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Hawaiʻi could receive up to $2.4M in nationwide opioid settlement
Hawaiʻi could receive up to $2.4 million as part of a $720 million nationwide settlement with eight drug manufacturers over their role in the opioid crisis.
Hawaiʻi to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing with ceremony, call for peace
Aug. 6, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima—a pivotal and tragic moment in world history that continues to echo across generations.
Update: Kīlauea Avenue is now open after a large banyan tree, utility poles fell in South Hilo
The tree had fallen across all lanes of Kīlauea Avenue and on a portion of the Calvary Chapel Hilo.
Nearing its 100-year anniversary, the Hilo Palace Theater raises funds for an interior revitalization
The Hilo Palace Theater undergoes a transformative centennial refresh as it prepares for the official 100th anniversary opening on October 26.
‘Real setback for students like me’: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo STEM support program ends with loss of federal funding
Shania Tamagyongfal, who earned her undergraduate degree in anthropology and master’s in heritage management at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, said the support she received through the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program helped connect her cultural identity to her scientific research, giving her the confidence to lead, collaborate and pursue work that matters to her community.
Mataiea stop offers profound reconnection with ʻohana, place for Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia crews
The double-hulled traditional voyaging canoes spent 4 meaningful and emotional days this week in the Tahitian community that included a powerful homecoming ceremony, activities to support vulnerable youth and a Vaʻa Symposium.
‘Beyond just commerce’: 2025 Hawaiʻi Business Mākeke features community in practice
Vendor lineup highlights 60 businesses ‘rooted in purpose’ plus community organizations, cultural practitioners and grassroots initiatives that often collaborate with them behind the scenes.
Hawai‘i County Police Commission to discuss appointment of interim chief at next meeting
The commission also will discuss the next steps to hiring a new chief.
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for July 12-18
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
Kohala HI-PAL Keiki Fishing Derby a great success, with nearly 140 young anglers casting their lines
Participants in this year’s derby hosted by Hawai‘i Police Department Community Policing officers from North and South Kohala as well as Kona enjoyed a day of fishing, family and fun that included making gyotaku fish prints, a lucky number drawing and the chance to win a 2-night stay at the Hilton Waikōloa Village.
Captain Cook man — allegedly fueled by drugs — pursued by police while driving girlfriend’s car as she cries in back seat
28-year-old Weston Duarte was arrested the evening of July 10 after a car crash in Captain Cook following 9-1-1 text messages from his 35-year-old girlfriend to police saying he allegedly was armed, using methamphetamine, physically assaulted her and threatened to kill her.
Bill co-introduced by Hirono would require immigration officers to be more VISIBLE
Aimed at strengthening oversight, transparency and accountability of immigration enforcement,the Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement, or VISIBLE, Act of 2025 would require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly visible identification during public enforcement actions.
State reaffirms commitment to future without traffic fatalities, serious injuries,
Can you Vision Zero? Hawaiʻi Department of Health initiative developed in response to devastating impacts of tragic traffic deaths and raise awareness about how residents with shared vision to stop them can help.
Hawaiʻi Fire Department welcomes 4 new ambulances to its fleet
The new state-funded emergency vehicles cost a total of $1.4 million and are being assigned to four separate fire stations around the island to replace existing ambulances that reached the end of their lives.
Revitalize Puna returns this weekend for free 12th activation community event
Event — hosted in collaboration between Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, Hawai‘i County Council District 4 and Hawai‘i County Disaster Recovery Division — will focus on disaster preparedness and include recovery updates.
Volcano Watch: Snowshoeing on Kīlauea? High fountain episodes pose new challenges to volcano monitoring
While it is challenging that a small portion of the Kīlauea monitoring network is impacted by the ongoing summit eruption, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says maintaining the network during eruptions comes with the job when it’s monitoring one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.
Overnight closures planned for portions of Māmalahoa Highway in Kona
Hawaiian Electric crews will be replacing utility poles overnight July 10-11 between Waiaha Road and Water Pipe Road as well as near Helani Congregational Church.
Hawaiʻi Police Chief Moszkowicz is out. Commission does not accept retraction of his resignation
With concerns about his loyalty and commitment, the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission voted 4-4 not to accept Chief Ben Moszkowiczʻ retraction of his June 4 resignation.
Key to unlock solution for rapid ʻōhiʻa death could be in seeds of resistant trees
The ʻŌhiʻa Disease Resistance Program was established in 2018 to explore whether some ʻōhiʻa in high-mortality areas randomly escape infection or if they have some level of natural resistance?
Register for the Harbor House 2nd annual golf tournament to support Hawai‘i first responders
The event will take place on July 19 at the Kona Country Club in Kailua-Kona. The registration deadline is Friday.
