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Hawai‘i Island police chief Ben Moszkowicz applies to be interim chief of Honolulu Police Department

After Joe Logan unexpectedly announced his retirement earlier this month as chief of the Honolulu Police Department, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi strongly recommended Ben Moszkowicz to be the interim chief.

Lifeguard tower installed at Kohanaiki Beach Park in Kona

Rachel Able pushed the lifeguard tower after her daughter died from injuries suffered in a surf accident at the beach in 2022.

Two urgent care centers in East Hawai‘i fined $2.19 million for operating clinical labs without state permits

The violations were discovered during a state inspection on March 25.

Japanese dishes from LA restaurant featured at Mauna Lani’s Surf Shack along Kohala Coast

This partnership is part of Mauna Lani’s continued mission to bring an elevated culinary experience to guests and Big Island residents visiting the resort.

Long-awaited dredging at Pohoiki Boat Ramp has finally started

Career fishermen and generations of fishing families have been waiting for access to the ocean since the 2018 Kīlauea lava flow blocked the Pohoiki Boat Ramp eight years ago.

Around 220 slots are available for this year’s Coach Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp in July

The 2025 Coach Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp invites young athletes to hone their skills and have a good time during a day camp in Hilo from July 21-24.

UH program serving ‘ohana, keiki and kūpuna threatened by federal budget cuts

The SNAP-Ed program could end without federal funding on Sept. 30, ultimately impacting community well-being and food security.

Fellowship program enables visionary leaders for Hawaiʻi to emerge from all sectors

Trailblazers can apply for the 10th Omidyar Fellows program, an immersive leadership experience that enables Fellows to lead with purpose, mobilize communities, and amplify positive change throughout Hawai‘i.

ACLU of Hawai‘i asks county leaders not to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi is investigating concerns about how Immigration and Customs Enforcement warrants are executed, potential use of excessive force, and other violations of law.

Update: High surf advisory cancelled for the south shores of Hawaiʻi Island today

Above average surf will continue along south facing shores, but will remain below advisory thresholds. 

Temporary one-way traffic pattern on Ali‘i Drive will change back to two-way road

Hawai‘i County created the one-way road, from Kailua Pier to the Hualālai Road intersection, to add free parking stalls to combat concerns over the extreme parking prices at privately owned lots in the downtown area.

Hawai‘i County Council passes nearly $1 billion budget for FY 2025-26

Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said the passing of the budget shows unity between the county council and administration, adding the council members understand the county needs and the administration understands theirs.

Hawaiʻi County proposes new fees for zoo, increased fees for equestrian center

Community members voiced their concerns during a hearing on the County of Hawaiʻi’s fee changes that are set to begin July 1 at the Panaʻewa Recreational Complex’ zoo and equestrian center.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 5-12: King Kamehameha and World Ocean day celebrations, Holy Ghost Feast, HI-larious Improv and more

Whether you love comedy, the ocean, samba or celebrating Kamehameha the Great, there is plenty of things to do this week on Hawaiʻi Island.

Hawai‘i County officials respond to water main leak in South Kohala

The leak is located south of the intersection of Māmalahoa Highway and Parker Historical House Road, on the west side of Waimea Town.

Crews depart from Hilo on an ancestral journey to circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean

Nainoa Thompson leads a crew of seven on a traditional navigation and deep immersion into nature while retracing Kealaikahiki, the ancestral sea road to Tahiti.

Hawai‘i County mayor proclaims June 3, 2025, Maia Kealoha Day for 8-year-old star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’

Maia Kealoha of Kona is just getting started. She already filmed another movie, “The Wrecking Crew,” with stars Jason Mamoa and Morena Baccarin.

Required licenses to be issued this month for the upcoming hunting season

Effective June 15, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season. The date of issuance will be through June 30, 2026. 

Long-awaited pharmacy expansion at Kona Community Hospital complete

The expansion includes a new compounding suite that will allow the hospital to safely prepare medications – including chemotherapy drugs – on-site.

Hawaiʻi Island residents encouraged to participate in community survey

The anonymous online survey, which is available through July 31, aims to capture the voices and sentiments of residents.
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