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‘We can’t manage much longer’; PUC holds meeting regarding broken Punalu‘u water system
Published: October 21, 2026 10:11
The Punalu‘u Water and Sanitation company is under scrutiny from the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission and its customers after failing to restore water access and wastewater treatment services following damage from Hurricane Lala – leaving the…
Council considers program to revitalize buildings
Published: October 21, 2026 10:09
The Hawaii County Council’s Committee on Planning, Land Use and Economic Development voted 9-0 Tuesday to defer until its Nov. 5 meeting a bill that would establish a Town Revitalization Program in the Department of Research and Development. The post…
‘Reef into rubble’: Teams work to restore coral after hurricanes
Published: October 21, 2026 10:07
This year’s hurricane season has ravaged the islands, with several homes completely destroyed, roads washing out and communities left to pick up the pieces. While it’s easy to see the devastation above the ocean’s surface, there was even more carnage…
Groundbreaking held for Waimea affordable housing project
Published: October 21, 2026 10:05
A groundbreaking and blessing ceremony has been held for the Koai‘e Self Help Affordable Housing Project in Waimea. The post Groundbreaking held for Waimea affordable housing project appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Swimmer rescued near Hapuna Beach
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Published: October 21, 2026 10:05
Several Hawaii Fire Department companies, the Hawaii Police Department and U.S. Coast Guard rescued a swimmer in distress Monday evening at Hapuna Beach. The post Swimmer rescued near Hapuna Beach appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hawaii to pay health career tuition in exchange for 5 years working in rural area
Published: October 20, 2026 10:10
Imagine going to medical or nursing school with tuition fully paid. The post Hawaii to pay health career tuition in exchange for 5 years working in rural area appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Conference at UH Hilo for Pacific Island teens turns ugly
Published: October 20, 2026 10:07
A conference Saturday at the University of Hawaii at Hilo intended to inspire 8th- to 12th-graders from the Pacific Islands to succeed in college, careers and community service ended in a skirmish that resulted in the arrests of two juvenile participants.…
Plea deal likely in Kamehameha Schools theft case
Published: October 20, 2026 10:05
A plea deal is in the works for a 32-year-old Honolulu man accused of embezzling almost $360,000 from Kamehameha Schools Hawaii when he was employed at the Keaau campus. The post Plea deal likely in Kamehameha Schools theft case appeared first on Hawaii…
HTA seeks tourism emergency declaration after Lowell takes a toll
Published: October 19, 2026 10:09
Kilohana Plantation General Partner Fred Atkins is still waiting for insurance funds needed to fully reopen and bring workers back to the 104-acre historic estate and visitor attraction in Lihue more than a month after Hurricane Lowell toppled 185 mature…
Hawaii’s plantation legacy leaves lasting risks of flooding and fires
Published: October 19, 2026 10:07
Months after Kona-low storms in March flooded homes and farmland on Oahu’s North Shore, community members say damaged infrastructure, blocked waterways and a lack of clear responsibility for maintaining plantation-era irrigation systems continue to leave…
Driver in Hilo affray incident arrested, charged
Published: October 19, 2026 10:05
A 21-year-old Mountain View man has been arrested and charged with offenses connected to a large affray in late January in Lanakila Homes public housing in Hilo. The post Driver in Hilo affray incident arrested, charged appeared first on Hawaii…
Board votes to deny opihi settlement
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Published: October 19, 2026 10:05
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources denied a settlement proposal earlier this month for two of three men caught taking over 4,000 opihi from the Kaupulehu Marine Reserve on the Kona coast last year that would have allowed them to do community…
Community celebrates county’s acquisition of Honolulu Landing
Published: October 18, 2026 10:10
Community members gathered Saturday to celebrate Hawaii County’s acquisition of 364 acres of land along the Puna coast known as Honolulu Landing, which will now be preserved in perpetuity. The post Community celebrates county’s acquisition of Honolulu…
TMT’s project manager reflects on lessons learned since protests stopped construction
Published: October 18, 2026 10:07
It has been seven years since hundreds of people locked arms, stood together and lay down across the road to block access to the summit of Maunakea, halting the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, what would have been one of the largest telescopes…
Officer honored for helping kupuna recover $60K
Published: October 18, 2026 10:05
Relatively few police officers are honored by a community group as Officer of the Month. Even fewer attain Officer of the Year status. The post Officer honored for helping kupuna recover $60K appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Former surfing standout back in jail after domestic incident
Published: October 18, 2026 10:05
A big-wave surfer from Keaau on felony probation for assaulting his girlfriend is back behind bars after allegedly threatening and endangering the woman’s brother. The post Former surfing standout back in jail after domestic incident appeared first on…
Cost of Living Summit addresses Hawaii’s higher-than-mainland inflation
Published: October 17, 2026 10:08
Hawaii continues to deal with inflation as the prices of housing and energy rise and as wages fail to keep up, with younger residents being hit especially hard. The post Cost of Living Summit addresses Hawaii’s higher-than-mainland inflation appeared first…
Ongoing Pacific hurricane season already setting records
Published: October 17, 2026 10:06
