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Collaborative effort results in needed housing for Hāmākua kūpuna

HOPE Services is opening Hale Ulu Lehua, a supportive housing project, in the now transformed convent at Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Parish in Honokaʻa.

Innovative materials developed by Big Island researchers for space exploration on display at Smithsonian

“Futures in Space” — which opened July 28 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington — features two launchpad pavers and an interlocking brick made of sintered Hawaiian basalt and developed by Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.

Hawaiʻi County, HALE O Hawaiʻi partner to deliver affordable homeownership

Innovative land trust model to keep homes in Hawai’i County affordable for generations to come advanced by Uyeda family receiving keys to their new Hilo 3-bedroom, 2-bath house through collaboration.

Police seek info about July grocery store robbery, suspect caught in surveillance video

The robbery is reported to have occurred at about 3:30 p.m. July 10 at the business on Pūʻainakō Street in Hilo.

Beat the School Jam this year with these tips from Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation

“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.

Bikini-clad tow truck driver pulls out Ford F-150, boat trailer that plunged into Big Island harbor

Jill Bianchini had just finished a tow job in Kona and was headed to the beach when her dad called with another job to fish a truck out of Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Live music, cat videos, lei pāpale, stargazing, sports greats and more

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Discovery of coconut rhinoceros beetles in West Hawaiʻi initiates multiagency response

Extensive fumigation and removal of suspected breeding areas of the beetle were conducted to stop the spread of the beetle was found in July at Keāhole Agricultural Park.

Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School rolls out 2 new buses

The new state-of-the-art school buses were funded by philanthropists and longtime Hawai’i Island residents Marc and Lynne Benioff. 

Surveillance reveals measles virus in west Hawai‘i County’s wastewater system

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is closely monitoring a positive wastewater sample for the measles virus, marking the first detection of the virus in the state through wastewater testing.

Elevated bacteria levels detected at Kahalu’u Beach on Hawaiʻi Island, but another test needed

Out of an abundance of caution, a new water sample has been collected from the beach and is currently being analyzed.

Kahilu Theatre’s new season lineup promises blend of artistry, creativity, cultural expression

Single-show tickets now on sale for season featuring returning favorites such as ‘the Jimi Hendrix of the ʻukulele’ Jake Shimabukuro and 4-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe‘a as well as new artists including acclaimed dance company Black Grace.

Gov. Green orders flags at half-staff in Hawaiʻi for fallen Maui officer, Minneapolis shooting victims

Gov. Josh Green has directed the U.S. and Hawai‘i flags to be flown at half-staff across all state offices and agencies, including the Hawai‘i National Guard, in honor of two solemn observances.

Utility work scheduled in two North Kona locations

Overnight road closures will be necessary as crews will be replacing poles in both areas along Māmalahoa Highway.

Police ask if anyone has seen 14-year-old runaway

Hawai‘i Island police report Cruz Deanda was last seen at 5 p.m. Aug. 22 on 29th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Bringing ‘Chief of War’ to life: Friends of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau series of cultural programs tied directly to Apple TV+ original

The events will be directly tied to themes of the new historical epic drama, based on true events and starring Jason Momoa, that follows the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i from an indigenous perspective.

State of Hawaiʻi adopts updates to food safety code

The code updates — which align with the 2022 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Model Food Code — are aimed at expanding opportunities for homemade food producers, and are part of Act 195 signed into law in 2024 by Gov. Josh Green.

UH enters new partnership connecting academics with real-world challenges

The five-year agreement facilitates collaborative research between students and forensic experts, who are working to recover and identify U.S. personnel.

New study reveals rapid pace of ocean acidification in Pacific waters near Hawaiʻi

Oceanographers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have found that ocean acidification is intensifying more rapidly below the surface near Hawaiʻi than previously thought, posing a significant threat to marine ecosystems.

Hawai‘i Keiki Museum invites Big Island community to learn about Project HEATWAVE

Free event slated for 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at the facility in Waikōloa highlights collaborative, volunteer-led project to strengthen understanding of extreme heat and its effects on people’s health.
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