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    Updated November 04, 2026 10:10pm HST Full results

    Councilmember

    District 4 · Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches, Nānāwale, Leilani Estates & Pohoiki
    • ENRIQUEZ, Lloyd K.
      46.4%
      3,259 votes
    • OHARA, Eileen
      45.1%
      3,170 votes

    Councilmember

    District 5 · Kurtistown, Mountain View, Hawaiian Acres, Ainaloa & Kalapana
    • RODENHURST, Ikaika
      49.6%
      3,166 votes
    • MATSON, Shannon Lopeka
      41.7%
      2,659 votes

    Councilmember

    District 6 · Volcano, Pāhala, Nāʻālehu, Ocean View & South Kona
    • AKI, Zed Kaapana
      45.9%
      3,294 votes
    • ENRIQUES, Guy
      45.1%
      3,238 votes

    1. County Ballot Measure

    County Auditor's Power to Employ
    • YES
      50.8%
      31,714 votes
    • NO
      40.1%
      25,038 votes

    State Senator

    District 2 · Puna: Keaʻau, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Paradise Park & Mountain View
    • SAN BUENAVENTURA, Joy
      74.0%
      10,832 votes
    • FOGEL, Frederick F.
      19.8%
      2,893 votes

    State Representative

    District 2 · Hilo
    • KEOHOKAPU LEE LOY, Sue
      73.3%
      6,544 votes
    • KENNEALY, Jonathan
      19.6%
      1,748 votes

    State Representative

    District 3 · Keaukaha, Orchidlands, Ainaloa, Hawaiian Acres & Fern Acres
    • TODD, Christopher L.T.
      76.5%
      5,356 votes
    • MARTIN, Austin
      16.8%
      1,177 votes

    State Representative

    District 4 · Pāhoa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches, Kalapana & Pohoiki
    • ILAGAN, Greggor
      74.4%
      5,589 votes
    • WITTENHAGEN, Zak
      22.0%
      1,649 votes

    State Representative

    District 5 · Kurtistown, Mountain View, Volcano, Pāhala, Nāʻālehu & Ocean View
    • KAPELA, Jeanne
      71.2%
      5,667 votes
    • MCCORMICK, Dalene
      25.1%
      2,002 votes

    State Representative

    District 8 · Hāwī, Halaʻula, Waimea, Waikoloa & Kawaihae
    • TARNAS, David A.
      67.3%
      5,322 votes
    • PERREIRA, Monique
      30.1%
      2,384 votes

    Governor & Lieutenant Governor

    • GREEN, Josh KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.
      73.5%
      227,046 votes
    • CORDERY, Gary ANTHONY, Daniel
      24.6%
      75,978 votes

    U.S. Representative

    District II · Neighbor Islands & Rest of Oʻahu
    • TOKUDA, Jill N.
      63.0%
      129,528 votes
    • AWA, Brenton
      31.7%
      65,189 votes

    At-Large Trustee

    • SOUZA, Keoni
      10.6%
      124,720 votes
    • ANDERSON, Ikaika
      10.6%
      124,025 votes
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    Hawai‘i General Election results 2026: Latest Hawai‘i County vote totals

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    East Hawai‘i News UPDATE: Big Island police announce previously reported missing, endangered woman…

    Six candidates are running for three open seats on the Hawaiʻi County Council on Nov. 3, 2026.

    Third election printout shows narrow leads in 2 Hawai‘i County Council races

    The results published are preliminary. Hawai‘i County Clerk Jon Henricks said they will be finalized by the state about two weeks after the election. November 04, 2026 · 12:18pm

    Hawai’i attorney general urges passage of federal Kids Online Safety Act

    Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.

    East Hawai‘i News Boil water notice canceled for Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area

    Crime Montana man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Hawai‘i governor and his family

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    Hawai’i attorney general urges passage of federal Kids Online Safety Act

    Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.

    Wind advisory in effect through early Thursday for North Hawai‘i

    East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are expected in the advised locations.

    UPDATE: Big Island police announce previously reported missing, endangered woman located

    36-year-old Chasia-Rose Palma was found in good health after being missing since the end of October.

    Boil water notice canceled for Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area

    It is no longer necessary for customers in the area to boil tap water or use bottle water for drinking, cooking, making ice or brushing teeth. Customers can resume normal use of tap water.

    Montana man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Hawai‘i governor and his family

    52-year-old Eric Lee Boltz admitted in a plea agreement that he was motivated by Gov. Josh Green’s official government position and religion; he told law enforcement during an interview that he made the series of threatening and antisemitic voicemails to ‘shake [Gov. Green] up.’

    State issues brown water advisory at Hilo Bay, along Hāmākua Coast

    Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain — even if a brown water advisory is not issued in the area.

