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Hive-minded: Bee-Coming Sustainable event highlights UH-Hilo beekeeping program

Foundational buzz of the event is a partnership between University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management professor of entomology Lorna Tsutsumi and award-winning Chef Alan Wong, who also co-founded the university’s Adopt-A-Beehive with Alan Wong program.

Update: Missing endangered 14-year-old located in good health

Kawelo Lancaster was found the night of May 14 in Pāhoa.

Last day Salvation Army’s Kona thrift store open to customers is today

ʻOhana Thrift Store’s closure comes as The Salvation Army Kona Corps’ focus shifts to maximizing support and resources to its other local social services programs and The Salvation Army’s Kona Preschool.

Unexploded grenade discovered in riverbed at Waimea park

Hawai‘i Island Bomb Squad on Thursday secured the grenade in a reinforced bomb disposal container and it was subsequently removed from the riverbed and away from public access.

Update: 77-year-old man last seen more than a year ago found in good health on O’ahu

Poole was last seen April 9 on Pāhoa Village Road on the Big Island.

Update: Kīlauea turns in bit of overtime before abruptly clocking out to end Episode 22

Most recent eruptive episode of the ongoing eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kaluapele, the summit caldera of the Big Island volcano, ended at 3:29 p.m. Friday, 10 hours and 16 minutes after another awesome display of high fountaining began.

Flood advisory previously issued for portions of North Kona and South Kohala

National Weather Service radar indicated at just before 3 p.m. Friday that heavy rain was falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour over locations that included Kailua-Kona, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, Captain Cook and Waikōloa, among others.

Hawai‘i Island students honored as 2025 Citizen-Scholars

One student from Hawaiʻi Island’s nine public schools was awarded as a Citizen-Scholar. The event recognizes outstanding academic achievement and community service throughout the state.

Hawaiʻi County holds reintegration resource fair to support inmates; help reduce repeat offenders

Inmates were connected to support systems that they can access after release during Hawaiʻi County’s first reintegration resource fair.

Volcano Watch: What lurks beneath; learning from lava ooze outs

Dive beneath the solidified crust on the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor in this week’s edition of “Volcano Watch” to explore the complicated mix of molten material below.

2025 Central Pacific hurricane season outlook calls for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones

Despite near to below average forecast, officials — including Gov. Josh Green and those with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center — urge island residents to be vigilant and prepare now because any storm that develops has the potential to be the one that strikes.

Admission fees back on the table for Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

Public hearing scheduled for 5 p.m. June 3 at Aging and Disability Resource Center in Hilo for community to learn about and weigh in on revised proposed zoo entry costs and updated fee schedule for Panaʻewa Equestrian Center.

Flags at half-staff in honor of fallen law enforcement officers

Gov. Josh Green takes action in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, and Police Week, which is May 11-17.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 16-22: Kahuku Kōnane Challenge, Robert Cazimero live, World Bee Day, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and more

We know it’s graduation season, so a lot of you will soon be busy celebrating the success of a newly minted high school grad or fresh college degree holder in the family with every ouce of pomp and circumstance you can muster. So how about treating your grad to a new experience or special event as part of your gift in honor of them reaching a major milestone.

Keaʻau man orders several charges, arrest in drive-thru after allegedly threatening to kill acquaintance

40-year-old John Juan-Malak Taliauli faces charges including first-degree terroristic threatening, place to keep: pistols or revolvers, third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug (fentanyl), plus others. He remains in custody and was ordered to appear May 15 for a preliminary hearing in the case.

UHERO report: Hawaiʻi County housing supply increased 3% in 2024, but much more units needed

Hawaiʻi County is the only county in the state with the median single-family home price under $1 million, but it also is the island where prices vary the most by location.

Three graduations likely to bring excitement, more people to Hawaiʻi Island this weekend

Graduates from the Hawaiʻi Community College Manono and Pālamanui campuses and the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will celebrate commencement on Friday and Saturday.

Final phases of repaving project for Māmalahoa Highway in Kona to begin

Resurfacing of about 3 miles of the highway, from Kalamauka Road to Ha‘awina Street, begins May 19. The final 3-mile segment of the repavement project is set to begin June 18.

Water will to be turned off in Hilo, Keaukaha Friday night

Affected customers will have little to no water pressure from 10 p.m. Friday until 4 a.m. Saturday while the Department of Water replaces a valve.

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Vulcans hosting free basketball clinics throughout 808 state

“Basketball has been a tool for positive living here in the islands for several generations and it is our turn to pay it forward and do what we can to help grow the game,” Vulcans head basketball coach Kaniela Aiona said in an announcement for the clinics that will be hosted May 17-22 on 6 islands.
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