvaluVisits #Postponed #BecauseofWeather
bigislandnow.com
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu postponed because of weather
This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 26/09/2026
As Tropical Storm Nolo brings potentially severe impacts to the state, Help Find Me is a simple way to find or report on the stock of water, ice, gas, propane, butane and more.
bigislandnow.com
New website/app crowd sources stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during, after storms
The Help Find Me website/app developed by a computer engineer in Pāhoa is a simple way to find or report on the stock of water, ice, gas, propane, butane and other necessary supplies around storms.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 26/09/2026
Outer rain bands from the storm were already reaching the island by 5 p.m. Friday; hurricane conditions remain possible Saturday morning, along with bands of intense rain and thunderstorms, storm surge and even possible tornadoes or water spouts.
bigislandnow.com
Nolo stationary south of Big Island; tropical storm conditions, large swells start to impact some areas
Outer rain bands from the storm were already reaching the island by 5 p.m. Friday; hurricane conditions remain possible Saturday morning, along with bands of intense rain and thunderstorms, storm surge and even possible tornadoes or water spouts.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 26/09/2026
“There’s no substitute for talk story and being able to really get into the stories of Hilo,” UH President Wendy Hensel said during a tour of UH Hilo, the first stop on her statewide tour of campuses. #UH #WendyHensel #UHHilo
bigislandnow.com
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo first stop on Hensel’s 2026 statewide tour of campuses
“There’s no substitute for talk story and being able to really get into the stories of Hilo,” UH President Wendy Hensel said.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 26/09/2026
The state is improving eight neglected state-owned cemeteries, where the identifies of many of the buried are unknown. #WaianaeJapaneseCemetery #Hawaiistatecemeteries
bigislandnow.com
$2.3 million improvement project has begun at 8 neglected state cemeteries in Hawaiʻi
The new state cemetery office in Hawaiʻi recently completed a $200,000 project at Waiʻanae Japanese Cemetery that included removal of trash, cutting down trees that were uprooting graves and installing fencing.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 25/09/2026
"It's like we've been beaten with a stick and we're getting beat again," said 62-year-old Owen Fritts, who owns a macadamia nut farm in South Point.
bigislandnow.com
Exhausted Ka‘ū residents still recovering from Hurricane Lala brace for Nolo
"It's like we've been beaten with a stick and we're getting beat again," said 62-year-old Owen Fritts, who owns a macadamia nut farm in South Point.
020
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 25/09/2026
Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.
bigislandnow.com
3 nēnē killed on Moloka‘i roadways ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day 2026
Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.
030
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 24/09/2026
The company is maintaining a 24-hour watch on Nolo’s path in order to position crews and equipment in areas most likely to be affected.
bigislandnow.com
Hawaiian Electric crews helping on Kaua‘i after Lowell called back to Big Island bases ahead of Nolo
The company is maintaining a 24-hour watch on Nolo’s path in order to position crews and equipment in areas most likely to be affected.
001
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 24/09/2026
People are urged to avoid forested and coastal areas due to the dangers of rising streams, flash flooding, falling trees, storm surge or high surf.
bigislandnow.com
State, national parks announce closures ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo
People are urged to avoid forested and coastal areas due to the dangers of rising streams, flash flooding, falling trees, storm surge or high surf.
120
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 24/09/2026
You can support student-athletes at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo by contributing to the annual Vulcan Challenge. #UHHilo #UHHiloathletics
bigislandnow.com
University of Hawai’i launches annual Vulcan Challenge to support student-athletes
The monthlong fundraising campaign, which runs through Oct. 23, supports scholarships, travel, training and other essential resources for the university's 12 NCAA Division II teams.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 24/09/2026
Big Island Delights will now delight customers from a new location in Hilo.
bigislandnow.com
30-year-old sweet family business celebrates new Hilo home
Family and employees of Big Island Delights gathered on Monday for a traditional blessing of the new space.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23/09/2026
Residents are encouraged to store emergency drinking water and conserve tap water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene ahead of the storm. #hurricanewatch #Dept.ofWaterSupply #BigIslandNow
bigislandnow.com
Big Island residents urged to stock, conserve water ahead of storm
Hawaiʻi County officials are urging residents to conserve water and prepare for potential disruptions to drinking water services as Tropical Storm Fifteen-E approaches the island.
130
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23/09/2026
Attendees will have discussions about the future of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry at the two-day conference at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on Thursday and Friday.
bigislandnow.com
Tourism industry leaders to gather in Honolulu for Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference
Attendees will have discussions about the future of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry at the two-day conference at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on Thursday and Friday.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23/09/2026
About 320 miles south-southeast of South Point as of 5 a.m. on Wednesday, the advisory puts the system potentially making its closest approach to the Big Island on Saturday, Sept. 26.
bigislandnow.com
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E expected to strengthen later today as it nears Big Island
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 15 to 20 inches across the Big Island, with maximum amounts of 35 inches.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23/09/2026
Hilton R. Raethel of the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi announced he will retire in January after nearly a decade as president and CEO. #HAH #HiltonRaethel
bigislandnow.com
President & CEO of Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi's healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23/09/2026
"Lefty" was the first identified manta ray living off the Kona Coast, in 1979, and since then researchers and divers have identified only about 317 more of the creatures who rarely leave the area. #Mantarays #Konamantarays #Outrigger
bigislandnow.com
Mysterious manta rays from Kona Coast’s small familial group captivate 80,000 annually
"Lefty" was the first identified manta ray living off the Kona Coast, in 1979, and since then researchers and divers have identified only about 317 more of the creatures who rarely leave the area.
