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A 20-year-old man from Kailua-Kona died from a head injury following a fireworks incident on the Fourth of July on Hawaiʻi Island.

Hawaiʻi Community Federal Credit Union has appointed Ferdie Pernia as its new financial advisor, taking over from the retired Steven R. Fassbender.

Hawaiʻi Fire Department crews were on the scene on Wednesday morning to extinguish a truck fire on Kamehameha Avenue in Downtown Hilo.

Two honu were released into the ocean July 4th as part of the annual Turtle Independence Day at the Mauna Lani Auberge Resort in West Hawai’i.

“Bring It!” is an uncensored open stage for original performance pieces. “Pai‘ea” tells the story of the early life, tests, and battles of Kamehameha I, the chief who united the Hawaiian Islands and became their king.

The annual 4th of July Parade in Kona had residents and visitors flooding Ali’i Drive to celebrate.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is working to redevelop Honolulu Harbor’s Pier 7, which has been vacant and inactive for the past 14 years after Bishop Museum closed the Hawaiʻi Maritime Center.

The proposed improvements in Hilo on the Big Island include construction of a dedicated turn lane from Kalanianaʻole Street into Hilo Harbor and construction of stacking lanes for semi-trailers within Hilo Harbor.

The 46th annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival on the Big Island will feature performances of an adaptation of one of the Bard’s best comedies, “Much Ado About Nothing” and a Kids Shake performance based on the same play.

The shopping center in Kailua-Kona on the west side of the Big Island is helping students and educators get ready for the new school year in style while enjoying the last moments of summer.

It’s official: the Big Island festival dedicated to showcasing the personal, moral and environmental benefits of a plant-based lifestyle is back for its second year.

The announcement of the new Ka Lei Momi Redevelopment Project master developer follows Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signings bills that offer relief to the housing shortage, support for people facing homelessness and a supportive housing pilot program.

Hawai’i County Council chair Heather Kimball and Danielle M. Bass, the state’s Sustainability Coordinator, will be guest speakers at the July 6 Waimea Community Association meeting that will focus on sustainability and resilience.

An international team of scientists, led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher, has created an innovative approach to selecting key coral species that will best maintain ecosystem functions critical for reef health.

Fourth of July on the Big Island this year features several family-friendly events. Check out our list of star-spangled shindigs to celebrate with a blast.

What you need to know about fireworks on the Big Island for the Fourth of July holiday, including how to be safe and prevent fires. And make sure you know what fireworks are illegal and the rules about using them.

Big Island artists shined at 2023 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including multi-award winners Natalie Ai Kamauu of Waimea and newcomer Wehilei of Kohala.

At the Royal Elementary School Library in Honolulu on Monday, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green signed into law four education and early-education bills that include housing for teachers.

With the 4th of July celebration on Tuesday, we want to hear from our Big Island Now readers about what they think the priority should be for the new fireworks task force.

Beginning July 10, the Hawai’i State Capitol will add metal detectors to its security measures, joining 37 state capitols that already have them.