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Board of Land and Natural Resources rejects proposed rules for aquarium fish collection, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved "whitelist" of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban. September 01, 2026 · 04:30am
$58M in federal investment coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.Election Meet Republican Party gubernatorial candidate Gary Cordery in Kona
Astronomy Archival data from Subaru Telescope reveals unexpected surface of distant comet
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Flagman returns to Big Island schools with ‘Move Over’ safety message
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Equipment access continues to impact…
Hawaiian Electric says major repairs from Hurricane Lala completed on Big island ahead of…
Get your tickets now for 40th annual Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival
Polynesian Voyaging Society inducts 6 new Pwo navigators
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs delivers $1.5M-plus in assistance through kona low relief…
Former New York City fire chief to keynote at 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference
First-of-its-kind all-terrain fire fighting truck gifted to Hawai’i County
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Big Island News
Authorities ask the public to help locate Brandon Cranfield
Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate Brandon Cranfield, a 29-year-old man last seen in Kailua-Kona on August 28.
Secret Service agent to speak at Waimea Community Town Hall about protecting against cyber fraud
The meeting will not be live-streamed or recorded for public posting, so in-person attendance is encouraged.
Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for Big Island beginning Wednesday, but not wind or rain
The swells generated by Hurricane Lowell are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for portions of the Hawaiian Islands, according to the 5 a.m. Tuesday forecast of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Meet Republican Party gubernatorial candidate Gary Cordery in Kona
The West Hawai‘i Republican Party will also be having weekly sign-waving events in support of Cordery and other Republican candidates ahead of the General election in November.
Archival data from Subaru Telescope reveals unexpected surface of distant comet
Subaru Telescope’s archival images has unveiled insights into a distant comet’s behavior, which differs from the dark asteroids it resembles.
Board of Land and Natural Resources rejects proposed rules for aquarium fish collection, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.
Flagman returns to Big Island schools with ‘Move Over’ safety message
Flagman Inc., in memory of Corey Iodice, returns to Hawaiʻi’s Big Island this week to teach students about the crucial Move Over law.
$58M in federal investment coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Equipment access continues to impact restoration of some Hawaiian Electric customers
Water service also continues to be incrementally expanded to some of the hardest-hit areas in the southern part of the island, including Discovery Harbor, Mark Twain Subdivision, Green Sands Subdivision and South Point Road.
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Get your tickets now for 40th annual Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival
Come help the festival commemorate four decades of kūpuna hula Sept. 9-10 on Keauhou Bay while you cherish a moment of Hawai‘i woven into a lei — and time.
National champ University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men’s volleyball returning to Hilo
Tickets for “A Night of Champions” are available for purchase now on Eventbrite and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Vulcans Athletics website; table sponsorships and tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance.
Top 10-plus things to do on Big Island for Aug. 28-Sept. 3: ‘DUKE,’ ‘SIX The Musical,’ Made for Hawaiʻi Market, Maoli Live and more
After more than 2 weeks of the weather being anything but cooperative, downright devastating at times for some locations, we’re crossing our fingers, toes and every other appendage possible that the island will finally get a much needed break; the chances right now look better than promising.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 21-27: Plenty to do, but once again the weather could get in the way
It’s a smorgasbord of fun planned for everyone at events and activities around the island; unfortunately, another possible tropical cyclone could be headed our way, becoming the second most unwanted guest to the islands as early as this weekend.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 14-20 — weather permitting
There once again is no lack of fun happening during events around the Big Island this weekend and beyond; however, it will be extremely prudent to call ahead before you go in case there are cancellations caused by the impending possible tropical cyclone in the forecast.
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Maui Now
Firefighters battle rubbish bin fires at Maui Eldorado
Maui firefighters responded to a fire burning at several rubbish and recycling bins at the Maui Eldorado in Kāʻanapali early Tuesday morning.
Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels reaches record 100 routes, calls for more volunteers
Today, Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels delivers approximately 800 meals each day, relying on 300 volunteers to help get meals into the hands of those who need them.
The visitor industry raises $69,176 for education and workforce programs
Thirty-six teams formed by hotels and hospitality businesses, in addition to Maui Hotel & Lodging Association member donors, raised a net total of $69,176 at the 29th Annual Excellence in Education Golf Tournament.
Hana Hou Hospitality’s Round-Up Program supports Maui nonprofits
The program is available at participating Hana Hou Hospitality restaurants, including Māla Ocean Tavern, Coco Deck Lahaina, Pizza Paradiso, and Pineapple Robot. Each quarter, Hana Hou Hospitality selects a local nonprofit organization to receive the contributions, allowing guests to support meaningful causes simply by adding a small amount to their restaurant bill.
Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff-Puck bring their global Generational Tasting Tour to Spago Maui
Continuing a successful series of dinners across the globe, Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff-Puck will bring their Generational Tasting Tour to Spago Maui on Sept. 17, 2026, continuing the international culinary journey that brings two generations of the Puck family together for an intimate, one-night-only dining experience.
Kaua‘i Now
Brown water advisory lifted for Kauaʻi, continues for three areas
The brown water advisory has been lifted at Kōloa Landing but remains in effect at three beaches.
Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands, but not wind or rain
Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.
Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.
