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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 officialsâŠ
Public invited to âNo Dictatorsâ protests on Saturday
Published: October 15, 2026 10:05
Big Island chapters of the Indivisible movement are holding âNo Dictatorsâ protests and sign-waving events on Saturday. The post Public invited to âNo Dictatorsâ protests on Saturday appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
âPopsâ 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 âPopsâ 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 âto address urgent concernsâ regarding service disruptions affecting customers of Punaluâu Water and Sanitation LLC. The post PUC hostsâŠ
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 Punaluâu Black Sand Beach Park. The post County, landowner reach tentative agreement for PunaluÊ»u Black Sand Beach Park appeared first on HawaiiâŠ
Hawaiiâs holiday travel outlook not too merry amid high costs
Published: October 14, 2026 10:09
Hawaiiâs crucial holiday travel season is shaping up weaker than expected, with some hotel operators reporting bookings running about 15% behind last yearâs pace amid higher airfares and mounting vacation costs. The post Hawaiiâs holiday travel outlook notâŠ
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 Hiloâs 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.
Two 3% tuition hikes proposed for UH Hilo
Published: October 13, 2026 10:43
The University of Hawaii is proposing tuition increases at UH Hilo and other campuses across the UH system as part of its four-year tuition schedule. The post Two 3% tuition hikes proposed for UH Hilo appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Results of Hawaii quality of life survey improve
Published: October 13, 2026 10:05
The results of a statewide survey aimed at gauging residentsâ quality of life and well-being released on Monday showed increased overall life satisfaction among 10,000 respondents, but also revealed concerns about high cost of living, mental health andâŠ
Proposed Waikoloa housing project gets unfavorable vote
Published: October 13, 2026 10:05
The Hawaii County Councilâs Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions voted 5-3 last week against forwarding a favorable recommendation to the full council regarding zoning changes requested for the proposed Waikoloa Green housing project. TheâŠ
Two amendments to the state Constitution are on the general election ballot
Published: October 13, 2026 10:05
Registered voters should receive their vote-by-mail packages Friday, and in-person voting centers are due to open Monday for the Nov. 3 general election, according to the county. The post Two amendments to the state Constitution are on the general electionâŠ
Hawaii Senate plans hearing on kauhale project after critical audit
Published: October 12, 2026 10:05
Key state senators plan to summon Hawaiiâs homelessness coordinator, HomeAid Hawaiâiâs chief executive officer, and the state auditor to a November briefing as lawmakers consider potential changes to Gov. Josh Greenâs signature kauhale initiative after anâŠ
Obituaries for October 12
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2026/10/12/hawaii-news/obituaries-for-october-12-10/
Published: October 12, 2026 10:05
Linda Diane Blanchette, 85, of Hilo died Oct. 5 at home. Born in Keaau, she was a homemaker, Hawaii Community College graduate and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 am Friday (Oct. 16) at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Mass atâŠ
âThat was a crazy day out thereâ: Luis, Knibb win Ironman World Championship
Published: October 12, 2026 10:05
KAILUA-KONA â French triathlete Vincent Luis had quite the Kona debut. The post âThat was a crazy day out thereâ: Luis, Knibb win Ironman World Championship appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Police: Autopsy confirms suspect shot by officer died of gunshot wound
Published: October 11, 2026 10:05
Police said Friday an autopsy on Nafetalai Tesina, a 31-year-old Ocean View man shot and killed by a police officer on Wednesday, found that Tesina died of a single gunshot wound. The post Police: Autopsy confirms suspect shot by officer died of gunshotâŠ
âImiloa preschool slated to open in 2028
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2026/10/11/hawaii-news/imiloa-preschool-slated-to-open-in-2028/
Published: October 11, 2026 10:05
A new immersion preschool in Hilo, adjacent to the âImiloa Astronomy Center, is scheduled to open in 2028 to help meet growing demand for Hawaiian language education. The post âImiloa preschool slated to open in 2028 appeared first on HawaiiâŠ
Paying for state disasters: Multiple funding sources needed to tackle repairs
Published: October 11, 2026 10:05
Hawaii was pummeled by four federally recognized disasters in short succession this year, leaving a long road ahead for repairing much damage to public facilities after initial emergency responses. The post Paying for state disasters: Multiple fundingâŠ
Hawaii public schools see some gains in attendance, math and graduation rates
Published: October 10, 2026 10:05
Hawaii public schools are continuing to recover from pandemic-era learning disruptions, with student attendance and mathematics proficiency improving in the latest school year. But statewide academic performance remains below the goals set for 2029. TheâŠ
Strengthening El Nino could add fuel to Hawaiiâs hurricane season
Published: October 10, 2026 10:05
This yearâs El Nino cycle strengthened and could become one of the strongest on record, adding more fuel to one of Hawaiiâs most devastating hurricane seasons. The post Strengthening El Nino could add fuel to Hawaiiâs hurricane season appeared first onâŠ
Supreme Court weighs if military may explode bombs on a tropical beach
Published: October 10, 2026 10:05
Tarague Beach is a tropical expanse of white sand on the island of Guam, where sea turtles lay their eggs, migratory seabirds forage and reef fish glide in the clear blue-green water. The post Supreme Court weighs if military may explode bombs on aâŠ
Maunakea board opts to take no position on controversial amendment
