News across Hawaii County
Puna ʻŌpio Hub to offer free job skills workshops for transitional age youth
The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.
Young performers shine at 2nd annual HI-PAL Music Showcase
Earlier this month, 9 Big Island youth shared their talents on stage during the 2nd annual HI-PAL Music Showcase in Kona.
New website/app crowd sources stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during, after storms
The Help Find Me website/app developed by a computer engineer in Pāhoa is a simple way to find or report on the stock of water, ice, gas, propane, butane and other necessary supplies around storms.
‘I’m not just representing myself, but my whole family’: Osorio carries family legacy into officiating
With volleyball being such an important pillar of the Osorio family legacy, 16-year-old Kaulupono “Kaulu” Osorio has upheld that tradition in his own unique way.
Let’s Talk Food: Tokkuri Tei Izakaya in Kapahulu
Tokkuri Tei was a favorite restaurant for many years when I was working on my cookbooks for Mutual Publishing. It was where the publisher, Bennett and Gay, would take me for dinner.
‘I’m not just representing myself, but my whole family’: Osorio carries family legacy into officiating
With volleyball being such an important pillar of the Osorio family legacy, 16-year-old Kaulupono “Kaulu” Osorio has upheld that tradition in his own unique way.
Let’s Talk Food: Tokkuri Tei Izakaya in Kapahulu
Tokkuri Tei was a favorite restaurant for many years when I was working on my cookbooks for Mutual Publishing. It was where the publisher, Bennett and Gay, would take me for dinner.
Business Monday: Natural disasters devastated some Big Island business, while boosting income for others
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said it's an "unbelievable yin-yang story" as some businesses have been forced to shutter while others are thriving.
‘We’re representing more than ourselves’: Resilient Trojans making most of ‘26 season
PAHALA — Ka‘u football has dealt with adversity since the beginning of the 2026 season, but those challenges have only made the Trojans stronger.
‘We’re representing more than ourselves’: Resilient Trojans making most of ‘26 season
PAHALA — Ka‘u football has dealt with adversity since the beginning of the 2026 season, but those challenges have only made the Trojans stronger.
Big Island officials, residents relieved after Hurricane Nolo passes without causing major damage
"I would say we're very fortunate on this one," said Darryl Oliveira, acting administrator for Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. "It could have been a lot worse."
Lifeguard certification offered at Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center
Classes will be 8-4 Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9.