“Top 20 things to do on the Big Island, June 22-28.”
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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023
Each week on Thursday, we will publish a Top 20 list of things to do around the Big Island for the upcoming week. We also are ramping up our Events Calendar, which features a more comprehensive listing of happenings for the upcoming week and beyond.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island June 22-28: KATCHAFIRE, Kona marlin tourney, Hilo Pride Weekend
The Events Calendar includes concerts, shows, entertainment, community events and outdoor/farmers markets.
Gov. Josh Green signs bills to increase affordable housing, reduce homelessness
“Since taking office, tackling the hard issues of housing and homelessness has been at the forefront of my Administration’s efforts,” Green said. “Unless we address the lack of affordable housing in our state head-on, the housing crisis will continue to affect the quality of life for all our communities, which is why I am pleased to be signing various bills that work to provide some solutions to help those most in need.”
Local artists jam for World Make Music Day in Kona By Megan Moseley
Sitting in the back of a Kona restaurant on World Make Music Day, Pualani Willing and her partner were listening to local artist Hāwane Rios and Kailiwai sing original and traditional Hawaiian songs with soft rain as an accompaniment.
Road closures scheduled for Hilo’s Pride Parade this weekend
Road closures are scheduled in downtown Hilo on Saturday during the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade.
Urgent call for volunteers: help feed keiki, teens this summer with Project Hawaiʻi
Project Hawaiʻi is urgently seeking volunteers in Hilo and Kona to help keiki stay healthy and fed this summer. Volunteers can sign up for open time slots to make lunches or snacks keiki and teens.
Research reveals high rates of outrigger canoe paddling especially among Native Hawaiians
A new study by University of Hawai‘i researchers found that 1 out of 5 (20%) of Hawaiʻi residents have participated in the uniquely Hawaiian sport of outrigger paddling.
Replica medals stolen from Merrie Monarch Festival office in Hilo found, 2 men arrested
Hawai‘i Island police have recovered the medals and other items stolen in the recent Merrie Monarch Festival office burglary case. The stolen items were recovered during a police investigation into a criminal trespass case that resulted in two men being arrested.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing Waimea woman
Hawai’i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Mary Kaniho of Waimea, who was reported missing by her family.
3 people seriously injured in head-on collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Big Island
A head-on collision that occurred Tuesday morning on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near the 26 mile-marker left three people seriously injured.
Proposed Hawaiʻi County office of sustainability, climate moving forward By Nathan Christophel
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday moved forward with a measure to create a new cabinet-level agency to help the Big Island weather the storm of climate change now and for the future.
Don Aweau chosen as Executive Officer of Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency
Don Aweau, who helped provide support on Kaua‘i after Hurricane Iniki in 1992, has joined the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency as its Executive Officer, Administrator James Barros announced Wednesday.
Statewide cupping, latte art throwdown winners named by Hawai‘i Coffee Association
Winners of the Hawai‘i Coffee Association’s 14th Annual Statewide Coffee Cupping Competition and the inaugural Latte Art Throwdown were announced during the 28th Hawaii Coffee Association Conference June 15 through 17 at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort & Spa.
Transpac 2023 boat race starts next week
The first wave of boats will start the 52nd edition of the biennial Transpac race, next week on June 27.
42-year-old homeless woman missing in Kaʻū since June 4
Marlene Hamilton, 42, was reported missing on June 4. She has no permanent address, but is known to frequent Punalu‘u Beach Park and surrounding areas in Ka‘ū, according to Hawaiʻi Island police.
Captain Cook 29-year-old found guilty for ‘End of World’ murder and arson of BMW
On May 25, 2021, Kona patrol officers responded at about 9:30 p.m. to a report of an unresponsive male lying on the ground and discovered 46-year-old Joey Richmond riddled with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Summer Break Teen Financial Literacy Workshop offered on Maui
Maui Economic Opportunity’s popular Teen Financial Literacy Workshop will be held in-person July 10 and 11 at MEO in Wailuku.
$4M NASA grant to help UH researchers develop new sensors to observe distant planets
This new mission aims to unambiguously identify and classify about 25 Earth-like exoplanets to determine if they possess atmospheres suitable for life. The UH team will provide the sensors for that project.
Family seeks funds for couple unhoused by Wainiha house fire
The GoFundMe fundraiser has a goal of $30,000. Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $160,000.
Garden Island Boogie Board Classic makes 5 years with help of Hawai’i Tourism Authority
There are still open spots available in the following divisions: Menehune, Juniors, Girls, Open Women, Masters, Open Pro and Drop Knee Pro.
