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2026 Hawaiʻi Songwriting Festival finale concert features all-star lineup
Intimate concert is Sept. 12 in Westin Hāpuna Beach Resort Ballroom and the roster includes writers you might not know by name, but you’ll definitely recognize by some of their songs and artists for whom they’ve written.
‘A place where they can pause, reset’: Sensory spaces expand to all University of Hawaiʻi campuses
The initiative provides quiet spaces at all 10 campuses statewide where students, faculty and others can decompress, regulate emotions and recharge from the demands of daily campus life.
Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919-20 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea
Next time you are waiting for a lava fountain to start at Kīlauea’s summit, consider checking out the views from the top of Maunaiki and the volcanic activity of the recent past that sculpted the landscape of the volcano’s Southwest Rift Zone.
9 new officers welcomed into ranks at Hawaiʻi Police Department
Class members were assigned solo assignments in Hilo, Kona, Kaʻū and North Kohala, with their service to begin Sept. 16.
Kauaʻi County disaster response bolstered by $265K from Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Funds come from Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative to support disaster response following Hurricane Lowell; foundation awarded $22,000 in grants prior to Lowell’s arrival to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households on both islands.
UPDATE: Police report previously missing and endangered 36-year-old woman found
Toriann Parish was located Sept. 10 in good health.
Kealakekua man arrested after indictment for promoting child abuse
The charges against 50-year-old John Gonzalez stem from an investigation in which police recovered an electronic device later found to contain numerous sexually explicit images involving children.
Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp closed Thursday
The Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp remain closed Thursday, according to Hawaiʻi County Parks & Recreation Department. There are no other beach parks or road closures reported at this time.
Flags to be flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day
Patriot Day recognizes the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Six Coffee With a Cop outreach events set for West Hawaiʻi this month
Get to know your community police officers at six “Coffee With a Cop” events in Kailua-Kona, Hōlualoa, Waimea and Kealakekua.
Hawaiian Electric, Department of Water Supply continue recovery efforts after Lala
Hawaiian Electric are in the final stages of restoring electricity and the Department of Water Supply is working hard to restore water access to the final 3% of customers.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 11-17: ‘Spring Awakening,’ ‘SIX,’ World Manta Day and more
Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island to find a ton of upcoming fun.
Federal assistance available for Hawaiʻi County residents impacted by Kona earthquake
Hawai’i County residents recovering from the Kona earthquake can apply for federal disaster assistance until Nov. 1.
Briefs for Sept. 10: University of Hawaiʻi research, student program and outreach events
Recent updates from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Portion of Highway 11 closes during flash flood warning in Kaʻū
Nāʻālehu Elementary School Gymnasium and Robert Herkes Gymnasium in Pāhala are open as shelters as forecasters issue a flash flooding warning until 11:30 p.m.
Hawaiʻi County planning director initiates interim General Plan 2045 amendments
Interim amendments propose targeted updates to Hawaiʻi County General Plan 2045 for clarification of policies, address public and agency testimony, strengthen implementation and make minor corrections.
Puna man indicted for 19 offenses, including sexual abuse, following domestic incident involving firearm
The court also denied Kekedi’s request for supervised release, maintained his bail at $472,000 and scheduled a further proceedings hearing for Nov. 10.
Young Brothers provides sailing schedule update
Honolulu Harbor is currently operating under temporary restrictions for incoming and outgoing vessels, which could delay departure and arrival times for scheduled sailings.
Police again asking community to fill bucketloads of support, funds for Special Olympics Hawai‘i
The 3-day event features law enforcement officers spending their off-duty time perched atop a 10-foot scaffolding at Hilo and Kona Walmart stores to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Hawai‘i within the community.
County schedules public hearings for proposed solid waste fee increase
The proposed fee increases are the first since 2024 and reflect changes in the consumer price index; 2 public hearing slated for Sept. 16 and 18, one in Hilo and the other in Kailua-Kona.
