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Puna community on edge as manhunt continues Thursday on Big Island for suspect in triple homicide
The murders of three men within less than 48 hours and ongoing search for 36-year-old armed and extremely dangerous suspect Jacob "Jake" Daniel Baker are causing fear, unease, frustration, grief and more among residents. May 28, 2026 · 05:32am
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 29-June 4: Punk rock, Hawaiian music fest, keiki camps, “WHAAM!” and more
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Puna community on edge as manhunt continues Thursday on Big Island for suspect in triple homicide
The murders of three men within less than 48 hours and ongoing search for 36-year-old armed and extremely dangerous suspect Jacob “Jake” Daniel Baker are causing fear, unease, frustration, grief and more among residents.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 29-June 4: Punk rock, Hawaiian music fest, keiki camps, “WHAAM!” and more
A great variety of events, activities, festivals and more is once again available for people of all ages; check out this week’s top 10 to see what piques your interests!
Hawaiʻi County to host earthquake informational meeting
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense received more than 200 damage reports as of Wednesday, with eight homes considered destroyed.
Friend identifies 2 of the 3 elderly men killed in Puna murder spree
Don Hyatt said his friends, Bob Shine, 69, and Chitta Morse, 79, were two of the victims. Suspect Jacob Baker remains on the lam.
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Manhunt underway for 36-year-old suspect in murders of 3 elderly men
Two of the victims were identified by a friend as Bob Shine, 69, and Chitta Morse, 79, who lived within 500 yards or so of each other in Pāhoa.
Kapena to release new single ‘Not Living for the Likes’
Island-pop single by the renowned Hawaiʻi music group encourages listeners to find self-worth beyond social media validation, online comparison and pressure of digital approval.
Monthly Kūpuna Watch meeting scheduled this week in Kona
Kūpuna Watch is an outreach program where police discuss crime and traffic trends, the importance of reporting elder abuse, as well as ways to identify and prevent financial and internet crimes.
Next ‘Talk Story with the Chief’ scheduled this week in Hilo
Free monthly events are aimed at strengthening communication and connection between police leadership and the community.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 29-June 4: Punk rock, Hawaiian music fest, keiki camps, “WHAAM!” and more
A great variety of events, activities, festivals and more is once again available for people of all ages; check out this week’s top 10 to see what piques your interests!
Kapena to release new single ‘Not Living for the Likes’
Island-pop single by the renowned Hawaiʻi music group encourages listeners to find self-worth beyond social media validation, online comparison and pressure of digital approval.
‘Party with a purpose’ during WHAAM! at Wainaku
Tickets are limited, so don’t wait to get yours for this pop art-inspired fundraiser celebrating food, art, music and the creative community hosted by Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance in partnership with Ola Brew.
Maui Now
Maui Surf Forecast for May 28, 2026
A small, long-period northwest swell is peaking as it fills in down the island chain this afternoon. North- and west-facing shores are experiencing near- to...
The Shops at Wailea announces June live music lineup
The Shops at Wailea presents live music programming throughout June in the Center’s Lower Level Performance Area. The month’s schedule features Wailea Wednesdays performances alongside a special evening concert showcasing award-recognized local musicians.
Lahaina ‘Detox & Wellness Workshop’ to support community healing after wildfires, June 6
A Detox and Wellness Workshop aimed at supporting recovery after the Lahaina wildfires will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. registration opens at 9:30 a.m. at the Lahaina Jodo Mission at 12 Ala Moana Street.
Community invited to shape Maui’s energy future at free public conference
Maui residents are invited to take an active role in determining the future of the island's energy system at the People's Energy Conference, a free, community-centered gathering taking place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. HST at 1727 Wili Pa Loop, Suite B, in Wailuku. The event will also be livestreamed for those who wish to participate online.
Kaua‘i Now
Updated potential refuge area list released ahead of hurricane season
The list is being released as a personal preparedness and planning tool to help residents and visitors identify potential refuge locations around the island ahead of the 2026 Central Pacific hurricane season, which begins t at the beginning of next week on June 1.
Additional details about extent of damages from Big Island quake continue to be reported
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense as of Wednesday, May 27, had received more than 200 damage reports from the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that struck shortly before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22, on west side of Big Island; 85 of the reports were from properties with major damage and 8 homes are considered destroyed.
Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System to host community call, town hall on Kaua‘i
The events are aimed at providing Garden Isle veterans information about available services, get health screenings and vaccines, receive assistance with Veterans Affairs healthcare enrollment, renew or replace Veterans Affairs identification cards and more; organization executive leadership also will be available to provide updates about resources and engage directly with veterans.
