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    • Puna man charged in connection with Orchidland Estates residence blaze

    43-year-old Conrad Keanini-Gomes is charged with first-degree arson in the case of a fire Sept. 13 at a residence on his father's property in the Puna community that endangered the lives of 4 people,...

    News Public input sought on proposed amendments to University of Hawai‘i’s master…

    Hawai'i State News Salomon and IRONMAN announce five-year partnership

    Kīlauea continues to tease 55th fountaining episode as it enters day 8 of precursory activity

    The summit region continues to be highly pressurized, but it is not possible to forecast what might happen next. September 15, 2026 · 11:28am

    Preliminary autopsy results find man died from gunshot wound

    The body of 76-year-old Donald Lawrence Yukitomo of Hilo was discovered Sept. 14 on Kuawa Street in Hilo; police are investigating his death as a homicide, and anyone who might have information...

    Education UH Mānoa to build unique clean energy research facility with $1M federal grant

    Hawai'i State News State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles

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    Preliminary autopsy results find man died from gunshot wound

    The body of 76-year-old Donald Lawrence Yukitomo of Hilo was discovered Sept. 14 on Kuawa Street in Hilo; police are investigating his death as a homicide, and anyone who might have information about Yukitomo or what might have happened is urged to contact them.

    Puna man charged in connection with Orchidland Estates residence blaze

    43-year-old Conrad Keanini-Gomes is charged with first-degree arson in the case of a fire Sept. 13 at a residence on his father’s property in the Puna community that endangered the lives of 4 people, including 2 minor children.

    Kīlauea continues to tease 55th fountaining episode as it enters day 8 of precursory activity

    The summit region continues to be highly pressurized, but it is not possible to forecast what might happen next.

    Public input sought on proposed amendments to University of Hawai‘i’s master plan for Mauna Kea

    The proposed revisions go over the university’s plans for Mauna Kea lands and their relationship to Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority’s responsibilities during the management transition.

    Salomon and IRONMAN announce five-year partnership

    During the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship, Salomon will bring its first activation to Kona with an immersive pop-up at Kona Heaven from Oct. 7-8.

    UH Mānoa to build unique clean energy research facility with $1M federal grant

    The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.

    State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles

    Leadership has been appointed at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Department of Accounting and General Services New Aloha Stadium Entertainment project.

    Hilo police investigate death of a man found unresponsive in Kūawa Park Monday

    Police are investigating the death of a man found with suspicious injuries on Kūawa Street in Hilo.

    Hawaiʻi police, federal law enforcement arrest man on multiple firearm, drug charges

    Luis Pagano Colon was arrested and charged after investigators executed three search warrants in a joint operation.

    Three people arrested in connection to store thefts on Saturday

    Christopher Emeliano-Wilson, Victor Babas and Tatiana Santana were arrested and charged in connection to a series of thefts that took place in Kona.
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    ‘Give yourself over to absolute pleasure’: Kick off the spooky season with ‘Rocky Horror’ at Palace

    This year’s screening, scheduled Sept. 17, takes on more significance after the death 80-year-old Tim Curry, who played the movie’s main character Dr. Frank N. Furter; his death was especially poignant for Aloha Theatre in Kealakekua that will present in October the stage version of the film, in which Curry also originated the role.

    2026 Hawaiʻi Songwriting Festival finale concert features all-star lineup

    Intimate concert is Sept. 12 in Westin Hāpuna Beach Resort Ballroom and the roster includes writers you might not know by name, but you’ll definitely recognize by some of their songs and artists for whom they’ve written.

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 11-17: ‘Spring Awakening,’ ‘SIX,’ World Manta Day and more

    Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island to find a ton of upcoming fun.

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island during Labor Day Weekend: Canoe races and festival celebrate Queen Lili’uokalani, cacao tasting, drag races, Lala relief and more

    The 2026 Labor Day Weekend will help everyone around the Big Island relax and rest during their long holidays from work or school; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island during the long holiday weekend now!

    Hilo festival to celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalaniʻs legacy at historic gardens

    Celebrate Hawaiian culture at the He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo, honoring the only ruling Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom with live music, hula and a captivating floral tribute.
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    Business Monday: Hilo Pizza Co. serving up New York-style pies and slices that patrons can customize
    Waikōloa eatery immediately shut down for rodent infestation, food safety violations
    Business Monday: Big Island VIP seeks to sell tour company to buyer eager to educate visitors
    Former New York City fire chief to keynote at 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference
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    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?

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    Kīlauea continues to tease 55th fountaining episode as it enters day 8 of precursory activity
    Magnitude-4.0 quake south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island
    Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919-20 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea
    September flight operations announced by Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

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    ‘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
    Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts

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    Alex Chiarella secures victory at Maui Open with final-hole eagle

    Professional Alex Chiarella clinched his fourth Maui Open title on Sunday, Sept. 13 at The King Kamehameha Golf Club, overcoming a tie with rising amateur star Robert Loree by sinking an eagle on the 18th hole.

    Michelle Wie West chips in cameo appearance in Maui-made ‘Zombie Golf,’ a horror comedy filmed on Maui and Oʻahu

    A Maui filmmaker has completed a 75-minute zombie comedy for less than $20,000—and golf champion Michelle Wie West makes a cameo appearance.

    American Red Cross response continues for Hurricane Lowell impacts

    The American Red Cross continues to respond to the impact of Hurricane Lowell across the Hawaiian Islands.

    Free Diabetes Self-Management workshop series begins Sept. 16

    The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns’ Office on Aging, in partnership with Mauliola Pharmacy’s Hoʻokaulike Wellness branch,  invites individuals living with diabetes to participate in Diabetes Self-Management, a free six-week workshop series designed to help participants build practical ways to manage diabetes and incorporate healthy self-management strategies into their everyday lives.

    Two men injured when a sport fishing boat strikes submerged object off Molokini

    Two Maui men were injured when the 20-foot sport fishing boat they were on struck a submerged object off Molokini Crater early Tuesday morning. The incident was reported at 5:13 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2026.

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    Kauai Weather Forecast for September 16, 2026

    Moderate trades will strengthen to breezy levels Wednesday and hold through the forecast period. Moisture will continue to fill in across the state from east to...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for September 16, 2026

    Long period energy out of the S to SW fills in during the latter half of the week supporting building surf for S shores. Surf is initially small through...

    Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele, Kekaha-Waimea service areas

    Water conservation notices remain in effect until further notice for customers of several other water systems around the Garden Isle.

    UPDATE: Man found dead on ocean shoreline fronting Nōmilu Fishpond identified by police

    The 74-year-old was ID'd as Steven Palama of Kalāheo, who was discovered dead Sept. 9; he is thought to have died as a result of storm surge from Hurricane Lowell, and an autopsy is pending.

    UPDATE: Police ID man found dead in vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road

    The 69-year-old was identified as Mark Chambers of Wainiha; first responders found him dead Sept. 11 in an area that experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell.