Latest Election Results
Councilmember
District 4 · Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches, Nānāwale, Leilani Estates & Pohoiki- ENRIQUEZ, Lloyd K.0.0%
- OHARA, Eileen0.0%
Councilmember
District 5 · Kurtistown, Mountain View, Hawaiian Acres, Ainaloa & Kalapana- MATSON, Shannon Lopeka0.0%
- RODENHURST, Ikaika0.0%
Councilmember
District 6 · Volcano, Pāhala, Nāʻālehu, Ocean View & South Kona- AKI, Zed Kaapana0.0%
- ENRIQUES, Guy0.0%
1. County Ballot Measure
County Auditor's Power to Employ- YES0.0%
- NO0.0%
State Senator
District 2 · Puna: Keaʻau, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Paradise Park & Mountain View- FOGEL, Frederick F.0.0%
- SAN BUENAVENTURA, Joy0.0%
State Representative
District 2 · Hilo- KENNEALY, Jonathan0.0%
- KEOHOKAPU LEE LOY, Sue0.0%
State Representative
District 3 · Keaukaha, Orchidlands, Ainaloa, Hawaiian Acres & Fern Acres- MARTIN, Austin0.0%
- TODD, Christopher L.T.0.0%
State Representative
District 4 · Pāhoa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches, Kalapana & Pohoiki- ILAGAN, Greggor0.0%
- WITTENHAGEN, Zak0.0%
State Representative
District 5 · Kurtistown, Mountain View, Volcano, Pāhala, Nāʻālehu & Ocean View- KAPELA, Jeanne0.0%
- MCCORMICK, Dalene0.0%
State Representative
District 8 · Hāwī, Halaʻula, Waimea, Waikoloa & Kawaihae- PERREIRA, Monique0.0%
- TARNAS, David A.0.0%
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
- CORDERY, Gary ANTHONY, Daniel0.0%
- GREEN, Josh KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.0.0%
U.S. Representative
District II · Neighbor Islands & Rest of Oʻahu- AWA, Brenton0.0%
- TOKUDA, Jill N.0.0%
At-Large Trustee
- AKINA, Adrian (Kealii)0.0%
- ANDERSON, Ikaika0.0%
- CRABBE, Kanekoa (Koa)0.0%
- GALUTERIA, Brickwood M.0.0%
- SOUZA, Keoni0.0%
- WAIHEE, John, IV0.0%
News Kohala Hospital creates more space for patient care
Hawai'i State News OHA releases investigation documents in an attempt to move forward from scrutiny
It’s Election Day: Hawai‘i County residents have until 7 p.m. today to cast their ballots
As of Monday, 41,703 ballots have been returned out of the 113,426 ballots mailed out on Oct. 16. November 03, 2026 · 02:01pm
Reusable foodware program launches in Hilo on Nov. 9
The sustainability program was designed with input from more than 4,500 community members and more than 100 businesses over two years.News Emergency grants available to Hawaiʻi farmers, ranchers affected by recent natural…
News Wind advisory issued for Big Island through Tuesday morning
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Big Island News
FEMA denies individual aid to Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i counties impacted by hurricanes
These denials come after the federal agency granted individual aid following the South Kona earthquake in May and the Kona low storms in March.
It’s Election Day: Hawai‘i County residents have until 7 p.m. today to cast their ballots
As of Monday, 41,703 ballots have been returned out of the 113,426 ballots mailed out on Oct. 16.
Kohala Hospital creates more space for patient care
Kohala Hospital received $3.9 million in state funds for the new administration building, which is the first addition to the hospital’s campus since it was built in 1962.
OHA releases investigation documents in an attempt to move forward from scrutiny
According to reports, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs struggled to achieve its mission due to the dysfunction caused by disagreements between Board Chair Kai Kahele and former CEO Stacy Ferreira.
Emergency grants available to Hawaiʻi farmers, ranchers affected by recent natural disasters
Applicants from farms, orchards, ranches and similar operations with affected lands now can apply for relief grants.
Reusable foodware program launches in Hilo on Nov. 9
The sustainability program was designed with input from more than 4,500 community members and more than 100 businesses over two years.
Wind advisory issued for Big Island through Tuesday morning
Strong northeast winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching 50 mph, are expected across northern Hawaiʻi Island through 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Precautionary boil water notice remains in effect for Kaʻieʻie area on Big Island
While the tests did not detect any bacteria, chlorine residuals and turbidity levels have not yet returned to normal.
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Local Entertainment
Documentary traces journey of family matriarch who lived in Kalaupapa and vanished from Honolulu in 1900
The film short premieres Oct. 31 during the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival and will be screened on the Big Island on Nov. 8 at at the Kahilu Theater.
All the afterlife is a stage: Palace Theater again invites ghosts, ghouls to take residence for Halloween
Hilo’s largest immersive walk-through haunted house attraction invites the public to catch a few scares during spooky season performances this weekend.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 30-Nov. 5: Tales of horror and plenty of frightfully fun Halloween haunts
A smorgasbord of spooky seasonal shindigs Friday and Saturday includes festivities offering tricks, treats, activities, live music, food and overall fall fun, plus more; many also encourage costumes and all guarantee smiles.
Maui Now
HHFDC awarded $7.45M grant to support housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities
The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation was awarded a $7.45 million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist households requiring supportive housing.
New limu exhibit opens at Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center’s latest exhibit showcases an often overlooked yet essential part of the coastal ecosystem: limu, or the marine flora of Hawaiʻi. The exhibit’s grand opening will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, followed by a full day of limu-related activities at the aquarium.
Alexander Academy’s The Nutcracker returns to the MACC Sat & Sun, Dec 12 – 1
Alexander Academy Performing Company continues its holiday tradition with a sixth annual production of The Nutcracker. This full-length ballet features the beloved music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with artistic direction by Absalon Figueroa. Costumes are created by Jennifer Oberg and the Sewing Hui of Maui, together with Alexander Academy.
Kaua‘i Now
Visitor rescued from dangerous rip current off Kauaʻi’s North Shore
Air 1 helicopter crews rescued the swimmer where he was transported to Wilcox Medical Center for further treatment.
Mauka Wailua River Bridge lane closure hampering traffic on Election Day
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation scheduled the closure to clear debris washed downstream.
It’s Election Day: Kaua‘i County residents have until 7 p.m. today to cast their ballots
For those who didn't get a chance to mail in their ballot, they can still submit it to any of the multiple ballot box drop-off locations set up islandwide before 7 p.m.
