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Hawai'i State News President & CEO of Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi to retire early next year
Hawaiʻi Island under Hurricane Watch as storm strengthens
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 15 to 20 inches across the Big Island, with maximum amounts of 35 inches. September 23, 2026 · 11:30am
Mysterious manta rays from Kona Coast’s small familial group captivate 80,000 annually
"Lefty" was the first identified manta ray living off the Kona Coast, in 1979, and since then researchers and divers have identified only about 317 more of the creatures who rarely leave the area.Business News briefs for Sept. 23: Zonta award, Young Brothers appointments, Vulcans men’s…
Crime Bail maintained for Puna man charged with murder in Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting
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Nā Leo TV launches 2026 Youth Media Challenge
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ecologist earns prestigious award for natural resources…
Increasing rents strain key housing lifeline for thousands of Hawaiʻi families
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Hawaiʻi Island under Hurricane Watch as storm strengthens
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 15 to 20 inches across the Big Island, with maximum amounts of 35 inches.
Tourism industry leaders to gather in Honolulu for Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference
Attendees will have discussions about the future of Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry at the two-day conference at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on Thursday and Friday.
President & CEO of Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Mysterious manta rays from Kona Coast’s small familial group captivate 80,000 annually
“Lefty” was the first identified manta ray living off the Kona Coast, in 1979, and since then researchers and divers have identified only about 317 more of the creatures who rarely leave the area.
Water department may waive upcoming bill for Big Island customers impacted by Hurricane Lala
Some of the 1,200 customers in the system were cut off from water, others lost their water meters, and some had to boil their water for safety.
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.
Bail maintained for Puna man charged with murder in Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting
The Sept. 19 incident at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center resulted in the death of 41-year-old Jose Manuel Adame Romero.
Flood watch issued as potential tropical cyclone likely to bring heavy rain
Heavy rain on the north side of a developing tropical system should develop Wednesday afternoon. Windward and southeast Big Island and windward Maui are the most likely to experience heavy rain; however, other islands in Maui County are at risk as well.
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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.
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.
Hawai‘i Business
News briefs for Sept. 23: Zonta award, Young Brothers appointments, Vulcans men’s basketball, August unemployment and more
Business Monday: Once a popular food truck, Bite the Eye now serves up ahi in converted shipping containers
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Maui Now
Ninth Circuit upholds Hawaiʻi firearm licensing requirements
In the opinion, the court upheld Hawaiʻi's requirements establishing a 30-day period to use a permit to acquire a handgun and requiring certain newly acquired firearms to be brought to a police station for inspection.
Filipino national pleads guilty to unlawfully voting as an alien during 2024 election
United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Bernadette Acaso, 20, a Filipino national residing in Honolulu, Oʻahu and Kahului, Maui, pleaded guilty on Sept. 18, 2026, to unlawfully voting as an alien.
Haʻikū eighth grader wins national scholarship for gifted students
The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) has named Haʻikū eighth grader Luana Fitch, a Caroline D. Bradley Scholar, earning her a prestigious four-year scholarship that covers full tuition at a high school or through an individualized education plan tailored to her educational needs.
Upcountry Rotary announces September Students of the Month
Upcountry Rotary announced two outstanding students recognized as its Students of the Month for September: Isabel Hartman and Joseph "Junya Boi" Braceros.
Project Pilina brings together Maui County leaders to strengthen local workforce pathways
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED) and Maui County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) convened education, industry, workforce, government and community leaders on Friday, Sept. 18 for Project Pilina, a countywide workforce initiative designed to turn shared challenges into coordinated action and greater opportunity for Maui County residents.
Kaua‘i Now
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E expected to strengthen later today as it nears Hawaiian Islands
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands.
Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village
The American Red Cross's home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.
Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi's healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.
