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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 2-8: Big Island Art Fair, Black Rock Ampitheater, Hentry Kapono and friends, youth car show and more
Hey, Big Island. We’re back! We’re once again bringing you a great selection of activities, events, shows and more to check out during the upcoming weekend and into next week. Check out this week’s top 10 right now!
Hawai‘i Police Department Detective Jenny Lee named Hawai‘i State Law Enforcement Officials Association Officer of the Year
The award honors Lee’s outstanding investigative work on a complex child sexual abuse investigation that resulted in multiple arrests and grand jury indictments, as well as identification of additional victims and suspects.
Schatz, Hirono resolution recognizes rich history, culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai‘i
U.S. senators representing the islands introduce Senate measure designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month nationwide.
UPDATE: North Kohala police station phone lines now operational
Phones are working again following completion of necessary repairs.
UPDATE: Police report Highway 11 open to all traffic near 111-mile marker
A portion of the highway was closed between Ōnouli Road and Nāpōʻopoʻo Road.
Flags ordered lowered to honor life, service of former lawmaker Patricia Saiki
Saiki in 1986 became the first Republican and second woman elected to represent Hawaiʻi in U.S. Congress; flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Oct. 5.
Solid waste facility closures announced because of Ironman World Championship
Residents and businesses should plan ahead for disposal needs as road closures Oct. 10 will make both facilities inaccessible.
Hawaiʻi County awards $450K in Impact Grants
The program is an annual competitive opportunity for nonprofit organizations; eligible proposals include research, programs or projects that have a positive impact on Hawai’i Island communities.
18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, including 5 assigned to Big Island sheriff divisions in Hilo, Kona
It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.
What Big Island residents need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Nolo
Hawaiʻi County is accepting damage reports, public schools are reopening, and Highway 250 remains closed due to high winds.
Police thank community for successful Badges and Buckets fundraiser
The annual event — featuring off-duty officers, volunteers and Special Olympics athletes raising awareness and collecting donations for Special Olympics Hawai‘i — raised a total of $47,636.45.
Essential water use only notice replaced with water restriction notice for several Kaʻū communities
Water restriction measures are necessary to maintain adequate water levels in storage tanks while the Department of Water Supply continues repairs to water infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Lala.
2 Big Island residents appointed to state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
Police seek missing Volcano man
William Moxley was last seen at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 on Kaleponi Road in Fern Forest; have you seen him?
Big Island man wanted on 2 outstanding warrants recently indicted for reported jewelry store theft
According to court documents, the wanted man was indicted on Sept. 21 on felony theft and second-degree burglary charges in connection with reportedly taking jewelry from Mountain Gold Jewelers.
Briefs for Sept. 29: Community policing events set for Hilo, Kona this week
A quick look at a diaper drive in Kona and two Coffee with a Cop events.
Big Island officials, residents relieved after Hurricane Nolo passes without causing major damage
“I would say we’re very fortunate on this one,” said Darryl Oliveira, acting administrator for Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. “It could have been a lot worse.”
Puna ʻŌpio Hub to offer free job skills workshops for transitional age youth
The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.
Lifeguard certification offered at Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center
Classes will be 8-4 Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9.
