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Bail maintained for Puna woman charged with attempted murder
Jill Dunston, 54, faces charges of attempted murder and assault following a violent domestic incident in ʻĀinaloa last week.
Authorities arrest Pāhala man accused of pointing pellet gun at manʻs head
Authorities have arrested Jerry “Mana” Ke of Pāhala following a dramatic confrontation on Oct. 2
Ali‘i Health joins Kona Community Hospital network
Ali‘i Health was acquired by the West Hawai‘i Region of Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation and renamed Kona Health.
Water restriction notice for South Kohala customers upgraded to ‘essential water use only’
The essential use restriction is needed to maintain water storage in the tanks as the county makes well repairs.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona
We have all the information you need about the championship week and race day, including course routes, road impacts, spectator information and much more.
Applying to the University of Hawaiʻi just got easier with new application for all 10 campuses
The University of Hawaiʻi has launched ApplyHawaiʻi, a single undergraduate application for all 10 campuses: the seven community colleges or the three universities. This replaces a patchwork of separate applications and accounts that prospective students previously had to do when applying to more than one campus. The new system is now available for students applying […]
Business Monday: Kona Trolley returns to Kailua Village just in time for Ironman World Championship
The Kona Trolley has launched just in time for the Ironman World Championship, when thousands of spectators and athletes descend on Kailua-Kona.
New data highlights potential for deeper Hawaiʻi-Japan economic partnership
Hawaiʻi and Japan are poised to strengthen their economic ties by delving into sectors such as tourism, clean energy, and technology, as revealed in the 2026 Hawaiʻi-Japan Economic Report.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 2-8: Big Island Art Fair, Black Rock Ampitheater, Hentry Kapono and friends, youth car show and more
Hey, Big Island. We’re back! We’re once again bringing you a great selection of activities, events, shows and more to check out during the upcoming weekend and into next week. Check out this week’s top 10 right now!
Not the Hawaiʻi from postcards: Community invited to exclusive premiere of ‘Kūpuna ʻĀina’
RSVP now for the Humanity Hale event Oct. 2 in Kailua-Kona that features new Science & Nonduality’s latest film that doesn’t try to explain what is Hawaiʻi; it listens to its heartbeat.
News briefs for Sept. 23: Zonta award, Young Brothers appointments, Vulcans men’s basketball, August unemployment and more
A brief look at news stories from around the island, throughout the state and beyond.
Merry marchers sought: Registration open for 2026 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade
Community organizations, bands, clubs, businesses, civic groups, hula hālau, motorcades, custom cars, beauty queens, public officials and all others interested are invited to register now for the parade and brightly blanket the community in familiar festive features.
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Maui Surf Forecast for October 06, 2026
A long-period south swell will increase to slightly above seasonal averages through Wednesday. Surf is then forecast to drop to near or slightly below average...
Volcano Watch: An intrusion during an eruption at the summit of Kīlauea. How does it happen?
On Sept. 30, as flames, spatter and lava flows erupted from the north and south vents at the summit of Kīlauea, magma was also making a new path below the surface of the caldera.
VA awards more than $2M to organizations working to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in Hawaiʻi
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $2,183,905 in grants to three grantees for Hawaiʻi community organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans in Hawaiʻi.
Free AARP Hawaiʻi workshops help kupuna with Medicare coverage
Medicare beneficiaries can get help from AARP Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi State Health Insurance Assistance Program to evaluate changes in their Medicare coverage in 2027 and assistance in selecting the plan that best meets their needs during Medicare Open Enrollment.
New Biosecurity Academy is training the next frontline inspectors in Hawaiʻi’s fight against invasive pests
DAB is partnering with Leeward Community College’s Office of Workforce Development in accepting the first ever students into the Biosecurity Academy. Up to 20 hopefuls will be selected to attend the academy, starting in November and ending in March.
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Kauai Weather Forecast for October 06, 2026
Moderate to locally breezy trades will continue to bring isolated to scattered showers to windward and mauka areas through this evening. Winds will begin to...
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 06, 2026
A long-period south swell will increase to slightly above seasonal averages through Wednesday. Surf is then forecast to drop to near or slightly below average...
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County continues its recovery from Hurricane Lowell nearly a month after the storm impacted the Garden Island.
University of Hawaiʻi has made applying easier with one application accepted for all 10 campuses
The University of Hawaiʻi has launched ApplyHawaiʻi, a single undergraduate application for all 10 campuses: the seven community colleges or the three universities. This replaces a patchwork of separate applications and accounts that prospective students previously had to do when applying to more than one campus. The new system is now available for students applying […]





