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June 14, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia reach the doldrums in journey to Tahiti
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, the voyaging canoes of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, have reached the Intertropical Convergence Zone that is commonly known as the doldrums as they continue their journey from Hilo to Tahiti.
June 14, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Free training available for Big Island residents learning to care for, understand people living with dementia
The Positive Approach to Care helps people understand what is happening to the brain when someone has dementia while also teaching practical techniques for care.
June 14, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Hilo elementary students raise $259 to help with repairs at Kawamoto Pool
Hilo Union School students involved with the Kama‘aina Kids A+ Afterschool Program raised funds for repairs to the Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium.
June 13, 2025 · 5:33 PM
Hong Kong Chop Suey in Captain Cook is closed for multiple food safety violations
The Department of Health issued a red “closed” placard to Hong Kong Chop Suey, 82-6066 Mamalahoa Hwy., for at least 10 critical food safety violations found on Thursday.
June 13, 2025 · 4:08 PM
Hawai‘i Island police chief Ben Moszkowicz applies to be interim chief of Honolulu Police Department
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.
June 13, 2025 · 2:11 PM
Visitor from Boston rescued after falling off steep cliff to get better view of erupting Kīlauea
The rescue team from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park were managing eruption traffic and able to respond quickly, rappelling down the heavily vegetated cliff face to hoist the man to safety.
June 13, 2025 · 11:00 AM
Hawai‘i Department of Health alerts residents to national recall on Zicam, Orajel cotton swabs
The Food and Drug Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Health has put out an alert to residents about a recall issued by Church & Dwight Co. of its Zicam and Orajel swabs because of potential microbial contamination in the cotton swab components. The recalled products were distributed nationwide, including at supermarkets and drug stores in […]
June 13, 2025 · 9:15 AM
Lifeguard tower installed at Kohanaiki Beach Park in Kona
Rachel Able pushed the lifeguard tower after her daughter died from injuries suffered in a surf accident at the beach in 2022.
June 13, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Repairs on Fire Department connection to begin June 16 at Pāhoa Transfer Station
While all services will continue to be available during repairs at the Pāhoa Transfer station, the construction area located near the entrance may impact access, traffic flow and parking.
June 13, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Two urgent care centers in East Hawai‘i fined $2.19 million for operating clinical labs without state permits
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June 10, 2025 · 8:00 AM
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June 8, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New Hawaiʻi law protects earnings, exploitation of child performers
Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.
June 5, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 5-12: King Kamehameha and World Ocean day celebrations, Holy Ghost Feast, HI-larious Improv and more
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Maui Now
Group fitness instructors invited for training, teaching, job opportunities
The Kelea Foundation is partnering with long-time community fitness and recreation company, Glad Life Inc., to train new group fitness instructors. During the course, from July 7 to Aug. 8, participants will learn from experts in the field, getting hands-on and practical experience in teaching as well as insights to the industry and job opportunities. […]
MEO’s teen financial literacy class set for July 8-9
The two-day Financial Literacy for Teens workshop, covering topics such as budgeting, saving and credit, will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8 and 9, at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
Green Party of Hawaiʻi State Convention planned for June 21
The annual Green Party of Hawai’i State Convention will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. via ZOOM. Opening will be Jim Albertini, from the “Malu ʻĀina, Center for Non-Violent Education & Action” as guest speaker, followed by the election of State party officers, delegates and alternates to the Green Party of the United States National Committee.
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Ocean conservation groups on Kauaʻi working to recruit younger people to the cause
“Most of our volunteers are senior citizens,” said Tom Woods of Reef Guardians. “We’re so fortunate to have them, but we would also like to have more young people involved.”
Princeville Public Library reopens today after closing for nearly 20 months for renovations
The Princeville Public Library is hosting an event to celebrate its reopening and renovations with patrons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. today.
Trump Administration’s funding cuts end University of Hawaiʻi program for women in geosciences
“I think the biggest impact of this termination is the loss of professional development opportunities for women. STEM is hemorrhaging women.” — Barbara Bruno of the University of Hawaiʻi
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