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Two more brush fires have broken out in South Kohala near the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach areas on the Big Island, according to Hawaiʻi County officials.

The Hawai‘i State Legislature passed a resolution recognizing Aug. 8, 2023 as the inaugural Honeycreepers Celebration Day that was inspired by the American Bird Conservancy, local artists, conservationists, students and teachers.

Shortly before 1 p.m. Monday, Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a disorderly male trying to provoke a fight with several people near Ali‘i Drive and Likana Lane.

On Aug. 5, police responded to nine theft reports in the Kona area of Polynesian Voyaging Society specialty license plates. No suspects have been identified.

L&L Hawai‘i is celebrating National Spam Musubi Day on Aug. 8 by offering an exclusive promotion to its “808” customers.

Monique Wilson, 43 of Kailua-Kona, is wanted for questioning for three criminal investigations.

These volunteer bodies empower residents to actively shape decisions that impact the well-being and future of Hawaiʻi County.

Category 4 Hurricane Dora is passing south of the Big Island today with sustained winds of 130 mph. It is bringing high winds, high surf and dry conditions with fire hazards.

Kohala Ranch, between Kamakani Loop to Akoni Pula Highway/270, remains under mandatory evacuation; and Akoni Pule Highway remains closed between the 6- and 17-mile markers.

Eligible applicants include those students from a single-parent household, student-athletes and individuals with aspirations of becoming a pilot.

Hawaiian geese are returning to the Keaukaha coastline on the Big Island, but now they have to deal with traffic, including speeding vehicles, which has had some deadly consequences for the endangered birds.

A Puna teen was charged with a myriad of offenses, including robbery, after forcefully taking a 62-year-old man’s wallet while at the McDonald’s restaurant inside the Hilo Walmart.

The well went down on Saturday. The county has expedited purchases and repairs in efforts to return North Kona wells back to service.

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is hosting Hōkūleʻa for three days where the crew is conducting public canoe tours while docked. On Aug. 8, a new crew will take over for Leg 6 of the Voyage, and the canoe will move to Vancouver’s Granville Public Marina and dock there until Aug. 12.

The town hall series aims to establish a dialogue where residents can stay informed about local initiatives, express their concerns and actively contribute to shaping the future of their respective communities.

Recent high school graduates, college graduates and young professionals looking to establish a career in conservation are strongly encouraged to apply by Sept. 8. 

As part of the Honor Flight Network’s Lone Eagle program, a group of 25 Veterans from Hawai‘i will travel to Washington, D.C. to see war memorials and Arlington National Cemetery.

While Category 4 Hurricane Dora will pass well south of the Hawaiian Islands in the next couple of days, the storm will bring high winds of 30 to 45 mph, with gusts over 65 mph.

Police say Theodor Lai, Sr., 88, of Hōnaunau was possibly ran over by an unknown white pick up truck at the 82-6000 block of Māmalahoa Highway on Sunday.

The free 11-session program is designed for women entrepreneurs to hone financial management skills, develop marketing strategies, and network with business professionals.