Hawaii criticism of violent LA riots and Trump’s military response

Some in Hawaii criticize the violence of the Los Angeles riots, and the response from the federal government. Hawaii has protests on a regular basis but it is rare that they turn violent – or evolve into riots like in Los Angeles. In part because both …

Kokua Line: Are needy Hawaii kids getting summer food money?

Question: Last summer kids on SNAP got money for over the summer. Will they do this again this summer? Answer: Yes. You are referring to the SUN Bucks program, also known as Summer EBT, which is underway and remains open for applications, according to the …

Lockheed Martin to open Digital Engagement Center in Honolulu

Lockheed Martin opened its seventh DEC in Brussels on 17 March 2025. (Lockheed Martin) Lockheed Martin plans to open an eighth Digital Engagement Center (DEC) in Honolulu, Hawaii, Andrew Boyle, the company’s head of communications for Northern Europe, …

Skylights Sign Guard from Hawaii

(MSUN) Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball coach Chris Mouat has announced the signing of Ciera Tugade-Agasiva to join the Skylight program in the fall.  Tugade-Agasiva, a 5-foot-6 guard, recently finished a two-year career at Peninsula …

Pop singer says she made plans to die in Hawaii after dreadful cancer diagnosis

Taylor Dayne, the singer who is perhaps best known for her albums, “Tell It to My Heart,” and “Can’t Fight Fate,” talked candidly to Parade about her recent battle with colon cancer, as reported in a story on pennlive.com The story indicated that the 63- …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 10, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 64 to 69 near the shore to 50 to 57 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with scattered …

New Hawaii law creates broadband office to close connectivity gap

COURTESY OFFICE OF LT. GOV. SYLVIA LUKE Beth Rasmussen, a participant in the original digital navigator pilot program, shared Monday how one- on-one support helped her learn to manage files, respond to emails and build a resume. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, …

Hawaii keiki face mixed trends in well-being vs. mainland peers

STAR-ADVERTISER “Without bold action from our leaders, it will be difficult for our children and their families to climb out of the upcoming economic hole they’re likely to experience.” Ivette Rodriguez Stern Junior specialist, University of Hawaii Center …

Hawaii-inspired chicken and rice by Mama Steph

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – One of the things I found most interesting when visiting Hawaii was how there are so many cultures represented in the region’s cuisine. For example, on the island of Maui there are numerous food trucks scattered around, ranging from …

Fire damages multimillion-dollar home on Hawaii Island

SOUTH KOHALA (HawaiiNewsNow) – A fire has damaged a home estimated to be worth $26 million on Hawaii Island early Sunday morning. The fire was first reported to the Hawaii Fire Department at 12:53 a.m. at Pauoa Way. Firefighters arrived on the scene at …

It Will Take 5 Months to Transport Hawaii Wildfire Debris to Massive Landfill

Fifty trucks will spend five months hauling Lahaina wildfire debris to a landfill in the center of Maui starting next Monday, Maui County said. There’s enough debris to fill five football fields five stories high. About two years ago the deadliest U.S. …

Parking rates are going up at Honolulu airport

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 10, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Mostly sunny until 6 PM, then mostly cloudy. Scattered showers …

Zicam, Orajel swab products recalled, Hawaii health officials say

Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs; UPC 732216301205 Hawaii Department of Health officials alerted residents today of a recall of some Zicam and Orajel brand products due to potential microbial contamination of their cotton swabs. The recalled products by …

Hawaii Island’s Food Basket braces for ‘devastating’ federal funding cuts

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Island has the highest rate of food insecurity in the state, according to a recent survey. Fifty percent of the Food Basket’s overall budget comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and looming federal budget rollbacks …

Two Major Big Ten Rivals Named as The Last Teams Standing For No.1 Player in Hawaii

Two Major Big Ten Rivals Named as The Last Teams Standing For No.1 Player in Hawaii originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Talanoa Ili’s recruitment is coming down to the wire, and two major Big Ten rivals are the last teams standing. The four-star …

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Honolulu Studio Is ‘Empty’ After Controversial Cancellation

NCIS: Hawai’i’s controversial 2024 cancellation — and the end of Rescue HI-Surf after just one season — has left the island without any TV shows for the first time in more than 20 years. Former Hawai’i star Jason Antoon revealed the heartbreaking result of …

University of Hawaii at Manoa names interim provost

Hawaii man achieves childhood dream of competing on Jeopardy

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The popular television game show Jeopardy has a huge following of die-hard fans. Oahu’s John Reiss is one of them. The 49-year-old academic editor grew up watching the show. ”My grandmother would always have it on in her kitchen …