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June 6, 2025 · 6:29 PM
Hawaiʻi State Legislature passed 320 bills; Gov. Green intends to veto 19 of them
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June 6, 2025 · 2:00 PM
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June 6, 2025 · 9:38 AM
Temporary one-way traffic pattern on Ali‘i Drive will change back to two-way road
Hawai‘i County created the one-way road, from Kailua Pier to the Hualālai Road intersection, to add free parking stalls to combat concerns over the extreme parking prices at privately owned lots in the downtown area.
June 6, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i County Council passes nearly $1 billion budget for FY 2025-26
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said the passing of the budget shows unity between the county council and administration, adding the council members understand the county needs and the administration understands theirs.
June 6, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Incoming grant upgrades equipment, opportunities for the Hilo High air riflery team
Hilo High Vikings air riflery team secures a $15,000 grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation, enhancing their training with new equipment and boosting their competitive edge in future competitions.
June 6, 2025 · 1:00 AM
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A team at the Institute for Astronomy uncovered rare events when massive stars at least three times the mass of the Sun are shredded by supermassive black holes.
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June 5, 2025 · 12:08 PM
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After experiencing a temporary loss of 911 services, Verizon Wireless users can now call 911 without issue, according to Hawaiʻi police.
June 5, 2025 · 9:35 AM
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May 29, 2025 · 5:00 AM
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May 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
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Maui Now
Dramatic video shows dangers of play at China Walls and Spitting Caves
As the summer fun season heats up, a lot of young people and visitors will head toward the rocky shorelines and cliffs on the east side of Maunalua Bay for ocean play. So will first responders, to rescue them.
West Maui YMCA director to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Jaylou Cabrera will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. Cabrera will share information about the new West Maui YMCA Resource Center.
Free summer meals and grocery support available for keiki
Families across Hawaiʻi can access free resources to ensure keiki continue receiving nutritious meals after the school year.
Report: Gas prices slightly drop ahead of summer travel, per AAA Hawaiʻi
The AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch reports that gas prices dropped slightly in the last week, following a nationwide trend.
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The World Surf League’s all-important Local Motion Surf Into Summer At Home In The Hawaiian Islands has its “likely” start on Monday, June 9.
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Three hikers rescued near Kalalau Beach along the Nā Pali Coast on Thursday
First responders transported by helicopter two injured hikers and a distressed hiker to Princeville Airport, where medics awaited.
High surf to hit all Hawaiian Islands starting Saturday morning
According to the National Weather Service, a moderate south to southwest swell will bring advisory-level surf for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through early Sunday morning.
Gov. Green intends to veto 19 bills passed by Hawaiʻi State Legislature
Green is not required to veto every bill indicated on the Intent-to-Veto list, but he cannot veto a bill that is not included and he has until July 9 to issue final vetoes.
Kauaʻi Fire Department battling brush fire in Keālia
As of 7 p.m. on Friday, there are no threats to nearby structures and no reports of injuries.
Change-of-command ceremony solidifies the new leadership for the Pacific Missile Range Facility
Captain Robert Prince has assumed command of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, succeeding Captain Brett Stevenson, who is retiring after a 35-year naval career.
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