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What’s happening, Big Island? Looking for something fun to do? Boy, do we have some nifty events on the agenda this week that will get your toes tapping, bodies moving and spirits heightened.

With blood donations typically dropping off in the summer months due to schools being out and families on vacation, the nonprofift said donors are urgently needed to meet blood collection goals.

Hawai‘i Police Department reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, that 15-year-old Makayla Nobriga, who was last seen about 7 a.m. June 4, was found Tuesday, June 9.

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Service Section also reports a decrease in major crashes around the island; however, fatal crashes and resulting fatalities have increased since last year.

New artwork, also inspired by Mona Kapule Kahele’s ‘Clouds of Memories,’ celebrates the legend of Kealakekua namesake.

The 51-year-old was ordered detained during his initial appearance in court in the District of Montana, pending transportation to the District of Hawai‘i.

However, a significant decrease in single-family and multi-family housing activity raises concern.

37-year-old Federico’s head chef Sergio “Tito” Reyes is remembered as a person who loved cars, DJing, arts, the beach, his job, his friends and his family, whom he regularly sent money to in Guatemala.

Nonprofit wants to raise remaining $500K of endowment goal to build resources for the critical management needed to restore and maintain healthy habitat for the endangered Hawai’i creeper.

Applications accepted now for August 2026 cohort of 1-year Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate, which prepares students for careers in cesspool conversion, sustainable wastewater installation.

Magnitude-4.7 about 14 miles east of Pāpa‘ikou was also likely related to stress from the weight of the island bending the Pacific plate; light shaking was reported, with no damage expected.

32-year-old Steven Campos is scheduled to make his initial court appearance July 2 in Hilo District Court; his bail is set at $120,000.

Reckless driving reports also increased as Hawaiʻi Police Department conducts high visibility traffic enforcement operations along the highway corridor, often called Saddle Road, as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and reduce dangerous driving behaviors.

Kings’ Shops puts student art on display at the Waikōloa shopping center after donating $500 to Parker School’s art program.

The pilot program in Honoka‘a is designed to serve up to 20 students during its first year.

The 78-year-old was found in good health.

Red Cross Pacific Islands Region is seeking volunteers to undergo Shelter Hero training for swift emergency response during El Niño’s increased storm threat.

The 71-year-old was found in good health.

A national report, co-authored by University of Hawaiʻi sociologist Ashley Rubin, examined concerns about declining public confidence in the humanities and the impact of ideological commitments on scholarship in some academics.

Hawaiʻi International Science Experience is hosting a five-day program designed to break barriers and connect local and global youth in STEM.