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6 people injured after pickup truck crashes in Hilo storefront
A driver crashed into a Longs Drugs Store and hit patrons and store fixtures before coming to a stop inside the business. October 02, 2026 · 07:49am
Volcano Watch: An intrusion during an eruption at the summit of Kīlauea. How does it happen?
On Sept. 30, as flames, spatter and lava flows erupted from the north and south vents at the summit of Kīlauea, magma was also making a new path below the surface of the caldera.Hawai'i State News The Food Basket opens online SNAP payments for DA BOX
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AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas prices tick higher, remain among nation’s highest
Hawaiʻi gas prices remain elevated, with drivers paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
Water restriction notice issued for South Kohala customers amid ongoing well repairs
Customers are being asked to reduce water use by at least 25% and irrigation customers are required to reduce use by at least 50%.
6 people injured after pickup truck crashes in Hilo storefront
A driver crashed into a Longs Drugs Store and hit patrons and store fixtures before coming to a stop inside the business.
Volcano Watch: An intrusion during an eruption at the summit of Kīlauea. How does it happen?
On Sept. 30, as flames, spatter and lava flows erupted from the north and south vents at the summit of Kīlauea, magma was also making a new path below the surface of the caldera.
The Food Basket opens online SNAP payments for DA BOX
The Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket now offers online SNAP payments for DA BOX, enhancing access to fresh local produce while supporting over 70 small farmers.
Hawaiʻi Island Police seek tips on mother, children involved in custodial interference case from Minnesota
But police say information developed during the investigation indicates that the people involved are currently not in Hawai‘i County.
Highway 11 in Ocean View to temporarily close Friday for followup police investigation of traffic fatality
The closure will be near the intersection of King Kamehameha Boulevard and Kohala Boulevard.
With Hurricane Nolo past the Hawaiian Islands, state reopens some recreation areas, others remain closed
On the Big island, most state parks are open except: the Waialea Section of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Lapakahi State Historical Park and parts of ʻAkaka Falls State Park.
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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.
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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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AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas prices tick higher, remain among nation’s highest
Hawaiʻi gas prices remain elevated, with drivers paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
Latest edition of State of Hawai‘i Data Book released
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism has released the 2025 edition of the State of Hawai‘i Data Book, marking the 58th edition of its long-standing series.
18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, including 2 assigned to Maui
It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago. Two of the new deputy sheriffs include father and son Edgarinio and Ethan Ugale, respectively.
Hawaiʻi secures up to $45M settlement with Monsanto over PCB contamination of natural resources
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced a settlement with Monsanto Company and its affiliates, Solutia, Inc. and Pharmacia LLC, resolving Hawaiʻi’s claims against these companies for contamination caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Hawaiʻi’s waterways and natural resources.
Kaua‘i Now
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County is in Day 25 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.
Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity to expand with two new AmeriCorps positions to build affordable homes
Two new AmeriCorps construction crew leader positions for the 2026-27 service year will enhance Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity's ability to create affordable housing.
Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i holding reuse collection event Friday in Līhuʻe
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books and shoes.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs documentary examines history of US military use of state public trust lands
The documentary examines how thousands of acres came to be leased for military use, what has occurred on those lands over the ensuing decades, and the cultural, environmental and public trust issues surrounding their future.
