“First Alert Forecast: Light winds with drier conditions heading for the weekend.”
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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
Updated: 48 minutes ago
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Light winds with drier conditions heading in for the weekend
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jennifer Robbins
Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The lawsuit claims that the male passenger was over-served alcohol and groped her on a May 2023 flight from Seattle to Honolulu.
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Daryl Huff
The court faces a decision that could kill the so-called “global” settlement between victims, Hawaii Electric, the state, Kamehameha Schools and other entities.
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Dillon Ancheta
Allison Schaefers lost her 5-year-old daughter in a drowning in 2004.
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Allyson Blair
Air travel is often viewed as a luxury, but for the people of Molokai, it’s a lifeline.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
A judge Thursday denied supervised release and bail reduction for Mitchel Miyashiro, the suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a McKinley High student.
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Mahealani Richardson
Hanjun Shen has been in Hawaii for 16 years and owns an 18-acre farm in Laie. Last Thursday, agents took him to the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu.
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kyle Chinen
While there are no current Rainbow Warriors on the Philadelphia Eagles or Kansas City Chiefs, the University of Hawaii’s connection to the big game goes back decades.
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Derek Kravitsky
Three community meetings to give feedback to the city
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
The lead detective in the murder investigation of Waipahu acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara explained why police believe Eric Thompson killed him.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Police found the woman’s body while responding to call Saturday, Jan. 25, at a home in Haiku.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Drew Davis
Dry air is expected to move over the state this weekend.
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
He was identified by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as Eric A. Scotton.
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
A record 120+ million people in the United States tuned in to last year’s game, at home or at local businesses.
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Casey Lund
As bike infrastructure expands, safety education and clear regulations remain a priority for city leaders and advocacy groups.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Casey Lund
KoaWood Ranch, which blends sustainability with craftsmanship, continues to focus on preserving Hawaii’s native forests while offering unique, high-quality products.
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Yvonne Mira, 86, of Hilo passed away Monday from injuries she sustained in a single-car crash on Jan. 30.
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Maui Police Department have made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Kihei, Tuesday night.
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Maui residents have one last chance to take part in a health study that’s tracking the long-term effects of the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2025 at 3:14 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected today, drier conditions expected over the weekend
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM HST
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By Eddie Dowd
Maui County says there are more than 600 property owners, including 100 businesses waiting to rebuild Mauka of Front Street.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Satoru Abe was born in Moiliili, attended McKinley High School, and the California Academy of Fine Arts.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Vaigai, a 39-year-old Asian elephant, had to choose between two watermelons bearing the logos of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, who are looking to take home a third consecutive win.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The $214 set menu for two incudes Prosecco, oysters, dry-aged porterhouse, sides and desserts.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
The city has turned an important corner in building thousands of affordable homes, but it will still be years before major city projects will open their doors to residents.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
A lawsuit filed by her family says the tragic death of a promising 17-year-old girl at a swim club meet could have been prevented.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
Two years after a Maui firefighter died during a flood, his family says the county has failed to make significant changes.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Proceeds support the school’s need-based financial aid program which benefits more than 700 students.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM HST
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By Casey Lund
Officials conducted a full-scale emergency exercise to test Kolekole Pass as a potential evacuation route for West Oahu communities in the event of a major disaster.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The event also attracted a handful of President Trump’s supporters who also shared their opinions.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM HST
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By Cienna Pilotin
The Sabers won the Maui Interscholastic League for just the second time in school history.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Senate Bill 999 would ban all consumer fireworks by prohibiting their sale and use.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM HST
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By Casey Lund
A state-of-the-art flying theater uses 8K visuals, motion seating, and special effects to make guests feel like they’re soaring over the islands.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
Drier conditions are expected by the weekend.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM HST
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By Kyle Chinen
Some of Hawaii’s high school athletes decided where they’ll go to college next year.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
A 30-year-old woman died just before 6 a.m. at a local hospital.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 7:26 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Positions run from May 22, to Aug. 4, and pay $20 per hour.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 6:58 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The meeting will take place at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Senate Bill 217 would permit the Department of Transportation establish a fee to travel along Hana Highway.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The collision occurred at around 8:40 p.m. on Farrington Highway.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected through Thursday
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The public can vote between the two finalists online, and voting will close on Feb. 9 at 11:59 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A Maui man who tried to set off a homemade firework near a school last summer has been sentenced.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
Many are hoping to impact public policy, and also secure long-term funding.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Carfentanil is so powerful that just a tiny bit, a few grains, can kill.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
The Kauai High alum recently signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and, at 37 years old, he’s playing some of the best ball of his career.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Having just returned from Washington, D.C., Hawaii’s governor has strong words for President Donald Trump and two of his cabinet picks, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
The disparities, as well as the need to deal with chronic water shortages and fights over access, has led the county to a major decision to take over private water systems, which deliver most of the water in the county.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Interested owners along Dillingham Boulevard now have until Feb. 21 to submit applications.
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