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South Kona shaken by magnitude of damage caused by major earthquake
Homes were rattled off their foundations, cracks appeared in walls, windows were broken, giant boulders blocked residents in, stone walls collapsed, power went out and more following the magnitude-6.0 temblor just before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22.May 24, 2026 · 7:49 AM HST
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May 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM
US Postal Service reminds customers that post offices will be closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day
Customers can still access many services during the holiday closure by visiting the USPS website or self-service kiosks available in many retail lobbies throughout the nation.
May 24, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Community College grad’s bright future helped by unexpected scholarship after Lahaina wildfire
Troy Branco-Liu for most of his life never imagined leaving Lahaina. However, after the 2023 Maui wildfire upended his community, a University of Hawaiʻi scholarship opened a door the Lahainaluna High School graduate never expected, an opportunity to start over at Hawaiʻi Community College in Hilo on the Big Island, which would ultimately change the course of his future.
May 24, 2026 · 5:00 AM
South Kona shaken by magnitude of damage caused by major earthquake
Homes were rattled off their foundations, cracks appeared in walls, windows were broken, giant boulders blocked residents in, stone walls collapsed, power went out and more following the magnitude-6.0 temblor just before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22.
May 24, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Gov. Green orders US, Hawaiian flags to fly at half-staff in observance of Memorial Day
Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on May 25 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and the Hawaiʻi National Guard.
May 24, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi opens preschool tuition assistance applications for 2026-2027 school year
Hawaiʻi’s Preschool Open Doors program opens applications on May 29, offering tuition assistance for families with children ages 2 to 4 for the 2026-27 school year.
May 23, 2026 · 7:55 PM
UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric ends public safety power shutoff watch for parts of Big Island
No safety power shutoffs were implemented during the past few days as the electric utility monitored weather conditions in areas at high risk of wildfire exposure, especially with a wind advisory that was previously in place for the same locations.
May 23, 2026 · 6:15 PM
UPDATE: Power back on for all customers who had outages because of strong Big Island earthquake
A total of about 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in South Kona, where the quake was centered Friday night, May 22, lost power, with only about 70 remaining in the dark by about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23.
May 23, 2026 · 5:12 PM
Police charge man with alleged homicidal thoughts, and multiple firearms
38-year-old Michael Gardner of Mountain View faces several firearms charges following his arrest during a May 21 incident that spurred significant public safety concerns.
May 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM
ARDA-Hawai‘i donates $4K to support Kona Hospital Foundation efforts
“ARDA-Hawai‘i is honored to support the Kona Hospital Foundation as they elevate patient care and expand healthcare services in West Hawai‘i,” said Imanaka Asato LLLC Managing Principal and ARDA-Hawai‘i Chairman Mithcell Imanaka. “This donation reflects our dedication to supporting accessible, high-quality health care on Hawai‘i Island.”
May 23, 2026 · 1:21 PM
Hawaiʻi County urges residents, businesses to report earthquake damage
Use all necessary caution when inspecting your property for damage, especially around utilities such as gas and power lines.
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Green makes several board and commission appointments, including Freitas to UH Board of Regents
Gov. Josh Green announced several appointments and interim appointments to state boards and commissions, including the appointment of Makai Freitas to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
Facility upgrades proposed for Mākena State Park on Maui
In June, the DLNR Division of State Parks will submit to the Maui Planning Commission a proposal for phased construction that is aimed at improving the overall beach experience at the popular Mākena State Park.
‘She’s up with the saints’: Meli Watanuki, one of Kalaupapa’s last living patients, dies at 91
Loved ones remember her “thousand-watt smile” and “spark plug” personality. Her death puts public access to Kalaupapa in question, as she owned and sponsored the only permitted tour to the area.
Hoʻonani Village project recommended for first reading passage by full Council; calls for deferral set aside
A Maui County Council committee voted 5-1 Wednesday to recommend passage of two land use bills that would clear the way for the proposed Hoʻonani Village mixed-use development on former sugarcane fields near Kahului Airport, overriding deferral recommendations from three county departments with concerns about infrastructure shortfalls.
Memorial Day Tribute to honor fallen heroes; Maui son and Vietnam Veteran is keynote speaker
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Hawai‘i-Japan Sister Summit strengthens partnerships, sets new priorities
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Scholarship offer following Lahaina wildfire opened doors for diesel mechanics grad to begin to build a better life
Troy Branco-Liu for most of his life never imagined leaving Lahaina. However, after the 2023 Maui wildfire upended his community, a University of Hawaiʻi scholarship opened a door the Lahainaluna High School graduate never expected, an opportunity to start over at Hawaiʻi Community College in Hilo on the Big Island, which would ultimately change the course of his future.
In observance of Memorial Day, Gov. Green orders US, Hawaiian flags to fly at half-staff
Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on May 25 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and the Hawaiʻi National Guard.
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