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Big Island News
June 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Governor’s emergency proclamation authorizes second year of Operation Hoʻopauahi wildfire assistance
Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan will use that authorization to keep aircrews and other Hawaiʻi National Guard resources ready to provide assistance to county and state firefighters — when needed — to fight wildfires when they ignite.
June 5, 2026 · 2:17 PM
Investigation continues of 2 nēnē killed by a car in Waikōloa, but state says feral cat feeding is main issue
The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said recent counts found about 70 of the Native Hawaiian goose eating cat food left on the lava rocks near busy Queens Marketplace.
June 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Schatz, McMahon agree on $46 million funding extension for Native Hawaiian Education Program
Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.
June 5, 2026 · 12:14 PM
‘We must take action now’: Science talk story at Hawai‘i Keiki Museum all about coconut rhinoceros beetle
The talk story starts at 5 p.m. at Hawai‘i Keiki Museum in Waikōloa; everyone is encouraged to attend; admission is free and open to the public; features speaker from Big Island Invasive Species Committee.
June 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Hawaiʻi to expand mental health, substance use treatment services through Medicaid program
Hawaiʻi joins nine other states in a Medicaid-funded program that enhances mental health, substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.
June 5, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea?
Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.
June 5, 2026 · 5:00 AM
$1.35 billion operating and capital budgets for Hawai‘i County pass final reading with amendments
The operating budget and new tax rates for Hawai‘i County will go into effect on July 1, 2026.
June 5, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Hakalau Stream Bridge project for lead remediation underway
The work on the project will run Mondays through Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an expected completion date of Aug. 27.
June 5, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Island police enforcement to increase along Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Law enforcement is pumping up its presence and escalating enforcement efforts along the highway to hopefully get the point across that threatening public safety will not be tolerated, especially in response to a deadly increase in fatal traffic crashes and resulting deaths.
June 4, 2026 · 8:56 PM
1 dead in fiery fatal collision near 18-mile marker on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in Hilo
It was the third fatal crash since Jan. 1 on Saddle Road compared with none during the same time period last year; the Thursday morning, June 4, crash also marked the 15th fatality this year and second within 24 hours on Big Island roadways.
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June 4, 2026 · 3:00 PM
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June 4, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 5-11: National Donut Day, Puna Taiko Summer Festival, ‘Songs of the Sea’ and more
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May 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM
‘Our Team, Hawaiʻi’s Team’: NCAA championship trophy tour celebrates University of Hawaiʻi men’s volleyball title
Additional events throughout the state, including other University of Hawaiʻi campuses, also are being planned.
May 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Popular tennis courts at Lincoln Park in downtown Hilo getting face-lift
Improvements will include a new playing surface, fixing cracks, leveling the playing surface and applying new court lines; work will necessitate closure of courts, which begins Monday, June 1.
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May 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM HST
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Grand Taste at Maui AgFest delivers winners, showcases dynamic local dining scene
Local chefs took home the awards, but the real winner at this year’s Grand Taste at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair was the local Maui culinary scene. With a sell-out crowd, enthusiastic judges and talented participants, Grand Taste illustrated yet again the high level of excellence created by local chefs paired with local ingredients.
2026 Maui Bon Dance Schedule: annual Buddhist observance honors loved ones, embraces gratitude
The Puʻunēnē Nichiren Mission will host the first Obon of the 2026 season on Saturday, June 6, with the dance beginning at 7 p.m. The season will conclude on Sept. 12 at Hāna Buddhist Temple.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset awards five $2500 “Go for the Green” scholarships
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset announced the recipients of five “Go for the Green” $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships were offered to select high school graduates who reside in West Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi or Hāna. The applicants must be attending an accredited college and be pursuing a field of study that will benefit the environment and/or the community.
County Agriculture Department workshops will help prep for grant application period June 22-July 22
The County of Maui Department of Agriculture encourages nonprofits and for-profit businesses to attend free workshops that will help them prepare for the Fiscal Year 2027 grant application period. Grant applications will be received starting June 22 until 4:30 p.m. July 22, 2026.
Hale Makua receives recognition for participation in post-acute care initiative for stroke patients
Hale Makua has received recognition for its participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative to enhance guideline-based care for stroke patients, ultimately improving and prolonging lives. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the US and approximately 800,000 people each year experience a new or recurrent stroke, […]
Kaua‘i Now
Lane closures scheduled through June 10 on Momi, Kahalou streets in Kīlauea
The traffic changes are necessary to accommodate Public Works Roads Division crews to complete road resurfacing work and ensure the safety of those crews while they are working.
Governor preps for wildfire season with emergency proclamation authorizing Year 2 of Operation Hoʻopauahi
Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan will use that authorization to keep aircrews and other Hawaiʻi National Guard resources ready to provide assistance to county and state firefighters — when needed — to fight wildfires when they ignite.
Kaua‘i police seek man wanted for questioning after patient treated at hospital for gunshot wound
Police believe that this is an isolated incident and that the public is not in danger.
$46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended another year
Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.
Lost hiker found on trail in Kōke‘e State Park
The hiker, a Kaua’i resident, was reported overdue shortly after 11:25 a.m. on June 4.
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