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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. October 21, 2026 · 05:00am
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.News Hawaiian Airlines holds practice flight for people with disabilities
News Update: Water restored to Big Island elementary school
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Big Island News
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.
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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.
Maui Now
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.
Kaua‘i Now
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.





