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2 elderly men found dead under suspicious circumstances less than day apart at different homes on same Puna road
Autopsies will be performed Wednesday, May 27, on both victims to determine the exact causes of death for the men discovered deceased in separate incidents on Papaya Farms Road; investigations into both deaths are active and ongoing. May 26, 2026 · 11:47pm
‘Lives are devastated’: Extent of damages from South Kona quake continue to come into focus
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News Gov. Green releases $4M for improvements to Hilo International Airport
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Community invited to learn more about draft Nā Ala Hele Program Plan
In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.
‘Lives are devastated’: Extent of damages from South Kona quake continue to come into focus
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports to Honolulu media outlet that it had received 143 damage reports — 34 of which were for major damage, including 5 homes destroyed — from the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that struck shortly before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22, on west side of Big Island.
13 lane closures scheduled through May 29 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Experience java jumpin’ fun this June during annual Kaʻū Coffee Festival
Sip, savor and enjoy the unique coffee and regional flavor of the Big Island’s most southern district during the 17th annual festival from June 14-20.
2 elderly men found dead under suspicious circumstances less than day apart at different homes on same Puna road
Autopsies will be performed Wednesday, May 27, on both victims to determine the exact causes of death for the men discovered deceased in separate incidents on Papaya Farms Road; investigations into both deaths are active and ongoing.
20-year-old faces robbery charges after alleged theft at Hilo Shopping Center
Bronson Kaʻena Histo has been charged with second-degree robbery for allegedly stealing jewelry at a kiosk and injuring a sales clerk.
Gov. Green releases $4M for improvements to Hilo International Airport
The money will support planning and design work of the T-Hangar and West Ramp improvements.
Scientist at University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center receives national award for life-saving research
Dr. Michele Carbone, a renowned researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.
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Experience java jumpin’ fun this June during annual Kaʻū Coffee Festival
Sip, savor and enjoy the unique coffee and regional flavor of the Big Island’s most southern district during the 17th annual festival from June 14-20.
Oceanfront benefit dinner at Kona Salt Farm for nonprofit helping kids aging out of foster system
Humanity Hale has raised $350,000 and needs $150,000 more to reach its financial goal to buy land to build a transitional housing village for young adults aged 18 to 24.
‘Glimpse the deeper currents that shape a life’: Beloved Kona professor shares lifetime of adventures in new book
After decades of sharing them with students, friends and the community, Richard Stevens finally puts his stories of adventure, hardship, discovery, resilience and people and places that shaped his life into ‘Storyland,’ available now on Amazon.
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.
Maui Now
New hotel zoning clears Council committee, 6-1, despite planning commissions’ opposition
The Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee voted 6-1 Tuesday to advance new hotel zoning districts for thousands of short-term vacation rentals facing a county-mandated phase-out—overriding unanimous rejection from all three county planning commissions.
Maui Fire Department requests community input
The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety is seeking community input as a part of our Community Risk and Preparedness Initiative. This process helps create a data-driven foundation to help guide future planning, improve emergency response, and enhance community resilience across Maui.
Washington man formally charged by Information with allegedly harassing an endangered monk seal on Maui
United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was charged by Information today, May 26, 2026, for allegedly throwing a large rock at the seal’s head, in violation of the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.
June 2 candidate filing deadline is just days away
The deadline to file as a candidate for the 2026 Elections is Tuesday, June 2, by 4:30 p.m., leaving potential candidates just 5 business days to complete the process. The Maui County Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division, strongly encourages candidates to book a filing appointment by calling 808-270-7749. Timeslots are filling quickly.
Hawai‘i State Department of Health calls attention to vaping’s impact on mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health is highlighting the growing connection between nicotine use and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and lowered self-confidence, noting that nicotine use can contribute to or intensify these symptoms over time.
Kaua‘i Now
Pacific Missile Range Facility Mālama ʻĀina Day empowers students with hands-on conservation learning
This year’s theme was “Planet vs. Plastics," with hands-on presentations and activities for the West Kauaʻi fourth-graders in attendance, covering various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more.
Community invited to attend Nā Ala Hele Program Plan meeting
In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.
Pothole repairs prompt temporary closure at Keālia Beach entrance
There will be restricted access near the lifeguard tower this week for the repair of potholes.
