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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.

New biosecurity academy seeking students to become inspectors in the fight against invasive pests in Hawaiʻi

Leeward Community College partnering with the state to train the next generation of invasive species inspectors.

Pāhoa woman charged with attempted murder after domestic incident

Jill Dunston is facing serious charges of attempted second-degree murder and assault after a domestic incident in the ʻĀinaloa subdivision on Sept. 30.
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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.

Nā Leo TV launches 2026 Youth Media Challenge

Challenge invites Hawai‘i Island youth in grades 4 through 11 and emerging creators in grade 12 through age 24 years old to create, share and be heard.

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Business Monday: Kona Trolley returns to Kailua Village just in time for Ironman World Championship
All Hawaiian Airlines international departures from Honolulu airport now check in at Terminal 2
Free energy efficiency live webinar training series offered by Hawaiʻi State Energy Office
Business Monday: Natural disasters devastated some Big Island business, while boosting income for others

Big Island Polls Chevron Forward

Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?

Hawai'i Volcano Blog Chevron Forward

Volcano Watch: An intrusion during an eruption at the summit of Kīlauea. How does it happen?
Hōlei Sea Arch collapses in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Volcano Watch: From aloha to talofa; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors American Samoa
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ecologist earns prestigious award for natural resources management

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Hurricane Lowell triggers second payout of unique Hawaiʻi reef insurance, 3 weeks after Lala
‘Stark reminder of the impact of global plastic pollution’: Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
VIDEO: Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay

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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 […]

Forum explores next chapter in Hawaiʻiʻs economic relationship with Japan

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.