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ActivitiesBefore the fireworks begin, paniolo pride will shine at the Parker Ranch July 4 rodeo
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State enacts more measures from 2024 law to prevent dog attacks
New state measures involving dangerous dogs originally passed in 2024, partly due to the mauling death of a 71-year-old man who was just out for a walk on the Big Island.July 2, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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Big Island News
July 2, 2025 · 10:12 AM
Nearly 2 dozen wanted individuals taken into custody during sweep on Hawai‘i Island
From June 23-27, Hawai‘i Island police worked in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Hawai‘i Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement to bring these fugitives to justice.
July 2, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Before the fireworks begin, paniolo pride will shine at the Parker Ranch July 4 rodeo
The legacy of Hawaiian cowboys comes alive through exhilarating competitions and family-friendly festivities at the 61st Annual July 4 Rodeo and Horse Races at Parker Ranch this Friday.
July 2, 2025 · 5:00 AM
State enacts more measures from 2024 law to prevent dog attacks
New state measures involving dangerous dogs originally passed in 2024, partly due to the mauling death of a 71-year-old man who was just out for a walk on the Big Island.
July 2, 2025 · 3:01 AM
3 locations available where fireworks permits can be purchased for 4th of July celebrations
Permits can be purchased through 8 p.m. July 4 for $25 by those 18 years old and older at TNT Tents in Hilo, Kona and Keaʻau.
July 2, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Office of Hawaiian Affairs budget shows commitment to strengthening Native Hawaiian community
“To fulfill the bold goals we’ve set in education, health, economic resilience and housing, we need both strong programs and strong people,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chief Executive Officer Stacy Ferreira. “This budget ensures we have both.”
July 1, 2025 · 5:00 PM
Transfer stations will be open July 4
However, Hawaiʻi County reports that scrap metal and appliance recycling will be unavailable on the holiday
July 1, 2025 · 3:00 PM
State Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement marine patrols now on all islands
While land-based Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers supplement the work of the marine patrol units as needed, it’s up to the oceangoing patrols to be on the water regularly. Marine patrol units are now active on are now active on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island.
July 1, 2025 · 11:30 AM
Hawaiian Electric warns of scammers sending QR codes to make payments
Electric utility urges vigilance as it received 10 fraud reports since mid-June from businesses on Oʻahu saying scammers threatened to diconnect power. Two businesses were scammed into making cash payments.
July 1, 2025 · 9:03 AM
Police investigate a possible drowning in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the potential drowning of a 51-year old visitor following a scuba diving lesson at Waiolena Beach Park on June 30.
July 1, 2025 · 5:00 AM
State funds Kona Women’s Court, a pilot program starting in September
The Kona Women’s Court will start with 14 women.
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June 29, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Nā Leo TV invites rising Hawai‘i Island musicians to go Beyond the Mic
Open call issued for musicians through July 25. The Beyond the Mic music showcase will feature four rising Hawai‘i Island selected solo artists or music groups to have their voices and stories elevated.
June 26, 2025 · 1:32 PM
Still time to enter 2025 Kailua Village Independence Day Parade
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Kona’s most beloved traditions and come together as a community to celebrate freedom, island style.
June 26, 2025 · 1:00 AM
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June 25, 2025 · 1:30 PM
Keiki encouraged to sign up for inaugural Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League Youth Music Showcase
Kids ages 5 to 18 years old are eligible to show off their singing chops as part of a duet, group, band or individual during this free musical showcase and competition in collaboration with Grammy-nominated local musician LT Smooth, the Hearo Foundation and University of the Nations.
June 24, 2025 · 5:00 PM
Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens admission fees to begin in August
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Maui Now
Maui Council begins vacation rental deliberations with closed executive session
The Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee, chaired by Council Member Tasha Kama, began its much anticipated review and deliberations on Bill 9 this morning. The controversial measure aims to phase out thousands of transient vacation rentals in apartment-zoned districts mostly in South and West Maui.
Hawaiian Electric tests goat grazing as vegetation management option for landowners
In May, 15 goats were set up in within a fenced 1-acre area of Upcountry Maui and cleared the vegetation within eight days.
Erosion near Mile 14 of Honoapiʻilani in Olowalu prompts call for traffic emergency zone designation
An approximately 150-foot-long stretch of the makai lane on Honoapi‘ilani Highway is being undermined just about half mile south of Olowalu Village. Immediate actions include moving the existing barricades along the makai shoulder further mauka. Other work will include stabilizing the shoreline and pushing lanes more mauka.
Maui Planning Commission considers allowing hotel in Kīhei tech park
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New bills would boost Medicare payments for Hawaiʻi and Alaska hospitals
US Reps. Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and Nick Begich of Alaska recently introduced two bills to help with Medicare underpayments to rural hospitals in Hawaiʻi and Alaska. Named the Save our Lone Emergency Services Act and the Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act, these measures would ensure that Medicare payments better reflect the significantly […]
Kaua‘i Now
State enacts more measures from 2024 law to prevent dog attacks
New state measures involving dangerous dogs originally passed in 2024, partly due to the mauling death of a 71-year-old man who was just out for a walk on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Coconut Marketplace burglary suspect located and arrested without incident
Kaua‘i Police Department reports 25-year-old Sione Tuulangavalu from Anahola was taken into custody the morning of July 2 and arrested on burglary, theft and habitual property crime charges in connection with the June 23 incident in Kapa‘a.
Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i launches statewide drive to reach every public elementary school
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi beginning in August will fund trained facilitators to lead troops in close geographic regions throughout the state, each serving about 10 troops and 150 girls. The approach expands on a successful model already in place at 25 Title I schools.
‘It’s been incredibly rewarding’: Blue Dolphin Charters celebrates 30 years of ocean adventures
The award-winning leader in marine tourism continues to lead the way in ocean-based adventures on Kaua‘i and is committed today and for the next 30 years to innovation and preservation.
Kauai Weather Forecast for July 02, 2025
Light trades prevail across the Hawaiian islands as a surface trough persists just to the north. As this trough exits the vicinity of the islands by…
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