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Hawai‘i Island police respond to report of possible unexploded ordnance along Old Saddle Road
The container or shell, designed to hold two pounds of propellant charge for use in specific military guns, was found near mile marker 44.NewsUpdate: Human remains found following house fire in East Hawai‘i
BusinessBusiness Monday: Oʻahu-based brewery to open second taproom, restaurant in Volcano
Gov. Green signs two bills to help with housing
Gov. Josh Green has signed two bills related to Hawaiʻi's housing issues — a property insurance bill to stabilize prices and coverage, and a bill that establishes more resources for houseless youth.July 7, 2025 · 6:30 PM HST
Strong winds persist in driest areas of Big Island, continuing elevated wildfire danger
National Weather Service extended a wind advisory in effect for North Kohala and portions of South Kohala, North Kona, Hāmākua, Kaʻū and Puna, adding the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, as ridge of high pressure to north of state will keep same locations parched and primed for fires under the right conditions, despite National Weather Service not expected to issue any watches or warnings.ActivitiesGrab your fishing pole: 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament is this…
East Hawaii NewsTree trimming, removal maintenance project scheduled this week at Liliʻuokalani…
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Gov. Green signs two bills to help with housing
Gov. Josh Green has signed two bills related to Hawaiʻi’s housing issues — a property insurance bill to stabilize prices and coverage, and a bill that establishes more resources for houseless youth.
Hawai‘i Island police respond to report of possible unexploded ordnance along Old Saddle Road
The container or shell, designed to hold two pounds of propellant charge for use in specific military guns, was found near mile marker 44.
Strong winds persist in driest areas of Big Island, continuing elevated wildfire danger
National Weather Service extended a wind advisory in effect for North Kohala and portions of South Kohala, North Kona, Hāmākua, Kaʻū and Puna, adding the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, as ridge of high pressure to north of state will keep same locations parched and primed for fires under the right conditions, despite National Weather Service not expected to issue any watches or warnings.
Update: Human remains found following house fire in East Hawai‘i
The victim was found in the hallway of the main house, officials stated.
Business Monday: Oʻahu-based brewery to open second taproom, restaurant in Volcano
Lanikai Brewing Co. is set to open its newest taproom near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on July 11, offering exclusive small-batch brews and a locally curated menu that supports island farmers and sustainability.
Grab your fishing pole: 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament is this August
Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation invites Big Island anglers to cast a few lines from Aug. 15-17 for a chance to win some great prizes and awards while enjoying their favorite pastime and family fun.
Tree trimming, removal maintenance project scheduled this week at Liliʻuokalani Gardens
Scheduled to begin July 8, the project at the Hilo park is aimed at enhancing public safety in the park by addressing trees that pose immediate risk and require removal or significant canopy reduction.
Sparking prevention: Officials urge caution with wildfire risk heightened in Big Island areas under wind advisory
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense asks public in those locations to be careful with use of open flames, fire and hotwork activity as well as avoid parking vehicles on dry grass after travel.
Nāpōʻopoʻo home nearly a complete loss after being ravaged by weekend blaze
Hawai‘i Fire Department reports no one was injured in the single-story, 3-bedroom house fire that ignited sometime about 6 p.m. July 5 at 82-0954 Aka Ala St., forcing its husband-and-wife owners to evacuate.
Nonprofit seeks support for summer programs for youth experiencing homelessness
Project Hawaiʻi is calling for urgent support as their summer camps and teen mentoring workshops offer crucial lifelines in the form of hot meals, mentorship, and enriching activities to homeless children across the island.
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Grab your fishing pole: 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament is this August
Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation invites Big Island anglers to cast a few lines from Aug. 15-17 for a chance to win some great prizes and awards while enjoying their favorite pastime and family fun.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 4-10: Plenty of family fun planned for 4th of July
The Big Island has you covered in abundance when it comes to festivities in observance of the patriotic holiday, from annual rodeo and horse races in Waimea to the main events — ‘rocket’s red glare’ and ‘bombs bursting in air’ during professional fireworks shows over Hilo Bay and Kailua Bay. Check out this week’s top 10 for all the details.
