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Police investigating possible drowning in waters off Pebble Beach in Captain Cook
Kona Patrol officers responded at 1 p.m. Tuesday to a report about a missing diver; 18-year-old from Kailua-Kona was found shortly before 4 p.m. in the water and transported to Kona Community Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead.
Kona sign-waving calls on community to vote early, defend free elections
Kona Indivisible is joining the national coordinated day of action by hosting a No Dictators Protest and Sign-Waving Event at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
‘Grateful for the opportunity’: Big Island police lieutenant graduates from FBI National Academy
Hawai‘i Police Department Lt. Kevin Brodie was among 265 law enforcement professionals representing 44 states, the District of Columbia, 28 countries, five military organizations and four federal civilian organizations to graduate Sept. 17 in Quantico, Va., as part of the academy’s 299th session.
Briefs for Oct. 14: Veterans Day ceremony to honor legacy of U.S. service members, three students to showcase visual voices
The Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony and the PUKA photography exhibition will be on Oʻahu.
‘Celebrate Service’: Aloha, music, community spirit to once again take center stage at annual Hawaiʻi Island Veterans Day Parade
Come “Celebrate Service” and honor military veterans and their families while celebrating the many people and organizations who care for the island everyday during the 19th annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 7 in Hilo.
Hawaiʻi keiki, teens, young adults invited to Youth Climate Summit at state Capitol Rotunda
Participants will have a proven platform to pitch their vision, collaborate with decision-makers and drive tangible legislative solutions for local communities.
Overnight road closure planned for utility work in North Kona
The work will take place on a section of Mamalahoa Highway near the 7- to 8-mile markers.
Hawaiʻi County, Black Sand Beach LLC reach tentative agreement for Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park
Direct talks between Mayor Kimo Alameda and the current landowner resulted in terms for sale of the 6.8-acre site through the county’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program, among others.
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‘Celebrate Service’: Aloha, music, community spirit to once again take center stage at annual Hawaiʻi Island Veterans Day Parade
Come “Celebrate Service” and honor military veterans and their families while celebrating the many people and organizations who care for the island everyday during the 19th annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 7 in Hilo.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 9-15: Big Island Metal Bash, Waimea Fall Festival, Halloween Paint & Purr plus more
Boy, does the Big Island have a ton to do during the next week. Check out our top 10 things to do now!
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 2-8: Big Island Art Fair, Black Rock Ampitheater, Hentry Kapono and friends, youth car show and more
Hey, Big Island. We’re back! We’re once again bringing you a great selection of activities, events, shows and more to check out during the upcoming weekend and into next week. Check out this week’s top 10 right now!
Ocean Blog
Hilo Bay team has been busy keeping Dewy the buoy operational this active hurricane season
Oct. 7, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
Hurricane Lowell triggers second payout of unique Hawaiʻi reef insurance, 3 weeks after Lala
Sept. 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM HST
Maui Now
Kīhei Community Association to host Council candidate forum, Maui County Charter amendment overview
The Kīhei Community Association will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at ProArts Playhouse in Azeka Shopping Center, featuring candidates for three Maui County Council seats on the November general election ballot.
Op-Ed: Lower condo prices don’t mean affordable housing for Maui residents
Op-Ed: Malama Minn, Chief Advocacy Officer, REALTORS Association of Maui shares her perspective on Bill 9, saying lower condo prices don't mean affordable housing for Maui residents.
UH: Warmer climate could reshape hurricane risk, its relationship with El Niño around Hawaiʻi
A new study examining how tropical cyclone activity near Hawai‘i could change in a warmer future finds a shift toward stronger storms, even though uncertainty remains about whether the total number of storms near the islands will increase.
Hawaiʻi public schools continue post-pandemic recovery, with gains in math, attendance
Students near academic recovery as Hawaiʻi Department of Education focuses on accelerating gains toward 2029 goals.
Maui Health Medical Minute: 9 reasons not to skip your mammogram
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but thanks to early detection and improved treatments, more women are surviving than ever before. This October, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Maui Health is addressing the 9 most common reasons women put off scheduling their mammogram.
Kaua‘i Now
Law enforcement apprehends Princeville man wanted on multiple warrants
48-year-old Richard Leibman was wanted in connection with multiple criminal investigations and on several active arrest warrants related to burglary, theft and criminal trespass.
Applications now open for Hurricane Lowell business recovery grants
Onetime grants of $5,000 or $10,000 are available for eligible non-agricultural small businesses and nonprofits that experienced physical damage or economic losses caused directly by Hurricane Lowell; will be awarded on first-come, first-served basis, so those interested encouraged to apply quickly.
Briefs for Oct. 14: Veterans Day ceremony to honor generations of service, art exhibit explores Native Hawaiian themes
The Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony and the PUKA photography exhibition will be on Oʻahu.
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