News across Greater Hilo
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.

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.
Hawaii Island Landscape Association brings fragrance to Hawaii gardens
Hawaii Island Landscape Association, better known as HILA, is inviting those interested in the future of Hawaiian landscapes to the Eleventh Biennial Landscape Conference to be held at the Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel on Friday, Oct. 23.
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.
‘We’re representing more than ourselves’: Resilient Trojans making most of ‘26 season
PAHALA — Ka‘u football has dealt with adversity since the beginning of the 2026 season, but those challenges have only made the Trojans stronger.
‘We’re representing more than ourselves’: Resilient Trojans making most of ‘26 season
PAHALA — Ka‘u football has dealt with adversity since the beginning of the 2026 season, but those challenges have only made the Trojans stronger.

Vulcans vs. HPU postponed; other volleyball weekend events canceled
HILO — Due to safety concerns with the approach of Hurricane Nolo, the upcoming Hawaii Hilo women’s volleyball match against HPU on Sunday has been postponed to a later date. The Vulcan Booster Club’s “A Night of Champions” event scheduled for tonight and the UH Manoa Men’s…

How the Hawaii and Wyoming football teams stack up in their MWC matchup
The University of Hawaii football team kicks off on the road today at the University of Wyoming, slated to take on the Cowboys at 9 a.m. Hawaii time.

How the Hawaii and Wyoming football teams stack up in their MWC matchup
The University of Hawaii football team kicks off on the road today at the University of Wyoming, slated to take on the Cowboys at 9 a.m. Hawaii time.

Vulcans vs. HPU postponed; other volleyball weekend events canceled
HILO — Due to safety concerns with the approach of Hurricane Nolo, the upcoming Hawaii Hilo women’s volleyball match against HPU on Sunday has been postponed to a later date. The Vulcan Booster Club’s “A Night of Champions” event scheduled for tonight and the UH Manoa Men’s…

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.
Advisory lifted after discharge of partially treated wastewater at Puhi Bay in Hilo
The discharge occurred Sept. 21 through the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant's ocean outfall, located about three-quarters of a mile offshore in Puhi Bay.