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June 15, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Goal of new partnership of hospitals: More specialty doctors for Big Island, fewer medical trips to Oʻahu
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.
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June 14, 2025 · 9:28 PM
Hundreds line highway in Kona to protest Trump administration during ‘No Kings’ event
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.
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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.
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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 […]
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June 10, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Surfer Garrett McNamara’s latest season of docuseries ‘100 Foot Wave’ now screening
The HBO series follows Hawaiʻi’s pioneering big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, now 57, as he pursues his passion around the globe.
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.
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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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‘No Kings’ events across the state draw crowds in protest of Trump administration
A “No Kings” event on Maui drew a crowd of demonstrators along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului, stretching from the Wākea Avenue intersection, past South Kāne Street on Saturday afternoon.
Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei Wailea hosts E-Cycle Fundraiser, June 21
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei Wailea hosts an E- Cycle Fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, to help safely dispose of old electronic devices while raising funds for local community projects. Club members will pick up unwanted electronics throughout the island of Maui as part of the event.
Brush fire along ‘Pali’ section of Honoapiʻilani burns small area; cause undetermined
A fire along the makai side of the Honoapiʻilani Highway burned an estimated area of 300 by 200 feet before being brought under control on Saturday afternoon.
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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.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 15, 2025
Breezy trades focus clouds and showers windward and mauka for the next week especially at night and early morning
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