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‘May the Cure Be with You’: Join the movement to rebel against cancer during 2026 Relay For Life Big Island
Big Island Relayers are a force of their own, and they are sending a prayer of “May the Cure Be with You” to cancer patients, their caregivers, friends and families; 2026 Relay is July 18 at its new site of Edith Kanakaʻole Tennis Stadium in Hilo.
Review finds 22 people previously reported missing have since been located
Hawaiʻi Police Department says many of the people were found in other areas of Hawaiʻi Island, elsewhere in the state or even farther away, which contributed to delays in updating the status of these cases.
Episode 51 of ongoing Kīlauea episodic summit eruption ends
The most recent lava fountaining episode within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater ended abruptly at 4:46 p.m. July 15 after 8.1 hours.
Hawai‘i Island police discover body of man in grassy area at Old Kona Airport Park
Because of the condition of the body, officers were unable to make a visual identification.
Vulcans once again set new academic benchmark
Student-athletes in all 12 sports at the University of Hawai‘i campus posted a record-high 3.37 combined grade-point average during the 2025-26 academic year.
Hawai‘i Island police warn public about phone scammers impersonating the Federal Communications Commission
The caller falsely claimed the victim’s telephone number had been linked to a criminal investigation and transferred the victim to another individual posing as an officer with the Washington, D.C. Police Department.
UPDATE: Runaway teen girl from Kona found in good health
The 17-year-old was reported as a runaway in January.
Coastal flooding expected throughout Hawaiian Islands during high tide
According to the National Weather Service, the water levels are expected to run higher than predicted, starting this afternoon.
South Kona earthquake recovery updates, aid information available at community meeting
The 6.0-magnitude earthquake, centered near Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, resulted in hundreds of reports of residential and commercial damage.
Kona family searching for pet cat they claim was trapped, removed from neighborhood 11 weeks ago
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has forwarded to county prosecutors a rare criminal case of animal desertion, the unlawful taking of an animal without the intention of returning it.
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital receives national honors for cardiovascular care
The awards reflect the Waimea hospital’s high-quality stroke care based on the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines and highlights its success in improving outcomes for stroke patients through timely and effective treatment.
Police arrest 25 motorists for driving under the influence on Big Island roadways
Five of the drivers arrested the week of June 29-July 5 were involved in traffic crashes; three of them were younger than 21 years old.
UPDATE: Minor coastal flooding no longer expected
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu canceled the previously issued coastal flooding statement as peak high tides have gradually declined.
Come meet your Community Policing Officer over a cup of coffee in Kona
Coffee With a Cop events are informal meetings with no agenda, and topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
Black Rock Pizza reopens after Hawaiʻi Health Department lifts closure
State Food Safety Branch inspectors determined all required corrective actions had been completed, allowing the restaurant to resume operations.
Big Island students present Hawaiian language projects on the national stage
While five students from Ka ‘Umeke Kā‘eo Public Charter School demonstrated the cultural heritage and history of Hawai‘i, sixty-two Hawaiʻi students competed in the National History Day National Contest.
New laws aim to strengthen education for educators and students
Gov. Josh Green enacts laws that promote safer schools, improve access to nutritious meals, and help with college expenses.
Legacy Hilo Rehab and Nursing recognized for care of stroke patients
Legacy Hilo Rehab and Nursing has enhanced its stroke care through the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative.
Two Pāʻauilo men arrested following an attempted murder
Kawika Souza and Gary Dias-Souza were arrested and charged in connection to an attempted murder of a man in Pāʻauilo last Friday, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awards leases to 200 East Hawai‘i residents
An additional 200 project leases for the homestead project in Hilo are expected to be awarded in August.
