East Hawai‘i News UPDATE: Big Island police renew request for help with finding 16-year-old reported as…
Hawai'i State News Police arrest Ocean View man for custodial interference, drug offenses
Staff at long-term wing in Honoka‘a Hospital dealing with COVID-19 outbreak of nearly half its patients
"No one is incredibly sick," said Denise Mackey, Honoka‘a Hospital's administrator. "People have some symptoms just like you would have with any cold or flu. But everybody seems to be doing well as far as patients and staff at this point." August 26, 2026 · 05:00am
‘Stark reminder of the impact of global plastic pollution’: Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales
A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found about 23% of stranded short-finned pilot whales throughout a 13-year period in the main Hawaiian Islands had large masses of the debris,...Hawai'i State News Department of Health investigates potential locally-acquired case of cyclosporiasis
Crime 8 motorists arrested week of Aug. 10-16 for DUI on Big Island roadways
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Bacteria threshold exceedance advisory issued at Honoli‘i Cove in East Hawai‘i
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa welcomed 2,400 new students for the 2026-27 school year
Trucks flown into Hilo from California to help Hawaiian Electric in power restoration
Free meal boxes coming weekly to Kaʻū children during Hurricane Lala recovery
Dusty Donkey Emporium marks a decade of supporting the Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative
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Two Hawaiʻi Police Department veterans promoted to command ranks
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Big Island News
UPDATE: Big Island police renew request for help with finding 16-year-old reported as runaway 8 months ago
Keliʻi Nobriga was last seen Dec. 21, 2025, in the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo, wearing black and tan clothing; he is 5-foot-7, 120 lbs., Hawaiian/Filipino, with a light complexion, short black hair and brown eyes.
Police arrest Ocean View man for custodial interference, drug offenses
Dean K. Padamida was arrested and charged following an investigation into an Oʻahu runaway believed to have been staying with Padamida.
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Hawaiian Electric, county Department of Water Supply and additional updates
In case you missed it, President Donald Trump approved federal disaster assistance to aid recovery efforts, updates on electric restoration and much more
Department of Health investigates potential locally-acquired case of cyclosporiasis
The sixth case involves an Oʻahu resident who reportedly became ill with cyclosporiasis at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.
8 motorists arrested week of Aug. 10-16 for DUI on Big Island roadways
Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes; 2 were younger than 21 years old; police so far this year have made 487 DUI arrests, a 15.3% decrease compared with 575 during the same period last year.
Hawaiʻi to receive up to $76 million in landmark multi-state settlement with Meta
Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook.
‘Stark reminder of the impact of global plastic pollution’: Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales
A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found about 23% of stranded short-finned pilot whales throughout a 13-year period in the main Hawaiian Islands had large masses of the debris, essentially ocean trash, inside their stomachs.
Staff at long-term wing in Honoka‘a Hospital dealing with COVID-19 outbreak of nearly half its patients
“No one is incredibly sick,” said Denise Mackey, Honoka‘a Hospital’s administrator. “People have some symptoms just like you would have with any cold or flu. But everybody seems to be doing well as far as patients and staff at this point.”
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 21-27: Plenty to do, but once again the weather could get in the way
It’s a smorgasbord of fun planned for everyone at events and activities around the island; unfortunately, another possible tropical cyclone could be headed our way, becoming the second most unwanted guest to the islands as early as this weekend.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 14-20 — weather permitting
There once again is no lack of fun happening during events around the Big Island this weekend and beyond; however, it will be extremely prudent to call ahead before you go in case there are cancellations caused by the impending possible tropical cyclone in the forecast.
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site celebrating 54th anniversary with free Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Kamehameha the Great, the first person to unite the warring islands into the Kingdom of Hawai’i, had the major temple built by thousands and thousands of men from 1790 to 1791.
2026 ‘Ohina Labs application deadline quickly approaching for filmmakers
There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
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Maui Now
Mauiʻs Archie Kalepa among six newly inducted Hawaiʻi Pwo Navigators
Native Hawaiian waterman and veteran captain Archie Kalepa of Maui was recently inducted as a Pwo Navigator during a sacred ceremony on July 30, 2026, honoring his lifelong commitment to voyaging, traditional navigation, and his leadership in the Maui community. He is among six Hawaiʻi captains and navigators who were recently inducted into the voyaging leadership position.
Hawaiʻi Island power restoration timeframes and recovery progress following Hurricane Lala
Hawaiian Electric crews continued to make steady progress across Hawaiʻi Island, restoring service to more than 1,400 customers since yesterday as additional equipment and resources arrive to support the ongoing recovery efforts.
DOH investigates potential locally acquired case of cyclosporiasis on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is investigating a sixth reported case of cyclosporiasis. The case involves an Oʻahu resident who became ill at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.
Coco Deck Lahaina celebrates two years on Sept. 5
Coco Deck Lahaina celebrates two years in the heart of Lahaina with a full day of food, drinks, live music, special offers, and island vibes on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Aloha Fridays at Kapalua returns Aug. 28 with live music and local food vendors
Aloha Fridays at Kapalua, the quarterly community gathering hosted by Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., returns on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Barn in Kapalua. The free, family-friendly event brings together live music, local food vendors, residents and visitors for an evening celebrating community and the creative spirit of West Maui.
Kaua‘i Now
Carvalho withdraws from Kauaʻi mayoral debate against Rapozo
The event will go on as planned Thursday night with only Mel Rapozo, current chair of the Kauaʻi County Council, participating.
Update: Kaua‘i Police Department non-emergency line now operational
The public can now call 808-241-1711.
Sixth case of cyclosporiasis may have been acquired locally
According to the Department of Health, an Oʻahu resident became ill with cyclosporiasis at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.
