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Jacob Baker connected to 3 murders in Puna by new tattoo, witness testimony, evidence left behind
After buying a knife and metal knuckles at a store in Hilo, Jacob Baker allegedly told his friend who drove him there that he would "shank all the rapists in Pāhoa and anyone who messed with him." June 02, 2026 · 05:00am
Flood advisory issued for northern parts of Hawai‘i Island, road flooding reported in Pahala
The advisory is in place until 7:30 a.mNews Hawaiʻi Island police seeking public’s held locating missing 16-year-old from…
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Big Island News
High surf advisory issued for south-facing shores for all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.
Flood advisory issued for northern parts of Hawai‘i Island, road flooding reported in Pahala
The advisory is in place until 7:30 a.m
Jacob Baker connected to 3 murders in Puna by new tattoo, witness testimony, evidence left behind
After buying a knife and metal knuckles at a store in Hilo, Jacob Baker allegedly told his friend who drove him there that he would “shank all the rapists in Pāhoa and anyone who messed with him.”
Hawai’i Community College offering training program for wastewater, cesspool conversion specialists
The clock is ticking for all cesspools in the State of Hawaiʻi to be removed and replaced by 2050 as mandated by a 2017 state law.
Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center launching a charitable foundation
The foundation is being led by Director Lauren Whittemore, a licensed social worker who previously led the health center’s Street Medicine program.
Hawaiʻi Island police seeking public’s held locating missing 16-year-old from Hilo
Kelii Nobriga was last seen on the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo.
Emergency water shut off to affect Keaʻau tomorrow
Department of Water Supply will be making urgent repairs to a leaking waterline, causing an emergency water shutoff to disrupt services along Milo Street and surrounding areas in Keaʻau.
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay, Hamakua coast
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health urging beachgoers to avoid murky waters following recent rainfall to prevent bacterial infections like leptospirosis.
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‘Our Team, Hawaiʻi’s Team’: NCAA championship trophy tour celebrates University of Hawaiʻi men’s volleyball title
Additional events throughout the state, including other University of Hawaiʻi campuses, also are being planned.
Popular tennis courts at Lincoln Park in downtown Hilo getting face-lift
Improvements will include a new playing surface, fixing cracks, leveling the playing surface and applying new court lines; work will necessitate closure of courts, which begins Monday, June 1.
News briefs for May 31: Outdoors Expo, improv auditions, assistance available, Chicky Tendies, L&L milestone and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and around the Big Island.
Maui Now
Amendment to County’s CDBG-DR Action Plan open for public comment
Proposed updates to the County of Maui’s Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery, Action Plan involving the Strategic Voluntary Mitigation Buyout Program are now available to view on the Hoʻokumu Hou website.
Maui Weather Forecast for June 02, 2026
A plume of moisture moving in from the southeast is causing and increase in showers over the eastern half of the state. This moisture will continue to spread...
Champion for agriculture honored at Maui AgFest Pancake Breakfast
Maui County Farm Bureau launched this year’s Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair by naming Dr. Harold Keyser as this year’s Maui Legacy Farmer. The 17th edition of the event took place on May 30 at the War Memorial Special Events Field.
Filipino national on Maui charged with unlawfully voting in the US
According to court records, Alasaas was a non-citizen when she cast votes in two Federal elections: first, in a general election on or about Nov. 8, 2022, and then in a primary election on or about Aug. 10, 2024. On both occasions, Alasaas understood that she was not a citizen at the time that she cast her ballot, officials with the Department of Justice report.
Kaua‘i Now
High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.
Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point
After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.
Department of Health to survey Kaua‘i residents on their household emergency preparedness
Survey teams will go door to door June 15–19 in 30 randomly selected census blocks.
