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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.
Kahakai Boulevard shoulder improvements scheduled to begin later this month
The project in Hawaiian Beaches is slated to begin Sept. 14, with work hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and expected to be completed in August 2027.
Hilo man faces manslaughter, other charges in fatal Daniel K. Inouye Highway traffic crash
Jeremy A. Fleming made his initial appearance Tuesday morning in Kona District Court, during which his bailed was reduced to $300,000 and he was ordered to appear Sept. 9 for a preliminary hearing in the case.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist who died in Hilo traffic crash identified as Oʻahu man
Big Island police identified the victim as 43-year-old Faavae Maualaivao of Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, who was found unresponsive after being ejected from his motorcycle during the crash; an autopsy was ordered to determine his exact cause of death.
Big Island western shores now under high surf advisory; flood watch extended
Meanwhile, all other high surf warnings, watches and advisories throughout the state were canceled as the southwest swell generated by Hurricane Lowell continues to drop off quickly while the storm keeps moving north and away from the state.
State Department of Health to conduct emergency preparedness survey this month
The survey helped guide Hurricane Lala recovery efforts in Hilo, Puna and Kaʻū and this year it will seek vital insights to enhance local emergency response strategies in Kona, Kohala and Hāmākua.
Briefs for Sept. 8: Registration opens for transient vacation rental operators, Hawaiʻi County hosts upcoming workshops, events
A quick look at updates, news and events from the County of Hawaiʻi.
Lowell moves away from Hawaiian Islands; heavy rainfall to linger over portions of Big Island
As of Tuesday morning, it is 230 miles north-northwest of Līhu‘e.
Immunization recommendations aim to address the rising case numbers of COVID-19, influenza, RSV
West Coast Health Alliance recommends vaccines for children, adults and health care workers for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season.
University of Hawaiʻi team create a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall, wind speed across the state
In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data that are a major concern across the Hawaiian Islands.
Community donations needed to replenish food pantries across Hawaiʻi Island following Lala
As an active hurricane season continues, The Salvation Army corps food pantries in Hilo, Honokaʻa, and Kona are urgently seeking monetary donations to address growing shortages.
Business Monday: Kaʻū farmers grapple with losses of trees, crops and infrastructure from Hurricane Lala
According to the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union, Hurricane Lala has caused more than $3 million in reported losses across 79 types of farms.
Funding released toward Tropical AgTech Center project in Hilo
The main goals of the Tropical AgTech Center are to improve the profitability of small farms on Hawaiʻi Island and to increase exports from the state.
