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06/19/2026

This year’s events will commemorate the United States’ semiquincentennial.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announced the following 2026 Fourth of July celebrations in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, which include a car show, parade, live music, fireworks and more. Hilo Beginning at 7 a.m., the “A

06/18/2026

County officials have reported that recovery needs may exceed local capabilities in some of the hardest-hit areas.

The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with Hawaiʻi County, are conducting a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (JPDA) following the May 22 Kona earthquake. The joint assessment will help

06/17/2026

Supplies can also be donated at the the Kona Police Station, located at 74?611 Hale Makai Pl.

The Hawaii Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section will be holding its 1st Annual “Fill a Cruiser” Back‑to‑School Supplies Drive on Saturday, July 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the entrance of the Kona Walmart.

06/17/2026

At this time, police believe speed and reckless driving are factors in the incident.

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal Mountain View traffic collision between a motor vehicle and a motorcycle. Yesterday morning, police learned that a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle was traveling southbound on South Glenwood Road and was

06/16/2026

Hawaii’s Sports Source, KPUA 670 AM / 98.5FM Hilo is excited to add the Dan Patrick Show to the line up weekday mornings live from 3am-6am and a replay from 9am-Noon. Mahalo to Dan and the FOX Sports Radio crew. We’re excited to be a part of the family.

06/16/2026

Today's outage will take place between Noon and 2pm.

The Hawaiʻi County Police Department is upgrading its telephone system at the Kaʻū Police Station in Nāʻālehu today from Noon to 2pm. The temporary outage will affect only the stations’ telephone systems. Police services will continue uninterrupted,

06/16/2026

Individuals with information are encouraged to come forward.

The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying individuals involved in an Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle (UCPV), Theft, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card investigation in Kailua-Kona. According to police, three

06/15/2026

A total of $450,000 is available, with individual awards ranging from $10,000 to $25,000.

Hawaiʻi County announced the launch of the Impact Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The program, administered by the Department of Research and Development, invites eligible nonprofit organizations to compete for funding in support of innovative projects

06/12/2026

Residents are encouraged to arrive early and come prepared for potentially long wait times.

Tropic Care will return to Hawaiʻi Island from June 19-28. During this time, uniformed military members will deliver no-cost medical, dental and optometry care at multiple primary sites and outreach locations. These vital health services are available

06/11/2026

Multiple residents have reported receiving the text message.

The Hawai‘i County Police Department is warning the public of a text scam after receiving reports of unknown individuals posing as representatives from the Hawai‘i District Court claiming that the recipients have an outstanding traffic fine that