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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's November flight schedule, a reality check on Waikiki beachfront hotels, and today's island weather check with strong trade winds and a High Surf Advisory on north and west shores.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.Listen and follow our main podcast, Hawaii's Best: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/listenSources:- November 2026 Notice of Flight Operations, National Park Service (Hawaii Volcanoes NP), Oct. 30, 2026: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20261030-november-flight-notice.htm- Waikiki Beachfront Hotels: Where The Sand Is And Isn't, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2026: https://beatofhawaii.com/waikiki-beachfront-hotels-where-the-sand-is-and-isnt/- Area Forecast Discussion, National Weather Service Honolulu, Nov. 1, 2026 (issued 8:21 PM HST): https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=HFO&issuedby=HFO&product=AFD&format=txt&version=1&glossary=0

Today's briefing covers a high surf advisory on north and west shores, a sightseeing plane emergency landing on Kauai, a drop in visitor numbers, and the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.Listen and follow our main podcast, Hawaii's Best: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/listenSources:- High Surf Advisory forecast (surf zone forecast), National Weather Service Honolulu, weather.gov, Oct. 31, 2026: https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF- 5 survive small plane crash landing on Kauai, Hawaii News Now, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 30, 2026: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/31/5-survive-small-plane-crash-landing-kauai/- Kauai's Latest Air Tour Crash Wasn't A Helicopter, Beat of Hawaii, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2026: https://beatofhawaii.com/kauais-latest-air-tour-crash-wasnt-a-helicopter/- Hawaii Has Far Fewer Visitors. But It's Not What You Think., Beat of Hawaii, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2026: https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-has-far-fewer-visitors-but-its-not-what-you-think/- Kona Coffee Cultural Festival a big success, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, Oct. 31, 2026: https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2026/10/31/features/kona-coffee-cultural-festival-a-big-success/

Today's daily island weather check covers trade-wind showers, a late-weekend northwest swell with advisory-level surf, and the Green Fee public input deadline on November 1. We also look at erosion at Kaanapali Beach on Maui.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.Listen and follow our main podcast, Hawaii's Best: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/listenSources:- Area Forecast Discussion, National Weather Service Honolulu, Oct. 30, 2026 (issued 8:30 PM HST): https://www.weather.gov/hfo/AFD- Green Fee public input portal and participation rules, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 29, 2026: https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-wants-200-million-more-visitors-finally-get-a-say/- Kaanapali Beach: Pristine At One Resort, Nearly Gone At Another, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 30, 2026: https://beatofhawaii.com/kaanapali-beach-pristine-at-one-resort-nearly-gone-at-another/

Hawaiian Airlines sends widebody jets to new Seattle routes, Waimea Canyon's first lookout reopens on Kauai, a bill could change Hawaii's clocks, and Pearlridge hosts a giant trick-or-treat.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.Listen and follow our main podcast, Hawaii's Best: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/listenSources:- Alaska Expands Pacific Network, Bypassing Hawaii Again - Beat of Hawaii - Oct. 27, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/alaska-expands-pacific-network-bypassing-hawaii-again/- Waimea Canyon And Kalalau Trail Reopen: Where Kauai Visitors Can And Cannot Go - Beat of Hawaii - Oct. 26, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/waimea-canyon-and-kalalau-trail-reopen-where-kauai-visitors-can-and-cannot-go/- Hawaii Could Change Its Clocks After All. Congress Opened The Door. - Beat of Hawaii - Oct. 29, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-could-change-its-clocks-after-all-congress-opened-the-door/- Costumed keiki take over Pearlridge for massive trick-or-treat - Hawaii News Now - Oct. 28, 2026 - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/video/2026/10/29/costumed-keiki-take-over-pearlridge-massive-trick-or-treat/

A statewide flood watch finally lets go as an evacuation point opens in Hana, Royal Kona Resort workers ratify a new contract after two years, the University of Hawaii prepares to end 55 years of free community arts programs, and a record-wet dry season sets up a fire risk this winter.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.Listen and follow our main podcast, Hawaii's Best: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/listenSources:- First Alert Weather Day: Statewide rainfall totals as flood watch nears its end, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 29, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/29/first-alert-weather-day-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-shift-east/- Maui County opens temporary evacuation point in Hana, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 29, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/29/maui-county-opens-temporary-evacuation-point-hana/- Kona resort workers vote to ratify new contract, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 29, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/29/kona-resort-workers-vote-ratify-new-contract/- After 55 years, UH Manoa to end free community arts, culture programs, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 29, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/29/after-55-years-uh-manoa-end-free-community-arts-culture-programs/- Dry season was one of the wettest on record, but a drier wet season on the horizon, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 29, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/29/dry-season-was-one-wettest-record-drier-wet-season-horizon/

