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Business Investment firm pays $23 million to become outright owner of Kailua-Kona hotel
Flags lowered in honor of fallen Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war
The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan. July 20, 2026 · 09:35am
Business Monday: Cuddle with kittens who want a furever home at the Kona Kat Café
The Kona Kat Café gives people a chance to play with a kitten and ultimately provide a forever home if they are able, whether they live on the island or are visiting from the mainland.Community Big Island residents turn in nearly 150 firearms during community gun buyback event
Hawai'i State News New chairperson elected to lead Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission; panel welcomes 2 new…
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Lane closures scheduled through July 24 on several roadways around Big Island
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Flags lowered in honor of fallen Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war
The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.
Police carry a cross for 5 miles in honor of fallen officer Bronson Kaliloa
Officers from the Puna and Hilo patrols walked a cross made of ʻōhia to honor the most Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa, who was killed in the line of duty in 2018.
Business Monday: Cuddle with kittens who want a furever home at the Kona Kat Café
The Kona Kat Café gives people a chance to play with a kitten and ultimately provide a forever home if they are able, whether they live on the island or are visiting from the mainland.
Investment firm pays $23 million to become outright owner of Kailua-Kona hotel
Nine Brains, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., acquired full fee-simple ownership of Pacific 19 Kona hotel — formerly Kona Seaside Hotel — 4 years after it purchased the ground lease for the property.
Big Island residents turn in nearly 150 firearms during community gun buyback event
“Just yesterday, we remembered Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who made the ultimate sacrifice 8 years ago after being shot during a traffic stop. His loss remains a powerful reminder that firearms in the wrong hands can have devastating consequences,” said Hawaiʻi Island Police Chief Reed Mahuna.
New chairperson elected to lead Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission; panel welcomes 2 new members
Two-term commission vice president Michael Golojuch Jr. is panel’s new leader; Dr. Sylvia Romm and Crissi Doyle, the commission’s first transgender member, added to its ranks.
Hawaiian Electric to replace utility poles in Kurtistown this week
There will be one-lane closure on Volcano Road (Highway 11) between Paʻahana Street and Pūko Street in Kurtistown on Wednesday and Thursday.
Discovery of 2 Hawaiian insects ‘unexpected and encouraging,’ offer hope for rare species
New populations of Hawaiian moths and damselflies found in unexpected locations.
2026 Native Hawaiian Convention to kick off next week on Oʻahu; 2,000-plus expected to gather
The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi’s communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.
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17th annual Big Island Mango Festival, Tanabata Festival offer day packed with fun in Kona
Both festivals celebrate different cultures from the around the island, including Hawaiian, agricultural and Japanese; promise unique, family-friendly fun for the entire family.
Get your tickets now for Polyfest Kona, featuring Aaradhna and Sammy J
Advance tickets are available through July 23 online at a reduced price for the event hosted at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona and presented by lifestyle and apparel brand Hawai‘i’s Finest.
Families invited to participate in 2026 Kohala Keiki Fishing Derby
Participation is limited to the first 100 keiki for the annual fishing derby that provides quality time between police officers, keiki and their families; registration is required, and the deadline is July 17.
Start your holiday shopping early during Christmas in July Gift, Jewelry, Arts & Crafts Fair in Kona
The annual JoAnn Williams event offers a diverse and impressive assortment of items by vendors and artisans from throughout the islands; scheduled July 18 at Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.
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Soldier from Hawaiʻi killed during attack in Jordan
First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, of ‘Ewa Beach, was killed in action on July 18, 2026 at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan during an enemy attack, according to the US Department of War.
Requests for proposals issued for $8 million Hoʻōla ʻĀina Green Fee projects
Funding for approximately $8 million in community projects is now available through the Green Fee, the landmark climate impact fee established in 2025 to support Hawaiʻi’s environmental stewardship, hazard mitigation, sustainable tourism and economic sustainability.
Hawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui
Hawaiian Electric today submitted its Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), seeking plans for competitively priced renewable energy and storage for Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui to meet customers’ growing energy needs and modernize the generation fleet to drive down costs by reducing the use of oil for power generation.
Kaua‘i Now
Kukuiʻula invites community to Summer Parade of Homes in benefit of Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool
Come tour custom-built homes, celebrate summer and support early childhood education for Kauaʻi’s keiki.
Counselors explore opportunities for prospective students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
High school counselors participated in an immersive event that highlights the university's possibilities to inspire more students to thrive in Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi keiki bring home free helmets, bikes after annual Keiki Bike Safety Day on Saturday
Forty lucky youngsters pedaled home with new bikes, and hundreds learned essential riding skills and helmet safety from dedicated Wilcox Medical Center physicians and community partner.
