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Second person with Big Island ties identified as a victim in private jet crash in Maine
Among the six people who died in the Sunday plane crash was 34-year-old Shelby Kuyawa, who had worked at two resorts on the Big Island and was currently a level-three sommelier.January 29, 2026 · 1:04 PM HST
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January 29, 2026 · 1:04 PM
Second person with Big Island ties identified as a victim in private jet crash in Maine
Among the six people who died in the Sunday plane crash was 34-year-old Shelby Kuyawa, who had worked at two resorts on the Big Island and was currently a level-three sommelier.
January 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM
WATCH: ‘We will not tolerate tyranny’; Schatz condemns Minneapolis shooting
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i spoke out Wednesday (Jan. 28) on the Senate floor about the killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents during the past weekend.
January 29, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Legislature Keiki Caucus focuses on 5 priorities in proposed 2026 bill package
Proposed measures address a range of critical issues, including expanding access to free school meals, strengthening responses to youth mental health challenges, prohibiting flavored nicotine products, establishing regulations for e-bikes and improving family court processes for youth involved in the child welfare system.
January 29, 2026 · 10:14 AM
Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Hilo with high speed likely a factor
High speed and alcohol, and/or drugs are believed to be factors in this collision, according to Hawaiʻi Island police.
January 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM
TSA ConfirmID coming to Hawai‘i airports; travelers without REAL ID can pay for identity verification
TSA ConfirmID enables travelers to verify their identity before arriving at the security checkpoint, for a $45 fee, with the process typically taking 10 to 15 minutes, though it could require 30 minutes or more in some cases.
January 29, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus presents 2026 bill package in support of women, keiki, families
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January 29, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Lane closure begins today on Banyan Drive in Hilo for tree removal
The southbound lane of Banyan Drive, between Banyan Way and Kamehameha Avenue, will be closed 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday as the banyan tree is removed.
January 29, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Native Hawaiians invited to apply for up to $350 in grocery gift cards
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Police renew request for info about unsolved 1987 murder in Hilo
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West Maui private pool interim ban advances to the mayor for final consideration
The Maui County Council passed a bill on second and final reading Friday to enact a temporary ban on new private swimming pools in West Maui, a measure intended to conserve water for housing and wildfire recovery efforts.
Keiki Caucus introduces 2026 legislative package to support Hawaiʻi’s youth
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