Hawai'i State News Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna to receive diversity award from American…
Hawai'i Volcano Blog Episode 55 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption lasted less than 6 hours on Saturday morning
Native Hawaiian nonprofits work to update state rules for 1990 burial treatment law
The petition to amend 27 administrative rules aims to ensure the active involvement of lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna. October 18, 2026 · 05:00am
$650,000 distributed to 65 local nonprofits during Hawaiʻi Island Charity Walk celebration
This year’s impact included $10,000 contributions each to Vibrant Hawai‘i and to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation to support Hurricane Lala relief efforts.News Nearly 600 Big island motorists already arrested for DUI in 2026
East Hawai‘i News UH-Hilo students monitor water quality of Hilo Bay and impact of storms, agricultural…
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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna to receive diversity award from American Bar Association
“In my opinion, diversity of representation in the legal profession is required for access to and actual achievement of justice.” — Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna
Native Hawaiian nonprofits work to update state rules for 1990 burial treatment law
The petition to amend 27 administrative rules aims to ensure the active involvement of lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.
University of Hawaiʻi and Clemson to lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production
The Coffee and Cacao Innovation Lab will work with small farmers in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States, as well as in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
$650,000 distributed to 65 local nonprofits during Hawaiʻi Island Charity Walk celebration
This year’s impact included $10,000 contributions each to Vibrant Hawai‘i and to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation to support Hurricane Lala relief efforts.
Episode 55 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption lasted less than 6 hours on Saturday morning
All eruptive vents and lava flows were confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Nearly 600 Big island motorists already arrested for DUI in 2026
While DUI arrests are down from the same period last year, fatal crashes and fatalities are up almost double.
UH-Hilo students monitor water quality of Hilo Bay and impact of storms, agricultural runoff
Since 2011, a water quality buoy has been sending data from Hilo Bay to the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System to monitor short-term and long-term changes to ocean conditions.
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.
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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
Public hearings set on Maui for proposed changes to state conservation land rules
The state Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands will hold two public hearings on Maui this month and Molokaʻi next month on proposed amendments to the rules that govern land use and permitting in Hawaiʻi’s Conservation District.
Kula teen reported missing; MPD asks for public assistance in locating her
The Maui Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating 17-year-old Dayjahiah Valdivia. reported missing by a concerned member of her family Saturday. The Kula teen was last seen at her Kula residence at approximately 7 a.m. and had not returned as of Sunday night. It is believed she has her cellphone, but […]
Direct2UH expands to all 10 UH campuses, reaches more Hawaiʻi seniors
The University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) are expanding Direct2UH in its second year, giving Hawaiʻi public high school seniors a streamlined pathway to all 10 UH campuses and extending the initiative to students at participating public charter schools for the first time.
Maui Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026
A high pressure system will strengthen north Hawaiian Islands, producing moderate to locally windy trades. Light to moderate showers will focus over...
Help needed to report seabird fallout
Autumn months in Hawaiʻi bring risks for native seabirds, including the ʻaʻo (Newell’s shearwater), ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) and ʻuaʻu kani (wedge-tailed shearwater). Throughout this season, roughly Sept. 15 – Dec. 15, these birds leave their nests at night, navigating by the stars and moon ̶ and may be confused by artificial lighting. Light from homes, businesses and streetlights can be disorienting, causing the birds to fall to the ground from injury or exhaustion.
Kaua‘i Now
American Bar Association awards Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna its diversity award
“In my opinion, diversity of representation in the legal profession is required for access to and actual achievement of justice." — Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna
Native Hawaiian nonprofits petition to amend 27 rules pertaining to iwi kūpuna, burial sites
Native Hawaiian nonprofits are working to update state's historic preservation program administrative rules to involve lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.
Nāmaka Restaurant N Bar marks one year in Kapaʻa with resilience and aloha
Nāmaka has overcome challenges including internal theft to provide diners with a tropical ambiance and locally inspired gourmet cuisine.
