Business Monday: New small business network offers support for aspiring entrepreneurs on the Big Island

The new network seeks to cultivate local businesses grounded in cultural values and shared prosperity through mentorship, funding and resources.

The cleanup initiative is a part of the HONOUR — Homeless Outreach Nurturing Our Community — project, which included about 20 unsheltered volunteers who assisted with cleaning up the popular playground; it brought officers and community members together with a shared goal of preserving and enhancing one of the Big Island’s valued public spaces.

The new “Moana” designs inspire guests around the world with a message of exploration — “Voyage beyond the reef” — on all three aircraft ahead of the theatrical release of Disney’s highly anticipated reimagining on July 10.

Kīlauea’s Episode 49 eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu crater has ended, prompting the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to lower alert levels.

Electric Vehicle Association names Big Island state Rep. Nicole Lowen as its 2026 Legislative Ambassador of the Year.

The U.S. senator from Hawai‘i couldn’t — in good conscience — vote to advance a bill that paves the way for an up to 40% increase in U.S. Department of Defense spending, especially as the President Donald Trump Administration wages an illegal war in Iran with no plan or end in sight.

Kahaluʻu, Laʻaola (Magic Sands) and Kohanaiki beach parks are closed on Sunday due to the extreme conditions.

The new leader will succeed David Earles, who recently announced plans to depart the organization to relocate out of state after 4 years of exceptional service.

Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza light up the July 4th holiday in Kailua-Kona; everyone encouraged to join the festivities as entries are still being accepted for this year’s parade.

The main goal of the lawsuit’s petitioner is to stop a proposed 150 bungalow development that is part of the nonprofit’s management plan, which also includes a new cultural education center.

Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza light up the July 4th holiday in Kailua-Kona; everyone encouraged to join the festivities as entries are still being accepted for this year’s parade.

What’s happening, Big Island? Looking for something fun to do? Boy, do we have some nifty events on the agenda this week that will get your toes tapping, bodies moving and spirits heightened.

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

It’s another week full of a unique variety of fun events, activities and more on the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!

Additional events throughout the state, including other University of Hawaiʻi campuses, also are being planned.