News North Kohala police station phone lines down
Activities Briefs for Sept. 29: Community policing events set for Hilo, Kona this week
Big Island officials, residents relieved after Hurricane Nolo passes without causing major damage
"I would say we're very fortunate on this one," said Darryl Oliveira, acting administrator for Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. "It could have been a lot worse." September 29, 2026 · 05:00am
Puna ʻŌpio Hub to offer free job skills workshops for transitional age youth
The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.Hurricane Tracker What Big Island residents need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Nolo
Community Lifeguard certification offered at Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center
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Hawaiʻi Community Foundation deploys $45K in Stronger Hawai‘i funding ahead of Nolo
High surf advisory now in effect for east, southeast shorelines of Big Island
3 nēnē killed on Moloka‘i roadways ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day 2026
University of Hawai’i launches annual Vulcan Challenge to support student-athletes
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Big Island News
North Kohala police station phone lines down
Those who need immediate police assistance in the North Kohala area should call 911. For non-emergency police assistance, contact the department’s Dispatch Center at 808-935-3311.
Big Island man wanted on 2 outstanding warrants recently indicted for reported jewelry store theft
According to court documents, the wanted man was indicted on Sept. 21 on felony theft and second-degree burglary charges in connection with reportedly taking jewelry from Mountain Gold Jewelers.
Briefs for Sept. 29: Community policing events set for Hilo, Kona this week
A quick look at a diaper drive in Kona and two Coffee with a Cop events.
What Big Island residents need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Nolo
Hawaiʻi County is accepting damage reports, public schools are reopening, and Highway 250 remains closed due to high winds.
Big Island officials, residents relieved after Hurricane Nolo passes without causing major damage
“I would say we’re very fortunate on this one,” said Darryl Oliveira, acting administrator for Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. “It could have been a lot worse.”
Puna ʻŌpio Hub to offer free job skills workshops for transitional age youth
The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.
Lifeguard certification offered at Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center
Classes will be 8-4 Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9.
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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
Drone inspections support wildfire safety efforts across Maui County
As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will use drones to inspect power lines, poles and other electrical equipment in wildfire risk areas across Maui and Lānaʻi.
Police identify victim of single-vehicle crash reported Sept. 23 in Lahaina
Maui police released the identity of the man killed in a single-vehicle crash reported last week in Lahaina. Manuel Olivas, 18, of Lahaina suffered fatal injuries in the Honoapiʻilani Highway crash reported at around 1:33 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, near the intersection with Kāʻanapali Parkway.
County Immigrant Services Division to close for staff training Wednesday, Sept. 30
The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division offices on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, for staff training.
After securing canoes against the storm, OHCRA turns sights to Molokaʻi Hoe
Coming off the heels of a difficult decision, OHCRA turns its sights on the Molokaʻi Hoe presented by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 where — weather permitting — the men’s crews will challenge the Kaiwi Channel.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia voyage to Fiji and Tuvalu postponed due to weather conditions
The voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, along with their crews, were prepared and ready to depart Auckland for Fiji and Tuvalu last week to support Pacific leaders and communities gathering around the UNFCCC Pre-COP. However, a series of cold fronts and gale-force winds delayed the canoes’ departure from Aotearoa.
Kaua‘i Now
Southbound lane closure on Kūhiō Highway scheduled for utility pole replacement
Southbound traffic will be routed onto the one-way Kapaʻa Bypass Road during the work hours.
New website offers real-time updates on supply availability for Hawaiʻi residents
Help Me Find is a new, free website that can be used to find and report on the stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during and after natural disasters and other emergencies.
High surf advisory for south shores extended for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The National Weather Service has extended the high surf advisory for the south shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through 6 p.m. Tuesday, with Hurricane Nolo continuing to generate significant waves.
