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June 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM
4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focuses on turning local food ideas into market-ready products
The event Tuesday, June 23, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day of discussions about food innovation.
June 8, 2026 · 12:22 PM
Manhunt ends for Kauaʻi murder suspect in water behind Kapaʻa Public Libary; Billy Sinclair taken into custody
Kauaʻi police had been searching for the 51-year-old Kīlauea resident for more than two days after a murder in Hanalei and a separate shooting in Kīlauea, both happening early Saturday morning.
June 8, 2026 · 11:09 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen girl last seen in April
The 15-year-old was last seen in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision and is known to frequent the Hilo and Puna areas.
June 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Annual EPIC system update scheduled later this week
Electronic Processing and Information Center — Hawai’i County’s online portal for permits, plan submissions, inspections, payments and public records — will be unavailable from 1 a.m. June 11 through 8 a.m. June 12.
June 8, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Hoapili Teacher Pathways program to be offered at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses statewide
The program — which University of Hawaiʻi launched in 2023 at its Maui College campus — offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment, free entry-level certifications and a seamless 4-year degree path, with no prerequisites necessary.
June 8, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Century-old Kona Inn Restaurant celebrates new ownership with revamped menu, dining space
The new owners, the Island Restaurant Group, are working to breathe life into the struggling old eatery while maintaining its vibe and nostalgia.
June 8, 2026 · 3:00 AM
One week left to apply for federal aid following March Kona low flooding
Sunday, June 14, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest physical damage disaster loans.
June 8, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Salvation Army Hawaiʻi County spreads a little sweetness, lots of appreciation on National Donut Day
The nonprofit, along with KTA Super Stores, on June 5, 2026, treated staff and employees of Hawai’i County, first responders, hospital staff and other public servants around the Big Island to deliveries of aloha in the form of hundreds of donuts, celebrating the people making a positive difference in their communities.
June 7, 2026 · 9:41 PM
Kona man facing charges following pedestrian crash at Old Kona Airport Park
The investigation into the May crash has since been reclassified as second-degree negligent homicide, as the pedestrian has died.
June 7, 2026 · 3:11 PM
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.8 earthquake rattles Philippines
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.8 (preliminary 8.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:38 p.m. on June 7, 2026, in Mindanao, Philippines.
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May 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM
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Wanted: A visionary leader to fuel Hawaiʻi’s workforce future
The University of Hawaiʻi has officially posted the job description for a highly anticipated, newly created position: the associate vice president (AVP) for workforce development. Serving as the primary architect for a cohesive workforce strategy across all 10 UH campuses, this leader will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academia and industry to meet the pressing labor needs of the State of Hawaiʻi.
Red Cross launches ‘Shelter Hero’ volunteer training ahead of El Niño Hurricane Season
The Hawai‘i Red Cross is bracing for a busier than normal hurricane season this summer and fall. The typical hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. This year, Red Cross chapters across the region are looking to train community members in shelter operations before disaster strikes.
West Maui Taxpayers Association hosts 2026 Primary Candidates Night, June 25
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Polynesian Voyaging Society to celebrate 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage
ʻIolani Palace and Inspiration Hawaiʻi Museum, in partnership with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage to Tahiti and back with hula, music, panels, free admission and a film festival on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
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Hawai‘i Health and Harm Reduction Center opens new Kauaʻi office
Community leaders, healthcare partners and residents gathered to welcome expanded health services to Kauaʻi.
4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focuses on turning local food ideas into market-ready products
The event Tuesday, June 23, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day of discussions about food innovation.
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