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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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
Gaze into a crystal ball: Telescope captures stunning photo of dying star
A telescope atop Hawaii's Mauna Kea volcano captured stunning new images of a dying star that resembles a crystal ball.
May 22, 2026Open source
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has de...
May 19, 2026Open source
Jacob Elordi’s broken foot? It kept him from Cannes but not Kendall Jenner
The 'Euphoria' actor hung out with his reported new girlfriend in Hawaii and Los Angeles after begging off going to the film festival due to a foot injury.
May 19, 2026Open source
Jacob Elordi, Kendall Jenner spotted in Hawaii amid romance rumors: report
Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner were spotted getting breakfast together in Hawaii, further fueling rumors that a romance is heating up between them.
May 17, 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
Falls on Fire festival approved to continue in Papaikou after years of permit disputes
The controversial Burning Man-inspired festival known as Falls on Fire will continue in Papaikou after a vote to approve a special use permit.
May 16, 2026Open source
Plan to erase $91M in medical debt for Hawaii families heads to governor
Supporters say the effort could help people struggling with both poor health and damaged credit: “If we do it right, we’ll be life-changing for these fam...
May 16, 2026Open source
Big Island Press Club hosts scholarship dinner
The Big Island Press Club’s annual scholarship dinner will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, at the Hilo Yacht Club.
May 15, 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
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
Tropical Gardening: Living gifts keep on giving
Although May Day Lei Day has passed, we celebrate flowers of all kinds all year long.
May 9, 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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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
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has de...
May 19, 2026Open source
Jacob Elordi’s broken foot? It kept him from Cannes but not Kendall Jenner
The 'Euphoria' actor hung out with his reported new girlfriend in Hawaii and Los Angeles after begging off going to the film festival due to a foot injury.
May 19, 2026Open source
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May 17, 2026Open source
Prosecutors: HPD Justified In Suicide By Cop Shooting
Sonny Siofele told his federal probation officer he was suicidal shortly before police shot and killed him outside The Queen's Medical Center last October.
May 16, 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
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