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June 24, 2025 · 1:35 PM
Public invited to Coffee With a Cop on Wednesday in Kealakekua
The event is intentionally informal, with no agenda. Those who attend can talk about a wide range of topics, ranging from personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
June 24, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Moʻolelo come alive through hula, cultural practice during annual festival this Saturday
Entry at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will be free during the 64th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
June 24, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Health system in Hawai‘i ranked among best in nation, annual report shows
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June 23, 2025 · 11:56 PM
Fugitive taken into custody in Ka‘ū after hours-long standoff
The man was wanted on a $50,000 outstanding warrant for first-degree promotion of a dangerous drug.
June 23, 2025 · 7:16 PM
Hawaiʻi police investigate possible drowning in Kaʻū
A 59-year old female visitor in Nāʻālehu was in distress while swimming at Whittington Beach Park leading to bystanders bringing her to shore where she appeared to become unresponsive.
June 23, 2025 · 3:59 PM
Update: Scrap metal fire forces evacuations in North Kona; no injuries reported
According to Hawai‘i Island police, the blaze is under control but has resulted in a large amount of smoke lingering in the immediate area along Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway.
June 23, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Main runway at Hilo International Airport to close overnight for maintenance, repairs
The work will include pavement repairs and crack sealing.
June 23, 2025 · 12:31 PM
Hawai‘i congressional delegation in Washington condemns U.S. attack in Iran
Comments from Aloha State U.S. senators, representatives come day before Islamic Republic’s missile counterattack on U.S. base in Qatar following President Donald Trump ordered bombings of three Iranian nuclear sites June 21. Lawmakers question the legality of U.S. operation and express concern about becoming tangled in another Middle East quagmire.
June 23, 2025 · 11:27 AM
Hōkūleʻa crew sights land in the Tuamotus, continues toward Taputapuātea
The crew of the Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa sighted distant lights on the horizon, Saturday—marking their first visual confirmation of land since departing Hilo on June 3.
June 23, 2025 · 7:48 AM
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According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, high tides combined with water levels running higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along the shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas.
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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.
June 5, 2025 · 3:00 AM
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Maui Now
Public unveiling for new UHMC murals takes place Friday
A blessing and public unveiling will be held on Friday, June 27, for three new murals installed across the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus.
Fairmont Kea Lani launches pop-up dinner experience during Kō renovation
Fairmont Kea Lani has launched a limited-time buffet-style dinner experience near its Serenity Pool while its Kō Restaurant undergoes renovations through late October.
Case votes against agriculture funding bill over cuts to food assistance, support for Hawaiʻi farmers
The Fiscal Year 2026 agriculture funding bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee, proposes a $1 billion cut compared to the current year.
Maui’s High School cowboys and cowgirls dominate at Hawaiʻi State Finals
Hawaiʻi’s top high school cowboy and cowgirls traveled off island to compete at the Hawai’i High School Rodeo State Finals, held on Kauaʻi on June 5-8. This year, Hawaiʻi’s National Team is comprised of 25 athletes total, with seven from Team Maui.
Maui Mustang 10U baseball wins Hawaiʻi regional, heads to California
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