Annual Independence Day Parade and Extravaganza to light up Kailua-Kona on 4th of July
“This annual celebration brings our community together in the spirit of aloha and pride,” said Kailua Village Business Improvement District Executive Director Ross Wilson Jr. in an announcement about the festivities. “The business improvement district is proud to be one of the hosts of an event that honors our nation’s history while highlighting the vibrant culture of our island traditions.”
Big Island invited to put on its red, white and blue, turn out for 4th of July festivities in Hilo and Kona
Hot Rides Expo and Hilo Bay Blast once again offer full day of events, including live music, food trucks, keiki activities and vintage, classic and futuristic vehicles rolling into bayfront, plus a fantastic fireworks show accompanied by live music. Meanwhile, the annual Independence Day Parade and Independence Day Extravaganza fireworks exhibition return to downton Kailua-Kona for everyone’s 4th of July evening enjoyment.
Ocean Blog
Grab your fishing pole: 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament is this August
July 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
High bacteria count advisories issued for Hōnaunau Bay-2 Step Beach, Miloli’i in West Hawai‘i
July 3, 2025 · 4:37 PM HST
U.S. Coast Guard: Fewest recreational boating fatalities reported in more than 50 years
July 2, 2025 · 1:00 PM HST
State Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement marine patrols now on all islands
July 1, 2025 · 3:00 PM HST
Maui Now
County Committee on the Status of Women to host community roundtables on women’s health issues
The County of Maui Committee on the Status of Women will hold community roundtables on Friday, July 11, 2025, to gather public input on issues affecting women’s health in the county.
Council focuses on zoning issues throughout this month
The Maui County Council will meet July 8 at 9 a.m. to consider zoning legislation on agricultural tourism, parking requirements for electric vehicles, food trucks in the agricultural district, the size of accessory dwellings and the definition of various land-use terms.
MISC: ʻŌhiʻa seeds from resilient trees may hold the key to stopping Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) was detected in three landscaped ʻōhiʻa trees in Central Maui in February. ROD is a fungal disease that can kill a healthy ʻōhiʻa tree. First identified in Puna in 2014, the disease has since devastated thousands of acres of forest on Hawaiʻi Island, wiping out over a million trees.
2025 Fourth of July Makawao Stampede results
Eleven year old Luana Fitch won the Junior Barrel competition at the Makawao Stampede rodeo, held over the weekend at the Oskie Rice Event Center. Her combined times (18.85 sec and 18.83 sec) in the junior event would have beat the open women's championship times for the same category. The full results from the 2025 Fourth of July Makawao Stampede are posted here.
Kaua‘i Now
Gov. Green signs bills addressing rising insurance costs, youth homelessness
Gov. Josh Green has signed pivotal legislation to tackle Hawaii's housing crisis, with Senate Bill 1044 (Act 296) to address rising property insurance premiums and House Bill 613 (Act 297) to support homeless youth through the permanent Safe Places for Youth program.
Road closure scheduled in preparation for Kōloa Plantation Days
Maluhia Road will be closed at Kaumualiʻi Highway will be closed Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nearly 50 ‘green’ Hawai‘i businesses, events awarded for sustainability practices
Awardees — which include several from Kaua’i — were honored for their commitment to energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, cultural and natural resource preservation, plus more.
New UH study: Groundwater directly impacts water chemistry in coral reefs
Cascade of changes groundwater triggers in coastal ecosystem described by university researchers as a 'Goldilocks scenario,' when too much is not good but 'just right' is beneficial.
Say aloha to solar system’s third known interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS, detected by University of Hawaiʻi telescope
Newly identified object, suspected to be a comet, should show increasing activity as it gets closer to the sun, but it will never get warm enough to be seen by the naked eye. And it poses no risk of hitting Earth.
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