Heavy rain moves in under a statewide flood watch that now runs into Thursday, a north shore Oahu beach parking lot closes for months, Maui is crowned the world's most romantic destination with a very unromantic price tag, and Bishop Museum readies a street art exhibition for November.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.Listen and follow our main podcast, Hawaii's Best: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/listenSources:- Flood Watch for all main Hawaiian Islands and overnight Flood Advisory for Oahu, National Weather Service Honolulu, Oct. 27, 2026, https://www.weather.gov/hfo/- Malaekahana Construction Brings Monthslong Closure to Castle Beach Parking Lot, Hawaii DLNR, Oct. 26, 2026, https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/10/26/nr26-131/- Maui Dethroned Paris For Romance. Then The Hotel Bill Arrived., Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 27, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/maui-dethroned-paris-for-romance-then-the-hotel-bill-arrived/- Street art soon on display at Bishop Museum, Aloha State Daily, Oct. 22, 2026, https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/10/22/street-art-soon-on-display-at-bishop-museum/

A flood watch covers all main Hawaiian Islands through Wednesday night, Hawaiian Airlines starts building its new Honolulu lounge with access still undecided, a statewide survey shows residents want a voice in tourism, and Kapalua Restaurant Week brings two weeks of discounted dining on Maui.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.Listen and follow our main podcast, Hawaii's Best: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/listenSources:Flood Watch for all main Hawaiian Islands, National Weather Service Honolulu, Oct. 26, 2026, https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=21.3069&lon=-157.8583Hawaiian's New Honolulu Lounge: Who Actually Gets In?, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 26, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaiians-new-honolulu-lounge-who-actually-gets-in/Hawaii Residents Still Want Visitors. They're Tired Of Being Left Out., Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 26, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-residents-still-want-visitors-theyre-tired-of-being-left-out/Kapalua Resort Restaurant Week, Oct. 26 - Nov. 6, Maui Now, Oct. 22, 2026, https://mauinow.com/2026/10/22/kapalua-resort-restaurant-week-oct-26-nov-6/

A statewide flood threat builds as tropical moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Olana arrives, Hawaii's tenth travel related dengue case of the year is confirmed on Maui, four halau prepare a Honolulu concert honoring four Hawaiian royals, and two University of Hawaii at Hilo students win fifty thousand dollars in a NASA space food challenge with a design drawn from traditional Hawaiian land management.

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- First Alert Weather Days: Beginning Tuesday heavy rain will spread across Hawaii, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 26, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/26/first-alert-forecast-heavy-rain-spread-across-hawaii-beginning-tuesday/

- DOH reports 10th travel-related dengue virus case of 2026, Maui Now, Oct. 22, 2026, https://mauinow.com/2026/10/22/doh-reports-10th-travel-related-dengue-virus-case-of-2026/

- Four halau honor Hawaii royalty with Honolulu hula concert, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 25, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/25/four-halau-honor-hawaii-royalty-honolulu-hula-concert/

- UH Hilo students win $50K NASA challenge with Hawaii-inspired food system, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 26, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/26/uh-hilo-students-win-50k-nasa-challenge-with-hawaii-inspired-food-system/

Kauai police start scanning rental car plates in Lihue and Hanalei, Alaska signals tighter Hawaii airfares for 2027, Kilauea pauses with a new eruption window, and a Grateful Dead legend sells out three Kauai benefit nights.

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- Your Kauai Rental Car Could Be Caught By Police Cameras, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 24, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/your-kauai-rental-car-could-be-caught-by-police-cameras/

- Hawaii Airfares Are In Big Trouble In 2027, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 23, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-airfares-are-in-big-trouble-in-2027/

- Volcano Watch: Recent Kilauea Eruptions and Magma Intrusions, Big Island Video News, Oct. 24, 2026, https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2026/10/24/volcano-watch-recent-kilauea-eruptions-and-magma-intrusions/

- Grateful Dead Legend Drops Rare Kauai Holiday Concert Tickets Today, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 21, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/grateful-dead-legend-drops-rare-kauai-holiday-concert-tickets-today/

The first Waimea Canyon lookout reopens on Kauai while three others stay closed, Airbnb restricts the checkout chores Hawaii hosts can require, Parker Ranch plans a boutique hotel at Waimea's historic Jacaranda Inn, and five Hawaiian crows are thriving on Maui nearly two years after release.

