In Case You Missed It
‘Veggies for Veterans’ aims to improve health, well-being of those who served
Ho‘ōla Farms pilot program ‘bridges the gap between clinical care and food access,’ reminding its 90 East Hawai‘i participating military veterans that nourishing their bodies is vital for healing.
Update: Kīlauea’s Episode 20 erupts with lava fountains of 500-plus feet, but lasts less than 5 hours
Latest episode of sustained geisers of molten rock in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the Big Island volcano’s summit was shortest since eruption began Dec. 23, 2024.
Get active and trek the trails in Hilo this weekend
Discover the beauty of local trails while enjoying fun activities, live music, and more with the County of Hawaiʻi’s Trek the Trails event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday in HIlo.
State: Make sure you’re covered before disaster strikes
Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds island residents to review insurance policies in preparation for upcoming 2025 hurricane season, which begins June 1.
Feathered cape worn by Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani returns to Hawai‘i
Warrior Chief Kekuaokalani wore the came during the Battle of Kuamo‘o in North Kona in 1819.
New University of Hawai‘i study looks at concussion recovery times in high school athletes with ADHD
High school athletes diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder take significantly longer to recover from concussions than their peers, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
$10M investment Hawaiʻi Community Lending enables zero-down mortgages for Native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands
The funds Northern Trust has invested will make these zero-down mortgages available to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands residents in Waimea and Laʻiʻōpua, neighborhoods in the North and West Hawaiʻi communities where Parker Ranch also holds land and works to support communities.
Salmonella outbreak reported among backyard poultry across 6 states
As of today, there have been no reports of outbreaks in Hawai‘i.
Voluntary water conservation notice remains in place for North Kona customers
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their water use by 10% to help the department maintain an adequate water supply and pressure as the county crews address issues with electrical equipment and the water supply is being redistributed.
Human remains discovered in mobile home fire in South Kona
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
Update: Power restored to traffic signals in downtown Hilo
The power outage affected the traffic signals in the area of Kanoelehua Avenue and Kekuanaoa Street.
Travelers reminded to be REAL ID ready by May 7
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds domestic travelers that on May 7, 2025, you must have a REAL ID or acceptable alternative to avoid delays at the security checkpoints at the airport.
Ancestral Hawaiian remains found in museum in Ireland to be reinterred on Hawai‘i Island
A team representing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo is on its way back to Hawaiʻi after receiving iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) in formal ceremonies this week from the National Museums of Northern Ireland – Ulster Museum.
Legislature passes measures cracking down on illegal fireworks in Hawai‘i
One Senate bill and three House bills collectively provide funding to law enforcement to address the issue, as well as creates new crimes and punishments for those who misuse fireworks, especially when someone is injured as a result.
Hawai‘i Island police identify pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Hilo
This is the 12th traffic fatality of 2025 as compared to 15 traffic fatalities this same time last year.
Hawaiʻi Community College’s new marine program provides unique research opportunities for students
Marine Option Program students provides opportunities to apply traditional course work to the real world while students obtain practical marine skills.
Update: Episode 19 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends in less than 8 hours
Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory continues to closely monitor Kīlauea and will issue an eruption update tomorrow morning unless there are significant changes before then
Oregon visitor dies following snorkel trip in Kona
The visitor was on a guided manta ray snorkel trip when she complained of soreness in her arms after being in the water for about 5 minutes.
Hale Hālāwai O Puna to open with a celebration of Hawaiian culture this weekend
Hale Hālāwai O Puna Cultural Mākeke and Hub opens for the first time with a free celebration followed by an Activate Puna Town Party to mark the 7th anniversary of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption this Saturday.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 2-8: Celebrating Lei Day, Culivating community, exploring the cosmos and more
Just because the Merrie Monarch Festival is done doesn’t mean all the fun around the island is, too. From Lei Day festivities to exploring the cosmos, there’s an entire universe of activities and events unfolding during the next week. Check them out now!
