East Hawai‘i News UPDATE: Police report Highway 19 near Kaʻawaliʻi Gulch reopen to all traffic
News UPDATE: Portion of Hina Lani Street in Kona reopen after closure because of brush fire
‘No surprises’: Paid parking lot operators on Hawai‘i Island will be required to post rates
Hawaiʻi County Councilmember Rebecca Villegas said the bill's passage is a "small step" to helping to stop predatory parking rates, especially in Kona Village. July 09, 2026 · 05:00am
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 10-16: All Kine Market, Tiger Fun Day, stargazing, candidate ‘speed dating’, plus more
There once again is a unique variety of events and activities coming up during the next week, promising a ton of fun for keiki to kūpuna; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!Community Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks nonprofit partners for Mālama Honua home…
Hawai'i State News Governor signs bills to regulate tobacco use, electronic smoking devices
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Big Island News
‘No surprises’: Paid parking lot operators on Hawai‘i Island will be required to post rates
Hawaiʻi County Councilmember Rebecca Villegas said the bill’s passage is a “small step” to helping to stop predatory parking rates, especially in Kona Village.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 10-16: All Kine Market, Tiger Fun Day, stargazing, candidate ‘speed dating’, plus more
There once again is a unique variety of events and activities coming up during the next week, promising a ton of fun for keiki to kūpuna; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Gov. Josh Green signs four bills into law, focusing on environmental conservation, housing affordability
Gov. Josh Green signs new legislation to strengthen housing and enhance environmental protections to improve community infrastructure.
UPDATE: Police report Highway 19 near Kaʻawaliʻi Gulch reopen to all traffic
Motorists were previously asked the evening of July 8 to avoid the area after one lane was closed because of a traffic crash.
UPDATE: Portion of Hina Lani Street in Kona reopen after closure because of brush fire
At 11:09 a.m. July 8, an AlertWest camera, installed by Hawaiian Electric in wildfire-prone areas, showed smoke billowing above Keahuolu Courthouse; however, as of 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, smoke appeared to have dissipated.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks nonprofit partners for Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
Governor signs bills to regulate tobacco use, electronic smoking devices
Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.
January’s Waimea murder investigation forwarded to Hawai‘i County’s prosecuting attorney for review
Three adult suspects and two juvenile suspects have been identified in the course of the murder investigation.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 10-16: All Kine Market, Tiger Fun Day, stargazing, candidate ‘speed dating’, plus more
There once again is a unique variety of events and activities coming up during the next week, promising a ton of fun for keiki to kūpuna; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Hawaiʻi’s Finest presents new artists, debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’
Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.
America 250 on Big Island: Fourth of July promises family fun festivities, fireworks and more
This year’s celebrations have even more significance as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday; July 4 festivities will include rodeos, parades and community events such as a 5K run/walk/roll in salute of veterans, drag races, a car show, keiki activities, poolside parties, plenty of food, live music, a rubber duckie race and a lot more.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 3-9: Bob Dylan tribute, free farm tour, Astronomy on Tap and more
Hey, Big Island. There’s more to do this week than just Fourth of July festivities. Check out our top 10 things to do now!
Hilo Community Players announce auditions for upcoming rock musical production
“Spring Awakening” is a groundbreaking musical theatre experience that tells the story of a group of young people struggling to find their voices in a world determined to silence them; auditions are July 2 and 7, with callbacks July 14.
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Maui Weather Forecast for July 09, 2026
Strong high pressure far north of the state will continue to produce breezy trades into the weekend. An increase in moisture will bring enhanced showers to...
Unveiling of new place-based mural at the Historic Pāʻia Sugar Mill, July 16
The Maui Public Art Corps will invite the community to celebrate the blessing and public unveiling of a new large-scale mural by artist Efren Rebugio Jr. at the historic Pāʻia Sugar Mill, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Maui Council committee advances bills rezoning dozens of Kīhei, West Maui apartment complexes as hotels
The crux of the debate is whether apartment units, long zoned for residential use, should be used as direly needed local housing or continue operating as visitor accommodations with the economic benefits of jobs, property tax revenue and income for vacation rental investors.
Maui Surf Forecast for July 09, 2026
The south-southwest swell currently producing near-average surf this afternoon will gradually fade through the remainder of the week. A small to moderate,...
Lahaina Homecoming, free community event July 17-19, will welcome home 103 former residents
Lahaina Homecoming, a new, three-day celebration focused on healing, reconnection and hope, will kick off July 17-19, 2026, to welcome home 103 former Lahaina residents while inviting the public to help recognize Lahaina’s enduring spirit.
Kaua‘i Now
Kīlauea community says it has ‘lost trust’ in Kauaʻi police after lack of action resulted in deadly shooting
New Kauaʻi Police Chief Rudy Tai and members of the criminal justice system attended a public meeting Tuesday to explain their actions and hear concerns involving a homicide, attempted homicide and 2-day manhunt of William "Billy" Sinclair.
After lease scare ends with 15-year agreement, new chapter brewing at Kauaʻi Coffee Company
"To the community of Kauaʻi and the consumers of Kauaʻi Coffee, thank you for making your voices heard ... (and) reminding all of us how important Kauaʻi Coffee is, not only as a business, but as an employer, an agricultural institution, and part of the identity of this island," said James Priestley, vice president of Brue Baukol Capital Partners that owns the land that has been leased by the coffee company.
Hawai’i Department of Agriculture monitors risk as New World screwworm cases rise on U.S. mainland
Despite the low risk to Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is enacting proactive, protective measures against the New World screwworm.
