#Big Island News

West Hawai‘i state Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa named majority caucus leader for 2025-26 term; several Big Island lawmakers assigned chairmanships or vice chairmanships of committees.

Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth Gale welcomed during the perfect time to not only better understand eruptions in Hawaiʻi but contribute to ongoing work as the episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea continues.

If you’re seeking an adventure — or even a misadventure — the Big Island has some upcoming events and activities that are sure to pique your interest. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

These grants are designed to support and scale up local food production around Hawaiʻi Island, empowering farmers, ranchers and food producers to expand operations and strengthen Hawaiʻi’s food security. There were 32 grants awarded in 2025 totaling $710,000.

Hawaiʻi County Department of Environmental Management crews will be out from 8:30 p.m. June 19 to 4 a.m. June 20 as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and assess underground sewer infrastructure.

Four workforce housing sites have been identified on Hawai‘i Island.

Community walk-through and talk story event scheduled June 28 for project aimed at connecting and preserving public open spaces in Kona by linking corridors such as trails, bike paths, shorelines and roadways that support multimodal access.

The first blood drive in Waimea since 2019 is happening one week after 12-year-old leukemia patient Abel Walker returned home after spending 100 days successfully recovering from his second bone marrow transplant in California.

According to Hawai‘i Island police, officers responded to the Bayfront shoreline on Sunday at 10:46 a.m., just east of the Mo‘oheau Bus Terminal on Highway 19, to investigate a robbery complaint, where the suspect entered the bay.

Part of the initial agreement between medical facilities includes a Queen’s general surgeon flying from O‘ahu to the Big Island one week a month to perform surgeries at Kona Community Hospital.

There is much to appreciate about the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption as it approaches its 6-month anniversary on June 23. The stunning episodic lava fountains and lava flows erupting within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park have provided island residents and visitors with safe and accessible viewing opportunities. However, volcanic hazards are always present. 

The Kona protest, one of four such rallies on the Big Island, was part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest organized by several grassroots groups to denounce authoritarianism and President Donald Trump.

After Joe Logan unexpectedly announced his retirement earlier this month as chief of the Honolulu Police Department, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi strongly recommended Ben Moszkowicz to be the interim chief.

Rachel Able pushed the lifeguard tower after her daughter died from injuries suffered in a surf accident at the beach in 2022.

The violations were discovered during a state inspection on March 25.

More than 7,000 Hawaiʻi residents, including teachers, veterans, immigration and civil rights advocates, are expected to join the No Kings Mass protest on Saturday throughout the state.

Justin Kawika Ferreira was reportedly last seen on October 21, 2023, in Kea‘au, wearing camouflage pants and no shirt.

Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in releasing the a statement reacting to what she called the “unlawful deployment” of California National Guard against protestors in California.

This partnership is part of Mauna Lani’s continued mission to bring an elevated culinary experience to guests and Big Island residents visiting the resort.

Recently, something has been observed “dancing” above the active eruptive vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu…Hydrogen flames!