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October 3, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Big Island police find nearly 100 grams of drugs upon execution of search warrant at Waimea home
46-year-old Joel Gorai of Waimea now faces 9 drug charges after members of the Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Section found methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and more Sept. 25 at his home.
October 3, 2025 · 10:31 AM
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.
October 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM
2 Nā‘ālehu church burglary suspects caught on video; do you know them?
Big Island police are asking the public for help with identifying two men who are suspects in the early morning Sept. 16 incident at a church in the 95-5600 block along Māmalahoa Highway.
October 3, 2025 · 8:29 AM
Big Island police seek help ID’ing pair thought to be involved in Kona business theft
The incident — during which a man reportedly stole a $2,199 necklace — happened Aug. 21 at a business located in the 75-5700 block of Ali‘i Drive and was caputred on the business’ video surveillance system.
October 3, 2025 · 6:00 AM
Puna man charged after alleged naked burglary attempt in Nanawale Estates
57-year-old Krzysztof Snarski made his initial court appearance Oct. 2 in Hilo District Court, during which his bail was maintained at $113,000, and the court ordered an examination to determine his fitness and penal responsibility.
October 3, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Raise money. Help keiki: Big Island Walmart stores top fundraising efforts for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals
Kailua-Kona location is No. 1 while Hilo store comes in at No. 2 out of more than 4,600 Walmart locations nationwide, raising a total of nearly $225,800 during 2025 summer campaign.
October 3, 2025 · 4:00 AM
Magnitude-3.9 shaker rattles Big Island near Pāhala
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the shaker struck at 8:28 p.m. Thursday 1 mile south-southwest of the Kaʻū community at a depth of 18 miles.
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The iconic palaka fabric — a versatile checkerboard pattern — is making a comeback from its plantation roots to modern runways, thanks to its cultural significance and history.
October 3, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi air travel expected to continue with minimal disruption despite federal shutdown
Despite a federal government shutdown, travel to the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected, with essential services such as air traffic control and TSA operations continuing.
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Mayor Richard Bissen temporarily out of state Oct. 3-9, 2025
Mayor Richard Bissen will travel out of the state from the late morning of Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, until the evening of Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
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Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Hawaiʻi improved for the 2024-2025 school year compared to the 2023-2024 school year. However, religious exemptions continue to increase across grades K-12.
Pilikahakai Foundation hosts free community events for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Maui
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Hawaiʻi Island crime: Puna man charged after alleged naked burglary attempt in Nānāwale Estates
57-year-old Krzysztof Snarski made his initial court appearance Oct. 2 in Hilo District Court, during which his bail was maintained at $113,000, and the court ordered an examination to determine his fitness and penal responsibility.
October is stop the ant month
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Local union workers to strike Kaiser Permanente across the state after months of contract negotiations
Union representatives seek to secure a contract that values Hawaiʻi workers with wages that account for the high cost of living and safe staffing numbers for quality patient care.
Līhuʻe Walmart among top 20 fundraisers in nation for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals
The Kaua‘i store raised $38,856 during the 2025 summer fundraising campaign, placing it at No. 19 out of more than 4,600 Walmart locations nationwide; all of those funds will stay in Hawai‘i, too, in support of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.
Both Kaua‘i County Division of Motor Vehicles locations to close 1 day next week
Main Līhu‘e office and Kapa‘a satellite office will be shuttered Oct. 8 for staff training; regular hours will resume Oct. 9.
Travelers to Hawaiʻi urged to stick to plans amid federal shutdown
Despite a federal government shutdown, travel to the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected, with essential services such as air traffic control and TSA operations continuing.
Residential trash pickup delayed for portions of Hanalei
Affected customers are asked to leave their bins out as pickup for the remaining area is anticipated to be completed tomorrow, Oct. 3.
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