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Drought conditions prompt water conservation notice in South Kohala
Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply is asking customers to reduce water use by at least 10%.
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CommunityPublic input sought on housing project in Hilo
Workers at Kona, Hilo Kaiser Permanente clinics to join strike for safer staffing, fair pay
Members of the health care union Unite Here Local 5 chapter will be striking at the Kona and Hilo clinics starting today at 7:30 a.m. and will continue through Friday.October 14, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
Hakalau residents asked to reduce water use because of arid conditions
The 10% water conservation notice is effective immediately and until further notice.
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October 14, 2025 · 12:13 PM
Hakalau residents asked to reduce water use because of arid conditions
The 10% water conservation notice is effective immediately and until further notice.
October 14, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Hawai‘i State Attorney General joins in coalition condemning retaliation prosecution of New York State AG James
New York Attorney General Letitia James prosecuted President Donald Trump for years of business fraud and illegal dealings.
October 14, 2025 · 8:40 AM
Drought conditions prompt water conservation notice in South Kohala
Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply is asking customers to reduce water use by at least 10%.
October 14, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Workers at Kona, Hilo Kaiser Permanente clinics to join strike for safer staffing, fair pay
Members of the health care union Unite Here Local 5 chapter will be striking at the Kona and Hilo clinics starting today at 7:30 a.m. and will continue through Friday.
October 14, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Public input sought on housing project in Hilo
The County of Hawai‘i Office of Housing and Community Development will host a community meeting on Oct. 23 to share information and gather feedback on the proposed ʻĀinakō Subdivision Housing Project in Hilo.
October 13, 2025 · 4:23 PM
Big Island man officially charged following 2 reported armed carjackings over weekend
The suspect’s total bail was set at $592,000. He remains in police custody and is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Tuesday in Hilo District Court.
October 13, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Hawai‘i high school students invited to showcase musical talents through statewide song contest
Presented by Mana Maoli and sponsored by Hilton Grand Vacations, students in grades 9–12 can submit a song of any genre, from original compositions to covers and mele Hawai‘i, for an opportunity to advance their skills and perform live.
October 13, 2025 · 2:00 PM
East Hawai‘i celebrates Conflict Resolution Day with proclamation, free workshop
Every year on the third Thursday in October, International Conflict Resolution Day is celebrated around the world to promote awareness of mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and other peaceful means of resolving disagreements and encourage the use of conflict resolution in schools, families, businesses, communities, government, and the legal system.
October 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines create foundation to support cultural initiatives
The Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation will provide grants to programs focused on celebrating and preserving the unique way of life in Alaska and Hawai‘i.
October 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Hawaiʻi officials praise local federal employees for state airports running smoothly during shutdown
Hawai‘i airports have not experienced significant impact due primarily to the commitment of federal employees who have been reporting to work, according to Gov. Josh Green’s office.
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October 11, 2025 · 10:11 PM HST
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October 11, 2025 · 7:41 PM HST
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October 11, 2025 · 5:32 PM HST
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October 13, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Hawai‘i high school students invited to showcase musical talents through statewide song contest
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October 10, 2025 · 7:10 AM
IRONMAN World Championship schedule for Oct. 10: Little bit of a calm before the storm; check in and cheer starts later this morning
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October 9, 2025 · 7:00 AM
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October 9, 2025 · 5:50 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 10-16: Pumpkin patches, Truck Fest, keiki hula, heavy metal and more
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October 8, 2025 · 3:30 PM
‘This Is Not a Drill’: New musical explores experiencing the 2018 false missile alert
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Big Island Polls
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Magnitude-3.9 shaker rattles Big Island near Pāhala
October 3, 2025 · 4:00 AM HST
Update: Episode 34 of Kīlauea’s eruption halts abruptly after just six hours
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Volcano Watch: Lava, logs and loose cows; the wild job of HVO technicians
September 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Minor coastal flooding forecast along shores of all islands of state during high tides
October 6, 2025 · 6:59 PM HST
University of Hawaiʻi professor recognizes deep-sea Chewbacca-like coral species
October 5, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
3D-printed ceramic structures provide crucial protection for baby corals
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Maui Now
Scheduled night work-water service outage in Kīhei Oct. 15-16
Night repair work is planned in Kīhei, resulting in a water service outage from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 to 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health investigates possible avian flu case in waterfowl
Three state agencies are on alert after laboratory testing identified a presumptive case of avian influenza on Friday in an ailing duck that was found earlier in the week at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Kamalani reclaims her voice with single ‘What Was I Made For’
This is not just a cover song; it’s her declaration. Through vulnerability and artistry, Kamalani transforms ‘What Was I Made For’ into her own anthem of hope, purpose, and second chances.
Fall in love with ʻĀinaty’s new island groove ‘Lover’s Rock’
Maui’s contemporary Hawaiian-island reggae band ʻĀinaty is set to release their newest single, “Lover’s Rock,” on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. This fun and playful song takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the early stages of love, blending romance with heartfelt emotion.
Green Fee Advisory Council to open public portal on Oct. 15, seeking community input
Beginning Oct. 15, 2025, the Green Fee Advisory Council will be accepting ideas from the public for projects that could receive Green Fee funding to implement.
Kaua‘i Now
University of Hawaiʻi streamlines admissions process for Hawaiʻi public high school seniors
Officially introduced Oct. 13 at Kauaʻi High School, the new Direct2UH initiative provides free direct enrollment to 9 of the university’s campuses based on a student’s grade-point average, without them having to complete a traditional application.
Kaua‘i nonprofit to host community workday to restore 600-year-old Alakoko Fishpond
This upcoming workday is part of the nonprofit’s continuing multi-year effort to restore the Hulēʻia watershed and stabilize the fishpond’s kuapā (rock wall).
Rep. Tokuda set to hold a statewide telephone town hall on Oct. 16
The lawmaker will take live questions from participants and address concerns about the federal government shutdown (if still ongoing), the impacts of federal funding cuts, and other pressing issues impacting Hawai‘i residents.
Kauaʻi County holding collections for household hazardous waste
Residents of Kauaʻi can safely dispose of items such as automotive products, batteries and other household hazardous waste at designated locations.
Kauai Weather Forecast for October 14, 2025
An upper-level low north of the state will continue to move south through midweek, weaken some, and slowly move to the west. Strengthening high pressure…
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