Astronomy Powerful observations from the ground and space reveal the faint galaxy behind an…
Hawai'i State News Briefs for Oct. 12: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics asks for support during…
Business Monday: He went from telescope engineer to making craft chocolate in Honokaʻa
It took a few years to have a significant harvest, but now the Pollard's farm has more than 1,000 producing cacao trees, each of which yields five pounds of chocolate each season. October 12, 2026 · 05:00am
Virtual behavioral health outpatient program launches to residents statewide
A new virtual program expands access to mental health and substance use treatment and is backed by more than a decade of behavioral health experience.Education Legislation to expand arts education access for young learners introduced by Hirono…
Education Post-pandemic recovery continues for state’s public schools, with gains in math…
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Powerful observations from the ground and space reveal the faint galaxy behind an ancient cosmic signal
Astronomers identified the most distant fast radio burst to date, which offered insights into both the origins of these mysterious bursts and the evolution of the early universe.
Briefs for Oct. 12: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics asks for support during Giving Week
Giving Week for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics continues this week through Monday, Oct. 19.
Business Monday: He went from telescope engineer to making craft chocolate in Honokaʻa
It took a few years to have a significant harvest, but now the Pollard’s farm has more than 1,000 producing cacao trees, each of which yields five pounds of chocolate each season.
Kailua Village is named 2026 IFEA World Festival & Event City
The International Festivals & Events Association honored Kailua Village during the 71st Annual IFEA Convention & Expo last week.
Virtual behavioral health outpatient program launches to residents statewide
A new virtual program expands access to mental health and substance use treatment and is backed by more than a decade of behavioral health experience.
Legislation to expand arts education access for young learners introduced by Hirono, Luján
The Arts Education for All Act would increase states’ ability to implement arts programming for early learners, K-12 students and youth and adults involved in the justice system.
Post-pandemic recovery continues for state’s public schools, with gains in math, attendance
Students near academic recovery as Hawaiʻi Department of Education focuses on accelerating gains toward 2029 goals.
Temporary water service shutoff slated for portion of Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo
The shutoff, necessary for installation of a new waterline connection, is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 for all mauka customers of the roadway, between ‘Ōhea Street and Pūʻainakō Street. The temporary shutoff is necessary to install a new waterline connection.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 9-15: Big Island Metal Bash, Waimea Fall Festival, Halloween Paint & Purr plus more
Boy, does the Big Island have a ton to do during the next week. Check out our top 10 things to do now!
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 2-8: Big Island Art Fair, Black Rock Ampitheater, Hentry Kapono and friends, youth car show and more
Hey, Big Island. We’re back! We’re once again bringing you a great selection of activities, events, shows and more to check out during the upcoming weekend and into next week. Check out this week’s top 10 right now!
Not the Hawaiʻi from postcards: Community invited to exclusive premiere of ‘Kūpuna ʻĀina’
RSVP now for the Humanity Hale event Oct. 2 in Kailua-Kona that features new Science & Nonduality’s latest film that doesn’t try to explain what is Hawaiʻi; it listens to its heartbeat.
News briefs for Sept. 23: Zonta award, Young Brothers appointments, Vulcans men’s basketball, August unemployment and more
A brief look at news stories from around the island, throughout the state and beyond.
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.
Maui Now
Halloween eye safety tips shared; cosmetic contact lenses pose risks
The Hawaiian Eye Center is offering some cautionary advice to keep prevent Halloween a fun family memory and not a nightmare, especially with a popular costume accessory could pose a serious risk to children’s vision. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one of the biggest nights for eye injuries for keiki is Halloween, as […]
DOH launches new messaging, events for Safe Sleep Awareness Month
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Branch is recognizing October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of safe sleep practices and resources.
East Maui water issues focus of Oct. 24 event at Wailele Farm in Haʻikū
Friends of Twin Falls at Wailele Farm is inviting the community to participate in two upcoming programs focused on water, watershed health, and community stewardship: Kupu o Wai Hōʻolawa and Wai & We. A “talk story” morning presentation is set for 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 at Wailele Farm. It features presentations from local […]
UH Mānoa ranks in top 27 nationally across 10 academic subjects
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa ranked in nearly 20 academic subjects in the 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects released in September 2026, including four subjects that placed among the top 16 in the country and another six placed in the nation’s top 27.
Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau award $552,000 in disaster relief grants to agricultural producers statewide
The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation (HAF) and Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau (HFB) have awarded disaster relief grants of up to $10,000 to farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural food producers statewide impacted by the 2026 Kona Low storms. A total of $552,380 has been awarded.
Kaua‘i Now
New virtual program expands access to mental health and substance use treatment
Virtual behavioral health outpatient program for behavioral health, substance use and mental health launches to residents statewide.
Surfrider Kauaʻi announces conservation efforts, NOAA seeks public input on seabed mining
Surfrider Kauaʻi is hosting beach clean ups, Eyes on the Reef is monitoring coral bleaching and NOAA has reported that the Trump administration may allow seabed mining.
While Kauaʻi still feels the impact, Anaina Hou Community Park opens after Hurricane Lowell
Anaina Hou Community Park has reopened and will host events following the post-hurricane Lowell impact.
