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Hilo Lagoon Centre Receives State Commendation Marking 55-Year Legacy

The Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives has formally recognized the Hilo Lagoon Centre for 55 years of hospitality, history, and community contributions in East Hawaiʻi. State Rep. Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy presented an official certificate of recognition on behalf of the State House to Building Manager Kelly Dewey, Board Member Allen Chinn, and Landscaping Committee Member K.T. Cannon-Eger. The commendation commemorates the landmark property’s 55th anniversary and acknowledges its deep roots in Hilo’s cultural heritage.

Hilo, HI · 1d

Space.com

Students gather to explore Hawaii's glorious night sky | Space photo of the day for Nov. 4, 2026

Over 1,400 students gathered in Hawaii recently to learn about astronomy as part of the annual Journey Through the Universe program.

Hawaii · 2d

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Boil water notice canceled for Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area

Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply notifies the public that a precautionary boil water notice previously in effect for the Kaʻieʻie/Pāpaʻikou area was canceled as of late the afternoon of Nov. 4. The notice was originally issued because of discoloration, abnormal chlorine residual and turbidity...

Hilo, HI · 1d

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The IRS gives taxpayers in storm, fire and quake zones of Washington, Mississippi and Hawaii until Feb. 1, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes

People who live or run a business in parts of Washington, Mississippi and Hawaii hit by wildfires, a tropical storm and an earthquake now have until Feb. 1, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes. The IRS issued three separate postponements this summer and fall, one for each disaster. Each one covers only the […]

Hawaii · 2h

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Longest-serving OHA trustee ousted in general election

Honolulu, HI · 13h

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Incumbents, familiar names lead Office of Hawaiian Affairs races

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Familiar political figures and incumbent trustees have taken the lead across several key Office of Hawaiian Affairs races in general election returns released Tuesday night. Because OHA trustees represent specific geographic seats but are elected statewide, candidates with established name recognition and extensive campaign funding gained early...

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Honolulu Civil Beat

UPDATE: Most OHA Incumbents Ahead But Longtime Trustee Losing His Seat

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will likely have a new at-large trustee in an election that could change the makeup and leadership of the board, including whether Kai Kahele retains his position as chairman. As of the latest results Wednesday morning, in a six-way contest for three at-large seats on...

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Bob McDermott v. Markus Owens: Ewa Beach face off for Senate seat

Republican Bob McDermott and Democrat Markus Owens are competing for the Hawaii State Senate District 20 seat in the November 3 general election.

Honolulu County, HI · 2d

Honolulu Civil Beat

‘Blue Tsunami’ Missed Hawaiʻi’s Capitol, But Dems Nabbed 3 Seats

No, it was not a “blue tsunami” that rolled over Hawaiʻi’s Legislature in Tuesday’s election. Yes, Democrats picked up three seats in the House, going from 41 to 44. But the state Senate remains unchanged with Democrats holding 22 out of 25 seats, and the House pickups cannot easily be attributed to the success Democrats enjoyed nationally on Tuesday.

Iroquois Point, HI · 18h

Honolulu Civil Beat

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Democrats Gain In Hawaiʻi Legislature As GOP’s Bad Night Worsens

What was a bad night for Republicans nationwide Tuesday night was also looking grim for the GOP in Hawaiʻi, including in numerous legislative races. Democrats will not only continue dominance of the Legislature, if results released Tuesday just after 9 p.m. hold, but may pick up a few seats.

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New Nā Lehua marketplace debuts at Hawaiʻi Convention Center

The Nā Lehua Marketplace & Festival is scheduled to debut at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center from Nov. 6 to 8, featuring local vendors, artists, and live entertainment.

Honolulu, HI · 22h

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‘We got crushed’: Brenton Awa concedes to Jill Tokuda in 2nd Congressional District

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Republican state Sen. Brenton Awa conceded the race for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday night to incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda. The second general election printout, released at 9:02 p.m., showed Tokuda securing 108,369 votes, or 65.2%, compared to Awa’s 48,764 votes, or...

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Lieutenant Governor-elect Derek Kawakami live

Lieutenant Governor-elect Derek Kawakami joins us live this morning after a big win last night.

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Opportunity zones 2.0 to target 25 areas across Hawaiʻi

Governor Josh Green announced that 25 areas across Hawaiʻi have been selected for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program to attract private investment into housing, clean energy, and economic development.

Honolulu, HI · 14h

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Honolulu City Council selects new leadership amid Zippy's meeting investigation

The Honolulu City Council has selected its next leadership team amid questions about an alleged private meeting involving five councilmembers. Tyler Dos Santos-Tam was approved as chair, Esther Kiaʻāina as vice-chair and Scott Nishimoto as floor leader, while a state investigation into possible Sunshine Law violations remains open.

Honolulu, HI · 11h

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Hawaii Congressional Gold Medal recipient, his son laid to rest

Military leaders and Hawaii's Chinese community honored Congressional Gold Medalist Arthur Shak following his recent passing.

Kaneohe, HI · 3d

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Honolulu Clinic Becomes First in Hawaii to Offer No-Scrape Keratoconus Treatment

A Honolulu eye practice says it has become the first in Hawaii to offer a new treatment for keratoconus, a progressive eye condition, that skips the painful removal of corneal tissue required by older methods. Aloha Laser Vision announced on Wednesday that it is now providing Epioxa, an FDA-approved epithelium-on, or epi-on, cross-linking treatment designed for patients 13 and older with progressive keratoconus.

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Events happening this weekend on Oahu: November 6 - November 8

HONOLULU (Island News) – Take a look at some of the exciting festivities happening on Oahu during the first weekend of November!. Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke - November 6-8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get ready to shop till you drop at Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke...

Honolulu, HI · 17h

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HIDOE brings “YES Project” to Oʻahu

The Hawaii Department of Education launched the Youth Educational Support (YES) Project, a mobile outreach program featuring a van to provide essential supplies and resources to students in unstable housing on Oʻahu.

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The Morning Beat: Election results impact on residents

We gave you the election numbers. But you want more about how the results will affect you and what may have led to the outcome. Chad Blair joins us from Civil Beat.