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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 5-11: National Donut Day, Puna Taiko Summer Festival, ‘Songs of the Sea’ and more
It’s another week full of a unique variety of fun events, activities and more on the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
Hawaiʻi Police Department welcomes 13 officers from the 104th recruit class
Thirteen new officers have officially started working their solo assignments in the districts of Kona, Kaʻū, and North Kohala as of June 1.
Business Monday: Big Island Climbing celebrates 5 years of bolstering bouldering community
Big Island Climbing continues to foster a climbing community and empower youth through bouldering programs and experiences as it reaches its five year anniversary in Hilo.
Hawai‘i Firefighters responding to structure fire in Hilo
The fire is now contained, and there are no reported injuries.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 29-June 4: Punk rock, Hawaiian music fest, keiki camps, “WHAAM!” and more
A great variety of events, activities, festivals and more is once again available for people of all ages; check out this week’s top 10 to see what piques your interests!
Next ‘Talk Story with the Chief’ scheduled this week in Hilo
Free monthly events are aimed at strengthening communication and connection between police leadership and the community.
‘Party with a purpose’ during WHAAM! at Wainaku
Tickets are limited, so don’t wait to get yours for this pop art-inspired fundraiser celebrating food, art, music and the creative community hosted by Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance in partnership with Ola Brew.
UPDATE: Road reopens in Hilo following traffic crash
The area of Lanikaula Street near Kino‘ole Street was closed for about three hours.
Hawaiʻi Community College grad’s bright future helped by unexpected scholarship after Lahaina wildfire
Troy Branco-Liu for most of his life never imagined leaving Lahaina. However, after the 2023 Maui wildfire upended his community, a University of Hawaiʻi scholarship opened a door the Lahainaluna High School graduate never expected, an opportunity to start over at Hawaiʻi Community College in Hilo on the Big Island, which would ultimately change the course of his future.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 22-28: Graduation Celebration Concert, Lord of the Juggling Rings, Tropicaliente 4, free climbing day and more
This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, with Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, and the Big Island, especially Puna, has plenty to do for revelers looking to celebrate during the long holiday break.
Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate program returns to the Hilo Palace Theater
Punahou School student Safa Ahmed as the 2026 Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate, which is a program to connect young voices and writers from across all islands.
Business Monday: Aloha Grown supports families, farmers with help from local artist
Artist Kailah Ogawa created two original shirt designs that are on sale with Aloha Grown, with all the proceeds going directly to The Food Basket until May 31.
Hawaiʻi briefs for May 17: Spring commencement, funds released, locally-sourced foods, Stories from the Field
A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.
Hawaiʻi Island police initiate a murder investigation after fatal assault
Michael Alan Torres Jr., 57, died at Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu due to injuries from an assault in Hilo at 5:11 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.
Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to help build their long-term success.
Business briefs for May 12: Hilo business owners awarded, Fairmont Orchid has a new manager, Hawaiʻi Island Health Center CEO to start in the fall
Big Island businesses experience success and leadership changes.
Advocates call for justice, awareness for missing, murdered Indigenous women, girls and māhū
Advocates call for better data, supportive interventions when it comes to violence affecting Indigenous and LGBTQIA2S+ groups across Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi police investigate two-car collision that resulted in third traffic fatality this week
Officers responded to a two-car collision on Highway 11 between Keaʻau and Hilo that claimed the life of one Puna woman.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 8-14: Charity walk, chocolate fest, spring concert, classic piano and more
Treat the woman who gave birth to you with an event that has a more personal touch; when you saw it, Mom was the first person who came to mind. This week’s top 10 has some great ideas!
Hilo Driver’s License Office relocating
The office is moving from its current location at Hawaiʻi Public Safety Building to the former Bank of Hawaiʻi branch location at 120 Pauahi St.
