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Essential water use only notice replaced with water restriction notice for several Kaʻū communities
Water restriction measures are necessary to maintain adequate water levels in storage tanks while the Department of Water Supply continues repairs to water infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Lala.
2 Big Island residents appointed to state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
Police seek missing Volcano man
William Moxley was last seen at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 on Kaleponi Road in Fern Forest; have you seen him?
North Kohala police station phone lines down
Those who need immediate police assistance in the North Kohala area should call 911. For non-emergency police assistance, contact the department’s Dispatch Center at 808-935-3311.
Big Island man wanted on 2 outstanding warrants recently indicted for reported jewelry store theft
According to court documents, the wanted man was indicted on Sept. 21 on felony theft and second-degree burglary charges in connection with reportedly taking jewelry from Mountain Gold Jewelers.
Briefs for Sept. 29: Community policing events set for Hilo, Kona this week
A quick look at a diaper drive in Kona and two Coffee with a Cop events.
What Big Island residents need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Nolo
Hawaiʻi County is accepting damage reports, public schools are reopening, and Highway 250 remains closed due to high winds.
Big Island officials, residents relieved after Hurricane Nolo passes without causing major damage
“I would say we’re very fortunate on this one,” said Darryl Oliveira, acting administrator for Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. “It could have been a lot worse.”
Local Entertainment
Not the Hawaiʻi from postcards: Community invited to exclusive premiere of ‘Kūpuna ʻĀina’
RSVP now for the Humanity Hale event Oct. 2 in Kailua-Kona that features new Science & Nonduality’s latest film that doesn’t try to explain what is Hawaiʻi; it listens to its heartbeat.
News briefs for Sept. 23: Zonta award, Young Brothers appointments, Vulcans men’s basketball, August unemployment and more
A brief look at news stories from around the island, throughout the state and beyond.
Merry marchers sought: Registration open for 2026 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade
Community organizations, bands, clubs, businesses, civic groups, hula hālau, motorcades, custom cars, beauty queens, public officials and all others interested are invited to register now for the parade and brightly blanket the community in familiar festive features.
Ocean Blog
Hurricane Lowell triggers second payout of unique Hawaiʻi reef insurance, 3 weeks after Lala
Sept. 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM HST
‘Stark reminder of the impact of global plastic pollution’: Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales
Aug. 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Case seeks applicants for appointments to US Service Academies for the 2027 incoming class
US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to the nation’s four service academies: the US Military Academy (West Point/Army); US Naval Academy (Annapolis/Navy); US Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and US Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point/Merchant Marines).
118 keiki, one submarine and a summer of ocean discovery
From the deck of an onboard floating classroom to the seat of a submarine, Maui's youngest ocean explorers spent their summer getting closer to the sea than a classroom ever could. Three programs, three age groups, one shared goal: to help Maui's keiki fall in love with the ocean.
Tables and tickets available for Dec. 5 ʻUlana Gala for Maui United Way
Maui United Way invites the community to attend our ʻUlana Gala: Weaving a Stronger Maui Nui on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event is hosted by Old Lāhainā Lūʻau.
Oʻahu public schools begin rollout of fresh, Hawaiʻi-grown pineapple in school meals
More than 2,100 pounds of Hawaiʻi-grown pineapple have been distributed to participating Oʻahu schools as part of the initial rollout. Twenty-one schools are currently offering the locally grown fruit, with additional schools expected to join over the next month.
Kaua‘i Now
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The advisory was previously in place until 6 p.m. today.
Hurricane Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain later today on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau, with potential for flooding, mudslides
Fortunately, the high surf advisory for south and west shorelines was canceled; there are no tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings in effect, and the storm's center is expected to stay well southwest and west.
Governor tabs 2 Big Island residents to join state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
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