The agencies charged with protecting Hawaii’s ecosystems are seeking public input through the month of May on the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, an in-depth document detailing the stat…
Volcano man indicted third time for alleged sex assault
April 30, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A 50-year-old Volcano man has been indicted for the third time in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a Volcano woman in her front yard a little more than four years ago.
Hawaii borrowers in default are among millions nationwide affected by end of payment pause
April 29, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
A pandemic-era pause for federal loan borrowers in default is set to end Monday, and millions of former and current students nationwide are bracing for renewed loan collections.
Keeping kupuna safe: Agencies say community help imperative during emergencies
April 30, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The state Legislature passed a resolution two weeks ago calling for increased emergency preparedness to protect Hawaii’s kupuna, and both emergency-response organizations and elder-suppo…
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Two East Hawaii men face separate sex assault charges
April 29, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Two East Hawaii men were recently arrested in different, unrelated cases charging them with sex assault.
Portions of Ali‘i Drive to become one-way Thursday
April 29, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
The county will add free parking on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona on Thursday by turning a portion of the road into a one-way street.
Documents: Woman strangled boyfriend with seatbelt
April 29, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A 42-year-old Pahoa woman accused of killing her significant other during a domestic dispute late Thursday night strangled him with the driver’s side seatbelt of a 2013 Honda Fit, accord…
Waikoloa park’s sports fields improved
April 29, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Kamakoa Nui Park in Waikoloa will be reopening its newly improved sports fields on Sunday.
Consumers in Hawaii prepare for tariffs’ impact
April 29, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
Fish sauce, a Chinese cooking staple and Hawaii favorite ingredient, is always on Sabrina Stephen’s shopping list.
Coast Guard, Fire Department search for missing kayaker off Kona
April 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a man in the water offshore Kona.
Police seek leads on missing teens
April 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two teenage girls reported as runaways in separate incidents.
Bikeshare ridership increases islandwide
April 28, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A little over a year after bike rental services were expanded in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, ridership is up islandwide.
Dynamic Oahu halau claims Merrie Monarch title
April 28, 2025 | 9 MIN READ
The overall champions of the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival vaunted hula competition is a powerhouse Oahu halau who also won the title six years ago.
Hawaii lawmakers to vote on over 200 bills this week
April 28, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
Hawaii legislators are poised to take their final votes Wednesday on more than 200 bills, including measures that would fund an undercover unit to crack down on illegal fireworks, prevent Oahu…
Oahu halau wins Merrie Monarch hula competition
April 27, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
The top two finishers in the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition were wahine groups.
Hawaii lawmakers scurry to advance flurry of bills past key deadline
April 27, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Hawaii lawmakers made many compromises to position bills for potential passage this week while other measures fell to the wayside at the state Capitol on Friday, a pivotal deadline for over 15…
Volcano resident helped guide the first Earth Day
April 27, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Fifty-five years ago, on April 22, 1970, the world took note of its burning rivers and acrid air. An overdue shift in perception about the environment had arrived, and Earth Day was born….
Man faces numerous charges after allegedly holding ex-girlfriend hostage
April 27, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A 31-year-old Hawaiian Beaches man faces 18 charges — 16 of them firearms-related felonies — after his ex-girlfriend reported to police that he held her hostage for 10 days after s…
‘They see things no one should see’: Book by UH Hilo professor being used to help first responders
April 27, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
First responders are learning about the surprising causes and unique therapies for challenges prevalent among their community thanks to workshops in Hilo and Kona that derive treatment strateg…
Oahu halau wins Merrie Monarch
April 28, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
The top two finishers in the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition were wahine groups.
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