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Escalating climate disasters could make homes uninsurable, new report warns

December 16, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Hawaii is facing a rapidly escalating insurance crisis driven by climate change, aging housing, and a sharp retreat by private insurers, according to a new report released by the Hawaii Apples…

A new state park for Hilo? Kusch schedules meeting on proposal

December 16, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Rep. Matthias Kusch has a community meeting slated for Wednesday evening to discuss a proposal to purchase 283 acres of land in the Kaumana area for what he calls a passive recreation wilderne…

Obituaries for December 16

December 16, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Annie Yemiko Aoki, 95, of Hilo died Oct. 23 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a secretary for Hawaii County and member of the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Buddhist Women’s Association…

Lahaina Harbor begins phased reopening, a key milestone after 2023 fires

December 15, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

More than two years into the rebuilding of the picturesque community that once served as the seat of the Hawaiian Kingdom, this week’s soft opening of Lahaina Harbor will mark a signific…

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Honua Ola eyes new power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric

December 15, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

The president of Honua Ola Bioenergy — formerly Hu Honua Bioenergy — said there is “an agreement in principle” for a third power purchase agreement for Honua Ola to sel…

Fire Chief Kazuo Todd dies at 45: He is remembered as hardworking, hands-on public servant

December 15, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Many fire chiefs are strictly administrators once they’ve assumed the reins of a department.

Fire Chief Todd dead at 45

December 14, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Hawaii Fire Department Chief Kazuo Todd died this morning from natural causes, according to a Hawaii County press release. Todd was 45.

Funding bill urges Army to negotiate land leases

December 14, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

The latest version of Congress’s annual defense spending bill includes several provisions for Hawaii and the Pacific, and one major change covering land lease negotiations in the state….

Former Bank of Hawaii teller indicted for theft, computer fraud

December 14, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A 24-year-old former Bank of Hawaii teller pleaded not guilty Friday to charges she allegedly embezzled more than $40,000 from bank customers, including two elderly customers.

Islandwide drought lingers despite some rain

December 14, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The entire Big Island remains in drought, despite higher rainfall totals the last couple of months and climatologists having declared weak La Nina conditions in equatorial Pacific waters….

Former Bank of Hawaii teller indicted for theft, computer fraud

December 12, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A Hawaii County grand jury has indicted a 24-year-old former Bank of Hawaii teller for allegedly embezzling more than $40,000 from bank customers, including two elderly customers.

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

Karen Kikukawa grew up not knowing much about her father’s service during World War II.

Police: Holualoa man bitten while trying to help free entangled shark

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.

‘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…

Bail reduced for Keaau man who is accused of burglary, theft in Kona

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.

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.

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