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Waimea Canyon Lookout reopening October 24, 2026 - DLNR News Release, Oct. 23, 2026, https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/10/23/nr26-130/

Hawaii Vacation Rental Fees Face A New Reckoning - Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 23, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-vacation-rental-fees-face-a-new-reckoning/

Parker Ranch is partnering with developers to revitalize former Jacaranda Inn in Waimea - Big Island Now, Oct. 23, 2026, https://bigislandnow.com/2026/10/23/parker-ranch-is-partnering-with-developers-to-revitalize-former-jacaranda-inn-in-waimea/

Five alala thriving in the wild nearly 2 years after Maui release - Hawaii News Now, Oct. 21, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/21/five-alala-thriving-wild-nearly-2-years-after-maui-release/

Four flight attendants were injured when a Honolulu to Los Angeles flight hit sudden turbulence, a wastewater overflow closed part of Kihei's Kalama Park, Jake Shimabukuro announced a holiday show at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, and two nights in Hana proved better than two resort nights.

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Passengers Describe Sudden Drop That Injured Four Hawaii Flight Crew - Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/passengers-describe-sudden-drop-that-injured-four-hawaii-flight-crew/

Wastewater overflow closes portions of Kalama Park, impacts nearby Kihei areas - Maui Now, Oct. 22, 2026 - https://mauinow.com/2026/10/22/wastewater-overflow-closes-portions-of-kalama-park-impacts-nearby-kihei-areas/

Jake Shimabukuro's “Holidays in Hawaiʻi,” Dec. 15 - Maui Now, Oct. 22, 2026 - https://mauinow.com/2026/10/22/jake-shimabukuros-holidays-in-hawai%CA%BBi-dec-15/

Should You Trade Two Maui Resort Nights For Hana? - Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 21, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/should-you-trade-two-maui-resort-nights-for-hana/

A flood threat builds for early next week, Oahu's Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden restricts pedestrian access for drone spraying against coconut rhinoceros beetles, the Hawaii International Film Festival opens with the world premiere of The Navigator, and Bill Kreutzmann's Kauai Thanksgiving concerts sell out in hours.

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- First Alert Forecast: Heavy rain, potential flooding Monday, Tuesday, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 22, 2026: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/22/first-alert-forecast-heavy-rain-flooding-potential-likely-monday-tuesday/

- Battle against invasive beetles continues at a popular botanical garden, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 22, 2026: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/22/battle-against-invasive-beetles-continues-popular-botanical-garden/

- Hawaii International Film Festival opens with premiere of The Navigator, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 22, 2026: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/22/hawaii-international-film-festival-opens-with-premiere-navigator/

- Grateful Dead Legend Drops Rare Kauai Holiday Concert Tickets Today, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 21, 2026: https://beatofhawaii.com/grateful-dead-legend-drops-rare-kauai-holiday-concert-tickets-today/

A federal ahi labeling law, a full-scale emergency drill at Honolulu airport, a shark warning at Haena Beach Park, and the close of a five-year reef cleanup in Papahanaumokuakea.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.

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Sources:Emergency Response Training Exercise to Take Place at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Oct. 23, Hawaii Department of Transportation, Oct. 20, 2026, https://hidot.hawaii.gov/airports/emergency-response-training-exercise-to-take-place-at-daniel-k-inouye-international-airport-oct-23/Shark spotted at Kauai beach park, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 21, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/21/shark-spotted-kauai-beach-park/Hawaii fishing industry applauds new federal law targeting tuna fraud, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 21, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/21/hawaii-fishing-industry-applauds-new-federal-law-targeting-tuna-fraud/Papahanaumokuakea debris crews wrap 5-year cleanup effort, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 21, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/21/papahanaumokuakea-debris-crews-wrap-5-year-cleanup-effort/

Today's episode covers a longer Lihue Airport pickup disruption on Kauai, Alaska's new Seattle routes flown with Hawaiian jets, a record-setting disability practice flight in Honolulu, and Honolulu's World War Two heritage designation.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.

