News in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island under Hurricane Watch as storm strengthens
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 15 to 20 inches across the Big Island, with maximum amounts of 35 inches.
Tourism industry leaders to gather in Honolulu for Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference
Attendees will have discussions about the future of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry at the two-day conference at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on Thursday and Friday.
President & CEO of Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi's healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
UPDATE: Hawaii Island closures announced for government offices, schools
UPDATED 5:35 p.m.
Mysterious manta rays from Kona Coast’s small familial group captivate 80,000 annually
"Lefty" was the first identified manta ray living off the Kona Coast, in 1979, and since then researchers and divers have identified only about 317 more of the creatures who rarely leave the area.
Water department may waive upcoming bill for Big Island customers impacted by Hurricane Lala
Some of the 1,200 customers in the system were cut off from water, others lost their water meters, and some had to boil their water for safety.
News briefs for Sept. 23: Zonta award, Young Brothers appointments, Vulcans men’s basketball, August unemployment and more
A brief look at news stories from around the island, throughout the state and beyond.
At UN, Trump says he will strike a deal with Iran or ‘annihilate’ it
UNITED NATIONS — As other world leaders pleaded for international cooperation and an end to wars in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump warned the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that he could either strike a deal with Iran or obliterate the country.
49ers signing WR Brandin Cooks to practice squad
Brandin Cooks is joining the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Kawhi Leonard to sign 2-year, $115 million contract extension with Raptors
In 2019, a championship couldn’t convince Kawhi Leonard to stay with the Toronto Raptors. Seven years later, he didn’t even have to play a game with the team to decide to stay.
Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald says Broncos’ Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024
DENVER — Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald said recently that Broncos coach Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024 after the Seahawks gathered video clips of Denver’s plays during training camp.
Giants QB Jaxson Dart (knee) could miss rest of 2026 season
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart faces the possibility of season-ending knee surgery as a result of a hit in Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple reports.