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Department of Water plans repairs, intermittent outages along upper Kuamoʻo Road

Residents of Wailua Homesteads near Kuamoʻo Road can expect water disruptions as essential repairs are conducted on a local water tank.

Outright ownership of Big Island hotel acquired by investment firm for $23 million

Nine Brains, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., acquired full fee-simple ownership of Pacific 19 Kona hotel in Kailua-Kona — formerly Kona Seaside Hotel — 4 years after it purchased the ground lease for the property.

Nearly 150 unwanted firearms turned in by Big Island residents during buyback event in Hilo

The buyback event was a continuation of statewide efforts to protect Hawai‘i residents from gun violence; more than 2,100 guns have been taken off the streets since buyback events began in 2024.

Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war; flags lowered to half-staff

The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.

Kukuiʻula invites community to Summer Parade of Homes in benefit of Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool

Come tour custom-built homes, celebrate summer and support early childhood education for Kauaʻi’s keiki.

Kauaʻi keiki bring home free helmets, bikes after annual Keiki Bike Safety Day on Saturday

Forty lucky youngsters pedaled home with new bikes, and hundreds learned essential riding skills and helmet safety from dedicated Wilcox Medical Center physicians and community partner.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Outright ownership of Big Island hotel acquired by investment firm for $23 million

Nine Brains, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., acquired full fee-simple ownership of Pacific 19 Kona hotel in Kailua-Kona — formerly Kona Seaside Hotel — 4 years after it purchased the ground lease for the property.

Nearly 150 unwanted firearms turned in by Big Island residents during buyback event in Hilo

The buyback event was a continuation of statewide efforts to protect Hawai‘i residents from gun violence; more than 2,100 guns have been taken off the streets since buyback events began in 2024.

Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war; flags lowered to half-staff

The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.

Counselors explore opportunities for prospective students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

High school counselors participated in an immersive event that highlights the university’s possibilities to inspire more students to thrive in Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business

The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.

Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission elects new chairperson, welcomes 2 new members

Two-term commission vice president Michael Golojuch Jr. is panel’s new leader; Dr. Sylvia Romm and Crissi Doyle, the commission’s first transgender member, added to its ranks.

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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa showcases campus life to high school counselors

High school counselors participated in an immersive event that highlights the university's possibilities to inspire more students to thrive in Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on 3 islands, including Big Island

The expansion — one of the state's largest energy procurements ever — would represent significant progress toward 100% renewable energy.

Flags lowered in honor of fallen Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war

The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.

High surf advisory issued for portions of Big Island

Surf of seven to 10 feet is expected.

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Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awards 815 residential project leases on O’ahu

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded a total of 815 project leases on Saturday in the department’s largest residential offering for the island of O‘ahu this year.

Forecasters monitor Tropical Storm Fausto in the Eastern North Pacific

Tropical Storm Fausto, located several hundred miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California in the Eastern North Pacific, is forecast to become a Hurricane by Tuesday as it continues a path northwest near 10 mph.

Endangered moth, damselfly rediscovered on Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi after decades

Endangered moth and damselfly species have been rediscovered on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi after decades without confirmed sightings, offering new hope for two of Hawaiʻi's imperiled native insects, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Texas woman reported missing, last seen Saturday at friend’s Haʻikū home

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Nina Sofia Mohr, 45, of Texas.