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Hāmākua Energy to provide update on operations, 2026 energy plans

Hāmākua Energy will host a virtual community information meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to provide an update about the company’s operations and energy plans. The company, which supplies about 20 percent of Hawai‘i Island’s electricity, continues to work with Hawaiian Electric to provide reliable, cost-effective power to the utility’s grid serving island residents and businesses, […]

Big Island needs to brace for another tropical storm; heavy rainfall forecast to begin Saturday night

While it is too early to determine the track, intensity and magnitude of these tropical disturbances, the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency said residents should prepare again for bad weather.

What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Want to donate? Check out how

Hawaiian Electric restored power to 2,600 Big Island customers but about 14,400 customers are still waiting; and medical doctors will be available Thursday at Nāʻālehu Elementary Schools.

Lala Hurricane victims 93-year-old May Doi and retired physicist John Hylas found by neighbors in pastures

May Doi and John Hylas, who lost their lives in the storm over the weekend, were beloved members of the small, rural town of Nāʻālehu and will be greatly missed.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs delivers supplies to isolated Kaʻū communities

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs ensured that 1,500 pounds of essential supplies was delivered to severely impacted Native Hawaiian communities underserved by existing relief efforts.

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.

State alerts public about recall of Outshine Fruit Bars from Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream

The recall was issued because of possible contamination with glass; recalled products were distributed nationally, including at Times/Don Quijote, KTA Super Stores, Walmart, Target and other retailers in Hawaiʻi.

UPDATE: Teen last seen in September 2025 located in good health

Now-17-year-old Naiomi Michael, who previously was reported as a runaway, was found July 10 in Pāhoa.

Police ask public to help identify man connected with alleged Waikōloa assault investigation

The suspect is described as 6-feet tall, white and in his mid-20s; he is wanted for questioning in the investigation of an April incident at a resort condominium on Waikōloa Beach Drive.

Boil water notice issued for Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply Waiʻōhinu-Nāʻālehu customers

Officials advise customers in those areas to NOT drink tap water without boiling it first; boiling destroys bacteria and other organisms that could be present in the water.
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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.

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site celebrating 54th anniversary with free Hawaiian Cultural Festival

Kamehameha the Great, the first person to unite the warring islands into the Kingdom of Hawai’i, had the major temple built by thousands and thousands of men from 1790 to 1791.

2026 ‘Ohina Labs application deadline quickly approaching for filmmakers

There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.

Keiki invited to participate in second annual Youth Music Showcase

Participation is limited to the first 15 performances, with a maximum of three performances in each category each limited to 3 minutes; registration deadline is Aug. 22.

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Business Monday: Hilo baker nears goal of making 12,000 macarons for Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
Young Brothers makes additional changes to shipping, cargo acceptance because of Tropical Storm Lala
Nā Leo TV launches free social media marketing cohorts for small businesses, nonprofits
Don’t miss opportunity to learn how your food business can avoid common mistakes made during inspections

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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?

Hawai'i Volcano Blog Chevron Forward

Volcano Watch: Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions
Tropical Storm Lala just 200 miles from South Point; forecast to bring hurricane conditions to Big Island
Episode 53 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit ends after nearly 10 hours
UPDATE 2: National Weather Service advises public about possible tephra fall downwind of Kīlauea summit

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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
VIDEO: Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay
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

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Hotel rezoning amendments would shrink housing inventory envisioned by vacation rental phase-out, critics say

Three amendments proposed by Maui County Council members would add 16 properties—some overlapping between proposals—to a list of apartment-zoned properties used as vacation rentals and slated for rezoning into newly created hotel-zoned districts. The move would further shrink the pool of units that the much-debated Bill 9 would convert to long-term housing, opponents of the resolutions argued.

Emergency WiFi available for Hāna residents

Emergency WiFi is now available in Hāna town for East Maui residents. The Starlink WiFi equipment was provided by Maui United Way, in coordination with Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. and Hāle Hulu Mamo. The Starlink WiFi equipment is located at Hāle Hulu Mamo and connectivity can be accessed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. via street parking.

Maui Weather Forecast for August 20, 2026

Increased shower activity is expected through Friday as trade winds weaken. We're continuing to monitor Tropical Depression Two-C which could strengthen...

On heels of Lala, new tropical depression forms today SE of Hawaiʻi

As Hawaiʻi continues to recover from the impacts of Lala, a new tropical system is forming southeast of the state. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression could become a tropical storm later today.

State alerts public about recall of Outshine Fruit Bars from Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream

The recall was issued because of possible contamination with glass; recalled products were distributed nationally, including at Times/Don Quijote, KTA Super Stores, Walmart, Target and other retailers in Hawaiʻi.

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Post-Lala recovery drives bring urgent call for blood, food donations on Kauaʻi

In the wake of Hurricane Lala, Kauaʻi residents are urged to bolster community resilience by donating blood and supporting the annual Food Drive Day.

More than 800 vendor booths expected to be featured at 32nd annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival

Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism again is the official government sponsor for the business festival from Aug. 20-23 at Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, which will also feature 28 local businesses participating at the Made in Hawaiʻi Pavilion.

Tropical depression headed toward Big Island; Kauaʻi could get impacts starting Sunday

While it is too early to determine the track, intensity and magnitude of these tropical disturbances, residents should prepare again for bad weather.

Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services honors exceptional employees

Department awards annual incentive and service awards; Eric Agena, engineering program manager at the Kauaʻi District Office, was named Manager of the Year.

State Land Board authorizes transfer of 300+ acres to Hawaiian Home Lands

The eight parcels on the Big Island identified in the transfer consist of two commercial-zoned parcels appropriate for revenue-generating industrial/commercial development and six parcels in the Hilo town core suited to connected residential and agricultural homestead development.