Damaging storms and other issues discussed at Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties conference

As all four major counties on Hawaiʻi recover from flooding and damages, leaders say coastal retreat, better access and backup power are needed, especially in rural areas.

Hilo Pizza Company has become a small staple of the Puainako Center since 2023, offering Hilo residents a taste of thin-crust pizza with a menu that features dough made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients.

The mass food distribution event, in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters, was part of the nonprofit’s Hurricane Lowell relief efforts; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10, with Capt. Sam LeMar from the Hilo Temple Corps on the Big Island helping.

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s soccer defeated Hawai‘i Pacific University on Sunday on Vulcan Soccer Field; it was the only home game Hilo teams have this week.

Jerome Lampman is 5-foot-4, 140 lbs., white, with gray hair; the 79-year-old was last seen the evening of Sept. 11 in Ocean View. Have you seen him?

More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.

There have been 539 DUI arrests so far this year compared with 609 during the same period last year, representing a decrease of 11.49%.

Two sessions are planned, one in Kona and another in Hilo, offering an invaluable opportunity for prospective students to meet the admissions team, ask questions and gain insight into the the William S. Richardson School of Law experience.

This year’s screening, scheduled Sept. 17, takes on more significance after the death 80-year-old Tim Curry, who played the movie’s main character Dr. Frank N. Furter; his death was especially poignant for Aloha Theatre in Kealakekua that will present in October the stage version of the film, in which Curry also originated the role.

The department continues assessment and recovery efforts following catastrophic rainfall and flooding caused by Hurricane Lala, which significantly damaged water system infrastructure in the Nā‘ālehu–Wai‘ōhinu area.

This year’s screening, scheduled Sept. 17, takes on more significance after the death 80-year-old Tim Curry, who played the movie’s main character Dr. Frank N. Furter; his death was especially poignant for Aloha Theatre in Kealakekua that will present in October the stage version of the film, in which Curry also originated the role.

Intimate concert is Sept. 12 in Westin Hāpuna Beach Resort Ballroom and the roster includes writers you might not know by name, but you’ll definitely recognize by some of their songs and artists for whom they’ve written.

Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island to find a ton of upcoming fun.

The 2026 Labor Day Weekend will help everyone around the Big Island relax and rest during their long holidays from work or school; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island during the long holiday weekend now!

Celebrate Hawaiian culture at the He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo, honoring the only ruling Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom with live music, hula and a captivating floral tribute.