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Sources:- Lihue Airport Squeeze Will Now Last Through Spring 2027 - Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/lihue-airport-squeeze-will-now-last-through-spring-2027/- Hawaiian's Tahiti Expansion Takes A Surprising Turn Away From Hawaii - Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaiians-tahiti-expansion-takes-a-surprising-turn-away-from-hawaii/- Hawaiian Airlines hosts largest-ever disability practice flight in Honolulu - Hawaii News Now, Oct. 19, 2026 - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/19/hawaiian-airlines-hosts-largest-ever-disability-practice-flight-honolulu/- Honolulu named American World War II Heritage City - Hawaii News Now, Oct. 19, 2026 - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/19/honolulu-named-american-world-war-ii-heritage-city/

Today's episode covers a Waikiki parking bill that can cost more than the rental car itself, why Hawaii holiday hotel bookings are lagging and where the deals are, a reproduction of Princess Kaiulani's ivory gown now on display at Iolani Palace, and how travelers can help native seabirds during fallout season.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.

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Sources:- The $259 Rental Car Bargain Has A $530 Waikiki Parking Problem - Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 18, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/the-259-rental-car-bargain-has-a-530-waikiki-parking-problem/- Hawaii Holiday Bookings Are Falling Behind. Should You Book Now? - Hawaii's Best Travel, Oct. 16, 2026 - https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/hawaii-holiday-bookings-are-falling-behind-should-you-book-now/- Princess Kaiulani gown debut at Iolani Palace completes 10-year project - Hawaii News Now, Oct. 18, 2026 - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/18/princess-kaiulani-gown-debut-iolani-palace-completes-10-year-project/- Help Needed During Seabird Fallout Season - Hawaii DLNR, Oct. 14, 2026 - https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/10/14/nr26-125/

Today's episode covers Lahaina's Atlantis submarine returning to the harbor after the 2023 wildfire, a federal rule change on who pays for your hotel if a flight home is canceled, and a Honolulu taco shop going viral.

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Atlantis Submarine Returns To Lahaina. Is $160 Worth It? - Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 17, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/atlantis-submarine-returns-to-lahaina-is-160-worth-it/

Stranded In Hawaii: Who Pays For Your Hotel Now - Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 16, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/stranded-in-hawaii-who-pays-for-your-hotel-now/

Viral videos help boost Lahaina Tacos sales - Hawaii News Now, Oct. 16, 2026 - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/16/viral-videos-help-boost-lahaina-tacos-sales/

Today's episode covers Kauai's Hurricane Lowell recovery update for travelers, the Kilauea Visitor Center reopening timeline, new Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines international menus, and a free Filipino American History Month weekend at the Hawaii State Art Museum.

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Oct. 16, Hurricane Lowell recovery, County of Kauaʻi services update, County of Kauaʻi, Oct. 16, 2026, https://www.kauai.gov/County-Press-Releases/Oct.-16-Hurricane-Lowell-recovery-County-of-Kaua%CA%BBi-services-update-2026

Kīlauea Visitor Center Renovations Nearly Complete, Big Island Video News, Oct. 16, 2026, https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2026/10/16/kilauea-visitor-center-renovations-nearly-complete/

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines to introduce new chef-curated menus and premium wine program for international Suites guests, Alaska Airlines Newsroom, Oct. 16, 2026, https://news.alaskaair.com/guest-experience/alaska-and-hawaiian-airlines-introduce-chef-curated-menus-premium-wine-program/

Celebrate Filipino American History Month at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum: Banyanihan event series, October 2026, Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Oct. 15, 2026, https://sfca.hawaii.gov/celebrate-filipino-american-history-month-at-the-hawai%CA%BBi-state-art-museum-banyanihan-event-series-october-2026/

This bonus episode covers reports of Hawaii holiday hotel bookings falling 15% behind last year's pace, why hotel room rates remain high despite lower occupancy, fall and early-winter promotions at resorts like Aulani and Stay Hotel Waikiki, key differences between Thanksgiving and Christmas travel timing, and practical strategies for deciding whether to book now or wait.

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Sources: Hawaii Holiday Bookings Are Falling Behind. Should You Book Now?, Hawaii's Best Travel, Oct. 16, 2026, https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/hawaii-holiday-bookings-are-falling-behind-should-you-book-now/

Today's episode covers another possible delay at the Hawaii Convention Center, Maui-grown limes flying to mainland and Canadian markets, the Festivals of Aloha weekend at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, and Banana Ball's two-game Honolulu debut in 2027.

