Kona pedestrian dies after crash involving suspected DUI driver
A pedestrian struck by a pickup truck along the Old Kona Airport roadway in Kailua-Kona has died from injuries suffered in the crash, Hawaii police said.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Two charged with Kailua-Kona Pier assault
Hawaii Island police have charged a 23-year-old Kailua-Kona man and a juvenile male in connection with a sexual assault, robbery, and assault at the Kailua-K...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes off Kailua-Kona
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the Kona coast of Hawaii island this evening, less than two weeks after a magnitude 6.0 quake shook the same region.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, con...
There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.
May 14, 2026Open source
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, con...
There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.
May 14, 2026Open source
Hawaii Island Seed Bank helps build climate resilience
There is an off-grid, solar-powered storage container just north of Kailua-Kona filled with millions of seeds.
May 7, 2026Open source
Hawaii Island Seed Bank helps build climate resilience
There is an off-grid, solar-powered storage container just north of Kailua-Kona filled with millions of seeds.
May 7, 2026Open source
KS-Hawaii starts closer to beat Kailua in state baseball
Kamehameha-Hawaii went to its closer early in its biggest tournament.
May 7, 2026Open source
SBA opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Kīhei, Kailua-Kona and Waialua
SBA opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Kīhei, Kailua-Kona and Waialua
May 3, 2026Open source
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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
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
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
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
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
Stories of Hawaii: Popular locally owned hotel reopens following massive renovation
The Pagoda Hotel on Rycroft Street in Honolulu has reopened, following a $9.9 million renovation and upgrade.
May 12, 2026Open source
Elderly man taken in critical condition following Honolulu collision
A man believed to be in his 90s was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries following a collision that was reported on Monday morning.
May 12, 2026Open source
Honolulu’s managing director to become CEO of Pacific Marine
The City’s Managing Director Michael Formby will become the CEO of Pacific Marine & Supply Company, effective June 1.
May 12, 2026Open source
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San Antonio ISD’s six-figure travel tab: Hawaii, conferences and a district in deficit
KSAT Investigates found San Antonio ISD's superintendent, executive cabinet and school board members spent more than $121,000 on travel since 2024, even as t...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Nonprofit kicks off ‘Year of the ʻAlawi’ campaign
Found only on Hawaii Island, the ‘Alawi is known for its habit of creeping along trunks and branches of koa and ‘ohi‘a trees probing under bark and int...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
$6M in renovations planned for UH Hilo theater
The Performing Arts Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will soon be getting a makeover.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Hawaii’s primary election unlikely to stir voter enthusiasm, turnout
There is little expectation that voters will turn out in droves for the upcoming Aug. 8 party primaries following the 2024 presidential election year, when o...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Stephen Tsai: UH AD Elliott has faced obstacles galore in first year on the job
Hawaii athletic director Matt Elliott spoke during a press conference announcing the hiring of new Wahine basketball coach Khalilah Mitchell. Since his offic...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Suit challenges campaign spending activity law
An expected legal challenge to legislation restricting influences on Hawaii elections and ballot measures next year has arrived, less than a month after the...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Emergency officials encourage homeowners in Hawaii to prepare for hurricanes
After the Kona-low storms wrecked parts of Hawaii, several hurricane retrofit company owners said they’ve seen an uptick in clients seeking home protection...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Graduation season, Hawaii style
Graduations in Hawaii feature traditions you won’t find anywhere else. From handmade lei to cultural ceremonies, students celebrate with deep meaning.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Thursday Weather | Breezy trade winds and steady weather through the next week
Moderate to breezy trade winds will continue across Hawaii through next week, bringing a typical pattern of light showers to windward and mountain areas whil...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Green launches Hawaii Medicaid fraud crackdown team
Governor Josh Green announced the creation of an independent Medicaid Fraud Strike Force within the Hawaii Department of Human Services to strengthen oversig...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Billy V Live: Hawaii News Now General Manager on the historic partnership with UH Athletics
Katie Pickman, General Manager of Hawaii News Now, sits down with Billy V to celebrate today’s historic partnership between UH Athletics and Hawaii News Now.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Hawaii Supreme Court hears arguments on DUI field sobriety test refusals
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether refusing a voluntary roadside sobriety test can be used as evidence of guilt.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra announces reimagined season finale
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra's season finale takes place Sunday, June 7, at 4 p.m., with a pre-concert conversation at 3 p.m., at the Neal S. Blaisdell Conc...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
An eclectic, off-grid Hawaii haven, 3 dead men and a suspect caught on surveillance video
Residents of Hawaii's remote and eclectic Puna district are grappling with the shocking killings of three men who were drawn to the area for its off-grid and...
May 30, 2026Open source
Hawaii manhunt ends with arrest of suspect in killings of 3 elderly men, police say
PAHOA, Hawaii (CNN) — A manhunt that left a Hawaii community on edge ended Thursday with the arrest of a suspect in the killings of three men at separate l...
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
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San Antonio ISD’s six-figure travel tab: Hawaii, conferences and a district in deficit
KSAT Investigates found San Antonio ISD's superintendent, executive cabinet and school board members spent more than $121,000 on travel since 2024, even as t...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Nonprofit kicks off ‘Year of the ʻAlawi’ campaign
Found only on Hawaii Island, the ‘Alawi is known for its habit of creeping along trunks and branches of koa and ‘ohi‘a trees probing under bark and int...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
$6M in renovations planned for UH Hilo theater
The Performing Arts Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will soon be getting a makeover.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Hawaii’s primary election unlikely to stir voter enthusiasm, turnout
There is little expectation that voters will turn out in droves for the upcoming Aug. 8 party primaries following the 2024 presidential election year, when o...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Stephen Tsai: UH AD Elliott has faced obstacles galore in first year on the job
Hawaii athletic director Matt Elliott spoke during a press conference announcing the hiring of new Wahine basketball coach Khalilah Mitchell. Since his offic...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Kona pedestrian dies after crash involving suspected DUI driver
A pedestrian struck by a pickup truck along the Old Kona Airport roadway in Kailua-Kona has died from injuries suffered in the crash, Hawaii police said.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Suit challenges campaign spending activity law
An expected legal challenge to legislation restricting influences on Hawaii elections and ballot measures next year has arrived, less than a month after the...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Graduation season, Hawaii style
Graduations in Hawaii feature traditions you won’t find anywhere else. From handmade lei to cultural ceremonies, students celebrate with deep meaning.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Thursday Weather | Breezy trade winds and steady weather through the next week
Moderate to breezy trade winds will continue across Hawaii through next week, bringing a typical pattern of light showers to windward and mountain areas whil...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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