Big Island News
US Postal Service Facilities to be Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
Self-service options will be available in many post office retail lobbies on Nov. 11, when facilities are closed because of the holiday.
Business Monday: Organic Kona Coffee Farm for Sale for $4.8 Million
Thirty-five of the 78 acres are dedicated to Kona-certified organic coffee, milled and roasted on-site in a fully off-grid operation.
‘Due Process Road Show’ Presentations Slated for Hilo and Kona
Free public events hosted by the Hawai‘i Campaign for Immigrant Justice coalition will explain Hawai’i‛s new immigrant justice laws and what they mean for island communities.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Fundraiser Honors KTA President and Local Attorney
The honorees are Toby Taniguch, KTA’s president and chief executive officer, and William B. Heflin, attorney and partner at Alcain Naniole & Heflin.
UH-Mānoa Sports Teams Contributed $753 Million Over 4 Years to Hawaiʻi Economy, Study Finds
Activity related to Hawaiʻi’s only NCAA Division I athletics program supported more than 1,200 jobs in FY 2025.
New Documentary About Hawaiʻi’s Fentanyl Crisis Now on YouTube
“Tidal Wave: Hawaiʻi’s Fentanyl Epidemic!” shares stories of loss, resilience, recovery and local efforts to address the crisis.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Launches Pilot Program for Farmers
“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.
Comment Period to Open for Proposed Commercial Fishing Rules in Pacific National Monument
Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition urges the public to speak up for monument protections.
Big Island Author Publishes Guidebook with a Fresh Perspective
“Moon Best of Big Island of Hawaiʻi” is a new guidebook that offers curated itineraries, must-see sites, sustainable local businesses, and the nuanced relationship between tourism and Native Hawaiian heritage.
Governor Announces Several Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designations, Including on Big Island
The program offers federal tax incentives to investors who put long-term capital into designated low-income communities, unlocking hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment throughout the state in economically depressed neighborhoods.
Local Entertainment
55th Anniversary Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Underway
The annual celebration of Kona’s world-renowned coffee, honoring the farmers, artists, volunteers and others that made the industry possible and now are moving it forward, continues through Nov. 15, with plenty of activities and fun to be had.
Filmmaker Goes on Poignant 3-Year, Behind-the-Scenes Journey to Merrie Monarch with Leaders of One Hālau
Zilla Barbosa’s documentary “Making the Line” started as a desire to peak behind the curtain of hula in Hawaiʻi, but it became symbolic of the human condition.
Influential, Industry-Changing Chef Roy Yamaguchi Honored by Alma Mater Culinary Institute of America
The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.
Maui Now
Kōkeʻe and Waimea Canyon State Parks Reopen with Limited Services Following Hurricane Lowell
Kōkeʻe and Waimea Canyon State Parks on Kauaʻi have reopened with reduced services following damage from Hurricane Lowell. Several trails, campgrounds, and popular visitor amenities remain closed while recovery efforts and repairs continue.
Volunteers Needed to Build Christmas Bikes for Maui Keiki Starting Nov. 21
Krank Cycles Maui invites families, friends, and community groups to help assemble new bicycles for Maui County keiki this Christmas. The first build starts Saturday, Nov. 21, at 9 a.m. in the Spirit Halloween space at Maui Marketplace, 270 Dairy Road, Kahului.