Hawai'i State News Measles virus detected for second time in West Maui County wastewater
Business Hawai‘i unemployment down to 2.5% in September; jobs increase 9,500 from 2024
20 holiday events around Big Island for Dec. 11-18: Punalights, Christmas hoedown, Waikōloa Christmas Parade plus a lot more
The holidays are in full swing around the Big Island, with another week of a variety of events, activities, concerts, performances and more in celebration of the season. Check them out now! December 11, 2025 · 05:00am
U.S. National Guard members get free entry this weekend to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites
Free admission, in celebration of the National Guard's birthday, is offered to active duty Guard members, retirees, their dependents and veterans.News UPDATE: High bacteria notification canceled at Onekahakaha Beach in Hilo
East Hawaii News Police in search of missing 82-year old last seen in Kona
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Road closures necessary for Hawaiian Electric to replace utility poles around Big Island
Celebrate 33rd Christmas with the Chefs this weekend at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Fall 2025 commencement schedule set for University of Hawaiʻi 4-year campuses
Help show there is still magic in the world: Adopt a letter through Operation Santa today
Puna man charged in connection with two incidents involving burglary, theft in Kūkiʻo
Hawai‘i County issues water restriction to South Kohala customers, including resorts
November yields highest number of fentanyl-related arrests made on Big Island this year
Hawai‘i County disperses funds for 6 upcoming affordable housing projects
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Big Island News
Measles virus detected for second time in West Maui County wastewater
The latest positive sample was collected Nov. 30 and follows an earlier detection of measles virus in Maui wastewater from samples collected Nov. 18 in Central and West Maui.
Hawai‘i unemployment down to 2.5% in September; jobs increase 9,500 from 2024
There were 669,850 people employed in September and 17,200 unemployed for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,000 statewide.
20 holiday events around Big Island for Dec. 11-18: Punalights, Christmas hoedown, Waikōloa Christmas Parade plus a lot more
The holidays are in full swing around the Big Island, with another week of a variety of events, activities, concerts, performances and more in celebration of the season. Check them out now!
U.S. National Guard members get free entry this weekend to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites
Free admission, in celebration of the National Guard’s birthday, is offered to active duty Guard members, retirees, their dependents and veterans.
Motorists advised to prepare for new Waikōloa Village traffic signal this weekend
A new traffic signal at the intersection of Waikōloa Road, Paniolo Avenue, and Pūā Melia Street in Waikōloa Village will be fully operational on Monday, Dec. 15, after a preparation period, starting on Friday, Dec. 12.
UPDATE: High bacteria notification canceled at Onekahakaha Beach in Hilo
State reports water sample retesting results show that bacteria levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Police in search of missing 82-year old last seen in Kona
Jacquelyn Glenn, 82, was last seen on the 75-200 block of Nani Kailua Drive in Kona, possibly going to Hilo.
Hirono joins bipartisan effort to expedite recovery of missing service members
The bipartisan Bring Our Heroes Home Act would eliminate obstacles preventing families and caseworkers from accessing records needed for recovery of America’s prisoners of war and missing in action.
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20 holiday events around Big Island for Dec. 11-18: Punalights, Christmas hoedown, Waikōloa Christmas Parade plus a lot more
The holidays are in full swing around the Big Island, with another week of a variety of events, activities, concerts, performances and more in celebration of the season. Check them out now!
Celebrate 33rd Christmas with the Chefs this weekend at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Those who attend will be treated to tasty temptations, dancing to live holiday tunes and stocked silent auction all in support of the local culinary industry’s future.
30 holiday events around Big Island from Dec. 4-11: Seasonal markets, tree lightings, parades and more — even snow in Kona
It seems as the island is in a very festive mood already this holiday season — and we do mean very; from traditional things to do to several events that are new, there are myriad ways to get into the holiday spirit during the upcoming week. Check them out now!
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Maui Now
HECO works to reduce wildfire risks statewide
Hawaiian Electric Co. continues to strengthen the statewide power grid and reduce wildfire risk across all islands through pole replacements, vegetation management and new equipment installations, according to a HECO announcement. On Maui, crews in the Olinda area have expanded hazard tree removals in coordination with landowners to clear invasive trees and debris. Installation of insulated […]
Maui County jobless rate drops to 2.5% in September
State economists report that Maui County’s unemployment fell 1.5 percentage points from 4% to 2.5% in September. For Maui island, the jobless rate went down from 4% to 2.3%. Moloka‘i increased from 4.1% to 5.9%; and Lānaʻi slid from 2.6% to 2.2%. The Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism announced Wednesday that […]
Nēnē that lost mate has found new partner and is once again nesting in Hilo park
Staff from the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Parks and Recreation have posted signs marking the nesting area.
Kaua‘i Now
Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union supports critical services at risk of funding shortfalls
Credit union announces total $50,000 donation for the Hawai‘i Resilience Fund at Hawai‘i Community Foundation and Safety Net Fund at Aloha United Way as part of the statewide “Aloha for Hawai‘i” giving campaign.
Hirono co-introduces bipartisan legislation to recover missing service members quicker
The bipartisan Bring Our Heroes Home Act would eliminate obstacles preventing families and caseworkers from accessing records needed for recovery of America’s prisoners of war and missing in action.
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites offer ‘free pass days’ for U.S. National Guard members
Active duty Guard members, retirees, their dependents and veterans will get free admission this weekend to the sites in celebration of the Guard's birthday Dec. 13.
Kauaʻi mother pleas for blood donations after her son’s shark attack highlights critical need
Chance Swanson's recovery from a shark attack last month, which required 11 units of blood and four units of plasma, highlights the life-saving power of blood donations.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i honors long-term colleagues, local foundations in honor of its 35th anniversary
The resort and Takenaka Corporation recently presented 4 organizations with $100,000 each in continued support of the Kauaʻi community and celebrated colleagues who have worked 30-plus years at the resort with a luncheon and presentation of financial gifts.
