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Fate of Hawaiʻi County’s Chief Moszkowicz remains in limbo as Police Commission decides what to do
The Hawaiʻi County Police Commission will schedule a special meeting to decide whether to accept Ben Moszkowiczʻ retraction of his resignation as police chief.June 20, 2025 · 6:31 PM HST
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June 21, 2025 · 4:33 AM
Kasie Kaleohano unanimously appointed new superintendent for Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area
Kasie Kaleohano was selected as complex area superintendent for the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area, while Leila Maeda-Kobayashi will serve as complex area superintendent for schools on Kauaʻi.
June 21, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Heiva I Keaukaha celebrates Tahitian dance, culture through competition
The 12th annual Heiva I Keaukaha will bring Tahitian dancers from around the state to Hilo for a competition that displays the dynamic culture of Tahiti.
June 21, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Aloha spirit on full display in Washington, D.C., during 9th annual Hawai‘i on the Hill
The event — a partnership between Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and and Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i — provides members of the Hawai‘i business community the opportunity to meet directly with congressional leaders while also showcasing their products.
June 20, 2025 · 10:11 PM
24 motorists arrested for DUI during week of June 9-15 on Big Island roads
There have been 432 DUI arrests so far this year on Big Island roadways, a 3.79% decrease compared with the 449 made during the same period in 2024. Hawai‘i Police Department reports DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
June 20, 2025 · 8:04 PM
UPDATE: Big Island woman now faces charges connected to crash that badly injured her pedestrian boyfriend
22-year-old Alaina Kainoa-Aukai of Ocean View remains in custody, charged with several offenses including attempted murder, assault and others following crash that happened after alleged domestic dispute between the couple.
June 20, 2025 · 6:31 PM
Fate of Hawaiʻi County’s Chief Moszkowicz remains in limbo as Police Commission decides what to do
The Hawaiʻi County Police Commission will schedule a special meeting to decide whether to accept Ben Moszkowiczʻ retraction of his resignation as police chief.
June 20, 2025 · 2:47 PM
UPDATE: Episode 26 showcases dizzying peak lava fountain heights during early morning at Kīlauea summit
While the eruptive event lasted just about 8 hours, lava was ejected to peak heights of well more than 1,000 feet Friday (June 20) from the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the Big Island volcano.
June 20, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Mammal hunting to open in Waimea area on Big Island in July
The season will continue through Aug. 31, excluding Aug. 27-28, when the area will be closed for ungulate management operations.
June 19, 2025 · 3:30 PM
Registration is open for lifeguard certification course in Kohala
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting an American Red Cross lifeguard certification course at the Kohala Swimming Pool, offering essential deep water training from July 17-26.
June 19, 2025 · 3:13 PM
State attorney general closes out probe into deadly August 2023 Lahaina wildfire
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez also officially handed over the responsibility for future wildfire analysis, mitigation and coordination efforts as those duties now belong to the new state fire marshal and Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization.
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June 19, 2025 · 1:00 AM
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June 10, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Surfer Garrett McNamara’s latest season of docuseries ‘100 Foot Wave’ now screening
The HBO series follows Hawaiʻi’s pioneering big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, now 57, as he pursues his passion around the globe.
June 8, 2025 · 1:00 AM
New Hawaiʻi law protects earnings, exploitation of child performers
Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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June 20, 2025 · 2:47 PM HST
Volcano Watch: School’s out for summer — introducing new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory interns
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Maui Now
Four recruits graduate joining the ranks of the Maui Ocean Safety Bureau
Makai Farm, Harrison Cannon, James McNeil and Jacob Jacinto completed the 12-week training program. Cannon was given the award for the Best Overall Recruit. The “Surf 50” award, created in memory of fallen Ocean Safety Officer Randy Hillen, was given to Jacinto.
Los Angeles Rams first trip to Maui in 1972 spurred a generation of fans, including Mayor Bissen
Rodney Yap, Pat McCall and Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen were all at a youth football camp put on by the Los Angeles Rams 53 years ago, becoming part of a generation of Rams fans on Maui.
County of Maui, HUD sign $1.6B grant agreement for disaster relief
A grant agreement authorizing approximately $1.6 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to support Maui wildfire recovery efforts was finalized Friday by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the County of Maui.
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High pressure remains quasi-stationary northeast of the islands through the next several days. Trades will increase as a result, along with the escort of a…
Kupuna Aloha Luncheon set for July 26; RSVP deadline approaching
Radio personality Kathy Collins and Lahaina Honolua Senior Citizens Club President Hedy Udarbe will be honored as Kupuna Advocates of the Year at the 53rd annual Kupuna Aloha Luncheon on July 26. The event is sponsored by the Maui County Planning & Coordinating Council, an umbrella organization made up of kupuna club officers countywide, with assistance […]
Kaua‘i Now
New technology platforms approved for student support at all University of Hawaiʻi campuses
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has approved a $7.4 million, five-year subscription to EAB Navigate360 and EAB Edify, two integrated technology platforms designed to improve student outcomes at the 10 UH campuses.
Leila Maeda-Kobayashi appointed complex area superintendent on Kauaʻi
Leila Maeda-Kobayashi will be superintendent of the Kapaʻa-Kauaʻi-Waimea Complex Area, while Kasie Kaleohano will serve as superintendent of the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area.
AMR opens first station in Hanalei to increase response times for North Shore communities
Before the new station was built in Hanalei, the closest ambulance was about 9 miles and 20 minutes away in Kīlauea.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 21, 2025
Surface high pressure will remain anchored far northeast of the state through next week. Showers will favor windward and mauka areas, especially during the…
Kauai Surf Forecast for June 21, 2025
The current small, long-period, south swell will gradually ease into the weekend, dropping south shore surf to below average. Back to back pulses of…
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