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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 20-26: ‘The Gin Game,’ ‘Fun Home,’ Ladies That Rock, The Summer Slide, Over the Rainbow Drag Brunch and more
Get ready for a week filled with theater, music, comedy and just plain fun on the Big Island.
Candidates invited to Waimea Community Association’s ‘speed dating’ forum
The forum provides candidates and voters with close-up encounters to get to know each other better and ask questions.
Trails within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopen 2 weeks after brief eruption
The volcano erupted on June 3 in the remote upper Southwest Rift Zone. Kīlauea spewed lava for 8.5 hours before stopping again. The last eruption occurred in September 2023.
State agency offering grants throughout Hawai‘i to promote more tree plantings
The deadline to apply is July 15.
Weekly Big Island DUI arrests for June 10-16
To date, there were 16 fatal crashes, resulting in 18 fatalities (two of which had multiple deaths and one crash was reclassified as a suicide).
Council favors proposed performance audit of Hawai‘i County R&D Department
Resolution 539 says differing interpretations of the Hawai‘i County Research and Development Department’s role and functions have led to frequent operational changes, inconsistent priorities and difficuluties in the general oversight and evaluation of the department fulfilling its duty to the people of the Big Island.
Student pharmacists in Hilo to partner with HMSA to help in medication therapy management
Medication Therapy Management includes reviewing a person’s medications to ensure they are being used appropriately, answering drug-related questions and determining the most cost-effective options.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for information on missing Puna man
The 33-year-old was reportedly last seen on Oct. 21, 2023, in Kea‘au. He was wearing camouflage pants and no shirt.
$5 million committed to scholarship fund at University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
Hawai‘i Promise Scholarship covers direct education costs not met by other forms of financial aid, including tuition, fees and an allowance for books and supplies.
Blood drive scheduled in Kona this week
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i is partnering with and giving back to Special Olympics Hawai‘i this summer from June 1 through Aug. 31 for its “Give Blood. Empower Athletes.” campaign.
Puna home destroyed in early morning blaze
When crews arrived on scene they found a 900-square-foot single-story residential structure, owned by Akamai Permaculture Trust, engulfed in flames and collapsed to the ground.
Temporary water shutoff scheduled in South Kohala
Impacted areas include all services along Puakō Beach Drive south of the Puakō Bay Boat Ramp.
AARP Hawai‘i, Nā Leo TV to host forum with Big Island mayor candidates
The four leading hopefuls in the 2024 race will have the chance to shaire their views about the future of the Big Island and answer questions from the public.
Coffee talk: 3 upcoming chances to have cup of joe with Kona police officers
There’s no agenda. The popular Coffee With a Cop events are intentionally informal. Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll
The atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is home to more than 70 endangered Hawaiian monk seals and also serves as the nesting grounds for the world’s largest colony of mōlī, or Laysan Albatross, and nearly 2 million birds of 19 different species, including the world’s most endangered duck, the Laysan duck.
Update: Bail reduced for Hilo man facing slew of drug, firearms charges
The most serious offenses — first-degree promoting a dangerous drug and first-degree attempted promoting a dangerous drug and possession of a firearm with intent to facilitate the commission of a felony drug offense — are Class A felonies each carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
State launches Pono campaign encouraging responsible behavior in Hawai‘i outdoors
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife released a series of five 30-second videos that address a variety of topics.
Hawai‘i Island police seek female suspect in burglary case
The incident occurred on May 30. At approximately 1:25 a.m., South Kohala Patrol Officers responded to a burglary alarm at the business, located on Māmalahoa Highway.
Hawai‘i County participates in summer food service program
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
Aircraft come to Big Island as part of Hawai‘i Air National Guard fighter training exercise
This National Guard Bureau training event brought together more than 1,000 participants from nine states and four service branches throughout two weeks, providing combat training to joint and total-forces units.