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    • Hawaiian Airlines fleet to be replaced with Boeing 737-800 aircraft

    Airline's retiring Boeing 717 aircraft will be replaced while strengthening interisland service, enhancing guest experience with new modern onboard amenities and better serving an increasing capacity.

    Hawai'i State News Capitol Hill briefs for July 22: Affordable housing, Iran war, military promotions…

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    Hawaiʻi County Fire Commission set to choose permanent chief next month from eight finalists

    The Fire Commission finalized the criteria and interview process for applicants vying for the position of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief, with oral interviews set for the next public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27. July 22, 2026 · 05:00am

    4 classrooms under construction to ease overcrowding at Kealakehe Elementary School

    The elementary school built in 1969 is one of the largest in the state, but with enrollment increasing the new two-story building slated for completion in September 2027 will provide much needed space.

    News New streetlights being installed in downtown Hilo

    Crime Two men facing attempted murder charges following weekend stabbing in Kona

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    UPDATE: Missing woman on Big Island found safe

    The woman was initially reported missing on July 14.

    Capitol Hill briefs for July 22: Affordable housing, Iran war, military promotions, Jones Act and more

    A quick look at recent news from and moves made by Hawai‘i lawmakers serving in Washington, D.C.

    Hawaiʻi County Fire Commission set to choose permanent chief next month from eight finalists

    The Fire Commission finalized the criteria and interview process for applicants vying for the position of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief, with oral interviews set for the next public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27.

    4 classrooms under construction to ease overcrowding at Kealakehe Elementary School

    The elementary school built in 1969 is one of the largest in the state, but with enrollment increasing the new two-story building slated for completion in September 2027 will provide much needed space.

    Hawaiian Airlines fleet to be replaced with Boeing 737-800 aircraft

    Airline’s retiring Boeing 717 aircraft will be replaced while strengthening interisland service, enhancing guest experience with new modern onboard amenities and better serving an increasing capacity.

    Learn more about the second leading cancer in Hawaiʻi virtually or in-person this Friday

    The Hawaiʻi Colorectal Cancer Summit is free and aims to advance colorectal cancer prevention and control in Hawaiʻi from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.

    New streetlights being installed in downtown Hilo

    During the two-week project, large equipment will be in the area and parking stalls within the work zone will be temporarily unavailable.

    Two men facing attempted murder charges following weekend stabbing in Kona

    Two men were stabbed. One was treated at the scene and the other was transported to Queen’s Medical Center in critical condition.

    Armed with guidelines, students across Hawaiʻi are set to return to school on August 3

    With 2026-2027 school year two weeks away, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education sent out its policies, including a statewide cellphone restriction that prohibits usage during school hours.

    Head-on collision leaves 1 dead on Hawai‘i Island

    This is the 19th traffic fatality of 2026 compared to 14 this same time last year.
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    17th annual Big Island Mango Festival, Tanabata Festival offer day packed with fun in Kona

    Both festivals celebrate different cultures from the around the island, including Hawaiian, agricultural and Japanese; promise unique, family-friendly fun for the entire family.

    Get your tickets now for Polyfest Kona, featuring Aaradhna and Sammy J

    Advance tickets are available through July 23 online at a reduced price for the event hosted at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona and presented by lifestyle and apparel brand Hawai‘i’s Finest.

    Families invited to participate in 2026 Kohala Keiki Fishing Derby

    Participation is limited to the first 100 keiki for the annual fishing derby that provides quality time between police officers, keiki and their families; registration is required, and the deadline is July 17.

    Start your holiday shopping early during Christmas in July Gift, Jewelry, Arts & Crafts Fair in Kona

    The annual JoAnn Williams event offers a diverse and impressive assortment of items by vendors and artisans from throughout the islands; scheduled July 18 at Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.

    Hilton Waikōloa Village presents Château Montelena Wine Dinner at Kamuela Provision Company

    Exclusive culinary experience commemorates 50th anniversary of historic Judgment of Paris; tickets available online.
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    Business Monday: Cuddle with kittens who want a furever home at the Kona Kat Café
    Investment firm pays $23 million to become outright owner of Kailua-Kona hotel
    Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
    Royal Kona Resort workers to rally for fair contract following 16 months of unsuccessful negotiations
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    Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
    Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
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    Volcano Watch: When will Halemaʻumaʻu fill with lava?
    Episode 51 of lava fountaining in ongoing Kīlauea episodic eruption didn’t disappoint despite wait
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    Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
    Lost reef recreation because of climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion by beginning of next century
    New study reveals global tuna fishing practices have created risks to the world’s marine protected areas
    Kaʻūpūlehu Marine Reserve reopening delayed

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    Rep. Case calls on Trump to extend Jones Act waiver for another 60 days to tamp down fuel costs

    Hawaiʻi US Rep. Ed Case is asking President Donald Trump to extend a waiver of the Jones Act for another 60 days, warning that its expiration next month could worsen fuel supply disruptions and drive up energy costs across Hawaiʻi. The current waiver, which allows international shipping vessels to deliver oil and other energy products […]

    737-800s selected to strengthen Hawaiian Airlines’ neighbor island service

    Alaska Airlines, Inc. today announced the future fleet plan for Hawaiian Airlines’ neighbor island flying – a modern fleet of Hawaiian-branded Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will replace Hawaiian’s retiring Boeing 717 fleet, delivering an improved guest experience and greater reliability.

    IBEW Local 1186 endorses Sne Patel for State House District 14

    State House District 14 candidate Sne Patel has been endorsed by IBEW Local 1186, a union whose members perform an estimated three-quarters of electrical work statewide, according to the union.

    Brush fire burns small area along Piʻilani Highway

    A brush fire burned less than a half an acre of brush off the Piʻilani Highway near Piʻikea Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.  Firefighters responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. on the east side of the highway.

    Paddlers rescued from partially swamped double hull canoe off Kīhei

    Seven paddlers were rescued from a double hull canoe offshore of Kīhei, Tuesday morning, when the vessel became partially swamped with water. 

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    Kalena Park basketball, pickleball courts closed for tree planting

    Kalena Park's basketball and pickleball courts will be temporarily closed on Wednesday while county crews plant new trees along Rice Street's rock wall to improve the park's landscape.

    Brown water advisory issued for beaches on Kaua‘i

    The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beachgoers to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain.

    Kōloa Shuttle stops to be temporarily modified

    Schedule changes for afternoon of July 25 because of road closures associated with annual Kōloa Plantation Days Parade.

    ‘Voices Behind Barbed Wire’ comes to Kauaʻi for 80th anniversary of Honouliuli Internment Camp closure

    The free event is part of this year's commemoration marking eight decades since the closure in 1946 of Honouliuli, Hawaiʻiʻs largest and longest-operating World War II incarceration site.

    Boeing 737-800 aircraft to replace retiring Hawaiian Airlines fleet

    New aircraft will strengthen interisland service, enhance guest experience with new modern onboard amenities and better serve an increasing capacity.