Community WATCH: Hawaiʻi County hosts first Animal Control and Protection Summit
East Hawai‘i News 22 drivers arrested for DUI during week of Feb. 23 through March 1 on Big Island…
18-year-old Big Island sailor makes waves in high-level, competitive sailing
Gavin Vasilescu, 18, is preparing for crucial competitions this month in Southern California, where he hopes to excel at the national level and inspire more Hawaiʻi sailors to compete nationally. March 07, 2026 · 05:00am
Keiki cooks encouraged to ‘GET Local’ to find new food adventures through video cooking contest
Budding cooks should create a 5- to 7-minute video preparing a healthy recipe with at least one locally sourced fruit, vegetable or protein; winners receive an immersive farm and food adventure, going...Community Distinguished Hawaiʻi artists to bring Hawaiʻi culture, history to life at Kahilu…
East Hawai‘i News 17 lane closures scheduled during week of March 7-13 on Big Island state roadways
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WATCH: Hawaiʻi County hosts first Animal Control and Protection Summit
The summit brought together county officials and community members in an effort to improve public safety, animal welfare and community well-being.
22 drivers arrested for DUI during week of Feb. 23 through March 1 on Big Island roadways
There have been 135 DUI arrests so far this year, a 19.16% decrease from the 167 DUI arrests by the same time last year.
Distinguished Hawaiʻi artists to bring Hawaiʻi culture, history to life at Kahilu Theatre
Two art exhibits from Edwin Kayton and Brook Kapūkuniahi Parker will bring images of historical events and moʻolelo from kūpuna to Kahilu Theatre from March 14 to April 12,
18-year-old Big Island sailor makes waves in high-level, competitive sailing
Gavin Vasilescu, 18, is preparing for crucial competitions this month in Southern California, where he hopes to excel at the national level and inspire more Hawaiʻi sailors to compete nationally.
17 lane closures scheduled during week of March 7-13 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Keiki cooks encouraged to ‘GET Local’ to find new food adventures through video cooking contest
Budding cooks should create a 5- to 7-minute video preparing a healthy recipe with at least one locally sourced fruit, vegetable or protein; winners receive an immersive farm and food adventure, going behind the scenes to learn directly from professionals in the culinary arts and local agriculture.
UPDATE: Police report both lanes open on Hualālai Road in Kona after temporary closure
The roadway was previously closed between Aloha Kona Drive and Kuakini Highway because of a traffic crash.
New Chief Reed Mahuna pledges trust, safety, respect between police, community
New Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Reed Mahuna, who was publicly sworn in Friday (March 6), envisions a Big Island police force guided by aloha, kuleana, pono and lōkahi, vowing to build public trust and enhance public safety through officer retention, new technology and community programs.
Kona teens arrested in connection to firearm incident now facing drug charges
Through the course of the investigation, officers recovered suspected cocaine, numerous plastic zip packets and a small digital scale.
WATCH: Top military brass field questions about readiness, impacts of Iran war, women in combat from Hawai‘i’s Hirono
The Hawai‘i Democrat, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, asked each witness: “How are you supposed to determine impact on readiness if you don’t know the extent of this war, what it is going to take?”
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 6-12: Hilo Steel Guitar Festival, Abled Hawaiʻi Artists exhibit, Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona and more
Music is in the air this week as several venues around the island are hosting concerts, live bands and even dance shows featuring a variety of tunes in several different styles; but that’s not all — check out this week’s top 10 now!
‘Rainy Day’ concert to benefit guests of Salvation Army Hilo Overnight Safe Space
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy student Samantha Fortney, who grew up in Hilo, is turning her senior capstone project into meaningful action, inspired by a desire to serve her community.
Sign up today for The Kohala Center’s next stewardship experience at Kahalu‘u Bay and Beach Park
Those who attend will learn about Kahaluʻu as ʻāina lei aliʻi, the lands that adorn the chiefs, and what made Kahaluʻu so special for generations; participants also will engage in kilo, or intentional observation along the shoreline or in the water and moʻolelo, or oral history, of Kahalu‘u will be shared and a mo’olelo of the day will be collectively created.
Tee up to register for membership in Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association
Junior golfers throughout Hawai‘i are invited to tee up and join a competitive and educational tournament schedule designed to develop skills on and off the course; the 2026 Spring season opens March 14-15 at Wailuā Golf Course on Kaua‘i, with a tournament for juniors ages 14 years old and younger.
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OHA and GoFarm Hawaiʻi Launch Cultivating Canoe Crops Course on Hawaiʻi Island
OHA in collaboration with GoFarm Hawaiʻi, is offering the Cultivating Canoe Crops Course, a six-week agricultural development program on Hawaiʻi Island.
Jersey Mike’s Subs encourages diners to ‘sub-port’ Special Olympics Hawaiʻi
This March, Jersey Mike’s Subs is joining forces with Special Olympics Hawaiʻi to make a "sub-stantial" impact on the local community during the company’s annual Month of Giving campaign. Starting March 1, 2026, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or make a donation at any Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant in Hawaiʻi — six locations on Oʻahu and three on Maui — as well as on the Jersey Mike’s Subs mobile app.
Kōkua Pool closed temporarily March 7-8 for emergency maintenance due to waterline break
Kōkua Pool in Kahului will be closed Saturday, Mar. 7 and Sunday, Mar. 8, 2026, for pool maintenance due to a waterline break, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Maui Weather Forecast for March 07, 2026
A significant change in the weather pattern is expected early next week. Moderate to breezy east-southeast trade winds and mostly stable conditions will persist...
Grand Wailea’s expansion plans advancing after years of debate over ancestral remains, tourism impacts
The resort finally got tentative approval to add 151 new rooms and 158 more parking stalls, as well as expand its swimming pool and restaurant facilities, but with over 30 conditions that must be met.
Kaua‘i Now
Full closure of Temporary Kapaʻa Bypass Road scheduled for reconstruction project
The roadway, also known as Highway 5600, will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday nights to Friday mornings March 11-29 from Kūhiō Highway in Wailuā to ʻOlohena Road in Kapaʻa.
Temporary closure scheduled for Kaua‘i County Office of Boards and Commissions
The closure is slated for 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 11 and is because of a county event; Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami will deliver his final State of the County Address at 10 a.m. the same day.
Kōloa Landing Resort gearing up for 6th annual Kaua‘i Poke Fest this summer
Tickets are on sale now for the June 19-20 event that brings together top chefs, local artisans and food lovers for a high-energy celebration of Hawai‘i's most iconic dish and fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association, Hawai‘i Chapter.
