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Big Island News
2026 ‘Ohina Labs application deadline quickly approaching for filmmakers
There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
Community police events: First Youth Car Show set for Hilo, five Coffee with a Cop dates in West Hawaiʻi this month
Youth are invited to enter a vehicle into the first Youth Car Show at the Hilo Drag Strip on Aug. 15, and Coffee with a Cop events are set for Kailua-Kona, Holualoa, Kealakekua and Waimea.
Sun Noodle Sura Tanmen issues recall in Hawai‘i for undeclared fish
To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled product.
Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo among proposed closures of Forest Research and Development Facilities nationwide
Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, led 16 Senate Democratic colleagues in urging U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to provide Congress with a full breakdown of the service’s decision to close these facilities.
Keiki invited to participate in second annual Youth Music Showcase
Participation is limited to the first 15 performances, with a maximum of three performances in each category each limited to 3 minutes; registration deadline is Aug. 22.
Maui police lieutenant charged with allegedly taking bribes to protect chicken fighting and drug operations
The lieutenant was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, according to an announcement today from the United States Attorney Ken Sorenson.
News briefs for Aug. 6: Flight operations, fishing tournament, scholarships and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
Suspect formally charged with attempted murder following shooting in Puna
The 35-year-old is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Hilo District Court today.
Local Entertainment
2026 ‘Ohina Labs application deadline quickly approaching for filmmakers
There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
Keiki invited to participate in second annual Youth Music Showcase
Participation is limited to the first 15 performances, with a maximum of three performances in each category each limited to 3 minutes; registration deadline is Aug. 22.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 7-13: Bake your own baumstriezel, 808 Day, Brain Health Scavenger Hunt, ‘Chegamos’ and more
The unique variety of events happening during the next week around the Big Island features an array of culture, music, history, health, art and more.
Ocean Blog
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
August 4, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
July 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Maui Now
One ʻOhana Fund offers full $175 million to Maui wildfire claimants
Gov. Josh Green announced that the One ʻOhana Fund has offered the full $175 million in compensation to families of the 102 people who died and to individuals who suffered serious physical injuries in the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.
Maui police lieutenant charged with allegedly taking bribes to protect chicken fighting and drug operations
Michael Vaituʻulala, 53, a lieutenant with the Maui Police Department, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, according to an announcement today from the United States Attorney Ken Sorenson.
Hawai‘i Education Association awards grants to three Maui educators
The Hawai‘i Education Association recently awarded scholarships to three Maui educators: Arica Lynn, Erin Rodrigues and Stephanie Keseday.
Statewide disaster philanthropy network launched by Funder Hui
Hawaiʻi Resilience & Recovery Funder Collaborative grows out of Maui’s yearlong recovery model to bring 35+ funders onto one shared application.
First-of-a-kind hands-on training available to take your butchery skills to next level
Application period now open for first-of-its-kind butchery and meat preservation training at the Diamond Head campus of Culinary Institute of Pacific on Oʻahu; participants can learn from nationally recognized instructors.
Kaua‘i Now
Sun Noodle Sura Tanmen issues recall in Hawai‘i for undeclared fish
To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled product.
40-year-old Congressional candidate from Maui arrested for second time
Kirill Basin of Kīhei was arrested during the weekend in connection with a terroristic threatening incident at a South Maui beach; the incident follows a May 29 incident during which he allegedly entered a Maui County building while brandishing a firearm.
Kaua‘i officials ID surfer who died earlier this week
The surfer was found unresponsive on Aug. 2 about 25 yards offshore of Hanamā‘ulu Beach Park.
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