Maunakea access road to summit could become a toll road; state agencies discuss 2 proposals

While the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority will be taking over management of the summit area from the University of Hawaiʻi, the state Supreme Court determined the manager of the access road is the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience reminds agricultural producers the reopened Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center will accept samples until July 21.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the temblor struck just after 8:15 p.m. July 9 about 34 miles west-southwest of Captain Cook at a depth of 24 miles below sea level; no damage to buildings or infrastructure expected.

The DOH has shuttered Black Rock Pizza amid an active rodent infestation and severe food safety violations discovered during a recent inspection.

“Serving as MKSOA’s first Executive Director has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” said John De Fries on Thursday.

New rebates available now through June 30, 2027, to help offset energy costs through efficient upgrades.

It is believed the insect entered the trap sometime after a previous trap check on June 16.

The federally funded study is intended to mitigate the risk of harm to people and property in the fire-vulnerable South Kohala area.

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

Despite the low risk to Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture is monitoring risk as New World screwworm cases rise on U.S. mainland.

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!

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.

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.

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!

“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.