The first batch of 381 state unemployment insurance claims filed by idled or unpaid workers offers a glimpse of the effects of the federal government shutdown on Hawaii families as food banks…
Tokuda, Hirono warn Trump risking war in South America
October 27, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
As President Donald Trump ramps up his lethal campaign against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America, Hawaii lawmakers say he risks dragging the U.S. into a new war and alienating allies a…
Bill to ban plastic foodware advances
October 26, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A bill targeting disposable plastic and polystyrene foodware in Hawaii County passed the County Council’s Environmental and Natural Resources Management Committee last week with a 7-1 vo…
Commission moves ahead with police chief selection process
October 26, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The Hawaii County Police Commission met Friday morning to finalize key parts of the hiring process for the next police chief — including the format for written questions, how to handle a…
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Photos: Community turns out for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
October 26, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The YWCA’s annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event was held Saturday in Hilo. The fundraiser, first launched in 2009, invites participants to literally walk in women’s shoes to raise…
HECO proposes backup power rebate program
October 25, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
The state’s largest electric utility wants to subsidize generator and battery purchases by businesses and certain residential customers funded by a surcharge on all ratepayers.
Alaska Air profits sag as integration with Hawaiian Airlines progresses
October 25, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Hawaiian Airlines sapped some of the profit of parent company Alaska Air Group in the third quarter, but performed relatively well as integration between Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines progresse…
One killed, six others seriously hurt in crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
October 24, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway left one woman dead and six others seriously injured, including a 3-week-old infant and the driver suspected of causi…
Town hall meeting to discuss Hwy 130 projects
October 24, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
State Sen. Joy San Buenaventura of Puna (Senate District 2) on Sunday is hosting a town hall meeting alongside fellow area legislators.
Red Flag Warning issued for much of the Big Island
October 24, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a Red Flag Warning for large sections of the Big Island.
UPDATE: Person missing after fatal Hilo hotel fire has been located
October 23, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
UPDATED 1:40 p.m.
Forecasters issue fire weather watch for Hawaii due to low humidity, high winds
October 23, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for all Hawaii islands from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon as high winds, dry brush and low humidity increase the threat…
Police investigate suspicious brush fires in Kona
October 23, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police are investigating several brush fires that occurred this morning in West Hawaii.
UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric could shut off power in areas with high fire risk
October 23, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
UPDATED 2:10 p.m.
Hilo park closed for termite fumigation
October 23, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Gilbert Carvalho Park in Hilo will be closed today and Friday for termite fumigation of the park’s gymnasium, according to Hawaii County.
Progress made in effort to restore Ka‘u estuary
October 23, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A draft environmental assessment filed with the state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development in September advances Ka‘u wetland restoration that has been almost 20 years in the m…
State admits Pohoiki Boat Ramp dredging effort has failed
October 23, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Despite months of dredging work to reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp, the entrance channel has again filled with volcanic debris and sand, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources confirm…
One person dead, one missing after Hilo fire
October 22, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police are investigating a fatal fire in Hilo that occurred early this morning at the Wild Ginger Hotel on Puueo Street.
YWCA faces funding shortfall for Sexual Assault Support Services
October 22, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
YWCA of Hawaii Island’s Sexual Assault Support Services is facing a potential loss of $100,000 in annual funding because of constraints on federal grants.
Three opossums caught at harbors in Honolulu, Hilo
October 22, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Two live opossums were captured Tuesday at two separate locations at Honolulu Harbor. Another opossum was also captured in Hilo last month.
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