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Feral pigs, other animals causing sanitary issues at Hilo Transfer Station
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July 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks nonprofit partners for Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
July 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Governor signs bills to regulate tobacco use, electronic smoking devices
Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.
July 8, 2026 · 12:09 PM
Hawai‘i Fire Department responds to brush fire in North Kona
No evacuations or injuries have been reported at this time. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
July 8, 2026 · 10:27 AM
January’s Waimea murder investigation forwarded to Hawai‘i County’s prosecuting attorney for review
Three adult suspects and two juvenile suspects have been identified in the course of the murder investigation.
July 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Red Cross volunteers stage in Hawai‘i on way to help following Super Typhoon Bavi
The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
July 8, 2026 · 9:22 AM
3 Big Island men arrested for failing to comply with sex-offender registry
Along with the arrests, the operation in Kona during the week of June 29 also brought several individuals back into compliance with the registry.
July 8, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Nonprofits invited to apply for Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation grants
Grants provide funding for public safety upkeep, resource management and historical preservation of Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program lands; deadline to apply is Aug. 15.
July 8, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Feral pigs, other animals causing sanitary issues at Hilo Transfer Station
The Hawaiʻi County Council voted unanimously during a committee meeting to have the 150 to 200 feral animals that are causing havoc at the county property trapped and removed.
July 8, 2026 · 3:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i launches historic early phase clinical cancer research center
“For the first time in state history, qualifying cancer patients will have the opportunity to access promising investigational therapies here in Hawai‘i, without traveling thousands of miles to medical centers on the U.S. mainland,” said Dr. Naoto T. Ueno, medical director of the new Hoʻōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center.
July 8, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi’s Finest presents new artists, debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’
Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.
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July 3, 2026 · 5:00 AM
America 250 on Big Island: Fourth of July promises family fun festivities, fireworks and more
This year’s celebrations have even more significance as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday; July 4 festivities will include rodeos, parades and community events such as a 5K run/walk/roll in salute of veterans, drag races, a car show, keiki activities, poolside parties, plenty of food, live music, a rubber duckie race and a lot more.
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June 29, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Hilo Community Players announce auditions for upcoming rock musical production
“Spring Awakening” is a groundbreaking musical theatre experience that tells the story of a group of young people struggling to find their voices in a world determined to silence them; auditions are July 2 and 7, with callbacks July 14.
June 29, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Tiger Fun Day returns in July at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens in Hilo
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation and Friends of the Pana‘ewa Zoo once again invite the community to celebrate the birthdays of beloved Bengal tigers Tzatziki and Sriracha.
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July 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM HST
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Ocean Blog
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
July 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
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Maui Now
West Maui residents may recycle bulky items for free at Go Green event July 18
West Maui residents may dispose of recyclable, bulky items for free at the Go Green Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon July 18, 2026, at 300 Lahainaluna Road near the Pioneer Mill smokestack (enter off Kuhua Street).
Gov. Green signs bills to protect survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking
Gov. Josh Green enacted two measures that strengthen Hawaiʻi’s efforts to protect vulnerable individuals, support survivors and hold offenders accountable. HB 1960, Act 191, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi (SLH), and HB 1959, Act 192 SLH, build upon the state’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking, address domestic violence and enhance public safety systems statewide.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center presents “An Afternoon with the Author” featuring Stephen Miwa
Miwa will share the extraordinary rediscovered diary of his father, Larry Fumio Miwa, a Hiroshima survivor whose firsthand account offers rare insight into one of history’s most devastating moments. As a young schoolboy in August 1945, Larry documented each day with clarity and courage—recording the destruction around him, the improbable survival of his family, and his solitary journeys through an abandoned and shattered city.
Public invited to shop Nā Mea Hawaiʻi – curated marketplace
The public is invited to shop a weeklong celebration of Native Hawaiian creativity, entrepreneurship, and culture at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, where Nā Mea Hawaiʻi will curate special marketplace experiences during the Hawaiian Council’s 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention and the 51st Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition & Festival.
Maui’s Kahului Airport demonstrates progress toward 2045 net zero emissions target
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced that its five largest airports have reached Level 3 under the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program. This milestone reinforces the department’s commitment to sustainability in aviation across the state.
Kaua‘i Now
Red Cross volunteers headed to help following Super Typhoon Bavi stage in Hawai‘i on their way
The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Nonprofit partners sought for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
Bills regulating tobacco use, electronic smoking devices become law with Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s signature
Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.
Rennovations to stadium on Kaua‘i will close parking lots in phases
Construction will start in the south parking lot, which will be closed to the public. The north parking lot will remain open through July 26.
Debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’ set for release this month from new artists presented by Hawaiʻi’s Finest
Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.
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