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"Tropical Storm Lowell continues trek--still no immediate threats to Hawaii."
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Big Island News
Tech Days of Fall 2026 series boosts information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity career pathways
The series of free events aims to increase awareness about and enhance Hawaiʻi’s skilled technology workforce and increasing demand for local jobs in the rapidly growing technology, artificial intelligence and cyber industries.
Parker School to celebrate 50th anniversary
The Waimea school will mark the milestone during Labor Day Weekend, commemorating the learning and aloha made possible by the school since it was founded in 1976.
Lowell continues westward trek; still poses no immediate threats to Hawai‘i
Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.
University of Hawai‘i innovation, astronomers help power NASA’s newest space telescope
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will begin a mission after it launches Aug. 30 to capture sweeping views of the universe on a scale never before possible and five University of Hawai‘i-led research programs were selected in the mission’s first highly competitive round.
In Hawaiʻi County’s Emergency Operations Center, officials rely on weather information from in-house meteorologist
Since 2024, Sean Miller, an emergency response specialist from the National Weather Service, has helped Hawaiʻi County make educated decisions and craft public messages.
Hawaiʻi’s emergency siren test scheduled for Sept. 1
The monthly outdoor warning siren test will occur at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Salvation Army mobilizes to provide meals for Hilo apartment complex residents still without power
There are 220 residents, many kūpuna and veterans, who have been without electricity because of impacts caused by Hurricane Lala, which wreaked havoc on the Big Island two weeks ago.
Big Island police looking for Ocean View 17-year-old reported as runaway
Ka-Ne Kala was last seen shortly after noon Aug. 26 in Ocean View, wearing a red hoodie, black shorts and black Crocs; police are asking the public for help with finding him.
Officials monitoring Tropical Storm Lowell
The tropical cyclone does not as of now present an immediate threat to the state; Hawai’i County Civil Defense encourages residents and businesses to review and develop preparedness plans, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted.
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Equipment access continues to impact restoration of some Hawaiian Electric customers
Water service also continues to be incrementally expanded to some of the hardest-hit areas in the southern part of the island, including Discovery Harbor, Mark Twain Subdivision, Green Sands Subdivision and South Point Road.
Local Entertainment
National champ University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men’s volleyball returning to Hilo
Tickets for “A Night of Champions” are available for purchase now on Eventbrite and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Vulcans Athletics website; table sponsorships and tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance.
Top 10-plus things to do on Big Island for Aug. 28-Sept. 3: ‘DUKE,’ ‘SIX The Musical,’ Made for Hawaiʻi Market, Maoli Live and more
After more than 2 weeks of the weather being anything but cooperative, downright devastating at times for some locations, we’re crossing our fingers, toes and every other appendage possible that the island will finally get a much needed break; the chances right now look better than promising.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 21-27: Plenty to do, but once again the weather could get in the way
It’s a smorgasbord of fun planned for everyone at events and activities around the island; unfortunately, another possible tropical cyclone could be headed our way, becoming the second most unwanted guest to the islands as early as this weekend.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 14-20 — weather permitting
There once again is no lack of fun happening during events around the Big Island this weekend and beyond; however, it will be extremely prudent to call ahead before you go in case there are cancellations caused by the impending possible tropical cyclone in the forecast.
Hawai‘i Business
Tech Days of Fall 2026 series boosts information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity career pathways
News briefs for Aug. 28: July unemployment, ‘Choice for Peace,’ new chefs, Rainbow Warriors, Kanahele remembered, digital learning and much more
Ocean Blog
‘Stark reminder of the impact of global plastic pollution’: Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales
Aug. 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM HST
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
Aug. 4, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
July 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Volcano Watch — The tephra time machine: exploring Kīlauea’s past
In July, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists visited an exposure of tephra and lava flows in the western wall of Kaluapele. The layers were exposed by the 2018 summit collapse and hold important clues to Kīlauea’s long-term eruptive history.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui hosts annual Perfect Pairings fundraiser, Sept. 18
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui hosts its annual Perfect Pairings signature fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 18 at the Fairmont Kea Lani.
Deadline to apply for Kahului residency area funds approaching
Applications for grant funds totaling $150,000 for Kahului are due Oct. 1 at 5 p.m., Council Member Kauanoe Batangan announced.
New vision, ancient roots: How Maui County’s ʻŌiwi Resources Department is putting Hawaiian ancestral knowledge to work
The two-year-old department approved by voters has been working on a variety of priorities, including the Lahaina Royal Complex Master Plan, incorporating ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi back into government and putting to use the knowledge encoded in the mother tongue.
Kaua‘i Now
NASA’s newest space telescope gets help from astronomers, decades of innovation at University of Hawai‘i
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will begin a mission after it launches Aug. 30 to capture sweeping views of the universe on a scale never before possible and five University of Hawai‘i-led research programs were selected in the mission's first highly competitive round.
Lowell still expected to pose no immediate threats to islands; continues westward trek at 13 mph
Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.
What Hawaiʻi’s energy future means for restaurants
Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association representatives joined business and community leaders Aug. 24 for the Coalition for Hawaiʻi's Energy Future Gathering with Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.
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