Community
Hawai‘i Island leader in wildfire management honored in New York City
Elizabeth Pickett was honored by the media organization Grist for tackling pressing climate problems.
Update: Hāwī transfer station to remain closed through at least next 2 days
It is uncertain whether the Hāwī transfer station will reopen after Wednesday. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
1 million diapers strong and still going
Hawai‘i Diaper Bank, the first nonprofit in the islands to provide free diapers, baby wipes and other children’s essentials to low-income families with young keiki, will donate its millionth diaper to Going Home Hawai‘i today.
‘A huge moment’ for Kaua‘i reefs: Coral nursery coming to island with federal funding
State personnel and partners will get to work building a $384,400 coral nursery on the Garden Isle this January.
Business Monday: Banking institution leads volunteer effort statewide for National Cleanup Day
Volunteers worked at Camp Kilohana and Kealakehe Elementary.
Coconut rhinoceros beetle found on Big Island
This is the first detection of CRB on the island since October 2023 when a Waikoloa resident reported finding a total of six grubs (larvae) in a decaying palm tree stump.
Police seek help identifying Hilo burglary suspect
The burglary reportedly occurred on Thursday, Sept. 19, between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., at a business located on the 100 block of Kaumana Drive in Hilo.
Planned center at Kauaʻi Community College will help transfer students continue degrees at several other UH campuses
The center will offer comprehensive support services for Kauaʻi Community College students transferring to 4-year programs at UH campuses on Oʻahu in Mānoa and West Oʻahu and UH-Hilo on the Big Island.
Update: Power restored to more than 3,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in N. Kona
Outages have also been reported in North Kohala impacting 794 customers.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Punk rock, civic engagement, a reggae icon, orchids, Peace Day
An interesting mix of events, concerts and other activities is featured on the Big Island during the next 7 days. Check them out today!
7 Big Island bus routes among 14 in state to be restored this month
Two routes in the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area and five in the Ka‘ū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area will be restored.
3 children arrested for posting shooting threat on TikTok at private Waimea school
The three children, estimated to be in eighth grade, have been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening for the video.
One-way traffic flow Saturday in Honoka‘a for Peace Day Festival
The Peace Day Festival in in downtown Honoka‘a is in observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day.
Blood drive in Hilo offers donors chance to win 2 roundtrip tickets from Alaska Airlines
Blood donations from the Hilo community are essential to ensuring a stable blood supply across the state, with each donation having the potential to save three lives.
Walk to prevent, raise awareness to addiction and overdose
Hosted by the Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, in collaboration with the Big Island Substance Abuse Council, the walk this year aims to bring more awareness and support to those affected by addiction and drug overdose.
Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival returns to Kona following yearslong hiatus
The two-day event had not been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island Sept. 12-18: Read some poetry, learn about manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of an iconic music album and more
Read some poetry, learn about the majestic manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic music albums of all time.
Take the dive and get connected to the deep ocean during ‘Pilina Kai Lipo’ in Hilo
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, and engages the community with the deep ocean by highligthing NOAA Ocean Exploration efforts to further understand what lies beneath the surface of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Don’t miss your chance. Today is the last day.
Clogged drain causes sewage to spill into ocean near Kailua-Kona pier
Spill has been ongoing since Sunday afternoon; warning signs posted and public is advised to stay out of the water.
Nonprofit, volunteers restripe oldest segment of Hilo Bayfront Trail on Sunday
Future events will target the trail’s Pauahi Street to Canoe Halau section and the bayfront soccer field sections.
