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The 15 high school seniors students awarded throughout the state will each receive $5,000 in financial assistance; all to be honored during special event June 14 on Oʻahu.

The university has been selected as one of five core members of a new national seafood research consortium backed by federal funding.

This eruption is most remembered for the destruction of Ho‘ōpūloa village, a few miles north of Miloliʻi Bay.

Hawai’i receives about $1.4 million in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant funding from the federal government in response to damages and other impacts because of the back-to-back kona low storms in March; deadline to apply for assistance quickly approaching.

“E Hoʻolohe Kākou – Let Us All Listen” kicks off Friday, June 19, in Hilo; attendees are encouraged to share their perspectives about local news and information needs, community storytelling, emergency communications, media training and the role Nā Leo TV can play in supporting youth and creative careers on the island.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department warns residents of a sophisticated text scam impersonating Hawaiʻi District Court officials, pressuring victims with threats of court appearances and fines.

Tropic Care returns to Hawaiʻi Island from June 19 to 28 to offer free medical, dental and optometry services at sites in Keaʻau, Kaʻū and Kailua-Kona.

“This gathering is not only about remembrance — it is also about connection, conversation and collective action,” says information from an event flyer posted on Facebook.

In Hawaiʻi for the 2026 elections, the primary will be held on Aug. 8 and the general election on Nov. 3.

Events in Hilo and North Kohala scheduled today, June 11, in observance of King Kamehameha Day, which honors King Kamehameha I — also known as King Kamehameha the Great — who in 1810 became the first ruler of a fully unified Kingdom of Hawai‘i.

What’s happening, Big Island? Looking for something fun to do? Boy, do we have some nifty events on the agenda this week that will get your toes tapping, bodies moving and spirits heightened.

With blood donations typically dropping off in the summer months due to schools being out and families on vacation, the nonprofift said donors are urgently needed to meet blood collection goals.

Hawai‘i Police Department reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, that 15-year-old Makayla Nobriga, who was last seen about 7 a.m. June 4, was found Tuesday, June 9.

Hawai‘i Police Department Traffic Service Section also reports a decrease in major crashes around the island; however, fatal crashes and resulting fatalities have increased since last year.

New artwork, also inspired by Mona Kapule Kahele’s ‘Clouds of Memories,’ celebrates the legend of Kealakekua namesake.

The 51-year-old was ordered detained during his initial appearance in court in the District of Montana, pending transportation to the District of Hawai‘i.

However, a significant decrease in single-family and multi-family housing activity raises concern.

37-year-old Federico’s head chef Sergio “Tito” Reyes is remembered as a person who loved cars, DJing, arts, the beach, his job, his friends and his family, whom he regularly sent money to in Guatemala.

Nonprofit wants to raise remaining $500K of endowment goal to build resources for the critical management needed to restore and maintain healthy habitat for the endangered Hawai’i creeper.

Applications accepted now for August 2026 cohort of 1-year Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate, which prepares students for careers in cesspool conversion, sustainable wastewater installation.