This year’s hurricane season across the Pacific Ocean is now the most energetic yet — and there’s still about six weeks left to go. The post Ongoing Pacific hurricane season already setting records appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Leeward Planning Commission OK’s bill aimed at banning data centers
Published: October 16, 2026 10:09
The Hawaii County Leeward Planning Commission voted Thursday in support of a bill aimed at prohibiting data centers on the island. The post Leeward Planning Commission OK’s bill aimed at banning data centers appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
A boon for coffee, cacao: UH to receive $40 million grant to help boost production
Published: October 16, 2026 10:07
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced Thursday a $40 million grant to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience from the U.S. State Department’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab program. The post A boon for coffee, cacao: UH to…
Police and fire training exercise today at HBMC
Published: October 16, 2026 10:05
The Hawaii Police Department’s Special Response Team and Crisis Negotiation Team — in collaboration with the Hawaii Fire Department and Hilo Benioff Medical Center personnel — will conduct a joint training exercise from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the…
PUC reschedules meetings regarding Hawaiian Electric’s service reliability
Published: October 16, 2026 10:05
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has rescheduled two public informational meetings on Hawaii Island that were originally announced in September as part of the commission’s ongoing effort to hear from communities about Hawaiian Electric’s service…
Obituaries for October 16
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Published: October 16, 2026 10:05
Craig Carpenter, 76, of Hilo died Oct. 2 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. No known local family survives him. Call Dodo Mortuary at (808) 935-5751 for information. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. The post Obituaries for October 16 appeared…
Kawakami to headline Hilo Grand Rally on Saturday
Published: October 16, 2026 10:05
A large crowd is expected as Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami addresses attendees at the Hilo Grand Rally on Saturday. The post Kawakami to headline Hilo Grand Rally on Saturday appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Holoholoween Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch is this weekend
Published: October 16, 2026 10:05
The 6th Annual Holoholoween Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch returns to Hilo’s Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The post Holoholoween Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch is this weekend appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
‘He will truly be missed by everyone in our village’: Kona residents mourn loss of teen who died while freediving
Published: October 16, 2026 10:05
Family, friends and the Kona community are mourning the loss of Joven Young, an 18-year-old Kailua-Kona man who apparently drowned Tuesday while freediving off Pebble Beach in Captain Cook. The post ‘He will truly be missed by everyone in our village’:…
UH officials host meeting on tuition hikes in Hilo
Published: October 15, 2026 10:07
University of Hawaii officials presented details at a public meeting Wednesday about how a proposal to increase tuition across the UH system would impact UH Hilo, Hawaii Community College and the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy. The post UH officials…
Public invited to ‘No Dictators’ protests on Saturday
Published: October 15, 2026 10:05
Big Island chapters of the Indivisible movement are holding “No Dictators” protests and sign-waving events on Saturday. The post Public invited to ‘No Dictators’ protests on Saturday appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
‘Pops’ Memorial Toughman tournament returning to Hilo
Published: October 15, 2026 10:05
Ahead of the Thanksgiving festivities, a unique martial arts competition commemorating a local legend will be returning to Hilo. The post ‘Pops’ Memorial Toughman tournament returning to Hilo appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hilo Central Fire Station finally gets some love
Published: October 15, 2026 10:05
The historic Hilo Central Fire Station building is finally getting a facelift. The post Hilo Central Fire Station finally gets some love appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
PUC hosts public meeting about Punaluʻu water service
Published: October 15, 2026 10:05
The state Public Utilities Commission will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday at the Pahala Community Center “to address urgent concerns” regarding service disruptions affecting customers of Punalu‘u Water and Sanitation LLC. The post PUC hosts…
County, landowner reach tentative agreement for Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park
Published: October 15, 2026 00:20
Mayor Kimo Alameda has reached a tentative agreement with Black Sand Beach LLC for the preservation of Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park. The post County, landowner reach tentative agreement for Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park appeared first on Hawaii…
Hawaii’s holiday travel outlook not too merry amid high costs
Published: October 14, 2026 10:09
Hawaii’s crucial holiday travel season is shaping up weaker than expected, with some hotel operators reporting bookings running about 15% behind last year’s pace amid higher airfares and mounting vacation costs. The post Hawaii’s holiday travel outlook not…
Improvements to Hilo veterans cemetery to begin in January
Published: October 14, 2026 10:07
Maui contractor Alpha Inc. has been selected for a gravesite restoration project at Hilo’s East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. The post Improvements to Hilo veterans cemetery to begin in January appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hawaiian Electric using drones for aerial inspections
Published: October 14, 2026 10:05
Hawaiian Electric is using drones for aerial inspections of its electrical infrastructure in wildfire risk areas on Hawaii Island. The post Hawaiian Electric using drones for aerial inspections appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.