New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into a Destination Futures Enterprise that blends culture, data intelligence, and global collaboration for sustainable tourism.

Amy Sueyoshi planned a visit to the campus on April 30 to May 1, following interim provost Vassilis L. Syrmos, after Dancing with the Stars.

Hawai‘i Rep. David Tarnas has been trying for years to pass legislation that legalizes adult use of recreational cannabis, and hopes the federal change in drug policy could help that cause. #medicalmarijuana #scheduleIIIdrug #hawaiicounty #DavidTarnas

The long-awaited Waikōloa Public Library will bring educational and community resources as the first permanent library for the long, underserved area.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. #HawaiiDepartmentofTransporation #LaneClosures #RoadWork #WeatherPermitting #BigIslandStateRoadways

Authorities ask the public if they can help identify the suspect or might have additional information about the incident. #OceanViewAssault #HeleOnBus #HeadedTowardOceanView #ManSoughtbyPolice #PublicAskedforHelp #HawaiiPoliceDepartment

Police request help in identifying and finding a person wanted in connection of an assault reported to have occurred on a bus bound for Ocean View in December.

Video surveillance captured three men involved in an assault that occurred in a retail and dining shopping area on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona on March 14.

Antonya Mardonada, 32, is wanted for questioning in connection with a domestic violence incident that occurred on March 24 and was last seen leaving the area on a camouflage all-terrain vehicle.

The closure is to accommodate participants of the “5K & 10K Walk/Run” in conjunction with the La Honua Festival at Pepe‘ekeō Park.

The Honolulu attorney said he is launching a people-first movement focused on restoring public trust, strengthening accountability, and lowering the cost of living. #civilattorney #ltgov #govgreen

The incident occurred on Thursday, shortly before noon, when the pilot ultimately refused transfer to the hospital. #emergencylanding #hawaiidepartmentoftransportation #koa

In this week's Volcano Watch, scientists explain how shallow earthquakes and ground deformation can quickly lead to rapidly escalating hazards, such as rockfalls and ground cracking. #VolcanoWatch #HawaiianVolcanoObservatory #HawaiiVolcanoesNationalPark

A bill about parking rates in the Historic Kailua Village will be heard again on May 19 during Hawai‘i County Council's Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit. #paidparking #kailuavillage #hawaiicounty

AI chatbots used at all ten University of Hawaiʻi campuses continue to proactively identify student needs.

Hawai'i Gov. Josh Green has named Keith Regan as acting lieutenant governor following Sylvia Luke’s leave of absence. #KeithRegan #Lt.Gov #BigIslandNow

But while the Hawaiʻi County public bus was parked, the 53-year-old bus driver from Hilo told investigating police officers that it began to roll backwards and he could not get the brakes to work. #HeleOn #HawaiiCounty #BigIslandNow

A man driving a dirt bike in Hilo was killed Wednesday night after colliding with a car driven by a 22-year-old woman, Hawaiʻi Island Police said. #HawaiiIslandPolice #BigIslandtrafficfatality #Hilotrafficfatality

Hawai‘i County Ocean Safety personnel and bystanders brought the unresponsive man to shore, but after life-saving measures failed he was pronounced dead at Kona Community Hospital. #KahaluuBeachPark #Konadrowning #BigIslandNow

The outreach campaign will start Friday, April 24, with visits to Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala to answer questions and assist with applications for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration. #konalow #smallbusinessadministration fema

A delegation from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is in Washington D.C. this week to address proposed cuts to funding for Native Hawaiian programs and expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi Public Land Trust lands.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke's decision to step down comes four days after she announced she would not seek reelection to Hawai‘i's second-highest office. #sylvialuke #corruptioncase #attorneygeneral

Motorists are advised of lane closures and temporary traffic adjustments on Haihai Street in Hilo until May 8.

