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The curtain already fell on two performances, and we’d almost wager you’re not building a snowman — no matter if you want to or not. So there’s no reason to wait, especially if it’s the first time in forever you will catch a live show at historic Palace Theater in downtown Hilo.

The evening will showcase and celebrate Japan’s musical tradition with taiko, shakuhachi and shinobue as well as feature Puna Taiko and Taishoji Taiko from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 20 at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Performing Arts Center.

The message, posted the morning of June 16 on Facebook, was attached to an invite by Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura to community members for them to join her for a party June 20 in Kea‘au.

Kealakehe High School senior Giselle Minez-Cruz and Makua Lani Christian Academy senior Aysha Pham were the 2026 Kaimana Scholars from Hawaiʻi County.

New resource provides detailed analysis of public investments supporting keiki from prenatal years through young adulthood.

A recap of the company’s activities from the past quarter along with plans for the remainder of 2026 to make Hawai‘i Island more energy resilient will be shared and energy-related questions from participants answered during the upcoming informational meeting; register to attend by June 26.

Hawaiʻi County has secured a two-month lease extension until Sept. 1 from Black Sand Beach LLC to continue discussions about the future of the beach that is a natural and cultural treasure.

A quick look at news from throughout the state, region and beyond.

Remember: All projects are weather permitting. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice.

The biweekly update from Attorney General Anne Lopez reveals that the corruption case has become more complex during the investigation.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.

Hawaiʻi Police Department is hosting a school supply drop box at Hilo Police Station, located at 349 Kapiʻolani St., in Hilo as part of the effort. Community members are encouraged to donate new school supplies for East Hawaiʻi Keiki and can do so now.

Meetings rotate around Hawaiʻi Island and provide residents an opportunity to meet directly with Big Island Police Chief Reed Mahuna and district commanders to share concerns, ask questions and discuss public safety issues in an open, conversational setting.

The historic restaurant has had new life breathed into it with the help of the newly formed Island Restaurant Group and a reimagined menu.

Despite having breaks in activity during this ongoing eruption at the Kīlauea summit on the Big Island, monitoring data indicates activity is still elevated and the eruption is not finished, even if we don’t always see lava at the surface.

The plans for the Kona Seaside Shops, which were built in the early 1970s, call for demolishing three of the five buildings and renovating the rest of the property to create an “inviting gateway” to the Aliʻi Drive retail corridor.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green appointed Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee, the only U.S. citizen selected to participate in a 2025 Antarctic expedition led by explorer Robert Swan, to the board, pending confirmation by the Hawaiʻi Senate.

Applications open now for discounted ENERGY STAR refrigerators and freezers.

The Department of Health detected a travel-related case of dengue virus and is conducting inspections and mosquito control in the affected area.

Late applications for disaster assistance related to the Kona Low storms are considered case by case and are not guaranteed.