Florida woman dies in possible drowning in South Kona
A Florida woman died Saturday in an apparent drowning at Honaunau Bay in South Kona.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Wednesday Weather | Typical weather continues with breezy trades and passing showers
Hawaii will see mostly typical weather through the week with breezy trade winds, passing windward showers, and warm temperatures. Clouds and showers may incr...
May 30, 2026Open source
Alleged monk seal attacker makes first appearance in federal court in Honolulu
Igor Lytvynchuk is at the center of a viral video allegedly showing him throwing a rock at an endangered monk seal on Maui. And today he made his first Hawaii
May 30, 2026Open source
Loved ones mourn the loss of triple homicide victims in Puna on Hawaii Island
Family and friends of three of Jacob Baker's alleged victims are reeling from the shocking murders in the rural Big Island community.
May 30, 2026Open source
Hawaii man pleads guilty to possessing child porn
Hawaii man pleads guilty to possessing child porn
May 30, 2026Open source
Hawaii National Guard concludes Kona Low recovery efforts
Hawaii National Guard concludes Kona Low recovery efforts
May 30, 2026Open source
Firefighters extinguish warehouse fire on Hawaii Island
Firefighters extinguish warehouse fire on Hawaii Island
May 30, 2026Open source
A man wanted in 3 killings has been apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island
The killings took place over two days in a remote and mostly rural part of the island.
May 29, 2026Open source
Hawaii triple-murder suspect captured following massive manhunt
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.
May 29, 2026Open source
Hawaii police search for man wanted in connection with 3 killings in 2 days
Hawaii Police Chief Reed Mahuna said authorities were deploying “significant resources and personnel” in trying to find Jacob Baker, of Pahoa, Hawaii.
May 29, 2026Open source
Man wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island
HONOLULU (AP) — A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island, police...
May 29, 2026Open source
Hawaii police search for man wanted in connection with 3 killings in 2 days
Police in Hawaii were searching Thursday for a 36-year-old man whom they described as “armed and extremely dangerous” and wanted in connection with three...
May 28, 2026Open source
Washington tourist pleads not guilty in Hawaiian monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches
A tourist pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of hurling a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal. He has been ordered to stay off Hawaii's beaches....
May 28, 2026Open source
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Florida woman dies after snorkeling incident at Hōnaunau Bay
Police are investigating the possible drowning of a 65-year-old Florida woman who died after a snorkeling incident at Hōnaunau Bay on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
May 12, 2026Open source
Defense attorney says Washington man accused in monk seal incident 'never intended to injure' the animal
The defense attorney representing a Washington state man accused of throwing a rock toward an endangered Hawaiian monk seal off Maui said his client never in...
May 16, 2026Open source
Seniors push back on Kaimuki land transfer, fearing loss of daily programs
If Senate Bill 2613 is signed into law, city permits would be void, affecting kupuna programs during the day and keiki programs after school hours.
May 16, 2026Open source
First Alert Weather Day is canceled as heavy rain, flood threat ease
Thunderstorms pounded the islands, but particularly Oahu, with heavy rain and cloud-to-ground lightning.
May 16, 2026Open source
BIIF boys volleyball: Daggers, Wildcats, Trojans and Warriors fall at states
The good news: four Big Island boys volleyball teams competed in the HHSAA state tournament this week on Oahu.
May 15, 2026Open source
Judo: Waiakea grad Sadanchikova wins bronze in Pan-Am junior championships
One 2024 Waiakea High School graduate medaled on a global stage last month in South America.
May 15, 2026Open source
Hawai’i’s economy darkens as surging oil prices increase consumer costs, UHERO report forecasts
These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish lab...
May 15, 2026Open source
2-year dispute ends with Hawaiian Paradise Park mailbox park to be built at new location
The original site of the mailbox park sparked anger by some people due to is proximity near a burial site with ancestral bones.
May 15, 2026Open source
First Alert Forecast: Firm winds will persist through the weekend, more showers due over the weekend
First Alert Forecast: Firm winds will persist through the weekend, more showers due over the weekend
May 12, 2026Open source
Beth Fukumoto: Saving Hawaiʻi's Income Tax Cuts Was No Small Feat
Budget negotiators made hard choices and delivered on a promise that was genuinely difficult to keep.
May 12, 2026Open source
OHA Disaster Assistance Program to provide up to $15,000 for Native Hawaiian families impacted by 2026 Marc...
Native Hawaiian families impacted by the March 2026 Kona Low storms and flooding will soon have access to direct financial assistance through a new disaster...
May 12, 2026Open source
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel unveils new luxury spa rooted in Hawaiian healing traditions
The 22,000-square-foot spa is part of the Big Island resort's $180 million renovation.
May 11, 2026Open source
Hawaiian Electric announces work on utility poles to reduce wildfire risk
Hawaiian Electric will begin replacing wooden utility poles along Honoapi’ilani Highway in Lahaina later this month as part of its wildfire risk reduct...
May 11, 2026Open source
History made: Dragons win first-ever baseball state championship
HONOLULU — History was made Saturday night at Les Murakami Stadium.
May 10, 2026Open source
Schatz calls on NOAA to strengthen public education efforts to protect Hawaiian monk seals following Lahain...
Following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attack on a Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Co...
May 9, 2026Open source
Department of Education Secretary agrees to continue funding for Native Hawaiian programs for at least anot...
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon agreed to keep Native Hawaiian programs fully funded for at least another year.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Wednesday Weather | Typical weather continues with breezy trades and passing showers
Hawaii will see mostly typical weather through the week with breezy trade winds, passing windward showers, and warm temperatures. Clouds and showers may incr...
May 30, 2026Open source
Alleged monk seal attacker makes first appearance in federal court in Honolulu
Igor Lytvynchuk is at the center of a viral video allegedly showing him throwing a rock at an endangered monk seal on Maui. And today he made his first Hawaii
May 30, 2026Open source
Triple homicide suspect Jacob Baker arrested in Puna
HPD arrested 36-year-old Jacob Baker in Puna, Hawaii, without incident on Thursday afternoon in connection with three homicides.
May 30, 2026Open source
A man wanted in 3 killings has been apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island
The killings took place over two days in a remote and mostly rural part of the island.
May 29, 2026Open source
Hawaii triple-murder suspect captured following massive manhunt
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.
May 29, 2026Open source
Hawaii police search for man wanted in connection with 3 killings in 2 days
Hawaii Police Chief Reed Mahuna said authorities were deploying “significant resources and personnel” in trying to find Jacob Baker, of Pahoa, Hawaii.
May 29, 2026Open source
Man wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island
HONOLULU (AP) — A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island, police...
May 29, 2026Open source
Hawaii police search for man wanted in connection with 3 killings in 2 days
Police in Hawaii were searching Thursday for a 36-year-old man whom they described as “armed and extremely dangerous” and wanted in connection with three...
May 28, 2026Open source
Washington tourist pleads not guilty in Hawaiian monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches
A tourist pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of hurling a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal. He has been ordered to stay off Hawaii's beaches....
May 28, 2026Open source
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