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Phase 1 underway for Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center in Kona
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September 27, 2025 · 6:32 AM
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority holding meetings seeking ideas from Big Island residents
The information gathered from these sessions will be used to help prioritize the areas that matter most to residents in Hawai‘i Island’s destination management plan.
September 27, 2025 · 5:38 AM
Nationwide recall from two food companies impacts products in Hawaiʻi
A nationwide recall of Southwind Foods’ frozen shrimp and Sprout Organics’ Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to possible contamination affects products in Hawaiʻi stores.
September 27, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Phase 1 underway for Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center in Kona
Hawaiʻi County celebrated a groundbreaking milestone in combating homelessness with the blessing of the construction site of the Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center near Kealakehe Parkway in Kona.
September 27, 2025 · 3:00 AM
UH Mānoa leads effort to protect coral reefs by creating ‘Noah’s Ark’
The global initiative seeks to prevent coral extinction and support long-term resilience by integrating innovative conservation strategies.
September 27, 2025 · 1:00 AM
U.S. Army posthumously commissions 7 Nisei soldiers from Hawaiʻi, decades after WWII deaths
The seven men, who were killed in action in Europe during World War II while serving in the famed 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, were denied commissions at the time because of wartime prejudice.
September 26, 2025 · 6:09 PM
20-year-old from Puna charged in firearms incident on road in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Noa Lolohea was arrested on Wednesday for the incident and made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Friday.
September 26, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Free online portal provides secure access to official immunization records
Launched this June, HiSIS offers a convenient resource for residents to access and manage their official immunization records.
September 26, 2025 · 7:00 AM
UHERO Forecast: Deteriorating U.S. economic outlook leading to imminent mild recession in Hawaiʻi
In Hawaiʻi, visitor numbers are down, job growth has stalled, and housing activity remains weak, with inflation also expected to rise over the next year.
September 26, 2025 · 5:00 AM
McKenna to become Acting Chief Justice of Hawaiʻi Supreme Court with retirement of Recktenwald
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is stepping down at the end of September due to the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices and judges.
September 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
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Singers from Hawaiʻi can audition virtually on Tuesday for a chance to be on ‘American Idol’
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Grant applications sought for the County’s Kīhei Clean & Safe Program
Grant applications are now available for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Kīhei Clean & Safe Program, which is designed to support the community with a clean and safe environment, the County of Maui Office of Economic Development announced. The application deadline is Oct. 3, 2025.
East Maui Water Authority grants available for community and watershed stewardship
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Kauaʻi Humane Society waives adoption fees for dogs, cats this weekend, next month
The Kauaʻi Humane Society is battling an overflow of 363 animals and is waiving adoption fees today and tomorrow, with additional fee-free adoption days from October 5-12.
Two food products in Hawaiʻi stores affected by nationwide recall
A nationwide recall of Southwind Foods’ frozen shrimp and Sprout Organics’ Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to possible contamination affects products in Hawaiʻi stores.
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Kūʻkūi Grove Center buzzed with community spirit as the Kauaʻi Retired and Senior Volunteer Program celebrated five exceptional Gold Volunteers for contributing more than 500 hours of service.
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Braving Hawai’i’s dramatic landscapes and unpredictable weather, the dedicated technicians at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overcome formidable challenges to maintain critical monitoring systems essential for safeguarding island communities.
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