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BusinessHawai‘i unemployment rate ticks up slightly to 2.5% in May
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Big Island News
June 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Hawai‘i unemployment rate ticks up slightly to 2.5% in May
However, number of non-agricultural jobs throughout the islands Increased by total of 4,000, or 0.6%, compared with the same month in 2025; nonfarm jobs jumped by 1,900 from April to May this year.
June 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Ten thousand rubber duckies to race for a good cause on the Fourth of July
The 34th annual Great Waikōloa Rubber Duckie Race returns to Kings’ Shops with Super Quackers theme, family activities and more than $25,000 in prizes.
June 25, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Community invited to learn more about how to grow vegetables in Hawaiʻi
The HIP Agriculture event June 27 in Kohala will feature researcher, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa tropical plant and soil sciences professor and University of Hawaiʻi Extension Specialist Ted Radovich.
June 25, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 26-July 2: Pride parade and festival, Festa Brasileira, The Addiction of Hope, cultural festival and more
Festivals and events celebrating culture and community highlight events happening this week around the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
June 25, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Wine, beer, food, flowers, more at Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party fundraiser
All ticket proceeds from the party benefit nonprofit Ku’ikahi Mediation Center and its cause of “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” All silent auction proceeds benefit Hilo Orchid Society’s agriculture student scholarship fund.
June 25, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team wins 2 gold medals on Day 3 of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi has 16 Special Olympics Hawaiʻi athletes — including members from the Big Island — as well as two Unified Partners and their coaches representing the Aloha State in Minneapolis, Minn.
June 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM
23-year-old Honokaʻa man allegedly uses social media to entice 14-year-old girl into sex acts
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested and charged Kainalu Palik following an investigation into a report that a man was using Snapchat to send sexually explicit messages throughout several days to the minor.
June 24, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Two plant protein products recalled from Hawaiʻi shelves due to potential plastic contamination
Consumers urged to verify if they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets or Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties, which are distributed to stores nationwide.
June 24, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Money saving challenge pays off for Big Island families
The County of Hawaiʻi disbursed $14,000 to 14 participants after they successfully saved money every month.
June 24, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Enforcement begins July 1 for statewide hemp retailer and distributor registration requirements
All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.
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June 25, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 26-July 2: Pride parade and festival, Festa Brasileira, The Addiction of Hope, cultural festival and more
Festivals and events celebrating culture and community highlight events happening this week around the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
June 25, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Wine, beer, food, flowers, more at Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party fundraiser
All ticket proceeds from the party benefit nonprofit Ku’ikahi Mediation Center and its cause of “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” All silent auction proceeds benefit Hilo Orchid Society’s agriculture student scholarship fund.
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.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volunteer plumbers travel to Volcano Village to install catchment diverters at 30 homes
June 24, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
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June 19, 2026 · 8:00 AM HST
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Ocean Blog
Voyaging, cultural leaders and others gather to strengthen ties, advance ocean protection efforts
May 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM HST
Everyone invited to participate in statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day
May 24, 2026 · 1:00 PM HST
Public invited to help shape future of Hilo Bay
May 19, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
Hōkūleʻa to make Japan stops in 2027 as part of Moananuiākea Voyage
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Maui Now
Nāpili Kai Foundation awards a total of $51,000 in scholarships to eight students
The Nāpili Kai Foundation has awarded $51,000 in higher education scholarships to eight individuals including Foundation graduates, Lahainaluna High School graduates, alumni, and Nāpili Kai Beach Resort employee children.
4th Annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference spotlights local entrepreneurs
The fourth annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference wrapped up Tuesday in Waikiki after bringing together the state’s farmers, value‑added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply‑chain partners and resource providers.
Magnitude 3.16 earthquake in Nāpōʻopoʻo is likely an aftershock from the M6 quake on May 22
A magnitude-3.16 earthquake occurred 8 miles south of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 13 miles below sea level at 8:34 a.m. HST on June 25, 2026.
USDA reports Hawaiʻi’s SNAP error rate at 10.92%, slightly above national average for states
Hawaiʻi recorded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate of 10.92% in fiscal year 2025, exceeding both the congressional threshold and the national average, according to data released Wednesday by the US Department of Agriculture.
Life lessons learned, and… a proposal: Rowers arrive on Maui after epic 3,100-mile journey from Washington
A four member crew arrived on Maui, Wednesday after 54 days on the open ocean. The Row West Pacific voyage from Washington State to Kahului Harbor marked the completion of a 3,100 mile trek using pure human strength.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauaʻi Coffee Co. secures 15-year lease, ensuring future of the largest U.S. coffee farm
The agreement ends two years of negotiations between the parent company of the coffee farm and the Colorado-based landowner that purchased the 3,100 acres in 2022.
Kaua‘i Fire Department urges wildfire, fireworks safety this Fourth of July
Fireworks and firecrackers are allowed to be ignited only from 1 to 9 p.m. July 4 on private property. The use of fireworks on public property — including streets, sidewalks and parks — is illegal.
Founder’s family makes historic $630K donation to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Writing Center
New endowment will expand peer tutoring and empower student voices throughout the university’s flagship campus on Oʻahu.
Six candidates for Kauaʻi mayor face off at community forum in Princeville
Six aspiring candidates vying to become the next mayor of Kauaʻi gathered at the Princeville Community Center to address vital issues ranging from housing to waste management in a forum hosted by North Shore Give.
Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi claims 2 gold medals in track and field events during 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
The Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team — including Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi, who placed sixth June 24 in the singles bowling competition — has 16 athletes, two Unified Partners and their coaches representing the Aloha State in Minneapolis, Minn.
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