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Voyaging canoes arrive in Moʻorea for cultural engagements prior to departing July 13 for brief return to Papeʻetē, Tahiti, before sailing for their next port of call: Tautira.

7 of the new officers assigned to Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center, 1 to Kulani Correctional Facility, both in East Hawai’i, following 8 weeks of vigorous classroom instruction, physical training and field training.

Hawaiian Electric will close a portion of ʻĀhikawa Street in Kona on July 17 to replace a utility pole.

New grant money increases available funding for state’s ongoing rehabilitation project to restore and upgrade Runway 17-35 — the West Hawai’i airport’s only runway — to meet modern standards and ensure its long-term reliability.

Brian McGowan was found July 14 in good health.

Thirteen of the 24 motorists arrested were taken into custody in the Hilo District.

Hawaiʻi County has set up a permitting process for food trucks to operate legally along Ane Keohokālole Highway and it is providing a temporary space for Food Truck Fridays.

The Rotary Club of Hilo and the Hilo Orchid Society are extending a floral gesture of gratitude to veterans, service members, and first responders ahead of the annual Orchid Show.

As of July 15, Hawaiʻi residents can streamline their emergency alerts with the Everbridge system, which now combines police and Civil Defense notifications into a single, customizable platform.

Douglas Louis of Pāhala faces drug and firearms charges after authorities in Hilo discovered over 1.8 pounds of methamphetamine, ghost guns, and various firearms in his possession on July 12.

The program provides rental assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families, allowing them to rent safe, decent, and affordable housing in the private market.

Every potential buyer has expressed interest in keeping the Manago Hotel Restaurant open.

Hawaiʻi could receive up to $2.4 million as part of a $720 million nationwide settlement with eight drug manufacturers over their role in the opioid crisis.

Aug. 6, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima—a pivotal and tragic moment in world history that continues to echo across generations. 

The tree had fallen across all lanes of Kīlauea Avenue and on a portion of the Calvary Chapel Hilo.

The Hilo Palace Theater undergoes a transformative centennial refresh as it prepares for the official 100th anniversary opening on October 26.

Shania Tamagyongfal, who earned her undergraduate degree in anthropology and master’s in heritage management at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, said the support she received through the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program helped connect her cultural identity to her scientific research, giving her the confidence to lead, collaborate and pursue work that matters to her community.

The double-hulled traditional voyaging canoes spent 4 meaningful and emotional days this week in the Tahitian community that included a powerful homecoming ceremony, activities to support vulnerable youth and a Vaʻa Symposium.

Vendor lineup highlights 60 businesses ‘rooted in purpose’ plus community organizations, cultural practitioners and grassroots initiatives that often collaborate with them behind the scenes.

The commission also will discuss the next steps to hiring a new chief.