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One Hawai‘i Police Department officer was among the 15 people to receive recognition for going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.

Community members turning out for the meeting in Building A at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center in Kailua-Kona will hear directly from the legislators, plus the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and discuss key issues impacting the West Hawai‘i region.

Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation and Friends of the Pana‘ewa Zoo once again invite the community to celebrate the birthdays of beloved Bengal tigers Tzatziki and Sriracha.

Researchers compiled 242 documented deaths of the native Hawaiian short-eared owl and found trauma accounted for 62%; within those cases, two-thirds were linked to vehicle collisions or occurred in close proximity to roadways.

Gov. Josh Green is traveling from June 27 through July 2 for the association’s annual meeting, during which he also will formally launch his chairperson’s initiative Health Beyond Healthcare.

Waiākea Texaco in Hilo — led by Manager Lorraine “Nani” Nuesca — was the top fundraising station of the 30 throughout the state that participated, raising nearly $7,500 — the largest amount among participating stations.

Society chief executive officer and pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson named first international ambassador of Tainui Ātea.

The new tool developed by Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal at University of Hawaiʻi translates complex scientific metrics into highly localized, plain-language updates about rainfall, temperature and drought conditions, all of which comes directly to your inbox.

Celebrations and activities are taking place around the Big Island for the 250th anniversary of colonists in America declaring independence from Great Britain. However, for some Native Hawaiians, the day is more of a painful reminder of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

West Hawaiʻi marine reserve off the Kona Coast was eligible to reopen as early as July, but additional time is needed to finalize the Kaʻūpūlehu Fisheries Management Plan, develop implementation strategies and complete a co-management agreement.

In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no contraflow or lane closures July 3 unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change without notice and are weather permitting.

Tephra that was carried high into the air may still fall over Kaʻū communities despite the abrupt end to the continuous lava fountaining.

“With [National Institutes of Health’s] continued support, we can now translate those lessons into evidence-based strategies that improve disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience for communities facing future disasters,” said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health Dean Alex Ortega.

Maja Gonya of the Big Island claimed Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi’s single bronze medal for her performance in the 100m run during the last 2 days of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

Park managers are not expecting temporary closures at this time; however, a post just before 11 a.m. Saturday by Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park reminded that could change based on wind direction, volcanic gas and tephra (volcanic material) fallout.

Trustees emphasized the action does not represent conclusion of a process, but rather continuation of thoughtful and deliberate evaluation.

Out of 267 bills reviewed, Gov. Josh Green has only put four on the intent-to-veto list.

The island in Hilo Bay is not accessible after a Hawaiʻi County excavator drove over the pedestrian bridge, causing it to partially collapse with just a temporary fix to take two years.

Mana Purdy will be overseeing Native Hawaiian programming, ʻāina stewardship as the executive director of Keahuolū.

The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.