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Business Monday: Kona Brewing’s historic Kona Pub creating beer garden entrance to make waiting enjoyable
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Big Island News
June 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Senate Bill 2239 signed into law, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi,
“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.
June 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala at University of Hawaiʻi
The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.
June 22, 2026 · 8:22 AM
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattles South Kona
Experts say the tremor is probably not related to the magnitude 6 earthquake that occurred on May 22.
June 22, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Zonta Club of Hilo gives $20K in scholarships, awards to Big Island women
10 women were awarded by the club this year, including two Barbra An Pleadwell Scholarship recipients, five Women’s Nursing Degree Scholarship winners and three Young Woman in Leadership Award recipients.
June 22, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Kona Brewing’s historic Kona Pub creating beer garden entrance to make waiting enjoyable
With several renovation phases planned for the entire pub, the first is an estimated $2 million project focusing on the eatery’s curb appeal.
June 22, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Taste of Hilo raises record $20K for Hawaiʻi Community College students
The gift is the largest annual contribution Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaiʻi has made through Taste of Hilo and reflects the organization’s longstanding commitment to supporting higher education and student success on Hawaiʻi Island.
June 22, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Inaugural Aviation Day hosted by Hawaiian Airlines to spark student interest in aviation
About 500 students ages 13 to 18 years old attended the June 20 exploratory event aimed at fostering future generations of aviation professionals.
June 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa ranked among world’s top universities by US News and World Report
Two subjects at the university’s flagship campus on O’ahu also placed in the world’s top 50. Another four were ranked in the world’s top 150.
June 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Kapi‘olani Children’s Miracle Network, Kona Walmart to host annual golf benefit
Tournament scheduled June 27 at Kona Country Club; proceeds raised will assist the state’s only full-service maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
June 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM
State news briefs for June 21: Monk seal pup relocated, 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made, mental health licensure
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June 21, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Don’t let it go! Get your tickets now to experience magic of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ on Palace Theater stage
The curtain already fell on two performances, and we’d almost wager you’re not building a snowman — no matter if you want to or not. So there’s no reason to wait, especially if it’s the first time in forever you will catch a live show at historic Palace Theater in downtown Hilo.
June 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Savor a dynamic, unforgettable performance during ‘Voice of the Earth’
The evening will showcase and celebrate Japan’s musical tradition with taiko, shakuhachi and shinobue as well as feature Puna Taiko and Taishoji Taiko from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 20 at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Performing Arts Center.
June 18, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 19-25: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, ‘Frozen,’ celebrating the solstice and more
June continues to offer a full slate of events, activities and festivals around the island.
June 16, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Botanical World Adventures grows tour offerings with two new waterfall adventures
“We have always believed that the best way to experience Hawaii is to truly get into it — its canyons, its waterfalls, its wild beauty. These two new tours let guests do exactly that, whether they’re seeking the ultimate adrenaline rush or a serene moment in the mist,” said Botanical World Adventures Managing Partner Mark Robinson.
June 14, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Celebrate Fourth of July in historic Kailua Village
Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza light up the July 4th holiday in Kailua-Kona; everyone encouraged to join the festivities as entries are still being accepted for this year’s parade.
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Maui Now
Free movie nights around Maui County in July to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will celebrate National Park and Recreation Month in July by offering a series of free, family-friendly movies on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
Jobless rates remain steady in May
Hawai‘i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 2.5% in May, up from 2.4% a year earlier, according to data released today by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Maui Fire Department announces recent promotions
The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotions of Shane Adolpho, Nikolai Reuss and Jack Smith to the rank of Fire Captain. Jerime Storey, Steven Warther, Brandt Saki, and Avinash Singh were promoted to the rank of Firefighter III. Shaun Walsh was promoted to the rank of Firefighter II.
M3.8 earthquake at Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo likely due to stress within west flank of Maunaloa
A magnitude-3.8 earthquake occurred 13 miles south of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 3 miles below sea level at 6:20 a.m. HST on Monday, June 22, 2026.
University of Hawaiʻi has nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala
The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.
Kaua‘i Now
Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.
University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine
The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.
Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law
“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.
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