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Flu cases are on the rise statewide

December 12, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

It’s flu season and reported cases have been on the rise on Hawaii Island and statewide, officials say.

Report: Hawaii will see inflation, mild recession in 2026

December 12, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Hawaii’s economy continues to head toward a mild recession in 2026 driven, primarily, by the overall U.S. economy, President Donald Trump’s on-going tariffs, cuts in federal spendi…

Japan’s Foreign Ministry honors isle-based Nisei veterans groups

December 11, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

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December 10, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Police responded to Ka‘alu‘alu Beach on Tuesday after receiving a report just before 4:30 p.m. that a man had been bitten by a shark.

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December 10, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A judge on Tuesday reduced bail for a probationer accused of two burglaries and felony theft allegedly committed in a posh gated resort and residential community in Kona.

‘Season of Light’ memorial tribute tonight

December 10, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Hawaii Care Choices invites the community to gather, remember and uplift one another at “Season of Light: A Candlelight Memorial Tribute,” a free community event from 6 p.m. to 7 p…

Most arrests for violating immigration in Hawaii unwarranted, attorneys say

December 10, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

The majority of people arrested by federal agents for violations of U.S. immigration law in Hawaii have no criminal record despite assertions by federal officials, immigration attorneys told a…

New traffic signal to be activated on Waikoloa Road

December 9, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A new traffic signal at the intersection of Waikoloa Road and Paniolo Avenue/Pua Melia Street in Waikoloa Village will start operating at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 15.

New statewide crime dashboard launched

December 9, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Reports of criminal offenses were up almost 6% in Hawaii County in 2024 over 2023.

New scam on the rise in Hawaii: Officials, others warn of cryptocurrency ATM fraud

December 9, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

With all the scams intended to separate people — especially the elderly — from their hard-earned money this holiday season, one that is on the rise is cryptocurrency ATM scams….

Council questions nonprofit spending

December 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Hawaii County Council on Tuesday advanced a $6 million package of homelessness and housing grants out of committee, but not without sharply criticizing local service providers for what members…

Hiring slowing as costs, minimum wage increase

December 8, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

Employee hiring among private employers dropped nationwide by 32,000 positions in November in the latest measurement of the American economy that’s also affecting Hawaii’s job mark…

Prized cattle reunited with owners thanks to new ag crimes task force

December 7, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

An agricultural crimes task force created and funded by “Duke’s Law” is starting to bear fruit.

Hilo airport cafe gets a full upgrade

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Hilo International Airport travelers are stepping into a refreshed, warmer and more flavorful experience thanks to the newly upgraded Laniakea Cafe — a $1 million renovation funded by So…

2025 hurricane season was ‘pretty quiet’

December 7, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

There were four tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific basin during this year’s Pacific Hurricane season, which was June 1 to Nov. 30.

Big-wave surfers mark opening of The Eddie holding period

December 7, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Hundreds gathered at Waimea Bay on Friday for the opening ceremony of the Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, marking the start of the three-month holding period for one of surfing&rsq…

State funding during shutdown less than expected

December 6, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Hawaii stepped in to provide a financial and food assistance lifeline during the record-long federal government shutdown and now expects to end up paying far less in state funds than expected….

Hidden underwater: How can we stop golf balls from falling into the ocean at local resorts?

December 5, 2025 | 8 MIN READ

There’s no feeling quite like hitting a perfect golf shot.

‘I am God’: Waimea man accused of assault, robbery

December 5, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A judge reduced bail for a 40-year-old Waimea man accused of assaulting a security guard and damaging his vehicle and robbing the night auditor of a Kona hotel.

Bond revoked for Hilo attorney Sulla

December 5, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A Hilo attorney awaiting sentencing for being convicted in an affordable housing credits scam is now in federal custody after his bond was revoked.

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