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Two Kaʻū condo communities deserted after Lala damaged private Punaluʻu utility servicing water, sewer
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Public notified about upcoming military vehicle convoys in West Hawaiʻi
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New youth-led nonprofit report faces resident fears about Hawaiʻi’s future, aimed at being base to trigger action
Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders project reveals shared fears about affordability, quality of life and more after conducting 7 months of listening sessions throughout Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.
All Hawaiian Airlines international departures from Honolulu airport now check in at Terminal 2
All Hawaiian and Alaska neighbor island flight check-ins and bag drops will remain at Terminal 1, including 3 daily flights between Honolulu and Kahului, Maui, on the Alaska Airlines-branded 737 aircraft, also starting Oct. 3.
Two Kaʻū condo communities deserted after Lala damaged private Punaluʻu utility servicing water, sewer
“This has rendered our homes uninhabitable,” John and Tammy OʻBanion wrote in a Sept. 20 letter to the Public Utility Commission.
Online public survey launched for Puna Alternate Route Study
The survey is aimed at gathering the public’s opinion and thoughts about travel patterns in and out of Puna, existing transportation conditions and concerns as well as emergency access and resilience.
Public notified about upcoming military vehicle convoys in West Hawaiʻi
Convoys on Oct. 5-6 will consist of 10 to 15 military vehicles carrying personnel and equipment between Pōhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Pier.
Free energy efficiency live webinar training series offered by Hawaiʻi State Energy Office
Self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.
18 motorists arrested for DUI week of Sept. 14-20 on Big Island roadways
There have been 573 DUI arrests so far in 2026, an 11.98% decrease compared with 651 during the same period last year; there also have been 22 fatal crashes and 24 fatalities on Big Island roadways so far in 2026.
UPDATE: Police locate missing 16-year-old considered endangered
Xian Kester Andres was found in good health in Hilo.
Police investigating 26th traffic fatality of 2026 following single-vehicle crash in Mountain View
Investigators determined a green 1998 Toyota pickup truck was traveling south the night of Oct. 2 on North Kulani Road when the driver lost control, causing the truck to veer onto the right shoulder, strike a tree and overturn; he was found unresponsive at the scene.
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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.
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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$3.3M National Institutes of Health grant funds UH study of microplastics, infant brain development
Researchers will measure exposure through maternal blood, examine fetal brain development through ultrasound and collect cord blood and placenta samples. Infants will be assessed at 2, 6 and 12 months for neurological function, motor development, language skills and cognition.
Hawaiʻi settles data breach case as part of multistage investigation into debt collection
The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp’s debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau doing business as American Medical Collection Agency.
Woman reported missing by concerned family member on Maui; last contact was Sept. 26
The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Rhonda Holde, 66, who frequents the Kahului and Wailuku areas.
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New study from University of Hawaiʻi researchers unlocks how tilapia adapt to extreme saltwater
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience have discovered how Mozambique tilapia regulate prolactin genes to survive extreme salinity, a finding that could help enable brackish water aquaculture and preserve precious freshwater resources.
Road, lane and bridge closures scheduled around Kauaʻi throughout this week, beyond
All of the planned closures are related to necessary road work, including paving of Mauka Wailuā Bridge, manhole and sewer line inspections and road resurfacing; all work is weather permitting.
Facing our fears: New youth-led nonprofit report sheds light on what state residents say about Hawaiʻi’s future
Center for Tomorrow's Leaders project reveals shared fears about affordability, quality of life and more.