020
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23/09/2026
For water customers in the Kaʻū District who were affected by Hurricane Lala, you may have your next water bill waived. #HawaiiWaterDepartment #HurricaneLala
bigislandnow.com
Water department may waive upcoming bill for Big Island customers impacted by Hurricane Lala
Some of the 1,200 customers in the system were cut off from water, others lost their water meters, and some had to boil their water for safety.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23/09/2026
The Sept. 19 incident at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center resulted in the death of 41-year-old Jose Manuel Adame Romero. #HawaiianParadisePark #CommunityCenter #Shooting #SecondDegreeMurder #FirearmsCharges #BailMaintained #RequestforSupervisedReleaseDenied
bigislandnow.com
Bail maintained for Puna man charged with murder in Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting
The Sept. 19 incident at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center resulted in the death of 41-year-old Jose Manuel Adame Romero.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23/09/2026
The workshop will be exploring funding opportunities for Hawaiʻi Island farmers from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m on Thursday via Zoom.
bigislandnow.com
Workshop from Hoʻōla Farms helps farmers navigate funding options
The workshop will be exploring funding opportunities for Hawaiʻi Island farmers from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m on Thursday via Zoom.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
Both officers involved in the assault needed treatment at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. A female officer suffered a left occipital hematoma and a concussion and a male officer suffered a bruise to his chest, according to court documents. #BigIslandCrime #HawaiiIslandpolice
bigislandnow.com
44-year-old who allegedly assaulted 2 Big Island police officers was out on bail for beating a man with a stick
While being taken to jail, Justin Santagati injured two officers who both were treated at Hilo Benioff Medical Center, according to court documents.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
A collision in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates last month claimed the life of 45-year-old Jason Jay Spurgeon.
bigislandnow.com
Hawaiʻi police identify man killed in traffic collision in Ocean View
A collision in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates last month claimed the life of 45-year-old Jason Jay Spurgeon.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
Sixteen Hawaiʻi educators were honored out of 13,000 statewide, with Chu Hong from Kaimukī High School winning the 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year. #HIDOE #HawaiiTeacheroftheYear #Hawaiieducation
bigislandnow.com
Kaimukī High School’s Chu Hong named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
Also honored were three teachers from the Big Island: Haley Agbayani, Matthew Moustakas and Adam Tuifagu.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
Police have charged Bryant Guevarra with second degree murder following a fatal shooting in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday.
bigislandnow.com
Police charge Kea’au man in connection with Hawaiian Paradise Park murder
Police have charged Bryant Guevarra with second degree murder following a fatal shooting in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
A new study proves that grazing by invasive deer are responsible for the greatest losses of forage on Hawaiʻi's cattle ranches. #UHManoa #USDA #axisdeer #Hawaiiranchland
bigislandnow.com
Invasive deer and other non-native animals are eating away Hawaiʻi’s ranchlands
A first-of-its kind study provides evidence of what ranchers have long observed: wild axis deer, mouflon sheep, goats and pigs are eating vegetation meant for cattle.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
Following the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant's process bypass, the county’s Wastewater Division will be conducting daily shoreline water sampling to monitor bacterial contamination levels.
bigislandnow.com
Electrical failure causes over 70,000 gallons of Hilo wastewater to discharge into Puhi Bay
Following the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant's process bypass, the county’s Wastewater Division will be conducting daily shoreline water sampling to monitor bacterial contamination levels.
040
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
Wanted: Artists to design original T-shirt to commemorate Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi 110th anniversary. #GirlScoutsofHawaii #QueenLiliuokalani #GirlScouts
bigislandnow.com
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi seek original designs for 110th anniversary T-shirt
Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
Kekoa Tomson Mata was reported missing and was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 in Kona.
bigislandnow.com
Police seek help in search for man last seen in Kona
Kekoa Tomson Mata was reported missing and was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 in Kona.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
In a major islandwide operation, numerous individuals were apprehended due to outstanding warrants for serious offenses, including drug-related crimes and illegal firearm possession.
bigislandnow.com
Hawaiʻi police arrest, charge seven fugitives during multi-agency sweep
In a major islandwide operation, numerous individuals were apprehended due to outstanding warrants for serious offenses, including drug-related crimes and illegal firearm possession.
010
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 22/09/2026
Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.
bigislandnow.com
Hawaiʻi County, National Weather Service monitor tropical disturbance southeast of Big Island
Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.
130
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 21/09/2026
The 44-year-old became combative as officers attempted to take him into custody at a shopping center in Kea‘au.
bigislandnow.com
A Big Island man was arrested, charged after assaulting 2 police officers
The 44-year-old became combative as officers attempted to take him into custody at a shopping center in Kea‘au.
000
Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 21/09/2026
Two people took cover inside a home as a 21-year-old reportedly threw rocks that broke windows and caused exterior damage.
bigislandnow.com
Big Island man faces charges after throwing rocks at house in Hilo
Two people took cover inside the home as the 21-year-old reportedly threw rocks that broke windows and caused exterior damage.
010