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Sources:$108M Hawaii Convention Center renovation faces another potential delay, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 16, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/16/108m-hawaii-convention-center-renovation-faces-another-potential-delay/Maui-grown limes take flight to international markets, Maui Now, Oct. 15, 2026, https://mauinow.com/2026/10/15/maui-grown-limes-take-flight-to-international-markets/Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces the 2026 Festivals of Aloha schedule of events, Maui Now, Oct. 15, 2026, https://mauinow.com/2026/10/15/four-seasons-resort-maui-at-wailea-announces-the-2026-festivals-of-aloha-schedule-of-events/Banana Ball to play at University of Hawaii's Les Murakami Stadium in 2027, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 16, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/16/banana-ball-play-two-games-university-hawaiis-les-murakami-stadium-2027/

Today's episode covers Hawaii County's tentative deal to buy Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park, conflicting safety advice from snorkel tour operators, the hotel price gap between Waikiki and the neighbor islands, and a monk seal case that has pulled an airline into the fight.

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Sources:Punaluu Black Sand Beach Saved? The Park Remains Closed., Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 14, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/punaluu-black-sand-beach-saved-the-park-remains-closed/Hawaii Snorkel Tours Give Visitors Conflicting Safety Advice, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 14, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-snorkel-tours-give-visitors-conflicting-safety-advice/The $280 Price Gap That Is Quietly Reshaping Hawaii Vacations, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 14, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/the-280-price-gap-that-is-quietly-reshaping-hawaii-vacations/Hawaii Visitors Wanted Airline Warnings. Now Monk Seal Defense Demands Answers., Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 14, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-visitors-wanted-airline-warnings-now-monk-seal-defense-demands-answers/

Today's episode covers the reopening of Kauai's Haena State Park, the final community meeting on the Kona airport master plan, Bishop Museum's packed October of exhibitions and programs, and a twenty five dollar Maui lunch that lives up to the hype.

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Hā‘ena State Park Reopening October 15, 2026, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Oct. 13, 2026, https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/10/13/nr26-123/

Public invited to fourth community meeting for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport Master Plan Update, Hawaii Department of Transportation, Oct. 7, 2026, https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/10/07/public-invited-to-fourth-community-meeting-for-ellison-onizuka-kona-international-airport-master-plan-update/

Bishop Museum offers cultural education through elaborate exhibitions, weekly programs, Kauai Now, Oct. 13, 2026, https://kauainownews.com/2026/10/13/bishop-museum-offers-cultural-education-through-elaborate-exhibitions-weekly-programs/

We Found A $25 Maui Lunch That Lives Up To The Hype, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 12, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/we-found-a-25-maui-lunch-that-lives-up-to-the-hype/

Today's episode covers the USS Arizona DNA project that will reopen unknown graves at Punchbowl, Aloha Tower's one hundredth birthday celebration, Honolulu airport's slip in a new passenger survey, and what diners in Hawaii actually tip.

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USS Arizona Graves Many Visitors Never Knew About Are Opening, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 12, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/uss-arizona-graves-many-visitors-never-knew-about-are-opening/

Aloha Tower observation deck to reopen ahead of centennial celebration, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 12, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/12/aloha-tower-observation-deck-reopen-ahead-centennial-celebration/

Honolulu Airport Slid Backward. Even Last-Place Philadelphia Improved., Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 12, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/honolulu-airport-slid-backward-even-last-place-philadelphia-improved/

Hawaii Restaurants Suggest 25% Tips. Diners Are Paying Less., Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 8, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-restaurants-suggest-25-tips-diners-are-paying-less/

Kilauea's summit builds pressure after a new lava overflow, lane work slows the drive to West Maui this week, Alaska Airlines tightens the rules for claiming a fare drop, and Hilo's Coconut Island stays closed while its bridge fix climbs to twenty two million dollars.

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Sources:Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Daily Update, USGS, Oct. 12, 2026, https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updatesMaui Lane Closures, Week of Oct. 10 to Oct. 16, Hawaii Department of Transportation, Oct. 12, 2026, https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/maui/Hawaii Flight Prices Drop. Airlines Just Made Savings Harder To Claim, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 11, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/hawaii-flight-prices-drop-airlines-just-made-savings-harder-to-claim/Coconut Island Visitors Still Shut Out In A $22 Million Bridge Fiasco, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 11, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/coconut-island-visitors-still-shut-out-in-a-22-million-bridge-fiasco/

Today's episode covers Kilauea losing its eruption forecast window, big cabin changes across five Hawaii airlines, another delay for Kauai's Coco Palms resort, and a permanent Honolulu home for the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.

