Highway 11 Reopens Following Big Island Flooding

When the Wet Season Lingers: Understanding Hawaiʻi’s Shifting Weather Patterns Living in the islands, we often rely on the predictability of our seasons. We mark the end of the wet season on our calendars, expecting the skies to clear and the trade winds to settle into a familiar rhythm. But as recent events on the … Read more

Flood advisory issued as moderate to locally heavy rainfall soaks parts of East Hawai’i : Big Island Now

The New Normal: Navigating the Future of Extreme Precipitation and Flash Flooding For those living in tropical corridors and volcanic landscapes, the sound of rain is usually a comfort. However, a worrying trend is emerging: the shift from steady, predictable showers to sudden, intense “rain bombs” that overwhelm drainage systems in minutes. We are seeing … Read more