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About 60 customers still lack water in Ka‘u in wake of Lala
Published: September 4, 2026 10:05
The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply is continuing to assess and repair damage to the water system infrastructure in the Na‘alehu-Wai‘ohinu area caused by the catastrophic rainfall and flooding last month from Hurricane Lala. The post About 60…
State gets nearly $30M to support early childhood education programs for Native Hawaiians
Published: September 4, 2026 10:05
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $29.7 million to Hawaii providers serving Native Hawaiian children and families, with the funds expected to be distributed by today, following an agreement to extend federal funding for the Native Hawaiian…
Kona earthquake gets federal disaster declaration
Published: September 4, 2026 10:05
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green announced Thursday that President Donald Trump has approved his request for a major disaster declaration following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck the Kona area on May 22. The post Kona earthquake gets federal disaster…
Waipio Valley body shows no evidence of foul play
Published: September 4, 2026 10:05
Police said Thursday an autopsy performed on the remains of an unidentified woman found Sunday along the Waipio Valley shoreline turned up no suspicious injuries or evidence of foul play. The post Waipio Valley body shows no evidence of foul play appeared…
Crack on runway leads to emergency closure at Kona airport
Published: September 4, 2026 01:15
The state Department of Transportation briefly suspended air operations at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole at 1:35 p.m. today “to address a crack discovered on the runway.” The post Crack on runway leads to emergency closure at Kona…
Lowell forecast to remain a major hurricane as it turns near Kauai late Monday
Published: September 3, 2026 16:00
Category-4 Hurricane Lowell is forecast to remain as a powerful hurricane as it approaches near the westernmost main Hawaiian Islands late Monday, bringing high winds, heavy rainfall and storm surges to portions of the state early next week. The post…
PONC measure advances after County Council vote
Published: September 3, 2026 10:05
Legislation to create a framework for regularly reviewing the list of properties targeted for acquisition through Hawaii County’s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Commission (PONC) is moving forward after passing an initial vote Wednesday…
Boy, 11, seriously injured after falling out of bed of pickup truck
Published: September 3, 2026 10:05
A traffic accident on Tuesday seriously injured an 11-year-old boy in Volcano. The post Boy, 11, seriously injured after falling out of bed of pickup truck appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Ka‘u students return to in-person learning in aftermath of Lala
Published: September 3, 2026 10:05
More than 850 students at two Ka‘u schools returned to in-person learning this week, marking a major step toward normalcy nearly two weeks after Hurricane Lala battered the district. The post Ka‘u students return to in-person learning in aftermath of Lala…
Tokuda: Hegseth ‘not fit to serve’ and should resign
Published: September 3, 2026 10:05
The ongoing war with Iran and the purge by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of generals and admirals in the U.S. military were among subjects raised by callers to a telephone town hall held Tuesday evening by U.S. Rep Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii). The post Tokuda:…
DOH: Dengue virus detected in wastewater from Hawaii Island
Published: September 3, 2026 10:05
A wastewater sample from Hawaii County has tested positive for the dengue virus, according to the state Department of Health. The post DOH: Dengue virus detected in wastewater from Hawaii Island appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hurricane Lowell reaches Category 5 status south of the Big Island
Published: September 2, 2026 16:00
Hurricane Lowell rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane today, packing maximum sustained winds of 160 mph as it tracks west at 10 mph, about 445 miles south of Hilo. The post Hurricane Lowell reaches Category 5 status south of the Big Island…
National Weather Service monitoring two hurricanes sandwiching Hawaii
Published: September 2, 2026 10:05
The National Weather Service is closely monitoring two hurricanes passing above and below Hawaii — but the impacts shouldn’t be anywhere close to that of Lala, which devastated the Ka‘u district on Hawaii island two weeks ago. The post National Weather…
Hearing set for Pahoa man accused of sex assault
Published: September 2, 2026 10:05
A 32-year-old Pahoa man is accused of subjecting a 27-year-old woman to sexual intercourse twice after the woman told him she didn’t want to have sex. The post Hearing set for Pahoa man accused of sex assault appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Island hotels push pack on bill to increase sewer rates
Published: September 2, 2026 10:05
