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Hawaiʻi documentary about kidney foundation’s COVID-19 efforts becomes Emmy Awards finalist
“Caught Inside,” a documentary showcasing the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaiʻi’s groundbreaking COVID-19 testing program, has been selected as a finalist at the Emmy Awards Northern California.
Hawaiʻi hunting licenses, stamps available June 15 for 2023-24 season
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps on June 15 for the new hunting season that runs July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Hirono reintroduces Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act
Mazie Hirono and Cory Booker’s act has companion legislation introduced by Representatives Barbara Lee and Pramila Jayapal.
State of Hawai‘i ranks high among visitors for safety, giving back
The Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey found that at least 95% of visitors from each major market area – U.S. West, U.S. East, Canada, Japan, Oceania, Korea, and China – rated Hawai‘i as “excellent” or “above average” when it comes to being safe and secure.
Woman injures child with knife; brandishes knife at officer while barricaded in Pāhoa home
Calla Renata Grace Mae Weddington, 34 of Pāhoa, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses that include inflicting minor knife wounds on a female 9-year-old and brandishing a knife at a Hawaiʻi Island police officer.
Update: Kawaihae Road near Anekona now open following crash
Update: The Hawaiʻi Police Department said Kawaihae Road near Anekona is now open following a crash.
First-ever Hawaiian Immersion Scholarships awarded to Ke kula o ʻEhunuikaimalino alumni
Ke kula o ʻEhunuikaimalino, a Hawaiian immersion school, has announced the recipients of its first-ever Hawaiian Immersion Scholarships. Alumni Kahina Hewitt and Tristan Kamana Fleming-Nazara have been recognized for their outstanding achievements and commitment to preserving and perpetuating the Hawaiian language and culture. Kahina Hewitt, an esteemed Ke kula o ʻEhunuikaimalino graduate, has been awarded […]
Update: Flood advisory extended until 7 p.m. for most of Hawai‘i County
The National Weather Service has extended the flood advisory until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Thirteen new deputies join State Sheriff Division ranks, five headed to Big Island
Thirteen new deputies were added to the Sheriff Division and will be assigned to positions across the state.
Another tourist following GPS drives down same ramp into water at Big Island harbor
A tourist following GPS in Kailua-Kona did the same thing as another tourist one month earlier: driving down the same ramp directly into the water at Honōkohau Small Boat Harbor.
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.
