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May 28, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Former UFC champion BJ Penn faces family abuse charge; slapped with restraining order
BJ Penn’s mother, Lorraine Shin, believes her son is suffering from “Capgras delusional syndrome,” a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, other close family member has been replaced by an identical imposter.
May 28, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Beware ‘The Barnacle’: Police warn Kona residents about possible parking violation scam
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating after receiving multiple reports about a parking enforcement device known as “The Barnacle” being placed on vehicle windshields at the top of Napoʻopoʻo Road.
May 28, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Bills aimed at protecting vulnerable youth approved by Hawaiʻi Legislature
Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, chairwoman of the state Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, lauds passage of measures supporting some of state’s most at-risk keiki.
May 28, 2025 · 12:24 AM
Endangered 13-year-old runs away; police seek help finding him
Chazin Nasario-Rodrigues was last seen at 7:55 p.m. May 27 in the area of 100 block of Haili Street in Hilo, wearing a black shirt and black surf shorts.
May 27, 2025 · 11:52 PM
Update: Endangered 13-year old runaway located in good health
Hawaiʻi Island police report Brieslee K. Bello, who was reported as a runaway after last being seen the afternoon of May 22 in Pepeʻekeo, was located in Hilo.
May 27, 2025 · 4:15 PM
Convicted felon charged with stealing an 84-year-old man’s car
Charges stem from an incident on May 24, when an 84-year-old man reported his vehicle stolen.
May 27, 2025 · 3:19 PM
Wind advisory in place for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, west winds will be blowing 40 to 50 mph with gusts of up to 60 mph.
May 27, 2025 · 1:35 PM
Mandatory 25% water restriction effective until further notice in Hakalau
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply reports significant reduction in spring flows and operational issues with a backup well are culprits behind the restriction.
May 27, 2025 · 10:38 AM
Hawai‘i Petroleum facing fines for underground storage tank violations in Ka‘ū
The limited liability company is facing a $27,500 fine.
May 27, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard convoy activity continues this week on Big Island
Convoy activity began May 18 and will continue daily through the end of this week from Kawaihae Harbor to Pōhakuloa Training Area within the window of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as Guard prepares for annual training exercises.
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Best of jazz and blues coming to Hawaiʻi Island stage
The Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival will have an incredible lineup including Chicago’s Steve Freund, New Orleans’ Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes and Hawaiʻi Island’s John Keawe and Larry Dupio.
May 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Hōkūleʻa Hoʻolauleʻa, 21st annual Celebration of Life and more
It’s a Memorial Day Weekend full of culture and remembrance on the Big Island. There’s a comedy show, guacamole contest and even a showing of the silent movie that started it all at the Palace Theater in downtown Hilo 100 years ago coming up this week, too. Check out the top 10 now!
May 15, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 16-22: Kahuku Kōnane Challenge, Robert Cazimero live, World Bee Day, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and more
We know it’s graduation season, so a lot of you will soon be busy celebrating the success of a newly minted high school grad or fresh college degree holder in the family with every ouce of pomp and circumstance you can muster. So how about treating your grad to a new experience or special event as part of your gift in honor of them reaching a major milestone.
May 9, 2025 · 2:48 PM
It’s all about Mom: Mother’s Day events happening around the Big Island
From brunches to concerts, shopping opportunities and even singing telegrams plus an aerial arts pop-up class, there should be something to do that will have Mom calling all her friends later to brag about her awesome family.
May 8, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 9-15: Pō & the 4Fathers, ‘The Life of Prince Jonah Kūhiō,’ Hilo Chocolate Festival and more
No matter what you do with Mom, Grandma, Sis, Aunty or the other special mothers in your life to show them how much you appreciate them, we’re sure they will enjoy the gesture. So think about trying out something different this year by giving them a new experience.
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U.S. Coast Guard medevacs captain from fishing vessel offshore East Hawai‘i
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Winners of 2025-2026 Hunting Stamp Art Contest announced
The state Division of Forestry and Wildlife has announced the winners of its 2025–2026 Hawaiʻi Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest.
Lahaina Filipino Fire Survivors Association launches to fight for working class migrants
The County of Maui Office of Recovery, Lahaina Filipino fire survivors and community members gathered to celebrate the official launch of the Lahaina Filipino Fire Survivors Association on Tuesday. LFFSA, an initiative of the Hawaiʻi Workers Center, is a grassroots organization of directly impacted worker leaders organizing for a long term recovery that addresses the most crucial needs of Lahaina’s Filipino fire survivors in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires.
Council hears support for proposed real property tax rates
Maui County Council members accepted oral and written testimony Tuesday on revised real property tax rates that reduced rates in some categories while retaining proposed rates in others. The Council recessed its meeting until June 3. Final action on tax rates and second-and-final reading on the fiscal 2026 budget are scheduled for that date in […]
Keālia Pond Wildlife Refuge announces wildlife photography contest
The Friends of Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, in collaboration with the refuge itself, has launched a wildlife photography contest open to photographers of all ages.
Spring football begins with high numbers after most competitive MIL season in a decade
Kamehameha Maui, Maui High and King Kekaulike all have more than 50 athletes out for spring football practice, numbers rarely seen in the Maui Interscholastic League for the voluntary workouts.
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Portion of parking lot at Black Pot Beach Park to be closed briefly today
The closure — necessary for numerous pothole repairs near the park’s restrooms — is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 a.m. today (May 28).
Central Pacific Bank Līhuʻe Branch relocates
New location on Nuhou Street opened Tuesday morning, providing seamless continuity of services following the permanent closure May 23 of previous location on Rice Street.
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 28, 2025
Gentle to moderate trade winds will continue through Thursday as a weak surface ridge sits about 300 miles north of Kauai. Stable and rather dry conditions will…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 28, 2025
Surf heights will remain tiny for most shores through Wednesday. Surf heights will increase along north and west facing shores Wednesday night through Thursday…
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 28, 2025
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