Representatives from the hospitality industry are pushing back on a Hawaii County Council bill that would increase sewage treatment costs for hotels, on top of planned across-the-board rate hikes for all customers in coming years aimed at providing more…
Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe race returns to Kona this week
Published: September 2, 2026 10:05
KAILUA-KONA — Over 2,500 paddlers from across the globe will convene in the West Hawaii waters this week in one of the most iconic long-distance paddling races. The post Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe race returns to Kona this week appeared first…
Lowell becomes a hurricane southeast of the Big Island
Published: September 1, 2026 16:00
Lowell intensified into a hurricane early today southeast of Hawaii and is forecast to rapidly strengthen into a major Category 3 storm by Wednesday night as it tracks south of the island chain, weather officials said. The post Lowell becomes a hurricane…
‘I’m ready to make a name for our island’: Malu Garcia signs with European pro volleyball club
Published: September 1, 2026 10:05
Hilo native and volleyball star Malu Garcia will soon be taking another big leap in her career. The post ‘I’m ready to make a name for our island’: Malu Garcia signs with European pro volleyball club appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Alaska, Hawaiian airlines report merger gains
Published: September 1, 2026 10:05
Alaska and Hawaiian airlines say their merger has resulted in a net gain of more than 1,100 jobs and is ahead of schedule financially nearly two years after receiving federal approval, although the companies still have not completed joint labor agreements…
After more than two weeks, the lights are back on at Waiakea Villas
Published: September 1, 2026 10:05
Cheers were heard at Waiakea Villas in Hilo on Sunday afternoon when power was restored following a nearly 16-day outage. The post After more than two weeks, the lights are back on at Waiakea Villas appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hilo man accused of killing grandparents still unfit for trial
Published: September 1, 2026 10:05
A Hilo man accused of fatally stabbing his maternal grandparents in 2023 will remain in the Hawaii State Hospital — at least for now. The post Hilo man accused of killing grandparents still unfit for trial appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Tropical Storm Lowell expected to become a major hurricane by Wednesday
Published: August 31, 2026 16:00
Tropical Storm Lowell is forecast to intensify rapidly into a major hurricane by Wednesday and pass south of the Hawaiian Islands late this week or this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. The post Tropical Storm Lowell expected to become…
2022 report found bridge faulty
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Published: August 31, 2026 10:05
Four years before the bridge connecting Hilo to Coconut Island collapsed under the weight of a maintenance vehicle, Hawaii County received an inspection report that detailed extensive structural issues and recommended the span replaced. The post 2022…
Private-practice doctors alarmed by HMSA policy changes
Published: August 31, 2026 10:05
Primary healthcare providers are bracing for significant cutbacks due to two new payment policy changes by Hawaii’s largest insurer set to go into effect Tuesday. The post Private-practice doctors alarmed by HMSA policy changes appeared first on Hawaii…
Medical team fills healthcare gap in Ka‘u following Hurricane Lala
Published: August 31, 2026 10:05
A team of volunteer physicians and healthcare workers continues to provide medical services in Ka‘u following Hurricane Lala, helping residents access care at a time when transportation disruptions and damage to local health facilities have made it more…
Tropical Storm Lowell enters Central Pacific on track to pass south of Big Island as a hurricane
Published: August 30, 2026 18:05
Tropical Storm Lowell entered the Central Pacific this morning and is on a track that will bring it south of Hawaii as a strong Category 2 hurricane by the end of this week, forecasters said. The post Tropical Storm Lowell enters Central Pacific on track…
Complicated effort to retrieve, ID remains from Na‘alehu Cemetery continues
Published: August 30, 2026 10:05
Hawaii County officials on Wednesday held a community meeting at Na‘alehu Elementary School Gym to update families with loved ones buried in Na‘alehu Cemetery, which was heavily damaged by flooding from Hurricane Lala earlier this month. The post…
Events planned this week to honor legacy of Hawaii’s paniolos
Published: August 30, 2026 10:05
The Paniolo Preservation Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the second annual Ka Mea Kanu ‘Ai – Paniolo BBQ and Slack-Key Celebration Wednesday and Thursday at Pukalani Stables in Waimea. The post Events planned this week to honor legacy of…
BLNR delays decision on aquarium fishing
Published: August 30, 2026 10:05
Aquarium fish collecting’s future in Hawaii remains uncertain after the Board of Land and Natural Resources heard more than six hours of passionate testimony from the public. The post BLNR delays decision on aquarium fishing appeared first on Hawaii…