News across Greater Hilo
Briefs for Sept. 29: Community policing events set for Hilo, Kona this week
A quick look at a diaper drive in Kona and two Coffee with a Cop events.

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.
‘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.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 30, 2026
Hurricane Nolo will slowly pass to the west of the state over the next couple of days bringing increasing showers across Kauai and Oahu. Breezy southeast winds...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 30, 2026
The moderate, medium period SW swell originating from Nolo has eased slightly with the latest observations coming in below the High Surf Advisory (HSA). The...