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October 20, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help identifying man found dead in March
The man, believed to be in his 40s, had been dead for several weeks before being discovered on March 24, according to a news release from the police department.
October 20, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Federal SNAP work requirement changes to begin Nov. 1; guidance and resources offered
Under the new federal law, those affected must complete an average of 80 hours per month (20 hours per week) in qualifying work or training activity. Acceptable activities include paid or self-employment, volunteer service with a government or nonprofit organization, or participation in job training programs such as SNAP Employment and Training, or services at American Job Centers.
October 20, 2025 · 8:54 AM
Hawai‘i Island police investigate pedestrian fatality
This is the 18th traffic fatality of 2025 as compared to 24 traffic fatalities this same time last year.
October 20, 2025 · 7:36 AM
Update: Endangered 13-year-old runaway located in good health
Hawai‘i Island police report that Johnessa Elkin-Kanae, who was missing for more than a day, was found shortly after 7 p.m. Oct. 19.
October 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Hilo car dealership taps into Halloween holiday to host spooky event
A Hilo dealership and a nonprofit will be putting on haunted houses this year for Halloween.
October 20, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hirono, colleagues urge utilities against shutoffs, penalties amid gov’t shutdown
“Without their paycheck, federal workers are at risk of having their electricity, water and broadband services terminated due to temporary inability to pay,” the lawmakers wrote. “The families you serve must have uninterrupted access to these essential public utilities.”
October 20, 2025 · 1:00 AM
More than 50 vendors to highlight services at 2025 Akamai Living Fair
Join the vibrant 2025 Akamai Living Fair in Hilo on Oct. 23, where attendees of all ages can explore over 50 vendors, enjoy health screenings, cooking demos, and more.
October 19, 2025 · 3:41 PM
Sewer force main replacement project underway in Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi County’s $6.4 million Hale Hālāwai Force Main Replacement Project, which is expected to be complete in October 2026, involves the installation of a new 12-inch sewer force main, rehabilitation of manholes and vaults, installation of a new flow meter, pavement restoration and related improvements.
October 19, 2025 · 12:47 PM
Magnitude-4.2 quake rattles Big Island and beyond
The quake struck 11 miles northwest of Kalaʻoa at a depth of 27 miles, offshore and near Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, and was felt as far away as Waimea, Kauaʻi.
October 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM
80-year-old grandmother becomes oldest woman to finish Ironman World Championship in Kona
The 80-year-old from New Jersey was the oldest finisher and winner of the 80-84 age group in this year’s Ironman World Championship in Kona on Oct. 11, 2025.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 17-23: Spooky season arrives with Monster Mash fun run, Monster Bash, ‘Young Frankenstein,’ ‘Rocky Horror Show’ and more
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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 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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IRONMAN World Championship schedule for Oct. 9: UnderPants Run, welcome banquet and more
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Big Island Polls
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May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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October 19, 2025 · 12:47 PM HST
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Ocean Blog
WATCH: Kaua‘i charter boat spies its first humpback whale of 2025-26 season
October 15, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
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
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Maui Now
Big Brothers Big Sisters inaugurates Maui garden with veggie planting
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrated its newly rebuilt Maui garden on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, by planting vegetable seedlings together with volunteers from Bayer Hawaiʻi who had donated their time and farming know-how to help bring the youth mentoring space to life.
Episode 35 of Kīlauea eruption dazzles with dual fountains
Kīlauea summit inflation immediately resumed following the end of episode 35 and continues along with tremor and vent glow. These observations indicate that another fountaining episode is probable, but likely at least two weeks away.
Fiscal clerk Joni Remington named MEO Employee of the Month
Fiscal Clerk Joni Remington, who joined Maui Economic Opportunity to assist with a wildfire relief program, was named Employee of the Month by the nonprofit agency.
Scheduled night work and water service outage in Upcountry Maui, Oct. 21-22
Night work is scheduled to take place from 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Upcountry, Maui.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels, local Hyundai dealers make $160K impact to keiki cancer care
Nonprofit recently made a significant investment in the future of cancer care for children in Hawai‘i, gifting the funds to Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, the only full-service women’s and children’s hospital in the state.
Increased biosecurity urged to protect birds from highly pathogenic avian influenza
The migratory season for birds through the Pacific flyway is ongoing and there has been a multi-agency effort to monitor and conduct surveillance activities, as well as to prevent spread of the virus when and where possible.
Magnitude-4.2 quake off Big Island felt as far away as Waimea on Kauaʻi
The quake struck at close to 8:30 a.m. Sunday 11 miles northwest of Kalaʻoa at a depth of 27 miles, offshore of Hawaiʻi Island’s west side and near Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport.
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