Kauai News Hawai‘i Supreme Court upholds life sentence for man who murdered elderly landlord
Community Mechanical problems force closure of Kapa’a Swimming Pool
Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital receives $10.6 million for future MRI suite
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is donating the money to enhance Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital's MRI suite, drastically reducing wait times or reducing the need to travel to Oʻahu for diagnostics. September 18, 2025 · 05:00am
1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawaiʻi voting on union strike authorization
More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.Kauai News Kaua’i County holding series of community meetings about future of island’s…
Community Kaua‘i Liquor Control Commission to hear testimony on new rule changes
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Wilcox Medical Center reintroduces personalized Cardiac Rehab program
Kauaʻi residents provide ideas for improving tourism while balancing locals quality of…
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Sept. 14-19
Nighttime lane closures on Kūhiō Highway by Hanalei Hill complete
Second crash involving UTV this week leaves a Kōloa man with serious injuries
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Russia coast
Kaua‘i teen suffers serious injuries after being ejected from utility terrain vehicle
Kaua’i residents advised to prepare for temporary water service shutdown
Researchers rediscover 2 native Hawaiian land snails on Kaua‘i last seen nearly a…
UPDATE: Missing person Undan found safe and in good health
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Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital receives $10.6 million for future MRI suite
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is donating the money to enhance Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital’s MRI suite, drastically reducing wait times or reducing the need to travel to Oʻahu for diagnostics.
1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawaiʻi voting on union strike authorization
More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.
Hawaiʻi Senate panel to host briefing about erosion of democratic norms
The briefing — which will feature information from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Colin Moore — is part of a series of informational briefings about the rule of law in relation to the recent actions of President Donald Trump’s administration and how its decisions are impacting Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court upholds life sentence for man who murdered elderly landlord
Peter Grewer was convicted by a jury in 2021 of second-degree murder for stabbing his 67-year-old landlord Joeleen Hartman 17 times and killing her at her Kōloa home.
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Hawaii News
1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawaiʻi voting on union strike authorization
More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.
Hawaiʻi Senate panel to host briefing about erosion of democratic norms
The briefing — which will feature information from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Colin Moore — is part of a series of informational briefings about the rule of law in relation to the recent actions of President Donald Trump’s administration and how its decisions are impacting Hawaiʻi.
Constitution and Citizenship Day chance to reflect on shared commitment to democratic values
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green proclaims Sept. 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day in Hawaiʻi, commemorating signing of U.S. Constitution in 1787 and highlighting enduring importance of constitutional governance throughout Hawaiʻi’s history.
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander youth face disproportionate high rates of sexual violence
Because Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth are often excluded from national health surveys, their risks can be hidden in broader datasets.
Big Island News
Hawai‘i County in talks with landowners to acquire historic Honolulu Landing
The two parcels of land known as Honolulu Landing features 4,000 feet of shoreline and contains archaeological resources, including ancient burial sites of lineal descendants, village complexes, heiau, house platforms, rock walls, ahu and planting areas.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Kenny Endo 50th anniversary, Hala Festival, Christafari, Farm Fest, Volcano Renaissance Faire and more
There's several parties going on during the next week right here, so it's time to come together and have a good time, Big Island. Come on now. It's up to you. What's your pleasure? Check out this week's top 10 things to do now!
Erosion of democratic norms focus of state Senate committee informational briefing
The briefing at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 — which will feature information from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Colin Moore — is part of a series of informational briefings about the rule of law in relation to the recent actions of President Donald Trump's administration and how its decisions are impacting Hawaiʻi.
Maui News
Mālama Maui Nui tackles illegal dumping, collects 104 tons of waste in 3 months
Illegal dumping continues to threaten Maui’s land and waters, but Mālama Maui Nui is stepping up efforts to protect the environment. Between April and June 2025, the nonprofit recovered 104 tons of waste from Maui alone through cleanups and community hotspotting initiatives.
Water service outage in Hāna on Sept. 18, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There is a water service outage due to mainline break in Hāna, on Hāna Hwy, from Koali Bridge to St. Peters Church, affecting 60 homes and 10 standpipes. The Department of Water Supply reports the outage is from in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.
The Nature Conservancy receives grant to build coastal resilience through improved wastewater management in Hawai‘i
The Nature Conservancy received a three-year $125,000 grant from the Ulupono Fund at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation to develop innovative tools and advance policies that support viable wastewater conversion to protect Hawaiʻi’s people, fresh water supplies and marine life.
