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Previously thought confined to specific regions, researchers using advanced deep-sea technology have now documented these iconic creatures near Jarvis Island and the Tonga Trench.

The honor was awarded to Love for his exemplary service in assisting a stranded motorist on a busy highway at the end of November 2025.

Nara Organics has issued a recall for its powdered infant formula from Target stores in Hawaiʻi and nationwide, due to potential contamination by Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria linked to infant botulism.

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies, however, when post offices are closed.

State prosecutors asked for no bail saying the 51-year-old was a flight risk and danger to the community, but the Fifth Circuit Court judge kept bail at $1.5 million.

One of the suspects has been positively identified through surveillance footage.

Kahalu‘u Beach Park, Kohanaiki Beach Park and Old Kona Airport Park are closed.

The new network seeks to cultivate local businesses grounded in cultural values and shared prosperity through mentorship, funding and resources.

The cleanup initiative is a part of the HONOUR — Homeless Outreach Nurturing Our Community — project, which included about 20 unsheltered volunteers who assisted with cleaning up the popular playground; it brought officers and community members together with a shared goal of preserving and enhancing one of the Big Island’s valued public spaces.

The new “Moana” designs inspire guests around the world with a message of exploration — “Voyage beyond the reef” — on all three aircraft ahead of the theatrical release of Disney’s highly anticipated reimagining on July 10.

Kīlauea’s Episode 49 eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu crater has ended, prompting the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to lower alert levels.

Electric Vehicle Association names Big Island state Rep. Nicole Lowen as its 2026 Legislative Ambassador of the Year.

Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza light up the July 4th holiday in Kailua-Kona; everyone encouraged to join the festivities as entries are still being accepted for this year’s parade.

The main goal of the lawsuit’s petitioner is to stop a proposed 150 bungalow development that is part of the nonprofit’s management plan, which also includes a new cultural education center.

As residents explore the summit through the exclusive Kamaʻāina Observatory Experience they learn firsthand from experts about groundbreaking space research.

David Lopez takes the helm as the new administrator of the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency next month, following the departure of James Barros.

Surf of 8 to 12 feet is expected by late Saturday night and 10 to 14 feet by Sunday afternoon, June 14, through Monday night, June 15.

The 47th annual Telly Awards judging council, which selects the winning entries, featured more than 250 expert judges from Google, HBO, BBC, Netflix and more. More than 13,000 entries from around the globe were submitted this year.

Winners Rianne Angelique Kealohaokalani Kalama Empaynado and Mari Iwata were honored during the club’s Scholarship Dinner Reception, which also featured Hilo-born kānaka maoli surf journalist and communications and marketing professional Daniel Ikaika Ito as keynote speaker.

Coconut rhinoceros beetles damage palm fronds and they pose a direct threat tor local food security, making it critical to detect beetles as early as possible.