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New fundraising and membership program to enhance support for nearly 500 University of Hawaiʻi athletes
The University of Hawaiʻi will replace H-Club with Bows Athletics Club and offer fans flexibility in donating to their favorite programs.
Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18 until a successor is chosen during general election
Gov. Josh Green has appointed Danielle Bass to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of State Senator Michelle Kidani.
Police partner with community to paint railings at Waikōloa school
The work was part of an ongoing effort led by School Resource Officer Kui Dela Cruz.
Second screening of Hakalau documentary to accompany meeting about Hakalau bridge signs
The rescheduled screening and discussion are scheduled for Aug. 29 at Hakalau Jodo Mission; RSVP for the screening and following discussion by emailing the mission today.
Business Monday: Multigenerational farm Lions Gate Coffee looking for new owners
The Lions Gate turnkey sale offers established distribution across the mainland and internationally, along with name-brand recognition.
Public Invited to shape conservation at East Hawaiʻi Local Working Group meeting
The Local Working Group advises Natural Resources Conservation Service, ensuring conservation programs are tailored to East Hawaiʻi’s unique needs; together, these stakeholders collaborate to strengthen conservation efforts throughout the region.
Hawaiʻi Island chefs promote local foods with free recipe giveaway
Discover the flavorful fusion of locally sourced ingredients through the Kona Kohala Chefs Association’s new initiative, “Local Foods in Island Recipes.”
Warning signs of artificial intelligence ‘doctor’ scams revealed by health experts
Patients seeking answers about their health are urged to think twice before trusting health advice from social media as fake medical endorsements become increasingly convincing.
50 years of Aloha ʻĀina with Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana to be celebrated at Bishop Museum
Museum plans series of presentations in honor of the group’s half-century and a recommitment to Aloha ʻĀina movement.
UPDATE: Previously closed portion of Hāmākua roadway reopen to traffic
Big Island police updated the public earlier the morning of Aug. 9 after part of Kapuna Road was closed to traffic the evening of Aug. 8 after utility lines fell across the roadway.
News briefs for Aug. 9: Honolulu police drones, commemorative ribbon, Little League winners and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
Hawai‘i Education Association awards scholarships to 2 Hawai‘i Island educators
Third-grade teacher Joy Paul at Hōlualoa Elementary School and veteran educator Nolan Yamaki at Ernest Bowen deSilva Elementary School in Hilo each received $1,000 Hawai‘i Education Association Ronald K. Toma Scholarships for Professional Learning.
Trouble brewing: Two tropical waves in Central and East Pacific have good chance of tropical cyclone formation within next week
The results are in and it again seems time to prepare to batten down the hatches and get storm ready as something wicked this way could be coming.
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site celebrating 54th anniversary with free Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Kamehameha the Great, the first person to unite the warring islands into the Kingdom of Hawai’i, had the major temple built by thousands and thousands of men from 1790 to 1791.
Incumbents clean up in 2026 Democratic primaries for state and national seats
Outgoing Kaua’i Mayor Derek Kawakami also wins Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, moving on to the Nov. 3 general election in which he will face off against Republican primary winner Daniel Anthony and likely one nonpartisan candidate.
Preliminary election results for Hawai‘i County Council show 2 incumbents keeping their seats
The preliminary results also show that four of the nine County Council seats are headed for runoffs in the Nov. 3 general election.
Hawai‘i Primary Election Results 2026: Latest Hawai‘i County Vote Totals
BigIslandNow.com provides the latest 2026 Hawai‘i primary election results for Hawai‘i County, including updated vote totals, candidate standings and key race results across Hawai‘i Island.
Kaʻū officer honored after apprehending wanted man following foot pursuit
Officer Joshua Flores of Hawaiʻi County has been celebrated for his decisive actions leading to the arrest of a wanted fugitive.
Volcano Watch: New research offers clues to Kīlaueaʻs changing lava fountaining heights
Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are tracking changes in Kīlauea’s magma chemistry, which could provide insights into the varying heights of lava fountains and indicate a new period of taller fountains.
3 years after Lahaina fire, survivors continue to deal with heartbreak and hope as recovery continues
As Maui marks the anniversary of the deadly blaze, residents see hope in the rebuilding of homes but sorrow in the 102 people who died that they can never bring back.