    Briefs for Nov. 4: New Hawaiian Airlines premium lounge, climate workshops, more

    A quick look at news items from throughout the state.

    Police ask for help with locating missing, endangered 32-year-old woman

    Marissa Todd was last seen at 10 a.m. Nov. 3, wearing pink shorts and a creme-colored shirt at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo.

    Hawaiian Electric launches ALOHA Collection bag to raise money for local United Way agencies

    Sales of the limited-edition collection end Nov. 16 and supplies are limited.

    Third election printout shows narrow leads in 2 Hawai‘i County Council races

    The results published are preliminary. Hawai‘i County Clerk Jon Henricks said they will be finalized by the state about two weeks after the election.
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    Documentary traces journey of family matriarch who lived in Kalaupapa and vanished from Honolulu in 1900

    The film short premieres Oct. 31 during the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival and will be screened on the Big Island on Nov. 8 at at the Kahilu Theater.

    All the afterlife is a stage: Palace Theater again invites ghosts, ghouls to take residence for Halloween

    Hilo’s largest immersive walk-through haunted house attraction invites the public to catch a few scares during spooky season performances this weekend.

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 30-Nov. 5: Tales of horror and plenty of frightfully fun Halloween haunts

    A smorgasbord of spooky seasonal shindigs Friday and Saturday includes festivities offering tricks, treats, activities, live music, food and overall fall fun, plus more; many also encourage costumes and all guarantee smiles.

    Hawaiʻi County hosting ‘Kaʻū-loween Bash’ in Nāʻālehu on Oct. 31

    This free community Halloween event will feature trick-or-treating, live entertainment, kendama demonstrations, food vendors and a keiki zone with bounce houses.

    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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    Hawaiian Electric launches ALOHA Collection bag to raise money for local United Way agencies
    Business Monday: Native Hawaiian van tour operator adds regular stop in Kaʻū to help after Hurricane Lala
    Royal Kona Resort workers ratify new contract
    Business Monday: Longtime Kona sports bar rebrands under new name, Voyagers
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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?
    Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
    Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?

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    High lava fountaining possible at Kīlauea starting today
    Volcano Watch: Ruby seamount; a glimpse into the secret life of a submarine volcano
    Episode 55 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption lasted less than 6 hours on Saturday morning
    Volcano Watch: Where did the September fissure vent lava at Kīlauea’s summit come from?

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    Hawaiʻi Sea Grant TV episode about Papahānaumokuākea marine debris project wins regional Emmy
    Papahānaumokuākea and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale sanctuaries seek advisory council applicants
    10 local explorers join deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands
    Hilo Bay team has been busy keeping Dewy the buoy operational this active hurricane season

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    Maui Surf Forecast for November 05, 2026

    A moderate size, long period northwest (320-330 degree) swell will begin arriving early Thursday morning. The long period forerunners were just being...

    Green Party’s Kiakona comes from behind to lead West Maui House race, but final tally hangs in balance

    Pā‘ele Kiakona, a leader of Lahaina Strong, held a 107-vote lead over Democratic candidate Sne Patel as of Wednesday morning, but there were still 151 ballots in the race with issues needing to be fixed.

    Seabury Hall presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ Nov. 13–21

    Seabury Hall Performing Arts will present “The Drowsy Chaperone: A Musical Within a Comedy” Nov. 13–21, 2026, at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center, on the school’s campus in Makawao. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., with an additional matinee on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. Tickets are […]

    Foodland shoppers can donate to the Salvation Army’s holiday meal drive through December

    Shoppers at Foodland, Foodland Farms and Sack N Save stores across Hawaiʻi can donate at checkout through December to help the Salvation Army provide holiday meals to local families in need.

    Mayor Richard Bissen temporarily out of state Nov. 5-10, 2026

    Mayor Richard Bissen will travel out of state Thursday morning, Nov. 5, until Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, 2026.

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    State investigates 2 cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to stays at Nihi Kai Villas on Kauaʻi

    Anyone who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas within the past 2 weeks and develops symptoms consistent with the illness caused by Legionella bacteria is advised to seek medical attention and contact the state Health Department Disease Outbreak Control Division.

    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Nov. 5 about Hurricane Lowell recovery

    Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.

    Kauai Weather Forecast for November 05, 2026

    Breezy trade winds will persist through the next several days as surface high pressure holds north of the state. Pockets of moisture moving through with the...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for November 05, 2026

    A moderate size, long period northwest (320-330 degree) swell will begin arriving early Thursday morning. The long period forerunners were just being...

    Montana man faces up to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to threatening to kill Hawai‘i governor and his family

    52-year-old Eric Lee Boltz admitted in a plea agreement that he was motivated by Gov. Josh Green's official government position and religion; he told law enforcement during an interview that he made the series of threatening and antisemitic voicemails to 'shake [Gov. Green] up.'