News 23-year-old Honokaʻa man allegedly uses social media to entice 14-year-old girl into…
Hawai'i State News Two plant protein products recalled from Hawaiʻi shelves due to potential plastic…
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 26-July 2: Pride parade and festival, Festa Brasileira, ‘The Addiction of Hope,’ cultural festival and more
Festivals and events celebrating culture and community highlight events happening this week around the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now! June 25, 2026 · 05:00am
Wine, beer, food, flowers, more at Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party ‘fun’-raiser
All ticket proceeds from the party benefit nonprofit Ku'ikahi Mediation Center and its cause of "Finding Solutions, Growing Peace." All silent auction proceeds benefit Hilo Orchid Society’s agriculture student scholarship fund.News Money saving challenge pays off for Big Island families
Business Enforcement begins July 1 for statewide hemp retailer and distributor registration…
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Senate Bill 2239 signed into law, establishing updated automatic voter registration in…
Business Monday: Kona Brewing’s historic Kona Pub creating beer garden entrance to…
Taste of Hilo raises record $20K for Hawaiʻi Community College students
Inaugural Aviation Day hosted by Hawaiian Airlines to spark student interest in aviation
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Don’t let it go! Get your tickets now to experience magic of Disney’s…
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 26-July 2: Pride parade and festival, Festa Brasileira, ‘The Addiction of Hope,’ cultural festival and more
Festivals and events celebrating culture and community highlight events happening this week around the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
Wine, beer, food, flowers, more at Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party ‘fun’-raiser
All ticket proceeds from the party benefit nonprofit Ku’ikahi Mediation Center and its cause of “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” All silent auction proceeds benefit Hilo Orchid Society’s agriculture student scholarship fund.
Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team wins 2 gold medals on Day 3 of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi has 16 Special Olympics Hawaiʻi athletes — including members from the Big Island — as well as two Unified Partners and their coaches representing the Aloha State in Minneapolis, Minn.
23-year-old Honokaʻa man allegedly uses social media to entice 14-year-old girl into sex acts
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested and charged Kainalu Palik following an investigation into a report that a man was using Snapchat to send sexually explicit messages throughout several days to the minor.
Two plant protein products recalled from Hawaiʻi shelves due to potential plastic contamination
Consumers urged to verify if they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets or Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties, which are distributed to stores nationwide.
Money saving challenge pays off for Big Island families
The County of Hawaiʻi disbursed $14,000 to 14 participants after they successfully saved money every month.
Enforcement begins July 1 for statewide hemp retailer and distributor registration requirements
All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.
Experts remind public ahead of Fourth of July that fireworks are not toys, can cause devastating eye injuries
Hawaiian Eye Center offers safety tips to protect your eyes during U.S. celebration of its Independence Day.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 26-July 2: Pride parade and festival, Festa Brasileira, ‘The Addiction of Hope,’ cultural festival and more
Festivals and events celebrating culture and community highlight events happening this week around the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
Wine, beer, food, flowers, more at Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party ‘fun’-raiser
All ticket proceeds from the party benefit nonprofit Ku’ikahi Mediation Center and its cause of “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” All silent auction proceeds benefit Hilo Orchid Society’s agriculture student scholarship fund.
Don’t let it go! Get your tickets now to experience magic of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ on Palace Theater stage
The curtain already fell on two performances, and we’d almost wager you’re not building a snowman — no matter if you want to or not. So there’s no reason to wait, especially if it’s the first time in forever you will catch a live show at historic Palace Theater in downtown Hilo.
Savor a dynamic, unforgettable performance during ‘Voice of the Earth’
The evening will showcase and celebrate Japan’s musical tradition with taiko, shakuhachi and shinobue as well as feature Puna Taiko and Taishoji Taiko from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 20 at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Performing Arts Center.
Maui Now
Maui Weather Forecast for June 25, 2026
Moderate to breezy trade winds can be expected through the weekend and likely into the first half of next week, pushing showers over mostly windward and...
Maui County water quality report available for public review online
The Maui County Department of Water Supply has published its 2026 Water Quality Report, which is available online for public review at at www.mauicounty.gov/247/Water-Quality-Report. The report summarizes drinking water quality testing results collected from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025.
Expansion of coffee berry borer infested area to include the islands of Lānaʻi and Kauaʻi
The request for the board’s designation of the islands of Lānaʻi and Kauaʻi as CBB-infested areas follows similar designations of Hawaiʻi Island (2010) and Oʻahu (2015). The designation goes into effect today, June 24, 2026.
Kaua‘i Now
Six candidates for Kauaʻi mayor face off at community forum in Princeville
Six aspiring candidates vying to become the next mayor of Kauaʻi gathered at the Princeville Community Center to address vital issues ranging from housing to waste management in a forum hosted by North Shore Give.
Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi claims 2 gold medals in track and field events during 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
The Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team — including Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi, who placed sixth June 24 in the singles bowling competition — has 16 athletes, two Unified Partners and their coaches representing the Aloha State in Minneapolis, Minn.
May unemployment rate in Hawai‘i at 2.5%, a slight increase from month before
However, number of non-agricultural jobs throughout the islands Increased by total of 4,000, or 0.6%, compared with the same month in 2025; nonfarm jobs jumped by 1,900 from April to May this year.
