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UPDATE: Missing, endangered 13-year-old is found in good health
Kymahni Mata, 13, was found by Hawaiʻi Police Department after being reported as missing at 2:45 p.m March 17.
Kona low recovery: About 3,200 are still without power, Hawaiʻi County asks for damage reports
Over 3,000 Hawaiian Electric customers are without power due to trees that have fallen and casued extensive damage to utility poles and power lines.
Honokaʻa man arrested, charged in relation to the theft of a Jeep stolen last December
Kole Race-Joaquin, 43, was charged with theft and unauthorized vehicle control and could face a mandatory prison term if convicted.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Island police locate missing, endangered Pāhoa man
31-year-old Anthony Mangauil-Damore was located in Pāhoa in good health.
BREAKING NEWS: Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami announces his run for Hawaiʻi lieutenant governor
Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami said that his decision to run for the second highest position in the state is rooted in a belief that government should serve residents.
UPDATE: Woman reported missing 2 weeks ago in Hilo found safe
Hawaiʻi police ask for the public’s assistance in finding 44-year-old Sarah Hurst, last seen in Hilo’s Waiākea Uka area on Thursday, March 5.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi launches request for storm assistance form for Big Island residents
Vibrant Hawaiʻi has launched an online aid request form, providing Hawaiʻi Island residents a streamlined way to report storm-related needs and access crucial recovery resources.
House bills aim to increase opportunities across the state, foster sustainable growth
Five bills address workforce shortages with measures that align employee benefits, incentivize apprenticeship programs and enhance nonprofit support.
National Weather Service lifts wind advisory for Hawaiʻi island
The National Weather Service has lifted the wind advisory for Hawaiʻi Island as conditions improve, though residents are urged to stay vigilant due to potential lingering gusts.
National Weather Service cancels the flash flood warning for Hawaiʻi
Heavy rains have subsided, and the flash flood warning for Hawaiʻi Island has been lifted, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.
What you need to know about the Kona low Monday on Big Island: Weather conditions, debris slow efforts to restore power
Hawaiian Electric is continuing urgent efforts to restore power to approximately 5,700 customers on Hawaiʻi Island following widespread outages caused by the severe Kona storm.
Kona low storm on Big Island leaves behind property damage, cleanup and dead goats
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said during the storm the county received 25 calls to save lives and that downed trees and potential landslides are still a danger.
Gov. Josh Green to choose new Chief Justice, circuit judge from list of nominees
The public is invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice for the state Supreme Court and for circuit judge for the Second Circuit Court in Maui within the next 30 days.
Scholarship awards students demonstrating leadership, academic excellence
The 2026 Hope Scholarship will award 60 incoming Hawaiʻi college freshmen as part of outreach to support development of future leaders.
Traffic accident closes Highway 11 in both directions near Kona Paradise subdivision
A portion of Highway 11 (Mamalahoa Highway) is closed in both directions near the 95-mile marker in South Kona.
Hilia Swim opens model call for New York Fashion Week
Hilia Swim, a Native Hawaiian swimwear brand, is calling on Hawaiʻi models to join its runway show at New York Fashion Week 2026, offering a rare opportunity to showcase local talent on an international stage.
Chief Reed Mahuna fosters open dialogue with talk story session on Tuesday
Hawaiʻi Police Chief Reed Mahuna is hosting a talk story in Honokaʻa on March 17 to strengthen ties between police and residents.
Business Monday: New California owner hopes to revitalize The Shops at Mauna Lani
The luxury shopping center on the Kona Coast had been under receivership following the federal arrest of its previous owner for manipulating stock prices.
Hawaiʻi State Senate to honor outstanding students, educators this week
Senate Education Week 2026 honors outstanding students and educators for their transformative impact on public education beginning today.
Resilience hubs provide aid to affected residents during kona low storm response
Communities across Hawaiʻi Island rally to support those in need through coordinated efforts and support from Vibrant Hawaiʻi during the Kona low storm.
