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UPDATE: Police locate missing 16-year-old considered endangered
Xian Kester Andres was found in good health in Hilo.
Police investigating 26th traffic fatality of 2026 following single-vehicle crash in Mountain View
Investigators determined a green 1998 Toyota pickup truck was traveling south the night of Oct. 2 on North Kulani Road when the driver lost control, causing the truck to veer onto the right shoulder, strike a tree and overturn; he was found unresponsive at the scene.
UH study of microplastics, infant brain development receives $3.3M National Institutes of Health grant
The five-year study is trying to determine if exposure to microplastics can influence a child’s brain development and generate knowledge that can help give every child a healthier start in life.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona
We have all the information you need about the championship week and race day, including course routes, road impacts, spectator information and much more.
Men, women to once again share the field in the Ironman World Championship in Kona
This year, 2,548 athletes, 110 of them professionals, are registered to take on the grueling 240.6-mile swim, bike and run course.
Hawaiʻi Island YWCA holds groundbreaking for $7 million preschool expansion
The current preschool is at capacity with 90 children, but the expansion will enable 35 more kids ages 2 to 5 to get the head start in life.
Hawaiʻi County adds weekend help for earthquake disaster assistance
Residents impacted by the major magnitude-6.0 earthquake on May 22 in West Hawai’i have until Nov. 1 to apply for federal aid.
Police seek missing Kona man; have you seen the 22-year-old?
Caddy Devera was last seen at 10 a.m. Sept. 28 in the area of Manawaleʻa Street in Kailua-Kona and thought to be traveling to the area of Kekuaokalani Gymnasium, wearing a white shirt and black shorts with a black backpack.
Puna man charged with murder indicted in connection with Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting
Guevarra made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court following his arrest Sept. 22; he appeared Friday afternoon in Hilo Circuit Court for his return on the indictment warrant, during which his bail was maintained at $1,823,000 and a a jury trial was scheduled Feb. 8, 2027.
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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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Hawaiian Electric assists National Park Service in restoring power to Kalaupapa
With power now restored, approximately 60 Kalaupapa residents, patients and staff are one step closer to returning home after being temporarily relocated on Sept. 11 due to issues with the settlement's drinking water system and subsequent impacts from Hurricane Nolo.
Central Maui community budget meeting scheduled next week
Central Maui residents are invited to participate in a community budget meeting next week to provide input on drafting Maui County's budget for fiscal year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027
Flooding forced traumatic moves to Oʻahu for longterm patients, but health, spirits improve with return to Maui
Some residents of Hale Makamae, the only intermediate care facility for adults with developmental disabilities, are now back at Maui Memorial Medical Center as they await the $65 million renovation and reopening of their longterm facility at Kula Hospital.
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Hawaiʻi State Energy Office offers free energy efficiency training
Live, self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.
Island Energy Services donates $25K to Kauaʻi Economic Development Board for Hurricane Lowell relief
The contribution supports community efforts to deliver emergency resources to Kauaʻi residents affected by the storm.
Beloved 91-year-old Kekaha cyclist remembered as family seeks help after fatal crash
Bonifacio Ventura regularly worked in his garden before heading out on his bicycle, with "these simple things" bringing him much joy, his daughter said.
County charter amendment would clarify Planning Commission appeals process
Planning Department appeals are now heard by the Planning Commission or a hearings officer. The charter also lists the Zoning Board of Appeals as a third option, which was added in 2016 but has never been used; the amendment would update the county charter to match the current process.





