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Governor announces several Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations, including on Big Island
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green recently announced designation of 25 census tracts throughout the islands under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. These include tracts on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui, including Lahaina’s Front Street census tract. No census tracts on Kauaʻi were eligible for designation, nor was census-level data available to seek an appeal.
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Flags wave along Hilo Bayfront as Veterans Day parade honors those who served
The celebration brought together generations of veterans and supporters to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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🏛️ COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Hawaiʻi County Council Finalizes Enactment of Ordinances 26-70 Through 26-75 Across Planning, Budget, and Native Landscaping
HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Office of the County Clerk has officially certified the second and final reading passage of six legislative measures enacted by the Hawaiʻi County Council during its regular session on October 7, 2026. Codified into law as Ordinances 26-70 through 26-75, the measures encompass...
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‘Due Process Road Show’ presentations slated for Hilo and Kona
The Hawai‘i Campaign for Immigrant Justice coalition will host two free public events Nov. 12 on the Big Island to present and explain Hawaii’s new immigrant justice laws. Hilo/East Hawai‘i: 12:30-1:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish Rectory Room, 43 Kapiʻolani St. Kailua-Kona/West Hawai‛i: 4:30-6:30 p.m., West...
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10-year-old boy rescued from swift-moving water at ʻĪao
A 10-year-old Maui boy was rescued Sunday, after entering fast moving water at ʻĪao in Wailuku. Fire officials say the boy had been swept about 200 yards downstream by swift water at around 12:21 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2026. Upon arrival, firefighters observed the boy was located on...
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Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center fundraiser honors KTA president and local attorney
The president of KTA Super Stores and a local attorney will be honored by the Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center on Nov. 22. The 21st annual recognition dinner and auction, co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i County Bar Association, will be held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s Moku‘ola Ballroom. Toby...
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Volleyball Sweeps Weekend in Honolulu, Clinches Postseason Berth
HONOLULU, Hawai'i – Hawai'i Hilo Women's Volleyball swept its season-ending O'ahu island hop by defeating Chaminade in four sets (20-25, 26-24, 25-16, 25-18) on Friday evening (McCabe Gymnasium) and HPU in three sets (25-12, 25-21, 25-23) on Saturday afternoon (The Shark Tank) to clinch the fourth and final spot in the Pacific West Conference Championships postseason tournament.
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🏛️ COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Hawaiʻi County Council Re-Elects Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba as Chair in Historic Milestone, Sets 2026–2028 Committee Rosters
HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi County Council has officially announced its leadership selections and standing committee assignments for the 2026–2028 Council term, establishing the legislative framework and policy priorities for the upcoming two-year session. Council Member Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba was chosen by his colleagues to...
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Vulcans Cross Country Takes Sixth at PacWest Championships
ROCKLIN, California – Hawai'i Hilo Women's Cross Country placed sixth at the Pacific West Conference Championships (6K) on Sunday morning at the Jessup Cross Country Course. Kathleen Raab led Hawai'i Hilo, crossing at 16th in 22:53.1, to mark top-21 finishes at back-to-back conference championship meets. Raab was one of eight returning runners to repeat a top-21 finish, after placing No. 14 (22:23.7) last year on O'ahu.