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Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo among proposed closures of forest research facilities nationwide
Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono led 16 Senate Democratic colleagues in urging U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to provide Congress with a full breakdown of the service’s decision to close these facilities.
Keiki invited to participate in second annual Youth Music Showcase
Participation is limited to the first 15 performances, with a maximum of three performances in each category each limited to 3 minutes; registration deadline is Aug. 22.
Maui police lieutenant charged with allegedly taking bribes to protect chicken fighting and drug operations
The lieutenant was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, according to an announcement today from the United States Attorney Ken Sorenson.
News briefs for Aug. 6: Flight operations, fishing tournament, scholarships and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
Suspect formally charged with attempted murder following shooting in Puna
The 35-year-old is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Hilo District Court today.
Hawaiʻi Safety Survey now underway statewide
Anonymous questionnaire is part of a working group study to address domestic violence and improve survivor safety; it takes about 5 minutes to complete and responses are confidential.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 7-13: Bake your own baumstriezel, 808 Day, Brain Health Scavenger Hunt, ‘Chegamos’ and more
The unique variety of events happening during the next week around the Big Island features an array of culture, music, history, health, art and more.
District 3: Incumbent versus challenger, with primary winner capturing the Hawaiʻi County Council seat
This race will be decided on Saturday.
Puna Rising invites youth, employers to first Puna Youth Career Fair
The free community event is aimed at giving Puna’s youth a path to stay, work and thrive at home; businesses and employers who want to host a table should register by Aug. 6.
Big Island police arrest 13 motorists for DUI week of July 20-26
There have been 445 DUI arrests so far this year, a decrease of 15.56% compared with 527 during the same period last year.
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños results in 345 illnesses across 27 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert due to multistate outbreak of Salamonella linked to jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
Hawaiʻi County reaches agreement with landowner to prevent eminent domain for widening of a Puna road
The Hawaiʻi County Council was going to vote Wednesday on whether to authorize condemnation of 3.74 acres of land to make Government Beach Road safer, but was asked to postpone the decision to allow for the agreement to be finalized with Lum Family Enterprises.
First-of-a-kind hands-on training available to take your butchery skills to next level
Application period now open for first-of-its-kind butchery and meat preservation training at the Diamond Head campus of Culinary Institute of Pacific on Oʻahu; participants can learn from nationally recognized instructors.
Overnight road closure scheduled for utility work in North Kona
Hawaiian Electric plans pole replacement work the evening of Aug. 6 along Māmalahoa Highway, between junction of Hualālai Road and Halelani Road.
Iconic Mexico Navy training ship’s historic visit to Honolulu marks its return to international waters
Hawaiʻi is first international port of call during the ARM Cuauhtémoc’s first major training voyage following a 2025 New York tragedy.
News briefs for Aug. 5: ‘Rocky Horror’ auditions, broadband expansion and more
A quick look at news happening around the Big Island and throughout the state.
Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve, Pu‘u Anahulu Game Management Area 2026 hunting seasons approach
Puʻu Waʻawaʻa youth and disabled is weekends and state holidays throughout August; Puʻu Waʻawaʻa makai muzzleloader hunting and Puʻu Anahulu Game Management Area makai muzzleloader from first Friday in September through last Sunday in October.
Hawaiʻi County’s District 4 is an open council seat with Ashley Kierkiewicz unable to run due to term limits
With County Council member Ashley Kierkiewicz unable to pursue re-election due to term limits, four candidates are running to represent Lower Puna.
Repairs scheduled at Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station
Residents are asked to take their recyclables to the Volcano or Keaʻau recycling and transfer stations during the construction period.
District 1: Incumbent Heather Kimball seeks re-election for 4th and final term against two challengers
Kimball is being challenged by retired entrepreneur Ren del Rosario and UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn.
