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More than $1.5 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for Big Island residents who sustained damages i...
10/05/2026

More than $1.5 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for Big Island residents who sustained damages in the earthquake.

Hawaiʻi County, in coordination with its partners has added an additional Community Resource Center (CRC) to help residents apply for earthquake disaster assistance. Financial assistance is available from both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S.

Dunston is scheduled to make her initial court appearance in Hilo District Court today.
10/05/2026

Dunston is scheduled to make her initial court appearance in Hilo District Court today.

Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged a Pāhoa woman for assault and attempted second-degree murder following a domestic-related incident on Wednesday evening, Sept 30, 2026, in Pāhoa. On September 30, Puna patrol police officers responded to a

Travelers are encouraged to check their flight information before arriving at the airport and allow extra time to famili...
10/02/2026

Travelers are encouraged to check their flight information before arriving at the airport and allow extra time to familiarize themselves with the updated lobby location.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds travelers that starting Saturday, October 3, 2026, check-in and bag drop for all international departures on Hawaiian Airlines will be consolidated in Terminal 2, Lobby 4 of the Daniel K.

Residents and businesses should plan ahead for their disposal needs.
10/01/2026

Residents and businesses should plan ahead for their disposal needs.

The West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill and Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 10 due to the IRONMAN World Championship. Residents and businesses should plan ahead for their disposal needs as both facilities

A Water Restriction Notice requires affected customers to reduce water use by at least 25 percent.
09/30/2026

A Water Restriction Notice requires affected customers to reduce water use by at least 25 percent.

Effective immediately, the Department of Water Supply’s (DWS) Essential Water Use Only Notice for Wai‘ōhinu-Nā‘ālehu customers is cancelled and a Water Restriction Notice has been put in its place. A Water Restriction Notice requires affected customers to

Monetary and diaper donations collected during the event will be distributed to LIV Pregnancy & Women’s Wellness.
09/29/2026

Monetary and diaper donations collected during the event will be distributed to LIV Pregnancy & Women’s Wellness.

The Hawaiʻi County Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section, in partnership with Kona Walmart, and LIV Pregnancy & Women’s Wellness, will host the First Annual Fill A Cruiser Diaper Drive on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9:00 a.m.

At this time, police believe that speed, alcohol, and/or drugs are factors in the crash.
09/29/2026

At this time, police believe that speed, alcohol, and/or drugs are factors in the crash.

The motorcyclist critically injured in a recent single-vehicle collision in Pāhoa has died. He has been identified as 53-year-old Joe McDonald of Pāhoa. On Sept. 5, in the area of the 14-mile marker on Highway 137, police

The meeting will take place from 9am to 11am at Prince Kuhio Plaza.
09/28/2026

The meeting will take place from 9am to 11am at Prince Kuhio Plaza.

The Hawaiʻi County Police Department will host a Kūpuna Watch in Hilo on Wednesday, September 30. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Prince Kuhio Plaza. These free monthly meetings

The request will remain in effect until water system conditions improve.
09/28/2026

The request will remain in effect until water system conditions improve.

The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply (DWS) is asking customers in the South Point area to limit water use to essential needs only until further notice due to impacts from flooding associated with Hurricane Nolo. Storm

Kaʻū Flooding and Road Closures Persist as Nolo Moves Away
09/27/2026

Kaʻū Flooding and Road Closures Persist as Nolo Moves Away

Hawaiʻi Island (5:30am) – Hurricane Nolo continues to move away from Hawaiʻi Island, but flooding, road closures, strong winds, and hazardous surf remain concerns across portions of the island, especially in the Kaʻū District. As of 5:00

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