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Five Airlines Changing Hawaii Flights. Who Gets The Better Deal?, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 10, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/five-airlines-changing-hawaii-flights-who-gets-the-better-deal/

Coco Palms' Long Wait Has Outlasted Three Of Its Champions, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 8, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/coco-palms-long-wait-has-outlasted-three-of-its-champions/

You Could Almost Plan A Trip Around Kilauea. Not Anymore., Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 8, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/you-could-almost-plan-a-trip-around-kilauea-not-anymore/

Steel Guitar Hall of Fame Announces Permanent Home in Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services (State of Hawaii), Oct. 10, 2026, https://ags.hawaii.gov/blog/main/steel-guitar-hall-of-fame-announces-permanent-home-in-honolulu-hawai%CA%BBi/

Today's episode covers the Molokai Hoe men's world championship in outrigger canoe racing, a visitor rescued on Maui's Pipiwai Trail, a new travel-related dengue case on Oahu, and the return of the trade winds after a stormy stretch.

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Molokai Hoe race director prepares for big event, KHON2, Oct. 9, 2026, https://www.khon2.com/molokai-hoe/molokai-hoe-paddling-race-prep-2/

Maui firefighters rescue male visitor, 33, injured while hiking Pipiwai Trail in East Maui, Maui Now, Oct. 9, 2026, https://mauinow.com/2026/10/09/maui-firefighters-rescue-male-visitor-33-injured-while-hiking-pipiwai-trail-in-east-maui/

DOH reports another travel-related dengue virus case, Hawaii Department of Health, Oct. 9, 2026, https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-reports-another-travel-related-dengue-virus-case-2/

Weekend Island Weather: Trades return Saturday, lowering humidity levels for the islands, KITV Island News, Oct. 10, 2026, https://www.kitv.com/weather/forecast/weekend-island-weather---trades-return-saturday-lowering-humidity-levels-for-the-islands/article_83723246-4c84-4b87-b7ea-0f9121455c76.html.

Federal disaster aid is approved for Hawaii's hurricane recovery, Kauai's Salt Pond parking closes for dune repair, Filipino Food Week returns, and Coco Palms still waits for its comeback.

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Sources:Governor Green announces two major disaster declaration approvals to help Hawaiʻi recover - Office of the Governor, Oct. 8, 2026 - https://governor.hawaii.gov/main/office-of-the-governor-news-release-gov-green-announces-two-major-disaster-declaration-approvals-to-help-hawai%ca%bbi-recover/

Port Allen Airport public parking closed through Sunday, Oct. 11 for Hurricane Lowell recovery work - Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Oct. 8, 2026 - https://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/10/08/port-allen-airport-public-parking-closed-through-sunday-oct-11-for-hurricane-lowell-recovery-work/

SUKA takes center stage at this year's Filipino Food Week in Hawaii - Hawaii News Now, Oct. 4, 2026 - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/04/suka-takes-center-stage-this-years-filipino-food-week-hawaii/

Coco Palms' Long Wait Has Outlasted Three Of Its Champions - Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 8, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/coco-palms-long-wait-has-outlasted-three-of-its-champions/

A flood watch is up for Kauai and Oahu, Kilauea's unrest closes two summit trails, a Kona coffee fraud case heads to court, and the Hawaii Jazz Getaway opens in Honolulu.This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence.Listen and follow our main podcast, Hawaii's Best: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/listenSources:Flood Watch for Kauai and Oahu - Hawaii News Now, Oct. 7, 2026 - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/07/first-alert-forecast-flood-watch-posted-kauai-oahu-heavy-rain-expected-tonight-tomorrow/Two Kilauea Summit Trails Closed at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Maui Now, Oct. 7, 2026 - https://mauinow.com/2026/10/07/uncertainty-at-kilauea-summit-prompts-safety-closures-at-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/Kona Woman to Plead Not Guilty in Coffee Fraud Case - Hawaii Tribune-Herald, Oct. 7, 2026 - https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2026/10/07/hawaii-news/kona-woman-to-plead-not-guilty-in-coffee-fraud-case/Brian Culbertson's Hawaii Jazz Getaway - Aloha State Daily, Oct. 6, 2026 - https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/10/06/spooky-season-jazz-and-more-what-to-do-on-oahu-this-weekend/

Renting a car in Hawaii? Learn what to photograph at pickup and return, and how to handle an AI damage report.

