News UPDATE: Highway 11 closure near Kaʻawa Flats now open to all traffic
Hawai'i State News Two agricultural organizations donate money to farmers impacted by recent storms
110 elite triathletes compete for Ironman World Championship and Pro Series title in Kona
Defending World Champion Solveig Løvseth of Norway heads up the elite women's field, while German Patrick Lange, a three-time World Champion, is a sentimental favorite on the men's side. October 09, 2026 · 08:59am
Hawaiʻi County Council advances bill to extend housing and homelessness fund for 2 more years
Hawaiʻi County Council has propelled Bill 192 toward a second reading, potentially extending funding for the county’s Homeless and Housing Fund to June 2029, amidst debates on its effectiveness.News Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Panama; no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or Pacific…
Hawai'i State News Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
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2 major disaster declaration approvals to help Hawaiʻi recover from recent storms
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UPDATE: Highway 11 closure near Kaʻawa Flats now open to all traffic
Heavy flooding has forced the closure of Highway 11 between mile markers 59 and 63 on Hawaiʻi Island.
Two agricultural organizations donate money to farmers impacted by recent storms
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural food producers impacted by the 2026 Kona Low storms.each received up to $10,000.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Panama; no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or Pacific basin
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama this morning, but at 8:38 a.m. the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no threat of a tsunami to Hawaiʻi.
Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
The fact that the Island of Hawaiʻi has active volcanoes means we have lots and lots of earthquakes; most aren’t strong enough to be felt let alone devastating, but every once in a while, large earthquakes are produced, such as the magnitude-6 in West Hawaiʻi earlier this year.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona
We have all the information you need about the championship week and race day, including course routes, road impacts, spectator information and much more.
110 elite triathletes compete for Ironman World Championship and Pro Series title in Kona
Defending World Champion Solveig Løvseth of Norway heads up the elite women’s field, while German Patrick Lange, a three-time World Champion, is a sentimental favorite on the men’s side.
Ambassadors of Ironman World Championship share their inspiration to take on grueling 140.6-mile triathlon
Five triathletes spoke at the Ironman World Championship Athlete Ambassador panel on Wednesday, where they took to the stage at the Ironman Village set up at Hale Hālāwai in Historic Kailua Village and shared their story and journey to Kona.
Hawaiʻi County Council advances bill to extend housing and homelessness fund for 2 more years
Hawaiʻi County Council has propelled Bill 192 toward a second reading, potentially extending funding for the county’s Homeless and Housing Fund to June 2029, amidst debates on its effectiveness.
US Coast Guard medevacs crewmember from cargo ship southeast of Big Island
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on Oʻahu shortly after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday hoisted a 55-year-old man from the vessel and safely transferred him to Hilo International Airport so he could be taken to get higher medical care.
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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.
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Maui Now
Mayoral candidate Sugimura to hold meet-and-greet event Oct. 12 at Lahaina Cannery Mall
Maui County Council Vice Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold a meet-and-greet event Monday at the Lahaina Cannery Mall as part of her campaign to unseat Richard Bissen as mayor of Maui County. The event is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Sergio’s Cantina. The mall is located at 1221 Honoapiʻilani Highway. […]
UH Mānoa Athletics builds on ‘Our Team. Hawaiʻi’s Team.’ campaign for Giving Week
To complement homecoming festivities at UH Mānoa, UH Mānoa Athletics is rolling out its “Our Team. Hawaiʻi's Team.” Giving Week campaign, Oct. 9–19.
No tsunami threat expected from 7.6 earthquake near Panama
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports a 7.6-magnitude earthquake near Panama poses no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi. The earthquake struck at 12:56 p.m. local time near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, according to the US Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center. Extensive shaking impacts are probable, and a disaster is likely, the center reported. Approximately 4.6 million […]
Gov. Green announces two Major Disaster Declaration approvals to help Hawaiʻi recover
Both declarations will provide FEMA Public Assistance program funding on a cost-sharing basis, to supplement recovery efforts in the city and county of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi County and Maui County following Hurricane Lala from Aug. 14-16, 2026, as well as for Kauaʻi and Maui Counties for impacts from Hurricane Lowell, from Sept. 6-9, 2026.
Kaua‘i Now
Brown water advisory canceled for Kauaʻi, several beaches remain in effect
A brown water advisory remains active for Kauaʻi, affecting popular spots like Poʻipū Beach Pavilion and Waimea Bay Landing due to recent weather conditions.
Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
The fact that the Island of Hawaiʻi has active volcanoes means we have lots and lots of earthquakes; most aren’t strong enough to be felt let alone devastating, but every once in a while, large earthquakes are produced, such as the magnitude-6 in West Hawaiʻi earlier this year.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama; but no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or the Pacific basin
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama this morning, but at 8:38 a.m. the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no threat of a tsunami to Hawaiʻi.
