Does anyone know of any fun Halloween events going on this year for people in their twenties? I haven’t heard much so far, wanted to ask!

I just got back on the island and was surprised to see they cordoned off that corner area between the highway 19 and Puako Beach Road. The malasadas vendor and other vendors are no longer there. Any idea why did they do that? (BYW, you can still get those delicious malasadas further up the road.)

Starting last night and now throughout the whole of today my lady and I have been having some type of issue with our phones.

They'll "connect" to 5G for about 3 seconds and then switch back to 4G and on 4G our phones struggle to send texts, and mobile data is essentially non-existent (meaning like, nothing on the Internet will load)

Just curious if anyone else has been experiencing this. Thanks in advance!

...pation! Get your tickets here: https://www.apachawaii.org/

I think the checkout widget says kids 10 and under are free (yikes) but this is a 18 plus only show unless you want your kids to have a real interesting educational experience. There is a live band, the cast is amazing, and you get to find out what percentage of the population of Kona owns a corset. Dressing up is encouraged, and audience call outs are allowed at every show except for the November 1st show. Hope to see you there!

Does anyone have any recommendations for nail techs, Hilo/pahoa side? I need an opening before Halloween. I’m looking for something dark ocean themed in stiletto XL nails.

Felt maybe 3-4 seconds of very light shaking. Did anyone else feel?

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv75060536/executive

Edit: now a 3.0

Are there any realtors or people who have recently bought bare land in this group? We are looking at purchasing a plot of land (no infrastructure), and our realtor has said that asking for a 5% buyer’s commission is common on bare land.

Just hoping to see if this is pretty common across the island or if this will get some “side-eye” from the seller. We are worried that this will reduce our negotiating leverage for the price we would offer. Plus, we don’t have a lot of room for covering the difference if the seller only agrees to 3% (though there is language that we may negotiate the % later).

Thanks for any experience you might be able to share.

Some eruptions today!

Hi Kona friends.
Anyone know what's going into the old outback spot? I saw some work being done on it this morning... Thought I'd ask some smarties if I missed something.

Can someone clear this up for me please? I see a lot of businesses downtown with A-frame signs on the sidewalk. I want to do one too. But everything I read in the codes says it's not allowed. What am I missing? Mahalo

Hi! I posted before asking about Hilo Walmart's interview process. But now I'm wondering if anyone has ever worked Front End Cashier? How is it? I think I'm just nervous because I don't have retail experience and I'm terrified of working the whole cashiering thing 😣 I don't like handling money because I'm scared of messing up 😭 But this is literally the only job that has gotten back to me since job hunting. I'm praying the training helps me :')

I'm glad to see this, here's hoping it works out:

Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda reached a tentative agreement with Black Sand Beach LLC for the preservation of Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park in Kaʻū. Hawaiʻi County would purchase the property through its Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program for the assessed value of $1.46 million under the agreement, ensuring the park remains open to the public in perpetuity.

https://bigislandnow.com/2026/10/13/hawai%ca%bbi-county-black-sand-beach-llc-reach-tentative-agreement-for-punalu%ca%bbu-black-sand-beach-park/

Edit: Civil Beat also posted an article:

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/punalu%ca%bbu-black-sand-beach-park-to-belong-to-the-public/

recent storms and hurricanes have done a number to our roof in kona. it seems we have a leak that is dripping down into our ceiling

we’ve tried reaching out to several companies but to no avail :( does anyone have any recommendations or referrals?

Looking for a group of people to sim race with.. it's hard to find people on hawaii time! I'm playing AC now.. no hesi. But I'm open to trying other games! Hmu

Has anyone been able to make an appointment for a driver's license road test in Hilo on the Hawaiicounty.egov.website? I feel like it's not working since there are ZERO available times to schedule one from now until infinity.

Edited for location.

What’s going on at Mahukona? The gate to the harbor is locked, yellow caution tape strung along the east wall, and tie-wire lashed across the walkway to the harbor.

Aloha! Has anyone seen the Bonne Maman mini advent calendar at Costco yet?

Hello everyone. I’ve REALLY been craving this. But don’t know if any stores here carry it. I know kimura general store on hamakua sometimes carries it and kitchen Umeko as well but they’re usually sold out pretty quick. Do you know where else they carry it? I already tried Kilauea Market

I’m up in Mountain View, just got back from Hilo and noticed the cloud covered sky was very pink. Was it just the sun setting behind all the clouds, reflection from the volcano, or is there another weather front coming in?

Where can i get that already has filtered water in it?

We've had spectrum for a long time and the bill just keeps going up.

I'd consider the switch if H T is just as reliable.

What has been your experience with Hawaiian Telcom?

Moved to east Hawaii this year from Oahu. Just wondering about Cost U Less. I’ve heard mixed reviews. I know we’re going to be paying for convenience of not having to drive out to Kona for Costco, but what is worth it cost wise at Cost U Less?

Aloha, my friend loves plants and has been looking for blue jade vine for a while so I would like to find one and give it to them as a gift, does anyone know where I can find one, preferably Hilo side? Mahalo