After animal cruelty caught on camera, dog now safe at the Hawaiian Humane Society

HONOLULU (Island News) — In a disturbing video, a woman repeatedly slams her dog named Zuko before shoving him into the trunk of a car. “First slammed it to the ground, and then the dog’s trying to get away so she picked it up again and slams it …

Hawaii men’s volleyball tops UC Santa Barbara in 4; Wade ties program wins record

Under Charlie Wade’s watch, the University of Hawaii has compiled one of the best multi-year stretches of its men’s volleyball history. On Saturday, the longtime coach can earn another distinction. Despite missing two of their primary pin hitters, the No. …

State outlines plan to preserve and manage popular Hawaii island trail

1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESYSTATE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES This aerial photo shows the Pololu Valley trailhead entrance and overlook with the mule station and parking lot. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESYSTATE …

No. 13 UC Irvine, pitcher Hansen shut down Hawaii baseball team to take series

Hawaii starter Sebastian Gonzalez got knocked out of the game on a comebacker he took in the first inning. UC Irvine starter Trevor Hansen went the distance. The Hawaii baseball team’s chances to make some postseason noise were dampened again on Friday at …

Short-handed Hawaii holds off UC Santa Barbara

Freshman outside hitter Adrien Roure put down a team-high 16 kills with nine digs and fellow freshman Finn Kearney added 11 kills as the short-handed, third-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team defeated No. 18 UC Santa Barbara 25-22, 19-25, 25-22, 25-20 …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 19, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then occasional showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows 62 to 68 near the shore to 48 …

UC Irvine’s Hansen shuts out Hawaii to take big series

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii head coach Rich Hill talks to outfielder Jared Quandt (21) and infielder Draven Nushida (5) on April 6. Caught in a perfect storm on Friday, the Hawaii baseball team struggled at the plate, lost a series, …

UC Irvine baseball shuts out Hawaii

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii head coach Rich Hill talks to his team on April 6. Trevor Hansen pitched a three-hitter for his first career shutout in UC Irvine’s 4-0 baseball victory over Hawaii Friday at Cicerone Field at Anteater …

Egg prices still high in Hawaii ahead of Easter weekend

JAMM AQUINO / FEB. 5 Hawaii egg prices remained high this month, according to a state report. Trays of eggs are seen here at Eggs Hawaii in Honolulu in February. Hawaii egg prices this month are still high, according to the latest state market analysis …

Stormy weather wreaks havoc across Hawaiian Islands

1/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A flash flood warning was in effect for Oahu and Maui County through much of Friday afternoon, with some areas seeing as much as 1 to 3 inches of rainfall an hour. Above, a …

Honolulu dining prices may rise from Trump’s tariffs

Hawaii community outraged by disturbing dog abuse video

Hawaii DOT anticipates busy travel weekend ahead of Easter

As Easter approaches, the Hawaii State Department of Transportation is preparing for a surge in travel. Officials expect a busy weekend as more residents and visitors take to the roads and airports for holiday plans.

Kula Kaiapuni ‘O Ānuenue principal awarded as top Hawaii principal for 2025

HONOLULU (Island News) — This year’s Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award was given to Babā Yim, the principal of the Hawaiian language immersion school Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻO Ānuenue. With this award for being Hawaii Department of …

Honolulu Zoo endangered rhino success story and guided tours

Earth Day is coming up. It’s next week Tuesday, April 22nd. The Honolulu Zoo is getting a head start—with a “Party for the Planet.” I went on a “Morning Safari” to learn more about their year-long mission: education through …

The 12 Best Beaches in Hawaii to Visit Right Now

When it comes to beaches, Hawaii plays in the big leagues. These islands have mastered the art of the shoreline, offering up an array of sandy escapes that range from cinematic drama to pure, unadulterated bliss. Each stretch of sand comes with its own …

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union launches redesigned website

Parts of Hawaii hit with snow — but don’t worry, it’s actually quite normal

It snowed in Hawaii on Friday. While most of the state enjoys a tropical climate year-round, Hawaii’s mountaintops are no stranger to winter weather. A University of Hawaii web camera showed snow on the ground along the guardrails of one of the Mauna Kea  …

Hawaii’s tourism industry strives to boost Japan market