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County seeks dismissal of ‘Sammy’ lawsuit alleging officer was negligent in death of teen
Published: September 30, 2026 10:05
A Hawaii County attorney argued Tuesday in court that a Hawaii Police Department officer who hit and killed a pedestrian with a police car almost three years ago is immune from liability, but an attorney for the family of the victim, a 16-year-old boy,…
HECO customers weigh in on proposed rate increase
Published: September 30, 2026 10:05
The state Public Utilities Commission is gathering public input on an application by Hawaiian Electric to raise base rates over the next two years, and comments including opposition from ratepayers are piling up. The post HECO customers weigh in on…
Nolo dropped less rain than Lala before spinning away
Published: September 29, 2026 10:05
Big Island residents over the weekend braced for rain that could’ve caused a second dose of Hurricane Lala-type destruction from flooding but were spared any major damage when Hurricane Nolo took a hard turn to the west. The post Nolo dropped less rain…
Pearl Harbor-based ship crew return from Iran
Published: September 29, 2026 10:05
After a grueling 10-month deployment, the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. returned to Pearl Harbor on Monday. The post Pearl Harbor-based ship crew return from Iran appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Naalehu cemetery recovery continues after Lala flooding
Published: September 28, 2026 10:05
HILO — Hurricane Lala caused catastrophic flooding in the Ka‘u District on Hawaii Island in August, sending floodwaters and debris through the Naalehu Cemetery and displacing an estimated 175 burial plots. More than 10 feet of debris covered portions of…
Papa‘ikou resident files appeal challenging cell tower
Published: September 28, 2026 10:05
Patrick Ferreira, who lives next to the intended site of a new Verizon Wireless cell tower in Papa‘ikou, has filed an appeal challenging the project and requesting construction be halted. The post Papa‘ikou resident files appeal challenging cell tower…
How to improve the HI-5 recycling program?
Published: September 27, 2026 10:05
State lawmakers are seeking ways to improve the HI-5 recycling program, which has shown a steady decline in recovery rates over the past 10 years. The post How to improve the HI-5 recycling program? appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hurricane Nolo ‘meanders’ south of Hawaii Island
Published: September 26, 2026 17:05
Hurricane Nolo was parked south of South Point this morning with its outer bands of rain continuing to hit parts of Hawaii Island but forecasters expect it to start moving west soon, avoiding a direct landfall. The post Hurricane Nolo ‘meanders’ south of…
Big Isle braces for Hurricane Nolo
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Published: September 26, 2026 10:05
At Hawaii County Civil Defense’s Hilo headquarters Friday, Mayor Kimo Alameda, Acting Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira and dozens others prepared for Hurricane Nolo’s approach to the Big Island. The post Big Isle braces for Hurricane Nolo…
Hurricane Nolo strengthens overnight as it marches toward Big Island
Published: September 25, 2026 18:00
Hurricane Nolo grew stronger overnight as it continued its march toward the Big Island, where it is expected to bring damaging winds, dangerous surf and life-threatening flooding through the weekend. The post Hurricane Nolo strengthens overnight as it…
Hawaii’s wealthiest respond to historic storm season
Published: September 25, 2026 10:05
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Lala and Lowell, ordinary people across the islands are once again digging into their pockets, donating both their money and time to help storm-Âaffected residents as they try to rebuild their lives. The post Hawaii’s…
Storms sink economic forecast for Hawaii
Published: September 25, 2026 10:05
Natural disasters in Hawaii this year are contributing to a big drain on the state economy, where growth is now projected to be its weakest since a 2020 contraction due to COVID-19. The post Storms sink economic forecast for Hawaii appeared first on Hawaii…
Nolo strengthens as it nears Big Island; County to open five more shelters this morning
Published: September 25, 2026 10:05
After a fly-through of the storm by the U.S. Air Force’s Hurricane Hunters, it’s officially Hurricane Nolo. The post Nolo strengthens as it nears Big Island; County to open five more shelters this morning appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Tropical storm warning issued for Big Island as Nolo nears
Published: September 24, 2026 16:00
The National Weather Service today updated its outlook for Tropical Storm Nolo, issuing a tropical storm warning for Hawaii County. The post Tropical storm warning issued for Big Island as Nolo nears appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Green: Four natural disasters that hit Hawaii this year will cost $1B
Published: September 24, 2026 10:05
As Tropical Storm Nolo headed toward the Big Island with a hurricane watch in effect, Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday outlined recovery efforts for four different disasters that hit Hawaii earlier this year The post Green: Four natural disasters that hit…
Draft EA clears the way for improvements to Isaac Hale Beach Park
Published: September 24, 2026 10:05
Eight years after lava flows from Kilauea’s 2018 eruption ran through parts of Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park in lower Puna, Hawaii County is moving forward with plans to restore and make improvements to the recreational area. The post Draft EA clears…
Pahala food drive illustrates continuing strain from Hurricane Lala
Published: September 24, 2026 10:05
PAHALA — On Tuesday, residents of Pahala lined up for free groceries as the community continued to recover from Hurricane Lala — but for some, the food drive was about more than putting food on the table. The post Pahala food drive illustrates continuing…
Tropical Storm Nolo forms, prompts hurricane watch for Big Island
Published: September 23, 2026 16:01
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E officially strengthened into Tropical Storm Nolo this morning, prompting weather officials to issue a hurricane watch for the Big Island and surrounding waters as the storm tracks toward the main Hawaiian islands. The post…
Hearing set for man accused of killing Army combat vet in Puna
Published: September 23, 2026 10:05
Video obtained by police from a murder suspect’s cellphone shows interaction between the alleged shooter and the victim, according to court documents filed by police. The post Hearing set for man accused of killing Army combat vet in Puna appeared first on…
Big Isle BOE member resigns, cites a lack of transparency
Published: September 23, 2026 10:05
Hawaii County’s representative on the state Board of Education, Sylvia Lee, recently resigned. Her departure was announced briefly during a Sept. 10 meeting of the board. The post Big Isle BOE member resigns, cites a lack of transparency appeared first on…
Recovery continues in Na‘alehu after Lala battered Ka‘u
Published: September 23, 2026 10:05
NA‘ALEHU — The signs of recovery are beginning to emerge in this small community. The post Recovery continues in Na‘alehu after Lala battered Ka‘u appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.