An ashfall advisory has been issued for communities downwind in the Ka‘ū District. #kilauea #eruption #ashfall

These homes will be for “long-term permanent housing for underserved populations who face significant barriers to secure, safe and affordable housing." #BigIslandhousing #hawaiicountycouncil #HawaiiCountyhousing

This week's top 10 has everything from an ongoing exhibit featuring the legacy of Hawaiʻi beekeepers to raising awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it. Check out this week's listings right now! #BigIslandEvents #BigIslandActivities #BigIslandEntertainment #Top10ThingstoDo

University of Hawaiʻi students developed a project that could help support sustained human activity on the Moon, Mars and beyond.

The Department of Health is retesting the water at Kahaluʻu Beach Park since the beach has historically met the acceptable beach threshold level.

According to police reports, Christopher Amador-Nascimento, 33, opened credit cards under victims' personal information and conducted unauthorized transactions.

Arrests were made in five of the eight districts and thirteen drivers were involved in a traffic accident.

The webinar will be available after the live event on the Community Associations Institute Hawaiʻi Chapter and Real Estate Commission websites.

The surf is forecast to reach heights of 10 feet, with shore breaks and dangerous currents that could cause injury or death.  #BigIslandhighsurfadvisory #BigIslandsurf

At the Hale ʻĀnuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo on Tuesday, photographs from 1996 to 2026 decorated the front lobby to help celebrate the nursing home's 30th anniversary. #HaleAnuenue #Hilonursinghome #BigIslandNow

The three finalists will have a forum during their campus visits beginning with Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos next Monday.

Investigators allege that a caregiver misused an elderly client’s credit card on Hawai‘i Island, leading to multiple first-degree charges. #HPD #NareaSantiago #BigIslandNow

The PGA Tour announced Monday it will not play The Sentry on Maui or Oʻahu's Sony Open in Hawaiʻi in 2027, but this decision does not impact the PGA Tour Champions event on the Big Island, according to the golf organization. #PGATour #PGATourChampions #TheSentry #SonyOpen

Looking for work? Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital is hosting a hiring event April 23. #QueensNorthHawaiiCommunityHospital #JobFair #BigIslandNow

Hilo's Kawamoto Swim Stadium closed a month ago when lightning damaged a pool pump.

A water tank serving the area is at low levels, resulting in limited water service to the East Hawai‘i schools. #wateroutage #hawaiicounty #departmentofeducation

A powerful collaboration brings culture to the walls of Captain Cook Post Office. Honoring tradition, community, and the next generation with a vibrant mural. #USPS #CaptainCook #BigIslandNow #EstriaMiyashiro

Precursory, low level activity started on Monday night ahead of for episode 45 of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is inviting organizations to apply for funding to support cultural preservation, enhance community experiences, and promote major events throughout the islands. #HawaiiTourismAuthority #CulturalFunding #BigIslandNow

17-year-old Lily Amor was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates and is believed to be in the Kona area.

A free, informal talk story will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at the Kohala Intergenerational Center in Kapaʻau.

With Hawaiian monk seal peak pupping season underway across the islands, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds beachgoers they are protected under both state and federal law. #HawaiianMonkSeal #Monksealpuppingseason #DLNR #BigIslandNow

George R. Ariyoshi led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, April 19, surrounded by his family. #govgreen #halfstaff #govariyoshi

The U.S. Small Business Administration is setting up a recovery center where representatives will help businesses that burned in the 2025 Hilo fire apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans. #SBAdisasterloans #Hilofire #BigIslandNow

A closer look at Hawaiʻi’s firearm trends: applications up, registrations steady, imports at a record high. #firearmpermits #bigislandnow

Earthquake near Japan prompts tsunami monitoring across the Pacific. No threat confirmed for Hawai'i at this time. #NWS #Japan #BigIslandNow

Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami now has an easier path to become lieutenant governor, with Sylvia Duke deciding not to seek re-election. #SylviaLuke #Hawaiilieutenantgovernor #DerekKawakami #BigIslandNow