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Kahilu summer camps are just around the corner

Camps at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea include Aerial Dance, Performing Arts and Music.

Recap of 2023 legislature, plus in-person with Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke tops June 1 Waimea Town Meeting agenda

Senator Tim Richards and Representative David Tarnas will discuss what occurred for North Hawai‘i during the 2023 State Legislative Session.

Waikīkī beach to open fully following monk seal relocation

The Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement’s presence has ended at Kaimana Beach.

Grow “Seeds of Knowledge” at your Big Island library

Participants in the Summer Reaching Challenge can reap rewards including entires for the Grand Prize drawing provided by Alaska Airlines.

Las Vegas to host Native Hawaiian, Hawai‘i-made pop-up market

The Pop-Up Mākeke will be located at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the site of the convention. It is free to the public.

Live Like Treʻ Day to be held in Hilo to honor fallen firefighter and star Keaʻau athlete

Live Like Treʻ Day is being held to honor the legacy of Big Island star high school athlete and Maui firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran who died at age 24 after he was swept 800 yards into the ocean through a storm drain.

Mother details dog attack in Pāhoa that severely injures her daughter

Helen Buelow hasn’t slept in two days. Every time she closes her eyes she sees a dog, covered in blood, biting down on her daughter’s arm and shaking her violently.

West Hawai’i Memorial Day ceremony sends prayers for peace

Dozens gathered Monday at the West Hawai’i Veterans Cemetery Monday for a Memorial Day ceremony.

What summer vacation destination was No. 1 in the Big Island Now poll?

In Big Island Now’s Poll No. 13, we asked: Where are you going on your summer vacation? What was the top answer?

East Hawaiʻi families grieve together during the 19th Annual Celebration of Life in Hilo

Heartfelt memories of loved ones shared during the Hawai’i Care Choices’ 19th Annual Celebration of Life in Hilo.

Free webinar shows how to create emergency plan as hurricane season starts

AARP Hawai‘i is hosting a free hurricane-preparedness webinar hosted by author Dennis Hwang.

Safety and travel tips for pets all summer long

Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization, wants to ensure that pets and their families enjoy all that summer has to offer with these summer safety and travel tips.

Police: Puna man charged after his dog attacked a woman in Pāhoa

A Pāhoa man is facing charges after vicious dog attack left one woman hospitalized and another woman injured on Saturday.

Ocean View man in critical condition after shooting, police arrest neighbor

Hawai’i Police Department said they have arrested Thomas Allen, 47, of Ocean View, or allegedly shooting his neighbor.

Big Island drug addict who got clean starts lawn care business to help himself and his employees in recovery

To help his recovery, Sefa Ulu started We Care Lawn Care three years ago to create a “safe” work environment for himself. He hires only people who are in recovery, too. They function as a support group.

County announces new islandwide town hall series to start in South Kona

The town hall series is aimed at providing updates and fostering engagement with communities across Hawaiʻi Island.

Cinder block moorings found resting on coral reef temporarily postpones canoe race in Kona

The Keauhou Canoe Club hosted the Founders Regatta on Saturday at the Kailua Pier on Ali‘i Drive. Teams from the Department Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources looked at the placement of the 28 race markers when they discovered the 16 cinder blocks resting on coral structures.

Hawai’i Island traffic update

There will be no county road work on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Update: 1 missing teen found safe, police need help finding 2 other teenagers in East Hawaiʻi

Authorities have located 14-year-old William Creary, in good health today in Pāhoa.

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 27, 2023

Surf along south facing shores will remain up through early next week as small south-southwest swells move through. The next south southwest swell expected…
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