Published: October 9, 2026 10:05
The Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Board and members of the public weighed in Thursday on a proposal by the University of Hawaii to make changes to its management plan for the summit region of the mauna. The post Maunakea board opts to take no positionâŠ
Trump approves major disaster aid for Hawaii after Lala, Lowell
Published: October 9, 2026 10:05
The federal government has agreed to cover most of the cost to repair damage to public facilities in Hawaii caused by Hurricane Lala in August and Hurricane Lowell in September. The post Trump approves major disaster aid for Hawaii after Lala, LowellâŠ
âA lost life, a grieving family and an injured officerâ: Chief provides details about fatal Ocean View incident
Published: October 9, 2026 10:05
Hawaii Police Department Chief Reed Mahuna said the man shot and killed by a police officer Wednesday afternoon in Ocean View threatened the officerâs life and injured him with a large lava rock. The post âA lost life, a grieving family and an injuredâŠ
Police officer fatally shoots rock-throwing theft suspect in Ocean View
Published: October 8, 2026 11:01
A police officer fatally shot a theft suspect who allegedly was throwing rocks at the officer in dense brush Wednesday afternoon in Ocean View. The post Police officer fatally shoots rock-throwing theft suspect in Ocean View appeared first on HawaiiâŠ
Meeting today regarding Naʻalehu interim disaster housing
Published: October 8, 2026 10:05
The state Department of Human Services will host a community meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Naâalehu Public Library to discuss plans for interim disaster housing for residents displaced by Hurricane Lala. The post Meeting today regardingâŠ
Bill to extend the countyâs homeless fund another two years advances
Published: October 8, 2026 10:05
The County Councilâs first reading Wednesday of a bill that would extend the countyâs Homeless and Housing Fund to June 2029 followed the same script as a Sept. 16 meeting of the councilâs Finance Committee, with a 7-2 vote to advance to a second and finalâŠ
âThey made their dayâ: Vulcans, Special Olympics Hawaii host Hilo regional games
Published: October 8, 2026 10:05
HILO â Laughter, competition and community spirit filled the University of Hawaii at Hilo campus Sunday as athletes from across the Big Island gathered for the annual Special Olympics area games. The post âThey made their dayâ: Vulcans, Special OlympicsâŠ
Business park eyed for Panaâewa; DHHL seeks to develop 146 acres along Railroad Avenue
Published: October 8, 2026 10:05
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands unveiled a conceptual plan for a new business park in the Panaâewa area of Hilo at a community meeting Tuesday in Keaukaha. The post Business park eyed for Panaâewa; DHHL seeks to develop 146 acres along RailroadâŠ
Puna man charged with habitual DUI
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2026/10/08/hawaii-news/puna-man-charged-with-habitual-dui/
Published: October 8, 2026 10:05
A 35-year-old Puna man arrested early Tuesday evening after police found him passed out in the driverâs seat of a Geo Metro near the intersection of Ainaloa Boulevard and Stardust Drive allegedly had a blood-alcohol content almost three times the legalâŠ
State audit blasts spending on Greenâs kauhale initiative
Published: October 8, 2026 10:05
More than $13.7 million in state payments for Gov. Josh Greenâs signature kauhale homeless initiative were âunauthorized, unsupported or questionable,â according to the highly critical, long-awaited state audit of Hawaiiâs oversight of kauhaleâŠ
Parts of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed due to increased seismicity
Published: October 8, 2026 02:30
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closing HalemaÊ»umaÊ»u Trail and part of Byron Ledge Trail by 5 p.m. today due to uncertainty at Kilauea summit and potential rockfalls. The post Parts of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed due to increasedâŠ
Itâs race week: Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ironman World Championship
Published: October 7, 2026 10:05
KAILUA-KONA â Once again, race week has arrived in Kona. The post Itâs race week: Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ironman World Championship appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Naʻalehu Elementary reopens Monday following repairs
Published: October 7, 2026 10:05
Nearly two months after Hurricane Lala caused extensive flooding and damage at Naâalehu Elementary School, approximately 400 students will return to the campus Monday following the completion of repairs and the schoolâ temporary relocation to Kaâu DistrictâŠ
Bill 147 returns, gets negative recommendation from council committee
Published: October 7, 2026 10:05
After several months and multiple deferrals, Hawaii County Council Bill 147 has advanced, albeit with an unfavorable recommendation from the councilâs Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use and Economic Development, which discussed the measure at itsâŠ
Hilo judge overrules planning commission, grants permit for Keaukaha apartment complex
Published: October 7, 2026 10:05
A court has overturned a 2024 Windward Planning Commission decision denying a Special Management Area Use Permit to a Houston developer for a proposed 17-unit affordable workforce apartment complex in Hilo. The post Hilo judge overrules planningâŠ
More than $6M approved for Hilo veterans cemetery
Published: October 7, 2026 10:05
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on Tuesday announced that the Department of Veterans Affairsâ National Cemetery Administration has awarded a grant of up to $6,132,225 to the state to help improve and maintain East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo.âŠ
Kona woman to plead not guilty in coffee fraud case
Published: October 7, 2026 10:03
A 66-year-old Kona woman will plead not guilty today to charges outlined in a superseding indictment that accuses her of falsifying tax filings while earning more than $5.2 million selling â100% Kona coffeeâ that was sourced from foreign countries andâŠ