News across Hawaii County
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.
2 Big Island residents appointed to state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
Police seek missing Volcano man
William Moxley was last seen at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 on Kaleponi Road in Fern Forest; have you seen him?