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News briefs for July 10: Alumni Makers’ Market, Alaska Air Group is No. 1, safer drinking water and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Decomposed human remains found on Big Island ID’d as previously reported missing, endangered woman
The woman was initially reported missing on June 3, 2026.
Big Island community members encouraged to ‘Stuff the Bus’ and help keiki start new school year strong
Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division will collect back-to-school supplies at Kona and Hilo Walmart stores; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles ringing out at the Kona store to collect donations for families in need.
Volcano Watch: Deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s deep earthquakes
Though most of state’s day-to-day seismic activity occurs within volcanic systems, these widely felt — often offshore — deep earthquakes are not at all directly related to magmatic processes; learn more in today’s “Volcano Watch.”
Maunakea access road to summit could become a toll road; state agencies discuss 2 proposals
While the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority will be taking over management of the summit area from the University of Hawaiʻi, the state Supreme Court determined the manager of the access road is the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Free soil, plant testing for farmers impacted by kona low storms ends later this month
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience reminds agricultural producers the reopened Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center will accept samples until July 21.
Did you feel it? Magnitude-4.5 quake strikes off west coast of Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the temblor struck just after 8:15 p.m. July 9 about 34 miles west-southwest of Captain Cook at a depth of 24 miles below sea level; no damage to buildings or infrastructure expected.
Black Rock Pizza in Kailua-Kona closed after inspectors find rodent droppings, food safety violations
The DOH has shuttered Black Rock Pizza amid an active rodent infestation and severe food safety violations discovered during a recent inspection.
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority’s first executive director announces retirement
“Serving as MKSOA’s first Executive Director has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” said John De Fries on Thursday.
Dead coconut rhinoceros beetle found at Hilo International Airport
It is believed the insect entered the trap sometime after a previous trap check on June 16.
Public invited to learn results of Evacuation Traffic Study in Waikōloa Village
The federally funded study is intended to mitigate the risk of harm to people and property in the fire-vulnerable South Kohala area.
News briefs for July 9: SPAM Musubi Day, business accelerator and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
The Department of Agriculture enacts proactive, protective measures against New World screwworm
Despite the low risk to Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture is monitoring risk as New World screwworm cases rise on U.S. mainland.
‘No surprises’: Paid parking lot operators on Hawai‘i Island will be required to post rates
Hawaiʻi County Councilmember Rebecca Villegas said the bill’s passage is a “small step” to helping to stop predatory parking rates, especially in Kona Village.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 10-16: All Kine Market, Tiger Fun Day, stargazing, candidate ‘speed dating’, plus more
There once again is a unique variety of events and activities coming up during the next week, promising a ton of fun for keiki to kūpuna; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Gov. Josh Green signs four bills into law, focusing on environmental conservation, housing affordability
Gov. Josh Green signs new legislation to strengthen housing and enhance environmental protections to improve community infrastructure.
UPDATE: Police report Highway 19 near Kaʻawaliʻi Gulch reopen to all traffic
Motorists were previously asked the evening of July 8 to avoid the area after one lane was closed because of a traffic crash.
UPDATE: Portion of Hina Lani Street in Kona reopen after closure because of brush fire
At 11:09 a.m. July 8, an AlertWest camera, installed by Hawaiian Electric in wildfire-prone areas, showed smoke billowing above Keahuolu Courthouse; however, as of 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, smoke appeared to have dissipated.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks nonprofit partners for Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
Governor signs bills to regulate tobacco use, electronic smoking devices
Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.
