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Police carry a cross for 5 miles in honor of fallen officer Bronson Kaliloa
Officers from the Puna and Hilo patrols walked a cross made of ʻōhia to honor the most Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa, who was killed in the line of duty in 2018.NewsAuthorities shut down Highway 11 near mile marker 22 following crash
Hawai'i State NewsNative plants for sale from state Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Flags lowered in honor of fallen Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war
The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.July 20, 2026 · 9:35 AM HST
Business Monday: Cuddle with kittens who want a furever home at the Kona Kat Café
The Kona Kat Café gives people a chance to play with a kitten and ultimately provide a forever home if they are able, whether they live on the island or are visiting from the mainland.EducationUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa showcases campus life to high school counselors
Hawai'i State NewsHawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on 3 islands, including…
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Big Island News
Authorities shut down Highway 11 near mile marker 22 following crash
Highway 11 near mile marker 22 in the Puna District remains closed after a traffic accident.
Native plants for sale from state Division of Forestry and Wildlife
New online ordering form makes ordering easy for residents on Big Island and Maui.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa showcases campus life to high school counselors
High school counselors participated in an immersive event that highlights the university’s possibilities to inspire more students to thrive in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on 3 islands, including Big Island
The expansion — one of the state’s largest energy procurements ever — would represent significant progress toward 100% renewable energy.
Flags lowered in honor of fallen Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war
The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.
Police carry a cross for 5 miles in honor of fallen officer Bronson Kaliloa
Officers from the Puna and Hilo patrols walked a cross made of ʻōhia to honor the most Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa, who was killed in the line of duty in 2018.
Business Monday: Cuddle with kittens who want a furever home at the Kona Kat Café
The Kona Kat Café gives people a chance to play with a kitten and ultimately provide a forever home if they are able, whether they live on the island or are visiting from the mainland.
Investment firm pays $23 million to become outright owner of Kailua-Kona hotel
Nine Brains, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., acquired full fee-simple ownership of Pacific 19 Kona hotel — formerly Kona Seaside Hotel — 4 years after it purchased the ground lease for the property.
Big Island residents turn in nearly 150 firearms during community gun buyback event
“Just yesterday, we remembered Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who made the ultimate sacrifice 8 years ago after being shot during a traffic stop. His loss remains a powerful reminder that firearms in the wrong hands can have devastating consequences,” said Hawaiʻi Island Police Chief Reed Mahuna.
Local Entertainment
17th annual Big Island Mango Festival, Tanabata Festival offer day packed with fun in Kona
Both festivals celebrate different cultures from the around the island, including Hawaiian, agricultural and Japanese; promise unique, family-friendly fun for the entire family.
Get your tickets now for Polyfest Kona, featuring Aaradhna and Sammy J
Advance tickets are available through July 23 online at a reduced price for the event hosted at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona and presented by lifestyle and apparel brand Hawai‘i’s Finest.
Families invited to participate in 2026 Kohala Keiki Fishing Derby
Participation is limited to the first 100 keiki for the annual fishing derby that provides quality time between police officers, keiki and their families; registration is required, and the deadline is July 17.
Start your holiday shopping early during Christmas in July Gift, Jewelry, Arts & Crafts Fair in Kona
The annual JoAnn Williams event offers a diverse and impressive assortment of items by vendors and artisans from throughout the islands; scheduled July 18 at Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.
Ocean Blog
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
July 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Lost reef recreation because of climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion by beginning of next century
July 5, 2026 · 8:00 AM HST
New study reveals global tuna fishing practices have created risks to the world’s marine protected areas
June 30, 2026 · 3:00 PM HST
Maui Now
Maui jury convicts man on 16 counts of sexual assault against a child
A 49-year-old Lahaina man was found guilty of eight counts each of first degree sexual assault and third degree sexual assault following a two-week trial. The unanimous verdict against Roberto Omar Morales Andrade, was reached on July 16, 2026, after less than two hours of deliberations in 2nd Circuit Court.
Maui Job Corps announces new outreach specialist for Maui County
Sophia Gonzales has joined the Maui Job Corps Ohana as its new outreach specialist for Maui County, the agency announced.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awards 815 residential project leases on O’ahu
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded a total of 815 project leases on Saturday in the department’s largest residential offering for the island of O‘ahu this year.
Forecasters monitor Tropical Storm Fausto in the Eastern North Pacific
Tropical Storm Fausto, located several hundred miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California in the Eastern North Pacific, is forecast to become a Hurricane by Tuesday as it continues a path northwest near 10 mph.
Endangered moth, damselfly rediscovered on Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi after decades
Endangered moth and damselfly species have been rediscovered on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi after decades without confirmed sightings, offering new hope for two of Hawaiʻi's imperiled native insects, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Kaua‘i Now
Department of Water plans repairs, intermittent outages along upper Kuamoʻo Road
Residents of Wailua Homesteads near Kuamoʻo Road can expect water disruptions as essential repairs are conducted on a local water tank.
Outright ownership of Big Island hotel acquired by investment firm for $23 million
Nine Brains, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., acquired full fee-simple ownership of Pacific 19 Kona hotel in Kailua-Kona — formerly Kona Seaside Hotel — 4 years after it purchased the ground lease for the property.
Nearly 150 unwanted firearms turned in by Big Island residents during buyback event in Hilo
The buyback event was a continuation of statewide efforts to protect Hawai‘i residents from gun violence; more than 2,100 guns have been taken off the streets since buyback events began in 2024.
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