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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-affected 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.
County: Electrical failure causes discharge of partially treated sewage in Hilo
Published: September 22, 2026 20:30
The Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management reports that a “process bypass” occurred Monday night at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The post County: Electrical failure causes discharge of partially treated sewage in Hilo appeared first…
State’s unemployment ranks grow as more people join labor force
Published: September 22, 2026 10:05
More people in Hawaii are joining the labor force looking for work. The post State’s unemployment ranks grow as more people join labor force appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Honomu man charged with threats, property damage
Published: September 22, 2026 10:05
Hawaii Island police have arrested and charged 21-year-old Ayzen Enos of Honomu with multiple offenses following what they described as a domestic incident Sept. 16 at a home on Mohouli Street in Hilo. The post Honomu man charged with threats, property…
Seven nabbed in Big Island warrant sweep
Published: September 22, 2026 10:05
The Hawaii Police Department, with county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, conducted an islandwide warrant sweep Sept. 14-18, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Participating agencies included…
Puna man accused of assaulting two police officers
Published: September 22, 2026 10:05
A 44-year-old Mountain View man accused of head-butting a police officer and kicking another several times in the chest didn’t make it to his scheduled initial appearance in court Monday. The post Puna man accused of assaulting two police officers appeared…
Hilo man held on burglary, threat, firearms charges
Published: September 22, 2026 10:05
A judge on Monday maintained bail at $374,000 for a 37-year-old Hilo man accused of multiple offenses in three separate incidents within a 24-hour period last week. The post Hilo man held on burglary, threat, firearms charges appeared first on Hawaii…
Council committee postpones vote on Waikoloa development
Published: September 21, 2026 10:05
The County Council’s Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions last week voted 9-0 to postpone until its Oct. 6 meeting a pair of bills seeking approval for a project that would build some 400 apartments and 300 single-family homes on just over…
Worries persist in Hawaii despite Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot ruling
Published: September 21, 2026 10:05
The U.S. Supreme Court last week rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to allow the U.S. Postal Service to deny delivery of mail-in ballots in states like Hawaii, but fears continue that the administration will try to intimidate voters and sow doubt…
Storm damage to Hawaii infrastructure and schools costing hundreds of millions
Published: September 21, 2026 10:05
A series of severe weather events this year brought more than $212 million in damage to public infrastructure across the state, according to preliminary figures from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. The post Storm damage to Hawaii infrastructure and…
Fire Commission to interview six chief candidates
Published: September 20, 2026 10:05
The county Fire Commission will meet Thursday and Friday in the County Council Chambers in Hilo to complete the selection of the next Fire Chief. The post Fire Commission to interview six chief candidates appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
‘It takes a lot of compassion and grit’: DoDaro returns to lead Animal Control and Protection Agency
Published: September 20, 2026 10:05
Three years after Regina DoDaro helped set up Hawaii County’s new Animal Control and Protection Agency, she returned last month to serve at the helm of the department as its administrator. The post ‘It takes a lot of compassion and grit’: DoDaro returns to…
Despite police enforcement efforts, some continue to drive recklessly on Saddle Road
Published: September 20, 2026 10:05
Hawaii Police Department Chief Reed Mahuna told the county Police Commission that despite improvements to the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, reduced speed limits in certain areas and conspicuous traffic enforcement, some drivers continue to recklessly endanger…
County finance committee votes to extend homeless fund
Published: September 20, 2026 10:05
A majority of Hawaii County Council members supported a bill this week that would extend the county’s Homeless and Housing Fund into 2029 during a meeting of the council finance committee. It will move forward to be voted on during a meeting of the full…
Crews make progress on power, roads as Kauai recovery continues
Published: September 19, 2026 10:05
WAINIHA, Kauai — Contracted debris crews arrived Thursday to begin clearing Wainiha Powerhouse Road for the first time since Hurricane Lowell, focusing on clearing vegetation from tangled utility lines. The post Crews make progress on power, roads as Kauai…