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Applications open for environmental, cultural stewards across Hawaiʻi
Kupu’s steward program is seeking applicants interested in educating visitors and protecting natural and cultural sites with positions available across the state.
Hawaiʻi’s film industry having a big year with ‘Untamed,’ ‘Jumanji 3’ and ‘Protecting Jared’
Hawai’i’s movie and television industry is resurging in 2026, with three major productions filming in the Aloha State.
18-year-old Big Island sailor makes waves in high-level, competitive sailing
Gavin Vasilescu, 18, is preparing for crucial competitions this month in Southern California, where he hopes to excel at the national level and inspire more Hawaiʻi sailors to compete nationally.
Collaborative study about complex shapes of reefs helps guide cutting-edge restoration
Marine scientists are creating geometric reef modules that mimick the intricate designs coral and oyster reefs to maximize survival.
Goodwill Hawaiʻi offers better access to retail store, donation center at new Hilo campus
The move marks the second phase of Goodwill Hawaiʻi’s long-term plan to consolidate its retail business and human services programs at one location to better serve the East Hawaiʻi community.
Eddie Aikau’s legacy of courage, aloha is honored with artistry, community surf events
Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi is honoring the legacy of Eddie Aikau with a sweepstakes featuring unique, hand-drawn surfboards by Native Hawaiian artist JT Ojerio.
Officials urge caution as volcanic gases create unhealthy air conditions across Hawai’i
Hawaiʻi health officials have issued a warning about deteriorating air quality due to lingering volcanic gases from Kīlauea, urging residents and visitors to limit exposure to the vog.
Department of Health records 14th case of dengue this year
With global outbreaks of dengue, travelers are urged to take preventive measures against mosquito bites and stay informed of regional risks.
Kaiser Permanente supports nonprofits tackling food insecurity across the state
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has awarded $263,000 in grants to bolster food security and health equity in the islands, supporting programs such as the Food Basket’s DA BUX.
OHA urges national leadership to include Native Hawaiian voices in military lease talks
As military leases on key Hawaiian lands approach expiration, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is pushing for Native Hawaiian inclusion in future negotiations.
Libraries become collection hubs for food donations today through Friday
All twelve state library branches on Hawaiʻi Island are accepting food donations in response to SNAP disruptions and the federal shutdown.
East Hawaiʻi Island districts welcome wet season after abnormally drier dry season
As East Hawaiʻi welcomes its wet season after one of the driest dry seasons in three decades, the potential impact of a La Niña event could bring above-normal rainfall through early spring 2026
Heartbreaking update to head-on crash on Saddle Road: ‘Our Baby Aniana Has Gained Her Wings’
A tragic two-vehicle collision on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Oct. 23 has now claimed its second victim, 3-week-old Aniana Masaichy.
Update: Red flag warning previously in effect for most of Big Island canceled
National Weather Service says increasing moisture associated with a passing upper-level disturbance will decrease critical fire weather conditions over the islands of Maui County and the Big Island.
Hawaiian Electric proposes plan to equip residents, businesses in wildfire-prone areas with backup power
The Backup Power Rebate Program would provide eligible customers a rebate of up to $500 for the purchase of a portable generator and up to $1,000 for the purchase of a portable battery.
Business Monday: Resilience, culture meet on the runway with Hoʻoilina Designs
Hoʻolina Designs, led by designer Dr. Hannah Preston-Pita, celebrates Indigenous artistry while honoring healing and hope through creativity as the pieces reach more eyes across the state.
Hawaiʻi Kaiser Permanente workers seek wage increases, safe staffing ahead of union strike later this month
Local union workers are set to strike Kaiser Permanente across the state beginning Oct. 14 after months of contract negotiations for wag increases and safe staffing numbers.
Hawaiʻi Island schools serve classic Filipino dish with locally sourced ingredients
The Department of Education students tried tinola – chicken papaya soup – this September as part of the farm-to-school initiative to enhance nutrition and support local farming.
Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawaiʻi vote on strike authorization
More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.
Live juvenile mongoose lured into trap with fresh coconut on Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi officials have captured a live mongoose at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor, marking a critical step in preventing the establishment of this invasive species that is detrimental to the island’s native ground-nesting birds.
