Live Skunk Caught at Honolulu Harbor
Dock employees helped capture a live skunk this morning at Pier 1 at Honolulu Harbor.
Boom! Slew of Events Planned for Fourth of July in Hilo, Kona
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Parks and Recreation announced a slew of activities planned for his year’s Fourth of July celebrations in Hilo and Kailua-Kona.
New Postmaster Named for Honoka‘a Post Office
Kim Asuncion was recently named the Postmaster of the Honoka‘a Post Office.
Federal Judge Rules to Detain O‘ahu Teacher Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
A federal judge has ruled that an O‘ahu high school teacher be detained in custody pending trial on a charge of distribution of child pornography.
COVID Weekly Update: 579 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 5,482 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 22, bringing the statewide total to 303,333. Fifteen new fatalities were reported.
DHHL to Receive $22.3M in HUD Funding
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is slated to receive $22.3 million in Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
County Offers New Vanpool Service
The county Mass Transit Agency is implementing a new service to connect people to work.
14 Drivers Arrested for DUI June 13-19
Hawai‘i Island police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant June 13-19, the department stated.
Ige Signs Bills Furthering LGBTQ+ Equality, Inclusion
State lawmakers showed their support for Hawai‘i’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community during the 2022 legislative session, passing several measures that further equality and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, and Gov. David Ige signed them into law last week — in the middle of Pride Month.
Victims of Reported Assault at Kehena Beach Asking for Witnesses to Come Forward
A man who says he and his wife were assaulted at a Pāhoa beach park during mid-afternoon in front of multiple onlookers is asking for witnesses to come forward to help police find the reported assailants.
Richardson Rough Water Swim Event Canceled Due to Ongoing Construction at Park
The Richardson Rough Water Swim Event is canceled due to ongoing construction at Richardson Ocean Park.
2 Road Closures in Kona Planned Due to Traffic Fatality Investigations
Hawai‘i Island police announce that there will be two road closures in the Kona district this week as traffic investigators conduct further investigations into recent traffic fatalities.
Big Island Job Openings: Featured Openings From June 15 to 21
Big Island Now’s featured jobs from June 15 to 21, 2022. Add your job listings.
Scholarships Available For Students, Teachers to Attend ‘Aha ‘Ōpio Workshop
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is giving students and teachers scholarship opportunities to attend the 21st annual Native Hawaiian Convention on O‘ahu.
KOA Runaway Reopens After Small Plane Suffers Landing Gear Failure
A portion of a runaway at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholē has reopened after it was shut down for two hours after a general aviation plane coming into land had a malfunction of collapsed landing gear.
Screenplay Submissions Sought For Fifth Annual ‘Ohina Filmmakers Lab
Calling all Hawai‘i filmmakers and storytellers.
More CIP Released for Big Island Projects
Gov. David Ige released more money for capital improvement projects on the Big Island, the Senate announced Tuesday.
New Reports Provide Look at COVID-19 Impact on Hawaiʻi
A new series of reports from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization shows that almost 2 in 3 adults in Hawaiʻi experienced adverse impacts — beyond the disease itself — from the COVID-19 pandemic.





