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Hawai‘i unemployment rate ticks up slightly to 2.5% in May

However, number of non-agricultural jobs throughout the islands Increased by total of 4,000, or 0.6%, compared with the same month in 2025; nonfarm jobs jumped by 1,900 from April to May this year.

Ten thousand rubber duckies to race for a good cause on the Fourth of July

The 34th annual Great Waikōloa Rubber Duckie Race returns to Kings’ Shops with Super Quackers theme, family activities and more than $25,000 in prizes.

Community invited to learn more about how to grow vegetables in Hawaiʻi

The HIP Agriculture event June 27 in Kohala will feature researcher, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa tropical plant and soil sciences professor and University of Hawaiʻi Extension Specialist Ted Radovich.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 26-July 2: Pride parade and festival, Festa Brasileira, The Addiction of Hope, cultural festival and more

Festivals and events celebrating culture and community highlight events happening this week around the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!

Wine, beer, food, flowers, more at Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party fundraiser

All ticket proceeds from the party benefit nonprofit Ku’ikahi Mediation Center and its cause of “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” All silent auction proceeds benefit Hilo Orchid Society’s agriculture student scholarship fund.

Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team wins 2 gold medals on Day 3 of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi has 16 Special Olympics Hawaiʻi athletes — including members from the Big Island — as well as two Unified Partners and their coaches representing the Aloha State in Minneapolis, Minn.

23-year-old Honokaʻa man allegedly uses social media to entice 14-year-old girl into sex acts

Hawaiʻi Island police arrested and charged Kainalu Palik following an investigation into a report that a man was using Snapchat to send sexually explicit messages throughout several days to the minor.

Two plant protein products recalled from Hawaiʻi shelves due to potential plastic contamination

Consumers urged to verify if they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets or Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties, which are distributed to stores nationwide.

Money saving challenge pays off for Big Island families

The County of Hawaiʻi disbursed $14,000 to 14 participants after they successfully saved money every month.

Enforcement begins July 1 for statewide hemp retailer and distributor registration requirements

All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.

Experts remind public ahead of Fourth of July that fireworks are not toys, can cause devastating eye injuries

Hawaiian Eye Center offers safety tips to protect your eyes during U.S. celebration of its Independence Day.

Volunteer plumbers travel to Volcano Village to install catchment diverters at 30 homes

Those households are now better prepared for ash and tephra fall from the ongoing Kīlauea episodic eruptive activity, protecting the water supplies on which many of them depend.

Kona Palisades residential green waste removal project planned

Project is aimed at reducing wildfire risk and limiting breeding habitat for invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.

Fourth of July celebrations include a 5K, a classic car show, live music and fireworks in Hilo

Hilo has a full day of events planned to celebrate Independence Day in the U.S.

Kona luncheon to honor Officer of the Month John Harvey

The luncheon also will feature a presentation by Special Agent Emily Moore of the FBI Honolulu Field Office’s Kona Resident Agency.

Convicted sex offender living in Volcano held on $140,000 bail for failing to report

The 48-year-old remains in custody on $140,000 bail.

Hawai‘i Island police conclude concentrated enforcement campaign on Daniel K. Inouye Highway

Although this high-visibility enforcement campaign ended on June 21, officers will continue conducting proactive traffic enforcement operations along the cross-island roadway to address hazardous driving behaviors.

New Senate Bill signed into law to create pathways to homeownership in Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

Statewide workshop series to help community organizations better access funding opportunities

Nearly $130 million in funding is available for statewide environmental priorities and projects through Green Fee opportunities.

Military service members provide free health care to Big Island residents as part of their real-world training

Tropic Care provides essential medical, dental, optometry and behavioral health services to Big Island residents for free until June 28.
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