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Bonifacio Ventura regularly worked in his garden before heading out on his bicycle, with "these simple things" bringing him much joy, his daughter said. October 03, 2026 · 05:00am
Officials advise no swimming, ocean recreation activities because of brown water advisory
Beach users islandwide should avoid waters that appear brown, cloudy or murky, particularly after storms or heavy rainfall, even when a brown water advisory is not issued; stormwater runoff can carry...Election County charter amendment would clarify Planning Commission appeals process
Hawai‘i News State briefs for Oct 3: Updates and announcements from the State of Hawaiʻi
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Application period for Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program 2 extended

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Kaua‘i News
Check-in at Terminal 2 for all Hawaiian Airlines international departures from Honolulu airport
All Hawaiian and Alaska neighbor island flight check-ins and bag drops will remain at Terminal 1, including 3 daily flights between Honolulu and Kahului, Maui, on the Alaska Airlines-branded 737 aircraft, also starting Oct. 3.
Officials advise no swimming, ocean recreation activities because of brown water advisory
Beach users islandwide should avoid waters that appear brown, cloudy or murky, particularly after storms or heavy rainfall, even when a brown water advisory is not issued; stormwater runoff can carry sewage, bacteria, chemicals and other pollutants into waters along coasts.
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office offers free energy efficiency training
Live, self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.
Island Energy Services donates $25K to Kauaʻi Economic Development Board for Hurricane Lowell relief
The contribution supports community efforts to deliver emergency resources to Kauaʻi residents affected by the storm.
Beloved 91-year-old Kekaha cyclist remembered as family seeks help after fatal crash
Bonifacio Ventura regularly worked in his garden before heading out on his bicycle, with “these simple things” bringing him much joy, his daughter said.
County charter amendment would clarify Planning Commission appeals process
Planning Department appeals are now heard by the Planning Commission or a hearings officer. The charter also lists the Zoning Board of Appeals as a third option, which was added in 2016 but has never been used; the amendment would update the county charter to match the current process.
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Hawaii News
Check-in at Terminal 2 for all Hawaiian Airlines international departures from Honolulu airport
All Hawaiian and Alaska neighbor island flight check-ins and bag drops will remain at Terminal 1, including 3 daily flights between Honolulu and Kahului, Maui, on the Alaska Airlines-branded 737 aircraft, also starting Oct. 3.
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office offers free energy efficiency training
Live, self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.
State briefs for Oct 3: Updates and announcements from the State of Hawaiʻi
October begins with information and reminders from four state departments.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County is in Day 25 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.
Big Island News
Free energy efficiency live webinar training series offered by Hawaiʻi State Energy Office
Self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.
18 motorists arrested for DUI week of Sept. 14-20 on Big Island roadways
There have been 573 DUI arrests so far in 2026, an 11.98% decrease compared with 651 during the same period last year; there also have been 22 fatal crashes and 24 fatalities on Big Island roadways so far in 2026.
UPDATE: Police locate missing 16-year-old considered endangered
Xian Kester Andres was found in good health in Hilo.
Police investigating 26th traffic fatality of 2026 following single-vehicle crash in Mountain View
Investigators determined a green 1998 Toyota pickup truck was traveling south the night of Oct. 2 on North Kulani Road when the driver lost control, causing the truck to veer onto the right shoulder, strike a tree and overturn; he was found unresponsive at the scene.
Maui News
Imua Family Services launches ‘100 Voices,’ Maui’s first community-based youth choir
Imua Family Services is inviting Maui County's youth to raise their voices together for 100 Voices, the island's first community-based youth choir.
Maui Police Department’s 21st CIT graduates
The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team welcomed 22 new members to its list of trained personnel during a graduation ceremony on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
Hawai’i Small Businesses urged to complete Federal Reserve Credit Survey by Nov. 13
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is encouraging Hawai‘i small businesses to take part in the Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey, now open through Nov. 13.
Public Utilities Commission to hold meetings on Hawaiian Electric storm outages; none yet set for Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission will hold public informational meetings across the state beginning Monday on Hawaiian Electric's recent storm-related power outages, but none are scheduled yet for Maui, Molokaʻi or Lānaʻi.
