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Puna man charged after alleged vehicle theft, police pursuit

65-year-old Arthur Clayton Jr. is facing multiple felony charges, including first-degree theft and unauthorized control of a vehicle.

Briefs for Oct. 21: Former Chief Justice honored with award, Kuʻikahi offers resiliency workshop, Hawaiian Electric awarded for hiring practices

Quick hits on Big Island Press Club’s Torch of Light honor, Resilient Minds in Conflict workshop at Kuʻikahi Mediation Center and the 2026 Workforce Hero awards.

Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24 on Big Island

Proper disposal of unused medications helps to protect the public and water supplies.

Hawaiian Airlines holds practice flight for people with disabilities

The experience allowed travelers to rehearse every step of a journey to better prepare them for a future flight.

Update: Water restored to Big Island elementary school

The campus has reopened today to students and staff.

Hurricane Lala prompts Hawai‘i County Council to explore ways to proactively manage vegetation

The County Council is urging the governor and mayor to prioritize and fund proactive vegetation management to mitigate trees falling over power lines and roadways during natural disasters.

Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope discovers more than 2,100 previously unknown galaxies

The discovery is the result of a decades-long survey that is now providing new insights into how galaxies form and evolve.

Self-help affordable housing project begins road, utility construction in Waimea

This transformative project aims to provide 39 self-help homes, enabling families to contribute labor instead of down payments to enhance affordable housing on Hawaiʻi Island.

Missing 32-year-old man on boogie board rescued 1.5 miles offshore of Hapuna Beach

A group of five people went swimming at Hapuna Beach on Monday evening, but only four were able to return to shore due to high winds and strong offshore currents.

Big Island students join statewide effort to build Hawaiʻiʻs teacher workforce

High school students from Hawaiʻi Island will join nearly 200 peers from across the state at the “Dive Into Education” event.
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Free ʻIkuwā Festival in Hilo honors interconnectedness of land, sea, sky and communities

This year’s theme is “A manu o uka, a manu o kai.” It translates to “The bird of the upland, the bird of the sea,” a line from the chant Ia Waʻa Nui.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 16-22: Niʻaulani Forest Fair, Haloholoween Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch, A Taste of Hilo and more

The Big Island comes through once again with activities and events during the upcoming week that will satisfy all of your treat requests plus some you might not even know you’re craving until you see them.

Big Island, Kaua‘i residents invited by Salvation Army to enjoy lush harmonies while lending a hand

Those who attend this year’s 29th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival also can lend a hand by offering monetary or food donations to help support Kona and Līhuʻe Corps community services, such as food pantries and holiday assistance, that directly benefit neighbors in need.

‘Celebrate Service’: Aloha, music, community spirit to once again take center stage at annual Hawaiʻi Island Veterans Day Parade

Come “Celebrate Service” and honor military veterans and their families while celebrating the many people and organizations who care for the island everyday during the 19th annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 7 in Hilo.

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!

Hawai‘i Business Chevron Forward

Businesses, farmers, cultural institutions on Big Island can learn how to connect with Hawaiʻi’s visitors
Family-owned historic Manago Hotel in South Kona sells for $3.1 million after 2 years on the market
2026 FORGE Awards celebrate skilled labor workers and companies
Business briefs for Oct. 6: Workforce Development awards, quarterly reports due, Young Brothers promote CFO

Big Island Polls Chevron Forward

Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?

Hawai'i Volcano Blog Chevron Forward

Episode 55 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption lasted less than 6 hours on Saturday morning
Volcano Watch: Where did the September fissure vent lava at Kīlauea’s summit come from?
Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
Uncertainty at Kīlauea summit prompts safety closures at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Ocean Blog Chevron Forward

10 local explorers join deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands
Hilo Bay team has been busy keeping Dewy the buoy operational this active hurricane season
Hurricane Lowell triggers second payout of unique Hawaiʻi reef insurance, 3 weeks after Lala
‘Stark reminder of the impact of global plastic pollution’: Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales

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Grand opening of ‘Ulu o Lele in Lahaina set for Nov. 10

The County of Maui and Hawaiian Council, with support from Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, will celebrate the grand opening of ʻUlu o Lele on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with an afternoon of community festivities and a free concert by Common Kings. 

Hawaiian Airlines holds practice flight for people with disabilities

The experience allowed travelers to rehearse every step of a journey to better prepare them for a future flight.

Microsoft 365 access now free to students, faculty and staff at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses

This is one of several technology improvements that are underway as part of the university’s "Common Standard of Care" initiative.

Hawai‘i Police Department K9 locates missing elderly man in national park

K9 Trina successfully located the missing man on a trail, approximately two miles from where his rental vehicle had been located.

Maui to preview 120th anniversary celebration of Filipinos in Hawaiʻi

On Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, Maui will preview the celebration of the 120th Anniversary of Filipinos in Hawaiʻi, which will be held on Dec. 20, 2026.

Kaua‘i Now Chevron Forward

Circuit Court approves agreement with Hilario that imposes 20-year sentence in 16-year-old Kaua‘i murder case

This agreement resolves a case that has included two jury trials where Vincent Hilario was twice convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Aureo Moore above Anahola Beach Park in 2010.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 21 about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

People with disabilities practice flying experience with simulation hosted by Hawaiian Airlines

The experience allowed travelers to rehearse every step of a journey through airports and onto planes to better prepare them for a future flight.

Briefs for Oct. 21: The Shops at Kukui‘ula plan family-friendly fall events, resort to host fundraiser for Kauaʻi Humane Society

Quick stories on fall events for families and a fundraiser for furry friends this month.

Organizations address ongoing housing, rebuilding needs for long term recovery

After distributing $364,000 in relief, Kauaʻi organizations prepare to transition to long-term recovery with emergency assistance applications closing on Oct. 24.