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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. July 20, 2026 · 09:37am
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.


