State seeks to fine 3 Big Island men for illegal take of 4,000 ‘opihi from marine reserve

The incident occurred on Sept. 18, 2025, when the men were seen taking ‘opihi from the Ka‘ūpūlehu Marine Reserve.

Previously thought confined to specific regions, researchers using advanced deep-sea technology have now documented these iconic creatures near Jarvis Island and the Tonga Trench.

The honor was awarded to Love for his exemplary service in assisting a stranded motorist on a busy highway at the end of November 2025.

Nara Organics has issued a recall for its powdered infant formula from Target stores in Hawaiʻi and nationwide, due to potential contamination by Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria linked to infant botulism.

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies, however, when post offices are closed.

State prosecutors asked for no bail saying the 51-year-old was a flight risk and danger to the community, but the Fifth Circuit Court judge kept bail at $1.5 million.

The 3.02-acre, 4,003-square-foot North Shore estate on a total of 131,595 square feet of property is priced at $13 million, and comes with all the breathtaking views you’d expect from a musical legend’s former home.

The system is critically stressed, and that physics-based models such as this one give them a clearer picture of the range of scenarios for which to be prepared.

One of the suspects has been positively identified through surveillance footage.

Kahalu‘u Beach Park, Kohanaiki Beach Park and Old Kona Airport Park are closed.

Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza light up the July 4th holiday in Kailua-Kona; everyone encouraged to join the festivities as entries are still being accepted for this year’s parade.

What’s happening, Big Island? Looking for something fun to do? Boy, do we have some nifty events on the agenda this week that will get your toes tapping, bodies moving and spirits heightened.

A quick look at news stories from throughout the state and beyond.

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!

Additional events throughout the state, including other University of Hawaiʻi campuses, also are being planned.