Obituaries for July 2
Lorraine Costorio-Akhay, 89, of Pahala died June 6 at home. Born in Ninole and raised in Ookala, she was a retired sales associate for Woolworth’s, U.S. Ar...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Maunakea telescope UKIRT to end operations in September
Science operations at the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope will conclude Sept. 15 so it can be decommissioned, University of Hawaii officials have announced.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Hawaii celebrates America’s birth with fireworks, parades
Like the rest of the nation, Hawaii marks the 250th anniversary of the America’s birth today with fireworks, parades and hot dogs.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
DOE welcomes largest-ever cohort of foreign teachers
Hawaii public schools will begin the upcoming academic year with a record 237 new J-1 visa teachers, bringing the state’s total number of international edu...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Oahu father, daughter plan ‘crazy’ trip for Morocco’s World Cup match
Chakib Benachour is originally from Morocco, and has lived in Hawaii for over two decades. He is taking his daughter, Yasmina, to cheer on the Moroccan Natio...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
RIMPAC 2026 could deliver record boost to Hawaii’s economy
Economists say RIMPAC brings about $100 million to Hawai‘i every two years. This year could set a record, with the biggest exercise over July 4.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Carissa Moore recharges in Hawaii after back-to-back World Surf League wins
Carissa Moore is recharging in Hawaii after back-to-back World Surf League wins. She returns next month for the Tahiti Pro.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Newly named Sony Championship will form a new Hawaii swing
The stability of an event that was mostly an afterthought during the long months of angst over the dwindling presence of the PGA Tour in Hawaii was a key to...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
UH-Hilo to host summer youth camps and clinics
HILO — University of Hawaii at Hilo coaches are hosting upcoming summer youth camps and clinics for soccer, basketball and volleyball with all registration...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
UKIRT observatory will end astronomy operations in September
Science operations at the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope will conclude Sept. 15 so it can be decommissioned, the University of Hawaii announced Wednesday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Hawaii lands PGA Tour Champions in lieu of Sony Open
It's a saving grace for Hawaii after the loss of the Sony Open, which has been at the Waialae Country Club for more than 60 years. The historic golf tourname...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Hawaii State FCU donates $20,000 to the Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi
The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union has donated $20,000 to the Friends of the Library of Hawaii in support of its 77th Annual Book Sale, which was held...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Maunakea telescope UKIRT to end operations in September
Science operations at the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope will conclude Sept. 15 so it can be decommissioned, University of Hawaii officials have announced.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Hawaii celebrates America’s birth with fireworks, parades
Like the rest of the nation, Hawaii marks the 250th anniversary of the America’s birth today with fireworks, parades and hot dogs.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
DOE welcomes largest-ever cohort of foreign teachers
Hawaii public schools will begin the upcoming academic year with a record 237 new J-1 visa teachers, bringing the state’s total number of international edu...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Oahu father, daughter plan ‘crazy’ trip for Morocco’s World Cup match
Chakib Benachour is originally from Morocco, and has lived in Hawaii for over two decades. He is taking his daughter, Yasmina, to cheer on the Moroccan Natio...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
RIMPAC 2026 could deliver record boost to Hawaii’s economy
Economists say RIMPAC brings about $100 million to Hawai‘i every two years. This year could set a record, with the biggest exercise over July 4.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Carissa Moore recharges in Hawaii after back-to-back World Surf League wins
Carissa Moore is recharging in Hawaii after back-to-back World Surf League wins. She returns next month for the Tahiti Pro.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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