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Life Flight launches on the Big Island

November 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Through community fundraising and an interstate partnership of emergency response nonprofits, Hawaii Island now has one helicopter in Kona and one fixed-wing aircraft in Hilo dedicated to crit…

It could be a not-so-wet rainy season for the Big Island

November 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

East Hawaii has received steady rainfall the past few weeks, but the prospect of a rainier-than-normal wet season on the Big Island appears more hope than prediction, according to forecasters….

Hawaii braces for ripple effects as FAA reduces flights

November 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, the Federal Aviation Administration has begun implementing a phased 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 of the nation’s…

UH Hilo gets $15M for improvements

November 9, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

The University of Hawaii at Hilo received $15 million in capital improvement funding last week that will allow the university to begin important maintenance, design and renovation projects aff…

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Plastic foodware ban postponed

November 9, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

From plastic forks to polystyrene takeout boxes, a wide range of disposable food containers could soon disappear from Hawaii Island eateries under a proposal before the County Council.

State offers to pay TSA, FAA workers to spare Hawaii from air travel cuts

November 8, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

The state Department of Transportation has offered to advance the full salaries and benefits of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administrati…

Kapaau man who had dozens of dogs pleads not guilty to animal cruelty

November 7, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A 68-year-old Kapaau man who allegedly allowed at least 30 dogs to roam freely and unattended pleaded not guilty last week to second-degree cruelty to animals.

Police seek suspects in Ocean View robbery

November 7, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Police are investigating a reported robbery that occurred on Halloween night, Oct. 31, near the intersection of Prince Kuhio Boulevard and Highway 11 in Ocean View.

Police ID body found in Kona

November 7, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Police have identified a deceased man discovered March 24 in an unfinished structure on the 75-000 block of Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona as 41-year-old Alan Joseph Dush of Ocean View.

Supreme Court affirms conviction, overturns appeal in sex assault of minor

November 7, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

The Hawaii Supreme Court has reinstated the previously overturned conviction of a 48-year-old Kailua-Kona man for sexually assaulting a minor girl.

Green wants $10B in Hawaii benefits for future Army use of state lands

November 7, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Gov. Josh Green is proposing a $10 billion deal for future use of state land by the Army for training if the federal government pursues condemnation for such use.

UPDATE: Flight delays, cancellations beginning in response to FAA air traffic cuts

November 6, 2025 | 10 MIN READ

UPDATED 2:30 p.m.

Canadian man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl

November 6, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A 21-year-old Canadian man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl late last month in a short-term vacation rental home in Waikoloa.

DOE announces new rules for e-bikes

November 6, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

In adherence with Gov. Josh Green’s September executive order, Department of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi introduced new policies Wednesday regarding electric bicycles on schoo…

Food Basket works to offset SNAP reduction

November 5, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The Food Basket is relying on donations and state relief funding to meet the community’s increasing needs during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

County Council committee votes to delay start of STVRs law

November 5, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A proposal to delay implementation of Hawaii County’s short-term vacation rental law until mid-2026 cleared a County Council committee Tuesday and now heads to the full council for final…

Legal wrangling continues in fatal dog attack case

November 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

A West Hawaii couple facing petty misdemeanor charges for a fatal dog mauling that occurred more than two years ago in Ocean View has filed separate motions to dismiss their cases in Kona Dist…

Listeria outbreak in pasta possibly linked to 2 cases, 1 death in Hawaii

November 5, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

An ongoing, multi-state listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals has affected two individuals in Hawaii, resulting in one death, according to federal officials.

State leaders support alternate Maunakea sites as option for Thirty Meter Telescope

November 6, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Gov. Josh Green is pledging to help “promptly” establish a procedure to permit construction of a controversial telescope atop Maunakea on a site previously developed for observator…

BJ Penn arrested, charged with assault

November 4, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

The Hawaii Police Department has arrested and charged 46-year-old Jay Dee “BJ” Penn of Hilo with third-degree assault following an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning….

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald: “Life Flight launches on the Big Island.”

Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News update are those of the reporters and correspondents.

Accessed on 09 November 2025, 1250 UTC.

Content and Source: “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.”

URL–https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/

Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today.

Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsjournal.com).

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Latest Hawaii News Articles

Life Flight launches on the Big Island

It could be a not-so-wet rainy season for the Big Island

Hawaii braces for ripple effects as FAA reduces flights

UH Hilo gets $15M for improvements

More Hawaii News Articles

Plastic foodware ban postponed

State offers to pay TSA, FAA workers to spare Hawaii from air travel cuts

Kapaau man who had dozens of dogs pleads not guilty to animal cruelty

Police seek suspects in Ocean View robbery

Police ID body found in Kona

Supreme Court affirms conviction, overturns appeal in sex assault of minor

Green wants $10B in Hawaii benefits for future Army use of state lands

UPDATE: Flight delays, cancellations beginning in response to FAA air traffic cuts

Canadian man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl

DOE announces new rules for e-bikes

Food Basket works to offset SNAP reduction

County Council committee votes to delay start of STVRs law

Legal wrangling continues in fatal dog attack case

Listeria outbreak in pasta possibly linked to 2 cases, 1 death in Hawaii

State leaders support alternate Maunakea sites as option for Thirty Meter Telescope

BJ Penn arrested, charged with assault

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald: “Life Flight launches on the Big Island.”

Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News update are those of the reporters and correspondents.

Accessed on 09 November 2025, 1250 UTC.

Content and Source: “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.”

URL–https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/

Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today.

Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsjournal.com).

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Latest Hawaii News Articles

Life Flight launches on the Big Island

It could be a not-so-wet rainy season for the Big Island

Hawaii braces for ripple effects as FAA reduces flights

UH Hilo gets $15M for improvements

More Hawaii News Articles

Plastic foodware ban postponed

State offers to pay TSA, FAA workers to spare Hawaii from air travel cuts

Kapaau man who had dozens of dogs pleads not guilty to animal cruelty

Police seek suspects in Ocean View robbery

Police ID body found in Kona

Supreme Court affirms conviction, overturns appeal in sex assault of minor

Green wants $10B in Hawaii benefits for future Army use of state lands

UPDATE: Flight delays, cancellations beginning in response to FAA air traffic cuts

Canadian man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl

DOE announces new rules for e-bikes

Food Basket works to offset SNAP reduction

County Council committee votes to delay start of STVRs law

Legal wrangling continues in fatal dog attack case

Listeria outbreak in pasta possibly linked to 2 cases, 1 death in Hawaii

State leaders support alternate Maunakea sites as option for Thirty Meter Telescope

BJ Penn arrested, charged with assault

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