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Hawaii student vaccinations fall below average rate

October 13, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

Kindergarten vaccination rates in Hawaii continue to lag behind the national average, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ironwoman: Lovseth surprises, clinches first Ironman World Championship

October 13, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

KAILUA-KONA — For a majority of Saturday’s race, nobody expected Norwegian triathlete Solveig Lovseth to first cross the iconic finish line on Ali‘i Drive.

Hawaii minimum wage to rise by $2 in 2026

October 13, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Hawaii workers earning minimum wage will see the state’s biggest pay bump in years when the new rate takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026, jumping from $14 to $16 per hour — an increase of…

Hawaii AG investigates case of fallen banyan tree

October 12, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The circumstances surrounding the collapse of a large banyan tree that killed two women July 12 on Kilauea Avenue in Hilo are now being investigated by the state Department of the Attorney Gen…

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Building Department considered

October 12, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

A proposed charter amendment to create a new Department of Building in Hawaii County was postponed Tuesday following growing concerns about the department’s cost, scope and necessity….

Drought severe in Hilo

October 12, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Drought continues for the entire state, and even Hilo — a city renowned for prodigious rainfall — is in severe drought, according to the National Weather Service.

Kurtistown man faces extradition to Washington state for allegedly raping girl

October 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A 31-year-old Kurtistown man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on an extradition warrant from Washington state.

Police investigate mutilation of sheep at Puna farm

October 10, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The owner of a 200-acre organic farm and ranch in Pahoa said dozens of his sheep have recently been killed and mutilated by dogs, and he’s convinced the source of the damage is hunters t…

Henneries measure advances with tweaks

October 9, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A County Council committee on Tuesday advanced amendments to a bill that would allow backyard henneries in residential zones across Hawaii Island, tightening the proposed rules to limit noise,…

Council members make numerous amendments to plastic foodware bill

October 9, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

A heavily amended bill aiming to reduce plastic and polystyrene waste in Hawaii County was discussed by a County Council committee Wednesday before members voted to forward the next draft to t…

Obituaries for October 9

October 9, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Larry “Juice” Shunji Isemoto, 97, of Hilo died Sept. 22 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired general contractor, board chairman of Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd., 1946 Hilo High S…

Beloved Kauai kumu hula dies after battle with cancer

October 8, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Beloved kumu hula Leina‘ala Pavao-Jardin of award-winning Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala, of Kauai, died over the weekend. She was 51.

Man gets probation in stolen Tribune-Herald van case

October 8, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A 24-year-old Hilo man has been convicted of charges in connection with the theft of a van stolen in March 2024 from the former downtown Hilo location of the Hawaii Tribune-Herald’s prod…

Proposed Hilo housing project gets favorable recommendation

October 8, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

After years of delays, the Kaiaulu O Kapiolani affordable housing project in Hilo received a crucial boost Tuesday when the Hawaii County Council’s Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions…

Cuts to U.S. Geological Survey division to affect Hawaii research

October 8, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Though few may have heard of it, the U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area has for decades worked on conservation science behind the scenes.

Council weighs in on ICE

October 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A resolution affirming Hawaii County’s commitment to constitutional rights, multiculturalism and protections for immigrants advanced Tuesday after the County Council’s Committee on…

DKI Highway reopened

October 7, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

UPDATE 2 p.m.: The Hawaii Police Department reports that Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Route 200) has reopened.

Funds eyed to make road near Pahoa school safer

October 7, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

The Hawaii County Council’s Committee on Finance is set to consider legislation Wednesday that would add more than $2.6 million in funding for a pair of pedestrian safety projects near K…

Kapaau man with dozens of dogs accused of animal cruelty

October 7, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A 68-year-old Kapaau man is accused of allowing at least 28 dogs to roam freely and unattended, creating a public nuisance by letting them to stray on nearby properties.

HTA hears feedback for tourism plan during Hilo meeting

October 7, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

About 20 community members joined Hawaii Tourism Authority officials on Thursday night in Hilo for a two-hour meeting to brainstorm about areas for improvement across multiple sectors of Hawai…

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