Hawai'i State News Dengue virus detected in wastewater sample from Hawaiʻi Island
Lala Recovery Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply provides Lala recovery update
Coconut Island Pedestrian Bridge deemed in ‘serious condition’ 4 years before collapsing in November
At the time of the report in January 2022, engineers said while the bridge had parts that were deteriorating, it still was safe enough for the public and county staff, but with limitations. September 02, 2026 · 05:00am
Police search for missing man last seen in a purple-colored Isuzu Rodeo
Hawaiʻi police are searching Gary Maggard, who was last seen driving a purple Isuzu Rodeo on Sept. 2 in Ocean View.News Update: Brandon Cranfield has been found
News Phone system not functioning at Ka‘ū Police Station due to Lala impacts
In Case You
Missed It:
Missed It:
News briefs for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Keauhou Community Day, strengthening bilateral…
Hawai’i Island police arrest 17 motorists from Aug. 17-23 on Big Island roadways
Public input sought for update to University of Hawaiʻi Mauna Kea master management plan
Board of Land and Natural Resources rejects proposed rules for aquarium fish collection…
Flagman returns to Big Island schools with ‘Move Over’ safety message
$58M in federal investment coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
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
Business Monday: Big Island VIP seeks to sell tour company to buyer eager to educate…
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
Tech Days of Fall 2026 series boosts information technology, artificial intelligence…
Parker School to celebrate 50th anniversary
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Stay in-the-know with daily or weeklyheadlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Big Island News
Dengue virus detected in wastewater sample from Hawaiʻi Island
The Department of Health is not currently tracking any active dengue cases in Hawaiʻi County.
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply provides Lala recovery update
Department of Water Supply is prioritizing efforts to restore service to the remaining affected customers in Wai’ōhinu Homestead and portions of the South Point Road service areas, which represents approximately 60 accounts at this time.
Police search for missing man last seen in a purple-colored Isuzu Rodeo
Hawaiʻi police are searching Gary Maggard, who was last seen driving a purple Isuzu Rodeo on Sept. 2 in Ocean View.
Category 5 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for Big Island beginning Wednesday
A high surf advisory is now issued for the southeast portion of the Big Island until 6 a.m. on Thursday.
Phone system not functioning at Ka‘ū Police Station due to Lala impacts
Those in need of police assistance are advised to call police dispatch at 808-935-3311 for non-emergencies or call 911 for emergencies, or visit the station in person.
Kahuku Unit at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to reopen following Lala damage
Hurricane Lala skirted around the southern portion of the Big Island on Aug. 15, bringing damaging winds and flooding to the Ka‘ū District.
News briefs for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Keauhou Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties and nearly $30M coming to state
A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.
ADVERTISEMENT
Local Entertainment
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.
Ocean Blog
Maui Now
Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive will be held Saturday and Sunday in Kahului
Residents and visitors are encouraged to support Hawaiʻi Island communities devastated by Hurricane Lala by participating in the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6, 2026, in Kahului, the County of Maui Office of the Mayor announced.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea debuts The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama
Hawaiʻi’s five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea proudly unveils The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama, a new cultural experience within the Resort’s interior courtyard dedicated to Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch.
Maui-based film wins two Regional Emmys for documentary filmed before and after Lahaina wildfire
Maui-based filmmaker Stephan Boeker and Pacific Story Tellers recently won two Northern California Regional Emmy Awards for Journey Beyond the Grid: The Hawaiʻi Off-Grid Story, a documentary that began as a story about sustainable, self-sufficient design and ultimately became a much broader exploration of resilience and preparedness in Hawaiʻi.
Executive Office on Early Learning opens 18 new public Pre-K classrooms
More Hawaiʻi families will have access to free, high-quality early learning opportunities this school year as the Executive Office on Early Learning opens 18 new public prekindergarten classrooms across 15 public school campuses.
Kaua‘i Now
Hurricane Lowell to remain a powerful hurricane, high surf advisory issued for south-facing shores
Swells generated by Lowell will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions and are predicted to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning today.
News in brief for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties and nearly $30M coming to state
A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.
University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan
“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us," said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.
