News in Hilo
Heavy rain and wind batter Northeast, bringing coastal flooding
Fierce wind and rain from a strengthening nor’easter lashed the Northeast on Saturday as the storm crawled up the coast, flooding low-lying coastal areas, knocking out power and canceling flights and events.
Four beluga whales die weeks after major rescue mission
Four beluga whales who were part of a large rescue mission when they were moved over the summer from a defunct marine park in Canada have died over the past few weeks, aquarium officials said.
Taking back Congress should be a slam dunk for Democrats
There may never be a more favorable setup for a midterm election cycle than the current iteration.
Steves: Behind the beauty of Santorini
The words “Greek Isles” evoke visions of sun-bleached houses shoulder-to-shoulder against a hillside with a mesmerizing view of glittering blue water. But with more than 200 Greek islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian seas, where do you start?
Your Views for September 27
The problem with Hawaiian Electric
Helicopter parenting shouldn’t be required
The nanny state needs a timeout.
Volcano Watch: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors American Samoa
During a two-week trip to American Samoa in August and September, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff repaired and serviced the volcano monitoring network and conducted joint K-12 outreach with local emergency management partners.
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 27, 2026
Hurricane Nolo is generating swell that is producing warning level surf along southeast facing shores of the Big Island. This swell combined with strengthening...
Nolo producing warning level surf along south, southeast shorelines of Big Island
Waves of 12 to 16 feet are forecast through Saturday night along those shores and then breakers of 9 to 12 feet are forecast from Sunday morning through Sunday night for the same shorelines as well as east-facing shores, causing need for high surf advisory.
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.
UPDATE: Hurricane watch canceled for Hawaii Island as Nolo moves west
UPDATED 12:25 p.m.
Category 2 Hurricane Nolo stationary south of Big Island; bringing tropical storm conditions, large swells
Outer rain bands from the storm already are reaching the Big Island; hurricane conditions remain possible Saturday morning, along with bands of intense rain and thunderstorms, storm surge and possible tornadoes or water spouts.