Election June 2 is filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026
News UPDATE: Previously missing endangered 69-year-old woman located in Hilo
Man dies after struck by multiple vehicles near Highway 130, Orchidland Drive intersection
Big Island police seek drivers of the vehicles that fled the area where the pedestrian was killed late Friday night, May 15, in Keaʻau. May 16, 2026 · 09:35am
Some instability lingers from passing storm, but only few heavy showers flared up so far on Big Island
Chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to diminish Saturday, May 16, as the low pressure system drifts eastward and weakens.News Capt. Edwin Buyten graduates from Northwestern’s police leadership program
News Maintenance work to temporarily close Pololū Trail and Lookout
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Section of Highway 19 to shut down Friday for forensic crash investigation
Episode 47 of the Kīlauea eruption ended early Friday morning
Water service to be temporarily shut off for portions of Honoka‘a
Scholarships available for Hawai‘i County students pursuing health care careers
UPDATE: Authorities locate missing 13-year-old girl in good health
Kaua’i Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files for Lt. Governor race
Health officials warning about potent kratom-derived products called 7-OH in Hawaiʻi
Florida woman dies after snorkeling incident at Hōnaunau Bay
Business Monday: Meals in a HeartBeet opens storefront in Kona
Missing child reported endangered after disappearing in the Pāhoa area
Big Island boy fighting severe health conditions and insurance company
New affordable workforce rental housing community is dedicated in Waikōloa Village
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Big Island News
June 2 is filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026
Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.
Gov. Josh Green signs new law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi
The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law.
UPDATE: Previously missing endangered 69-year-old woman located in Hilo
Darlene Mae Lewi was reported missing Thursday, May 14, after last being seen earlier that morning in Eden Roc; she was found Friday, May 15.
Some instability lingers from passing storm, but only few heavy showers flared up so far on Big Island
Chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to diminish Saturday, May 16, as the low pressure system drifts eastward and weakens.
Man dies after struck by multiple vehicles near Highway 130, Orchidland Drive intersection
Big Island police seek drivers of the vehicles that fled the area where the pedestrian was killed late Friday night, May 15, in Keaʻau.
Capt. Edwin Buyten graduates from Northwestern’s police leadership program
Capt. Edwin A. Buyten of the Hawaiʻi Police Department has reached a major milestone in his 24-year career by completing the prestigious 22-week School of Police Staff and Command program at Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety.
Caturday at Scruffee’s: Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society hosts free adoption event in Hōlualoa today
Find the purr-fect furry companion and pay no adoption fees for cats older than 6 months during an event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Animal Community Center’s cat barn; the special event is an effort to free up shelter space.
Maintenance work to temporarily close Pololū Trail and Lookout
The Protect Pololū ʻOhana, a group of mostly lineal descendants of Pololū, will lead volunteer maintenance efforts.
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Local Entertainment
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, concerts and more
There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.
Celebrate Mom: Things to do and places to eat for Mother’s Day on the Big Island
There are plenty of ways to celebrate moms on the Big Island this weekend, including surfing, lei-making, shopping and plenty of wining and dining. Check out our list.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 8-14: Charity walk, chocolate fest, spring concert, classic piano and more
Treat the woman who gave birth to you with an event that has a more personal touch; when you saw it, Mom was the first person who came to mind. This week’s top 10 has some great ideas!
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Maui Now
The Westin Maui to mark nation’s 250th birthday with drone show, aerial orchid drop
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is planning a weeklong Fourth of July celebration that trades traditional fireworks for a choreographed drone light show and the resort's signature "flowerworks" — a helicopter drop of orchids over the pool deck.
Hawai’i Announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit
This full-day summit will bring together more than 200 practitioners — including developers, investors, state and county agencies, financial institutions and nonprofit organizations — for a deep dive into the newly updated Opportunity Zones (OZ) 2.0 program.
Wailea cocktail bar becomes first in Hawaiʻi to earn global Pinnacle Guide recognition
Pilina at Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea has become the first bar in Hawaiʻi to receive recognition from The Pinnacle Guide, earning a Two Pin distinction from the global cocktail bar rating system that honored just 46 establishments worldwide in 2026. The accolade places Pilina among an elite tier of bars recognized internationally for exceptional cocktail […]
Guardrail work to shift and close lanes on Honoapiʻilani Highway
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that a guardrail project on Honoapiʻilani Highway beginning on Monday, May 18, will affect lanes.
Hawaiʻi residents encouraged to review insurance policies in preparation for hurricane season
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds consumers to evaluate their insurance policies before hurricane season, which begins June 1. Forecasters are indicating that El Niño conditions may develop heading into summer, which can increase hurricane activity in the Central Pacific Basin and heighten the potential for impacts to Hawaiʻi.
Kaua‘i Now
Transforming everyday commutes: Skyline riders to support Hawaiʻi’s youth on Great Futures Day
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.
Filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026 is June 2
Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.
Nearly 6 inches of rain falls on part of Kaua‘i as first very unstable air of season moves over state
Moderate easterly trade winds will focus rainfall over windward areas of all islands Saturday, May 16, as chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms continues to diminish while storm system drifts eastward and weakens.
