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The cold, wet and rainy day in Volcano didn’t stop any of those who participated in the nonprofit’s Aloka the Peace Dog Walk for Peace this past weekend from showing their support for compassion, love and peace.

The study led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher — published Feb. 10 in Nature Communications — found the scourge killing native Hawaiian birds was present at 63 of 64 sites tested statewide, including areas with very different bird communities.

While the Mauna Kea Access Road is currently open, travel could be difficult as roads may be slippery.

Athletes from throughout Hawai‘i will compete in basketball, bowling and track and field in June in Minneapolis.

Two Big Island competitors will participate in the inaugural Ka Makou Kōnane Invitational Tournament Finals on Friday.

Funding part of a total $147 million in earmarks secured by Democrat Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.

This is the fourth traffic fatality on Hawai‘i Island in 2026, compared to five this time last year.

The state junior team program is aimed at identifying elite junior golfers in each state and providing them with an opportunity for further development; Leo Saito and Jake Otani of Hilo were named as members of the 2026 team.

Hawaiʻi Care Choices is collaborating with North Hawaiʻi Hospice to expand its palliative care program to individuals with serious illnesses in Hāmākua, Waimea, North Kohala, and South Kohala.

All Big Island students in grades kindergarten through 12 are eligible to submit designs for the contest, but don’t wait; the deadline to enter is this Friday (Feb. 13).

49-year-old Chante Livingston of Ocean View is charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault in connection with the incident in Ocean View; her bail was set at $15,000, and she is scheduled to make her initial court appearance Wednesday (Feb. 11).

Scouts will launch cookie booths Feb. 20 statewide for the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program, which this year includes a new flavor to satisfy customer cravings.

The 44-year-old appeared in Kona District Court for both cases on Tuesday.

The upgraded facility at Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua expands access and care for oncology services in West Hawai‘i.

The show — with a raw honesty and contemporary relevance — explores themes of loneliness, truth, mental health and the universal desire to be seen and understood; it opens Friday (Feb. 13) at East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center in downtown Hilo.

“The Rose Award recognizes women in our community who have made a significant impact on the lives of others through their employment, volunteer activities and associations.” said Zonta Club of Hilo President Laurie Higashi.

This comprehensive course — with online and in-person sessions — covers vital components of emergency preparedness and response, including triage and first aid, search and rescue and fire suppression and safety.

Journey Through the Universe hosted its 22nd year with 46 volunteer educators visiting classrooms, participating in career panels and hosting community events all about astronomy.

Big Island residents are invited Feb. 21 to Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo for the chance to connect with top employers, grow their professional network, access education and training resources and more.

While conditions have improved, Hawaiian Electric could proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk if weather changes.