Crime Big Island man faces charges after throwing rocks at house in Hilo
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Business Monday: Once a popular food truck, Bite the Eye now serves up ahi in converted shipping containers
The one-of-a-kind restaurant for Puna residents and visitors has become a local gathering spot known for its creative island-inspired menu, relaxed vibe and live local entertainment booked every weekend. September 21, 2026 · 05:00am
Registration now open for 2026-27 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts competition
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Big Island man faces charges after throwing rocks at house in Hilo
Two people took cover inside the home as the 21-year-old reportedly threw rocks that broke windows and caused exterior damage.
Business Monday: Once a popular food truck, Bite the Eye now serves up ahi in converted shipping containers
The one-of-a-kind restaurant for Puna residents and visitors has become a local gathering spot known for its creative island-inspired menu, relaxed vibe and live local entertainment booked every weekend.
Rep. Tokuda Earns ‘A’ Grade for Bipartisan Leadership in Congress
The congresswoman earned a score of 88.2 out of 100 from Bridge Grades for the 119th Congress, ranking her among the top-rated members of the US House of Representatives for bipartisan collaboration.
Registration now open for 2026-27 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts competition
Participating students will learn critical life skills in five key areas.
Big Island man arrested after fatal weekend shooting in Puna District
Hawai‘i Island police responded to the incident after receiving a call from a man reporting he’d been attacked and that he shot another man.
Hawai‘i congresswoman visits Pacific Missile Range Facility during Hurricane Lowell recovery operations
The U.S. congresswoman met with sailors, the local workforce and installation officers in the aftermath of the storm.
Tropical Storm Odalys expected to become a hurricane
The storm is currently not a threat to the Hawaiian Islands.
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.
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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
Hawaiʻi ranks No. 2 in the nation for lowest student debt
Hawaiʻi borrowers carry less student debt than those in nearly every other state, earning the state the nation’s second-lowest student debt ranking according to a September 2026 WalletHub report.
Maui residents turn in 40 guns and 58 pounds of illegal fireworks at community buyback event
Maui residents turned in nearly 40 firearms and 58 illegal pounds of illegal fireworks during Saturday’s dual buyback event in Kahului.
Maui Health Medical Minute: Is it dangerous to interact with AIs or chatbots?
AI chatbots can be helpful tools, but they aren't a substitute for real human connection or professional mental health care.
Hale Makua celebrates its 80-Year history while charting the path for Maui’s future
Hale Makua Health Services, a nonprofit providing a variety of healthcare services on Maui, celebrated its 80th anniversary this past week. Born out of community compassion during World War II, Hale Makua was established on Sept. 20, 1946 after local volunteers and the Young Buddhist Association rallied to build a dedicated home for displaced kūpuna on Maui needing care.
Kaua‘i Now
Some state lands reopen to public on Kaua‘i following Hurricane Lowell providing limited access
The public is urged to use caution when accessing forested areas, as many unmitigated hazards exist.
Hawaiʻi ranks No. 2 in the nation for lowest student debt
At UH, 80% of first-time undergraduates across 10 campuses graduated debt-free during the 2024–25 academic year.
Kauaʻi farming family loses mangoes, avocados harvest after Hurricane Lowell destroys hundreds of trees
"We’ve lost years and years of sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears during 14-hour workdays in the fields, no matter what the weather was pounding rain or scorching sunlight — all gone in one night," said Usa Meephol, whose family owns three farms on Kaua'i.
