STEM students celebrated during college signing day
The sixteen students represent Kapaa High School, James Campbell High School, Kapolei High School, Iolani School, and St. Louis School.
May 10, 2026Open source
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12-year-old boy injures head after losing control of bike in Kapolei Parkway
A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized for a head injury after he lost control of his bicycle in Kapolei on Friday afternoon.
May 9, 2026Open source
School resource officer pilot shows early impact on Oahu
Officials report a drop in discipline at Kapolei High and changes in campus climate at Kaimuki High just months into a school resource officer pilot program.
May 9, 2026Open source
Rail planners advance bills for unused ag lands in Kapolei
The city’s push to concentrate more transit-oriented development on unused agricultural lands near Skyline rail stations in West Oahu continued this week.
May 8, 2026Open source
Consolidated Theatres celebrates Star Wars Day ahead of new film release
Consolidated Theatres is celebrating May the 4th with themed movie menus, collectible merchandise and a preview of the upcoming Star Wars film The Mandaloria...
May 8, 2026Open source
Sonic to open car-hop restaurant in Kapolei in mid-May
Sonic is getting ready to open a drive-in restaurant on Oahu within the next two weeks, with a grand opening date yet to be announced.
May 6, 2026Open source
HFD puts out early morning recycling car fire in Kapolei
HFD puts out early morning recycling car fire in Kapolei
May 2, 2026Open source
Firefighters battle recycling yard fire in Kapolei overnight
Firefighters extinguished an overnight fire involving a pile of recycling cars in Campbell Industrial Park in Kapolei after crews spent more than two hours c...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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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
Most of Hawaii under flood watch through early Saturday
Lightning strikes are seen today over the ocean near Honolulu Harbor as heavy rain and thunderstorms pounded the island.
May 16, 2026Open source
20 years in the making: County purchases Honolulu Landing property
Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda announced Thursday that after more than two decades of advocacy, the 364-acre coastal Puna property known as Honolulu Landin...
May 15, 2026Open source
City and County of Honolulu’s DIT is hiring
City and County of Honolulu’s DIT is hiring
May 15, 2026Open source
Hawai‘i County purchases Honolulu Landing along Big Island’s Puna coast
The $3.7 million acquisition occurred through the county’s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program.
May 14, 2026Open source
Tourist arrested after video shows him hurling a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal
HONOLULU (AP) — A tourist from Washington state is facing federal charges after a witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of him hurling a coconu...
May 14, 2026Open source
Mike Formby to leave Honolulu city managing director position
City Managing Director Michael Formby will leave his position at the end of May to become chief executive officer of Hawaii-based maritime firm Pacific Marin...
May 12, 2026Open source
Rainbow Warriors’ fans rejoice as men’s volleyball team wins its 3rd NCAA title
Maybe Craig Hirasaki was the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team’s good luck charm on Monday — from more than 2,500 miles away.
May 12, 2026Open source
Top Honolulu Official Leaves City For Private Sector
The mayor designated Formby's deputy Krishna Jayaram to fill the slot, which is subject to City Council approval.
May 12, 2026Open source
New $2M Fund Covers Neighbor Island Medical Flights
State-funded flights to Honolulu medical appointments aim to stop rural residents on Molokaʻi and beyond from putting off routine health care.
May 12, 2026Open source
Honolulu Homeowners Turn To Goats, Sheep To Mow Yard Ahead Of Fire Season
Flocks of livestock are not a typical city sight. But with wildfire season looming, they're becoming an increasingly attractive prevention measure.
May 12, 2026Open source
Blessing marks beginning of Wahiawa Dam Improvement Project
Hawaii state officials gathered to break ground on the Wahiawa Dam Improvement Project.
May 12, 2026Open source
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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
Permit granted for Falls on Fire festival in Papaikou
The controversial Burning Man-inspired festival known as “Falls on Fire” can continue to be held in Papaikou after the Hawaii County Windward Planning Co...
May 15, 2026Open source
Hawai‘i Hilo Women’s Volleyball senior to serve as student speaker in upcoming commencement
The volleyball player is the second student-athlete to serve as commencement student speaker in the past two years, following former Men's Soccer student-ath...
May 15, 2026Open source
Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to...
May 14, 2026Open source
Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation
In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to...
May 14, 2026Open source
Waimea man killed on Kawaihae Road while changing a tire
A Waimea man was killed Sunday afternoon in a traffic collision on Kawaihae Road (Highway 19) near the 65-mile marker.
May 12, 2026Open source
Affordable housing project in Waikoloa Village is dedicated
Na Hale Makoa, a 140-unit affordable workforce rental housing community in Waikoloa Village, was dedicated Friday.
May 12, 2026Open source
Hawaii police warn of alleged scammers posing as DWS employees
According to police, a Kapaau woman reported that two unknown men who identified themselves as DWS employees arrived at her home in an unmarked vehicle and a...
May 8, 2026Open source
Police seek suspects in alleged school bus theft on Hawaii Island
Video recovered from the bus showed multiple individuals entering the vehicle after it was taken at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, and was allegedly driven reckle...
May 8, 2026Open source
Film screening spotlights Lahaina surfer at Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships
With the Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships in full swing this week, a film screening Wednesday night will put the spotlight on Maui adaptive surfer Aaron...
May 7, 2026Open source
Watch: Lava spews from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released footage showing a tower of lava erupting from the latest episode at Hawaii’s Kilau...
May 6, 2026Open source
Star Noodle Restaurant General Manager - Star Noodle - Up to $1k Signing Bonus West Maui · 3 weeks ago
Star Noodle Restaurant General Manager - Star Noodle - Up to $1k Signing Bonus West Maui · 3 weeks ago
May 2, 2026Open source
Maui Behavioral Health Resouces Youth Care Worker - Maui Youth & Family Services Upcountry Maui · 1 week ago
Maui Behavioral Health Resouces Youth Care Worker - Maui Youth & Family Services Upcountry Maui · 1 week ago
May 2, 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
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
WA man accused of throwing rock at monk seal pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered monk seal pleaded not guilty in Hawaii federal court on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026Open source
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Kapolei is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Region: Hawaii
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96707, 96709
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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
WA man accused of throwing rock at monk seal pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered monk seal pleaded not guilty in Hawaii federal court on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026Open source
6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several afte...
May 23, 2026Open source
6.0 magnitude earthquake detected off Hawaii coast
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has hit south of Hawaii, though the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that there are no tsunami threats at this time.
May 23, 2026Open source
6.0 magnitude earthquake detected off Hawaii coast
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has hit south of Hawaii, though the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that there are no tsunami threats at this time.
May 23, 2026Open source
'Tesla Road rage driver' sentenced to prison in Hawaii
A man known as the "Tesla Road rage driver" is headed to prison in Hawaii. Nathaniel Radimak pleaded no contest to assaulting a woman and her daughter
May 22, 2026Open source
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