Rockfall work to close Kamehameha Highway by Waimea Bay Sunday
The Hawaii Department of Transportation said the closure is necessary for the second and final helicopter delivery of rockfall protection netting.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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HCF awards $500K in grants for Waimea programs
The Hawaii Community Foundation is marking 25 years of impactful giving in Waimea with $500,000 in grants through its 2026 Richard Smart Fund.
Jun 26, 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
Waimea hospital celebrates Pet Therapy Day
WAIMEA — A special celebration was held at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital as staff and visitors gathered to honor and thank the hospital’s fou...
May 9, 2026Open source
Waimea’s Heluhelu Quiz Bowl uses friendly competition to inspire young readers
The annual Heluhelu Quiz Bowl on Hawaii Island challenges student teams to read 30 books over the year and answer detailed questions at an April competition.
May 5, 2026Open source
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Applications open for Hawaii County Kona low business recovery program
The reward from the county can be used for recovery needs, including equipment repair, temporary relocation costs and water damage.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Alert big sister leads Hawaii police to child enticement suspect
Police learned that a 23-year-old Honokaa man allegedly used the messaging app Snapchat to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex after her 17-year-old sister notic...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Hawaii’s ‘Big Fish’ lands with Philadelphia 76ers’ Summer League team
Former University of Hawaii basketball player Isaac “Big Fish” Johnson is finding that life is sunny in Philadelphia.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Green to sign budget that restores tax cuts for most
The state’s $21 billion budget over the next two fiscal years will be signed by Gov. Josh Green today, ensuring Hawaii’s historic tax breaks for all but...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
NCAA’s new eligibility cap rule would have changed the game for UH sports
The University of Hawaii football team was entering the final month of the 2025 regular season, and head coach Timmy Chang was studying performance charts.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Pent‑up demand lifts Hawaii travel ahead of Fourth of July; outlook still mixed
Hawaii’s visitor industry is seeing a modest pick-up heading into the Fourth of July holiday driven by pent-up demand after spring’s Kona-low disruptions...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
UH Hilo athletics building to be renovated
The University of Hawaii at Hilo will soon have a new selling point for student athletes.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
3.1 magnitude earthquake hits Hawaii Island
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii Island on Thursday morning, with 79 people reporting they felt the shaking, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Hawaii legislators react to Supreme Court gun ruling
Hawaii legislators are divided over a Supreme Court ruling striking down the state
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Supreme Court strikes down key part of Hawaiʻi concealed carry law, changing rules for private businesses
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Thursday is changing where licensed concealed carry permit holders can legally bring firearms in Hawaii, striking down par...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Supreme Court invalidates Hawaii gun possession law
The Supreme Court invalidated a Hawaii law Thursday that barred the possession of guns on private property without the owner’s consent, the latest in a ser...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Supreme court strikes down restrictive Hawaii gun law in major second amendment decision
Gun control advocates decry ruling striking ban on carrying guns in most public spaces as ‘deeply dangerous’
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Thurston County Adult Baseball League growing in 2nd season under Timberline grad’s leadership
DeVonte Ford had an epiphany while spending vacation time with his wife in Hawaii in December 2024. He missed playing baseball back home in Thurston County....
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Hawaii gun law struck down by U.S. Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines Thursday that a Hawaii law requiring concealed-carry permit holders to obtai...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Hawaii DOH alerts residents to MorningStar product recall
Hawaii health officials warn of a recall of MorningStar Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties over possible plastic pieces.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Hawaii actor Taimua Hannemann hunted by sharks in new thriller ‘The Bay’
Kaimuki native Lachlan Ta'mua Hannemann stars in shark thriller “The Bay,” shot on Oahu. The film hits select theaters and streaming July 17.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii concealed carry restriction in Second Amendment case
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii concealed carry restriction in Second Amendment case
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law restricting guns on some private property The Supreme Court struck do...
The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii restriction that prohibits concealed-carry permit holders from bringing their firearms onto private property that is o...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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Applications open for Hawaii County Kona low business recovery program
The reward from the county can be used for recovery needs, including equipment repair, temporary relocation costs and water damage.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Rockfall work to close Kamehameha Highway by Waimea Bay Sunday
The Hawaii Department of Transportation said the closure is necessary for the second and final helicopter delivery of rockfall protection netting.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Alert big sister leads Hawaii police to child enticement suspect
Police learned that a 23-year-old Honokaa man allegedly used the messaging app Snapchat to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex after her 17-year-old sister notic...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Hawaii’s ‘Big Fish’ lands with Philadelphia 76ers’ Summer League team
Former University of Hawaii basketball player Isaac “Big Fish” Johnson is finding that life is sunny in Philadelphia.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Green to sign budget that restores tax cuts for most
The state’s $21 billion budget over the next two fiscal years will be signed by Gov. Josh Green today, ensuring Hawaii’s historic tax breaks for all but...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
NCAA’s new eligibility cap rule would have changed the game for UH sports
The University of Hawaii football team was entering the final month of the 2025 regular season, and head coach Timmy Chang was studying performance charts.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Pent‑up demand lifts Hawaii travel ahead of Fourth of July; outlook still mixed
Hawaii’s visitor industry is seeing a modest pick-up heading into the Fourth of July holiday driven by pent-up demand after spring’s Kona-low disruptions...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
UH Hilo athletics building to be renovated
The University of Hawaii at Hilo will soon have a new selling point for student athletes.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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