Keiki enjoy Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League motocross event in Hilo
The event provided participating keiki an opportunity to enjoy friendly competition while building positive relationships with law enforcement and fellow dirt bike riders.
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17th annual Big Island Mango Festival, Tanabata Festival offer day packed with fun in Kona
Both festivals celebrate different cultures from the around the island, including Hawaiian, agricultural and Japanese; promise unique, family-friendly fun for the entire family.
Big Island shooting leads to attempted murder, gun charges
A 44-year-old Paauilo man has been charged with attempted murder after Hawaii island police say a man who sought hospital treatment for a gunshot wound to the head reported he was shot on a property in Paauilo.
Toyota Hawaiʻi awards free 2026 Corolla to Oʻahu student
The dealership's Cap & Corolla Giveaway supports students, recent graduates and first-time vehicle buyers.
Business Monday: Hawaiʻi Island resident creates a new app to streamline hiring process nationwide
Jessica Cockrell of Hilo has launched ShiftPass, an innovative app that aims to ease the hiring process in the short-term and improve career possibilities for Hawaiʻi residents in the long-term.
Got unwanted firearms? Hawaiʻi Island police to host gun buyback event in Hilo
The event at the Hilo Police Station on July 18 is designed to provide community members with a no-questions-asked way to surrender unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, bump stocks, Glock switches, assault-s...
UPDATE: Aliʻi Drive in North Kona now open after traffic investigation
After being closed for several hours, the roadway now is open.
Grant applications open for farmers, agricultural businesses impacted by Kona low storms
Grant awards will help address disaster-related recovery needs that may not be covered by insurance, federal assistance programs, or other sources of aid.
Nearly 145K free summer meals served by end of June by state Education Department
More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture's Seamless Summer Option.
Most of Big Island sees above average rainfall last month, with 10 sites having wettest June on record
Several locations on the leeward side, on the other hand, didn't fare as well, with much of the Kona and Kohala coasts, slopes and interior higher elevations recording below average rainfall for June.
Big Island Election 2026
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda will headline the pre-election event, which will be campaign central July 25 with dozens of Democratic candidates making their cases to voters b...
Measures expanding healthcare access, relieving medical debt become law with governor’s signature
These reforms — which Hawai‘i Gov. Green signed during two separate ceremonies — help ensure people receive screenings, treatment and support they need without risking financial stability.
Minor coastal flooding possible on Big Island during afternoon high tides through Tuesday
Residents of the Big Island are advised to prepare for minor coastal flooding through Tuesday, as the National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Coastal Flood Statement.
Monthly meeting of Kūpuna Watch in Puna scheduled at beginning of week
Kūpuna Watch is designed to promote safety awareness, strengthen communication between police and residents and support efforts to keep neighborhoods safe, particularly for seniors.
Young trailblazers: Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park receives $175K to fuel youth program
Nonprofit Friends group — dedicated to supporting the Big Island national park's interpretive, educational and conservation efforts — was granted $150,000 from the National Park Foundation and $25,000 wa...
Hawaiʻi’s Finest presents new artists, debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’
Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.
Wildland fire south of Waikōloa and not a threat; firefighters continue battling blaze overnight
Closure of Waikōloa Road, from Paniolo Avenue to Highway 190 (Māmalahoa Highway/Hawai‘i Belt Road), continued throughout the night; however, Waikōloa Road, from Paniolo Avenue to Queen Ka‘ahumanu High...
Nonprofits invited to apply for Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation grants
Grants provide funding for public safety upkeep, resource management and historical preservation of Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program lands; deadline to apply is...
Red Cross volunteers stage in Hawai‘i on way to help following Super Typhoon Bavi
The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Governor signs bills to regulate tobacco use, electronic smoking devices
Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state's commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks nonprofit partners for Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
News briefs for July 9: SPAM Musubi Day, business accelerator and more
Gross brings 15 years of finance experience, most recently serving at Hawai‘i Pacific University as associate vice president and controller. She led financial reporting, accounting and audit functions, str...
Big Island Election 2026
There once again is a unique variety of events and activities coming up during the next week, promising a ton of fun for keiki to kūpuna; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Black Rock Pizza in Kailua-Kona closed after inspectors find rodent droppings, food safety violations
The DOH has shuttered Black Rock Pizza amid an active rodent infestation and severe food safety violations discovered during a recent inspection.