News New documentary looks at history of US military use of Hawai‘i’s public trust…
Activities Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 2-8: Big Island Art Fair, Black Rock…
Mobile medical van with 4-wheel drive serves rural Kaʻū after Hurricane Lowell shutters health center
After Hurricane Lala left Kaʻū communities in disarray, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, with support from Direct Relief, has stepped up with mobile medical services, offering essential care to isolated residents. October 01, 2026 · 05:00am
Schatz, Hirono resolution recognizes rich history, culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai‘i
U.S. senators representing the islands introduce Senate measure designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month nationwide.News UPDATE: North Kohala police station phone lines now operational
News UPDATE: Police report Highway 11 open to all traffic near 111-mile marker
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Flags ordered lowered to honor life, service of former lawmaker Patricia Saiki
Hawaiʻi County awards $450K in Impact Grants
18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, including 5 assigned to Big Island sheriff divisions in Hilo…
What Big Island residents need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Nolo
Police thank community for successful Badges and Buckets fundraiser
Essential water use only notice replaced with water restriction notice for several Kaʻū…
2 Big Island residents appointed to state panels
Authorities search for runaway teen last seen in Waiākea
Lālāmilo water-use restrictions lifted after Hurricane Nolo outages
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu postponed because of weather
Not the Hawaiʻi from postcards: Community invited to exclusive premiere of ‘Kūpuna…
Hawaiʻi Department of Health deposit beverage container program to update rates
Governor’s request for pre-landfall presidential emergency declaration approved for…
Volcano Watch: From aloha to talofa; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors American Samoa
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New documentary looks at history of US military use of Hawai‘i’s public trust lands
The documentary examines how thousands of acres came to be leased for military use, what has occurred on those lands over the ensuing decades, and the cultural, environmental and public trust issues surrounding their future.
Mobile medical van with 4-wheel drive serves rural Kaʻū after Hurricane Lowell shutters health center
After Hurricane Lala left Kaʻū communities in disarray, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, with support from Direct Relief, has stepped up with mobile medical services, offering essential care to isolated residents.
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!
Hawai‘i Police Department Detective Jenny Lee named Hawai‘i State Law Enforcement Officials Association Officer of the Year
The award honors Lee’s outstanding investigative work on a complex child sexual abuse investigation that resulted in multiple arrests and grand jury indictments, as well as identification of additional victims and suspects.
Schatz, Hirono resolution recognizes rich history, culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai‘i
U.S. senators representing the islands introduce Senate measure designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month nationwide.
UPDATE: North Kohala police station phone lines now operational
Phones are working again following completion of necessary repairs.
UPDATE: Police report Highway 11 open to all traffic near 111-mile marker
A portion of the highway was closed between Ōnouli Road and Nāpōʻopoʻo Road.
Flags ordered lowered to honor life, service of former lawmaker Patricia Saiki
Saiki in 1986 became the first Republican and second woman elected to represent Hawaiʻi in U.S. Congress; flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Oct. 5.
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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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Maui Now
99th Maui County Fair entertainment schedule
The 99th Maui County Fair, happening Oct. 1–4, 2026at the County’s War Memorial Complex, will bring four days of live entertainment to the main stage, featuring a mix of Hawaiian music, hula, local favorites and island contemporary performers for fairgoers of all ages.
County of Maui seeks public input on new Countywide grant administration rules
The County of Maui Department of Management will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. to receive public input on proposed new rules governing the administration and management of County grants.
From Hawaiʻi to New York: Ultra-marathoner launches 50-state world record attempt
British ultra-marathoner, William Goodge, has announced his latest endurance feat: running 50 marathons, across all 50 US states, in 24 days. Titled Mission America, in partnership with Goodwin, Goodge will run a full marathon length of 26.2 miles within each of the state lines. Should he succeed, Goodge will hold the Guinness World Record title for this effort.
Gov. Green orders flags lowered to honor the life and service of Patricia Saiki
Flags are being lowered in honor of former US Representative, state lawmaker and US Small Business Administration Administrator Patricia Saiki, who died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at age 96. Flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
Kaua‘i Now
US Senate resolution introduced by Schatz, Hirono designates September as Hawaiian History Month
U.S. senators representing the islands introduce measure to recognize the rich history and culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai‘i.
Hurricane Lowell shapes Kauaʻi Council races as candidates talk disaster response
All 14 candidates competing for Kauaʻi County Council seats gathered on the North Shore to discuss urgent issues regarding the island's emergency response after Hurricane Lowell.
Safe place to practice: Public invited to Play Streets bicycle event
A mini roadway will be set up in the parking lot at Līhuʻe Civic Center — including intersections, a roundabout, signs and more — to give kids a chance to practice riding through a real road system; all activities are free and open to the public.
