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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. September 20, 2026 · 05:00am
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo associate English professor launches new book
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News Big Island lane closures scheduled for week of Sept. 19-25
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Tropical Storm Odalys forms in the Pacific, gradually strengthening
Currently well east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands, environmental conditions appear conducive for some development of this system by the middle to latter portion of this week.
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.
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo associate English professor launches new book
Patsy Iwasaki’s new “Gathering the Story: Designing Education Through the Documentary Lens” examines the critical yet understudied research and information-gathering stages of documentary filmmaking; it is now available for purchase at the University of Hawai‘i website.
Pacific Southwest wetland projects get boost from investment by US Environmental Protection Agency
Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai’i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.
Total of $200K in hurricane relief funds available through Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation
Grants of up to $1,000 are available to Hawai‘i residents impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell, with a Nov. 4 deadline to apply.
Big Island police arrest 16 motorists for driving under the influence during week of Sept. 7-13
A total of 555 DUI arrests have been made so far this year on island roads, an 11.76% decrease from 629 by the same time in 2025; DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
Big Island lane closures scheduled for week of Sept. 19-25
All projects are weather permitting. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice.
Hawai‘i County Council considering a bill to require native, lei-making plants in county landscaping
The bill was amended to include lei-making flora that may not be indigenous to Hawai‘i but are not invasive.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ecologist earns prestigious award for natural resources management
Stacey Kehaulani Torigoe — who was born and raised in Hilo and is a graduate of Waiākea High School — is director of invasive species and biosecurity programs for the 354,461-acre Big Island national park.
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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.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 18-24: Breadfruit summit, paniolo festival, PRIDE, magic, Kaʻū Bon Dance and more
It’s another interesting mix of events happening during the next week around the island; be sure to check out all top 10 things to do now!
‘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.
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Maui Now
Mayor Bissen signs County Food and Nutrition Security Plan into law
Mayor Richard Bissen signed Bill 98 into law yesterday, codifying the Maui County Food and Nutrition Security Plan and establishing a long-term framework to strengthen food security and Maui County’s local food system.
County Department of Agriculture launches Niu, Kalo, ‘Ulu Grant program
The County of Maui Department of Agriculture is launching the Fiscal Year 2027 Niu, Kalo and ‘Ulu Grant program to support Maui County farmers, agricultural producers and community organizations in cultivating and expanding production of traditional kūpuna crops.
Maui Weather Forecast for September 20, 2026
Locally breezy trade winds will continue for the next couple of days. After a brief lull in trades mid-week, they are expected to strengthen again during...
Maui County-run ferry service aims to launch for Lāna‘i next year, Moloka‘i in 2029
Ferry service is a critical option in a county where residents often travel between islands for jobs, doctor's appointments, shopping and sports.
MFD announces public outreach event held in conjunction withwildfire training
The course focuses on honing the skills of firefighting personnel as they fight fires in the “wildland urban interface” (WUI), the area where wildland fires begin to impact built up areas and structures. The training will take place from Oct. 6-9, 2026.
Kaua‘i Now
Tokuda visits Pacific Missile Range Facility during Hurricane Lowell recovery operations
U.S. congresswoman who represents Hawai‘i's 2nd Congressional District in Washington, which includes Kaua‘i County, recently came to the West Kaua‘i installation to see firsthand damage from Hurricane Lowell as well as speak with sailors, installation personnel and officials.
Become an ‘Empowered Caregiver’ during this special education program hosted by Alzheimer’s Association
Fall 2026 cohort sessions are designed to provide caregivers with information, support and practical tools to help them navigate the challenges of caring for someone with dementia.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Hurricane Lowell recovery continues around Kaua‘i, some of which is still experiencing power outages, without access to some areas and other hazards; 96% of Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative members had their power back by Saturday night and work continues clearing trees and more in the hardest-hit places, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Saturday the limited reopening of some state lands early Monday morning.
