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Hawaii travel news that actually matters for your trip, in four minutes every morning. AI-generated hosts Kai and Leilani bring you the day's essential Hawaii stories: weather and travel alerts, openings/closures, flight and cruise updates, plus food, culture, and events across Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. Planning a Hawaii vacation or already on island time? Start your day in the know. From Hawaii's Best, the top Hawaii travel podcast for trip planning, travel tips, and things to do in Hawaii. New episodes daily. Main show with host Bryan Murphy: hawaiisbesttravel.com/listen

  1. 3d ago

    Nov. 2, 2026: Volcano park flight schedule, Waikiki beachfront check, and strong trade winds

    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

  2. 3d ago

    Nov. 1, 2026: High surf advisory, Kauai plane emergency, visitor dip, and Kona coffee festival

    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/

  3. 3d ago

    Oct. 31, 2026: Island weather check, Green Fee input deadline, and Kaanapali beach erosion

    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/

  4. 6d ago

    Oct. 30, 2026: Alaska Seattle routes, Waimea Canyon lookout, clock bill, and Halloween crawl

    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/

  5. Oct 29

    Oct. 29, 2026: Flood watch eases, Kona hotel contract, UH arts cuts, and fire risk ahead

    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/

  6. Oct 29

    Oct. 28, 2026: Flood watch extended, Castle Beach parking, Maui romance, and Bishop street art

    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/

  7. Oct 29

    Oct. 27, 2026: Island flood watch, Hawaiian lounge, resident survey, and Kapalua dining

    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/

  8. Oct 26

    Oct. 26, 2026: Island flood threat, Maui dengue case, royal hula concert, NASA food win

    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. This daily briefing is written and voiced with artificial intelligence. Listen and follow our main podcast, Hawaii's Best: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/listen Sources: - 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/

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Hawaii travel news that actually matters for your trip, in four minutes every morning. AI-generated hosts Kai and Leilani bring you the day's essential Hawaii stories: weather and travel alerts, openings/closures, flight and cruise updates, plus food, culture, and events across Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. Planning a Hawaii vacation or already on island time? Start your day in the know. From Hawaii's Best, the top Hawaii travel podcast for trip planning, travel tips, and things to do in Hawaii. New episodes daily. Main show with host Bryan Murphy: hawaiisbesttravel.com/listen

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