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Sensory-friendly festival in Hilo brings together families with autistic children
The second annual Hilo Sensory Festival will be offering activities to empower children with autism and to celebrate neurodiversity on Saturday at Hilo Daijingu Hall.
University of Hawaiʻi professor recognizes deep-sea Chewbacca-like coral species
First sighted near Molokaʻi and then the Mariana Trench 10 years later, Iridogorgia chewbacca highlights the collaborative efforts needed to reveal hidden oceanic wonders.
Young artists encouraged to enter annual art competition for chance at recognition, scholarships
Submit your art by Dec. 12, for opportunities to earn recognition, scholarships, and to be featured in exhibitions at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum and beyond.
Two men who reportedly took camera from Kailua-Kona home become stars of video surveillance footage
Hawai‘i Island police are asking the public for help with identifying the suspects who reportedly entered a residence in the upper Nani Kailua Drive area at 9 p.m. July 30 through side jalousie windows.
Police thank public for assistance with ID’ing Nā‘ālehu church burglary suspects
Although both men were tentatively identified, police continue to investigate a series of burglaries that happened between Aug. 10 and Sept. 16 in Nā‘ālehu.
18 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 4-10 on Hawai‘i Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
UH-Hilo opens Veterans Student Services Resource Center
Center is dedicated to providing a safe space for networking, connecting and accessing support for veterans, military-affiliated students and their families.
3D-printed ceramic structures provide crucial protection for baby corals
University of Hawaiʻi offer a groundbreaking, low-cost solution to boost reef recovery worldwide and significantly increasing coral survival rates in real reef environments.
UHERO Brief: The vulnerability of Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector to cuts in federal funding
New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide.
Hawaiʻi Women, Infants and Children clinics remain open, fully operational
“While we closely monitor the federal government shutdown, I will not let it harm our families who rely on this important source of nutrition,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green in an announcement the afternoon of Oct. 3. “I will ensure that funding remains available for this critical program.”
Big Island police find nearly 100 grams of drugs upon execution of search warrant at Waimea home
46-year-old Joel Gorai of Waimea now faces 9 drug charges after members of the Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Section found methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and more Sept. 25 at his home.
Hawaiʻi Kaiser Permanente workers seek wage increases, safe staffing ahead of union strike later this month
Local union workers are set to strike Kaiser Permanente across the state beginning Oct. 14 after months of contract negotiations for wag increases and safe staffing numbers.
2 Nā‘ālehu church burglary suspects caught on video; do you know them?
Big Island police are asking the public for help with identifying two men who are suspects in the early morning Sept. 16 incident at a church in the 95-5600 block along Māmalahoa Highway.
Big Island police seek help ID’ing pair thought to be involved in Kona business theft
The incident — during which a man reportedly stole a $2,199 necklace — happened Aug. 21 at a business located in the 75-5700 block of Ali‘i Drive and was caputred on the business’ video surveillance system.
Puna man charged after alleged naked burglary attempt in Nanawale Estates
57-year-old Krzysztof Snarski made his initial court appearance Oct. 2 in Hilo District Court, during which his bail was maintained at $113,000, and the court ordered an examination to determine his fitness and penal responsibility.
Raise money. Help keiki: Big Island Walmart stores top fundraising efforts for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals
Kailua-Kona location is No. 1 while Hilo store comes in at No. 2 out of more than 4,600 Walmart locations nationwide, raising a total of nearly $225,800 during 2025 summer campaign.
Magnitude-3.9 shaker rattles Big Island near Pāhala
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the shaker struck at 8:28 p.m. Thursday 1 mile south-southwest of the Kaʻū community at a depth of 18 miles.
The denim of Hawaiʻi: How palaka weaves together history, modern style
The iconic palaka fabric — a versatile checkerboard pattern — is making a comeback from its plantation roots to modern runways, thanks to its cultural significance and history.
Hawaiʻi air travel expected to continue with minimal disruption despite federal shutdown
Despite a federal government shutdown, travel to the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected, with essential services such as air traffic control and TSA operations continuing.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 2-8: Festival of Birds, Wizard of Oz, Abled Hawaiʻi Artists 18th Annual Art Festival
Experience culture, creativity, and community support in a variety of settings that promise entertainment, education, and engagement for all ages—dive into the details on these must-attend events across the Big Island.