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Delta cuts Seattle to Hawaii fares by forty percent, a rescue high on an Oahu ridge raises new questions about the Stairway to Heaven, Cirque du Soleil opens hula auditions, and a Big Island school reopens after Hurricane Lala.

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Sources:Delta Taps Brakes On Alaska's Hawaii Expansion With 40% Fare Sale, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 6, 2026Hawaii Reopened This Mountain. Stairway To Heaven Stayed Off Limits., Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 6, 2026Cirque du Soleil's 'Auana to hold open casting for hula dancers, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 7, 2026Naalehu Elementary to reopen after extensive Hurricane Lala repairs, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 7, 2026

Oahu bars can now apply to stay open until four in the morning for special occasions, Koko Crater Botanical Garden reopens after storm damage, Alaska reveals its new seatback screens will only reach the front cabins, and Hawaii's pumpkin patches open for fall.

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Sources:

Oahu bars can now apply to stay open until 4 a.m. during special occasions, Hawaii News Now, Oct. 6, 2026, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/06/oahu-bars-can-now-apply-stay-open-until-4-am-during-special-occasions/

Koko Crater Botanical Garden reopening October 6, 2026, Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation, Oct. 5, 2026, https://www.facebook.com/honolulu.parks/posts/the-majority-of-koko-crater-botanical-garden-will-be-reopening-tuesday-october-6/1414739250810458/

Could Hawaii Flyers Pay More To Get Seatback Screens?, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 5, 2026, https://beatofhawaii.com/could-hawaii-flyers-pay-more-to-get-seatback-screens/

GUIDE: Where to find pumpkin patches, harvest festivals in Hawaii, KHON2, Oct. 2, 2026, https://www.khon2.com/local-news/hawaii-pumpkin-patches-festivals/

The Ironman World Championship returns to a single race day in Kona, Kauai's south shore rebuilds after Hurricane Lowell, and two island food celebrations take center stage.

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- Ironman World Championship returns to a single race day in Kona — Big Island Now, Oct. 3, 2026 — https://bigislandnow.com/2026/10/03/men-women-to-once-again-share-the-field-in-the-ironman-world-championship-in-kona/

- Poipu resort recovery: Major resort, vacation rentals face extensive damage from Hurricane Lowell — Hawaii News Now, Oct. 2, 2026 — https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/02/poipu-resort-recovery-major-resort-vacation-rentals-face-extensive-damage-hurricane-lowell/

- Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Makes 2026 Must-Experience Lists — Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, Oct. 2, 2026 — https://hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com/2026-hawaii-food-wine-festival-must-experience-lists/

- Meet Hawaii Food & Wine Festival's New Executive Chef Kevin Nakata — HI Now Daily, Sept. 29, 2026 — https://www.hinowdaily.com/2026/09/29/meet-hawaii-food-wine-festivals-new-executive-chef-kevin-nakata/

- Ulu Celebration Cultivates a More Resilient Food Future — Ka Wai Ola, Oct. 1, 2026 — https://kawaiola.news/aina/ulu-celebration-cultivates-a-more-resilient-food-future/

Kona's single runway closes again as its hundred million dollar fix slips to twenty twenty-seven, Hawaiian Airlines moves international check-in to Honolulu's Terminal Two, Waikiki launches its first restaurant week, and new data shows how the Hawaii vacation is changing.

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Sources:

1. ​Why This Hawaii Airport Keeps Shutting Down, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 3, 2026
2. ​Check-in for all Hawaiian Airlines' international departures to be located at HNL Terminal 2 starting Oct. 3, Hawaii Department of Transportation, Oct. 1, 2026
3. ​Flavors of Waikiki Restaurant Week, Waikiki Beach Walk, Oct. 1, 2026
4. ​Surprising Things Longtime Hawaii Visitors Skip Now, Beat of Hawaii, Oct. 2, 2026

Kilauea's summit quiets after a magma intrusion and a precautionary overlook closure, Alaska Airlines launches three daily Boeing 737s between Honolulu and Kahului with a new fifty-minute check-in deadline, the Holei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean on the Big Island, and Festivals of Aloha brings its Lanai ho'olaule'a to the Four Seasons Resort Lanai.

