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Also honored were three teachers from the Big Island: Haley Agbayani, Matthew Moustakas and Adam Tuifagu.

Police have charged Bryant Guevarra with second degree murder following a fatal shooting in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday.

A first-of-its kind study provides evidence of what ranchers have long observed: wild axis deer, mouflon sheep, goats and pigs are eating vegetation meant for cattle.

Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.

Kekoa Tomson Mata was located in good health.

In a major islandwide operation, numerous individuals were apprehended due to outstanding warrants for serious offenses, including drug-related crimes and illegal firearm possession.

The 44-year-old became combative as officers attempted to take him into custody at a shopping center in Kea‘au.

Two people took cover inside the home as the 21-year-old reportedly threw rocks that broke windows and caused exterior damage.

The one-of-a-kind restaurant for Puna residents and visitors has become a local gathering spot known for its creative island-inspired menu, relaxed vibe and live local entertainment booked every weekend.

The congresswoman earned a score of 88.2 out of 100 from Bridge Grades for the 119th Congress, ranking her among the top-rated members of the US House of Representatives for bipartisan collaboration.

Participating students will learn critical life skills in five key areas.

Hawai‘i Island police responded to the incident after receiving a call from a man reporting he’d been attacked and that he shot another man.

The U.S. congresswoman met with sailors, the local workforce and installation officers in the aftermath of the storm.

The storm is currently not a threat to the Hawaiian Islands.

Community organizations, bands, clubs, businesses, civic groups, hula hālau, motorcades, custom cars, beauty queens, public officials and all others interested are invited to register now for the parade and brightly blanket the community in familiar festive features.

Challenge invites Hawai‘i Island youth in grades 4 through 11 and emerging creators in grade 12 through age 24 years old to create, share and be heard.

Patsy Iwasaki’s new “Gathering the Story: Designing Education Through the Documentary Lens” examines the critical yet understudied research and information-gathering stages of documentary filmmaking; it is now available for purchase at the University of Hawai‘i website.

Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai’i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.

Grants of up to $1,000 are available to Hawai‘i residents impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell, with a Nov. 4 deadline to apply.

A total of 555 DUI arrests have been made so far this year on island roads, an 11.76% decrease from 629 by the same time in 2025; DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.