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Kilauea Magma Intrusion Update, National Park Closes Area - Big Island Video News, Oct. 1, 2026 - https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2026/10/01/kilauea-magma-intrusion-update-national-park-closes-area/

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Daily Update, October 2, 2026 - USGS, Oct. 2, 2026 - https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans2/volcano/hi3

Alaska Airlines 737s begin Honolulu-Kahului flights Saturday; neighbor island check-in time moves to 50 minutes - Maui Now, Oct. 2, 2026 - https://mauinow.com/2026/10/02/alaska-airlines-737s-begin-honolulu-kahului-flights-saturday-neighbor-island-check-in-time-moves-to-50-minutes/

Big Island Sea Arch Collapses. Visitors Share Decades Of Memories. - Beat of Hawaii, Sept. 30, 2026 - https://beatofhawaii.com/big-island-sea-arch-collapses-visitors-share-decades-of-memories/

Festivals of Aloha 2026 Schedule of Events - Festivals of Aloha, Oct. 3, 2026 - https://www.festivalsofaloha.com/events.html

University of Hawaii economists project a dip in visitor arrivals and spending after a year of storms, Hilton's first Curio Collection hotel in Hawaii opens on Kauai, and Oahu rolls into a busy Sunday with Children and Youth Day downtown and Kailua Half Marathon road closures.

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Sources:

- Hawaii tourism faces decline amid repeated storms (UHERO forecast details and arrival data) (Sept. 29, 2026)

- Hilton to debut Curio Collection in Hawaii with October 2026 opening of Hale Hokuala Kauai (Sept. 2026)

- 8 hotel openings to watch for the rest of 2026 (2026)

- 33rd Annual Children and Youth Day, Sunday, October 4, 10 AM to 3 PM, Hawaii State Capitol (October 2026)

- 2026 Oahu major street usage schedule: Kailua Half Marathon road closures, Sunday, October 4 (2026)

- Oahu Events Calendar: Malama Hawaii Makers Market, Saturday, October 3 (October 2026)

Overnight flash flooding closed and then reopened the Hanalei Bridge on Kauai, with brown water advisories keeping swimmers ashore, the ninety ninth Maui County Fair opens tonight with four days of rides and nightly drone shows, and Hawaii's statewide outdoor warning sirens will sound at eleven forty five this morning for a routine test.

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Sources:

- News Briefs for Thursday, October 1, 2026: Kauai flash flood warning, Hanalei Bridge closure, brown water advisories (The Garden Island, Oct. 1, 2026)

- The Maui County Fair, 99th edition, October 1-4, 2026 (The Maui County Fair official site, accessed Oct. 1, 2026)

- Monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, October 1, 2026, 11:45 a.m. (Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Oct. 1, 2026)

Tropical Storm Nolo aims outer-band rain and dangerous surf at Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Airlines unveils a four-cabin A330 redesign for 2028, island-grown pineapple rolls onto Oahu school lunch trays, and the Clippers and Warriors bring NBA preseason basketball to the North Shore.

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Sources:

- Hawaii Guide travel alerts, CPHC Advisory 39 (Hawaii Guide, Sept. 29, 2026)

- First Alert Forecast: Increasing showers from Nolo expected through Thursday (Hawaii News Now, Sept. 29, 2026)

- Hawaiian A330 adds Premium Economy and suites as extra legroom shrinks (Beat of Hawaii, Sept. 29, 2026)

- Hawaii public schools begin serving locally grown pineapples (Hawaii News Now, Sept. 30, 2026)

- NBA returns to Hawaii: Clippers, Warriors train on Oahu (Hawaii News Now, Sept. 30, 2026)

Hurricane Nolo exits with one last round of rain and rough surf, Alaska trims three Hawaii routes including two serving Kauai, Kauai Shrimp closes after nearly thirty years, and Hawaii's airports are getting a local food makeover.

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Sources:

- First Alert Forecast: Increasing showers from Nolo expected through Thursday (Hawaii News Now, Sept. 29, 2026)

- Hawaii Island residents, businesses urged to report storm damage from Hurricane Nolo (Hawaii News Now, Sept. 29, 2026)

- Hawaii Flights Promised Year-Round Are Disappearing Again (Beat of Hawaii, Sept. 25, 2026)

- The Kauai Shrimp Story Was Bigger Than Most Of Us Ever Knew (Beat of Hawaii, Sept. 25, 2026)

- Hawaii Airport Food Is About To Look Very Different (Beat of Hawaii, Sept. 22, 2026)