Blood Bank of Hawaii urges donations ahead of storm

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Blood Bank of Hawaii is requesting more donors as officials say they’re experiencing a critical shortage ahead of this week’s storm. Leaders say the bank relies on donors to meet the needs of the 18 local hospitals it serves …

HOUR BY HOUR: What to expect as a powerful storm approaches Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Your First Alert Weather Team has declared FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS Tuesday through Saturday as a large and powerful Kona storm moves over the state. Here’s what to expect. The storm is expected to bring an extended period of …

Former Hawaii lawmaker Bertrand Kobayashi awarded Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun

VICTORIA BUDIONO / VBUDIONO@STARADVERTISER.COM Former Hawaii lawmaker Bertrand Yoshito Kobayashi, left, received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette from Hideaki Chotoku of the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu during the Imperial …

Hawaii pilot program aims to curb evictions

1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO Julie Mitchell 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO Troy Hashimoto A new statewide pre-eviction mediation law that went into effect last month has already had success in keeping Hawaii tenants …

Kanu o Ka ʻĀina awarded funds for research in new Native Hawaiian charter school system

The Kanu o ka ʻĀina Learning ʻOhana is receiving additional funding of $50,000 to support the Native Hawaiian community through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). The funds will support the Nā Lei Naʻauao – Alliance for Native Hawaiian Education Annual …

Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather

With the severe weather including thunderstorms and flash flooding forecast for later in the week, Hawaiian Electric is proactively preparing to respond. The company is urging customers to review family and business emergency plans, ensure they have …

Alaska Airlines, including Hawaiian Airlines, names new regional managing director, South Pacific

Alaska Airlines, which includes the Hawaiian Airlines brand, has named Andrew Stanbury as regional managing director, South Pacific, as part of a shakeup of global regional leadership roles. As Alaska and Hawaiian move forward as one team with two brands, …

Who made the Top 20 on ‘American Idol’? Season 24 heats up as 3 singers snag Platinum Tickets in Hawaii

Three singers won platinum tickets in Hawaii, which guaranteed a spot in the next phase of the competition The latest episode of ‘American Idol’ Season 24 aired on Monday, March 9, and the competition took a sunny detour to Hawaii. 30 hopeful singers …

Oil industry helps kill Hawaii bill to make it pay for insurance hikes

The nation’s top fossil fuel lobbying group helped kill a potentially groundbreaking bill in Hawaii to hold the industry accountable for hikes in property insurance costs, the bill sponsor told POLITICO’s E&E News. A measure aimed at making fossil fuel …

Very Heavy Snow, Severe Thunderstorms, and Damaging Winds Head to Hawaii

From October through April, severe weather systems known as a “Kona Low” can leave a blanket of snow on the highest elevations of Hawaii. Here’s a view of the aftermath of one such storm on Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii . Image: Weatherboy A storm …

Hawaii gas prices tick up amid nationwide spike

1/3 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM At top, a motorist filled up her tank Monday at the Union 76 station at Beretania and Keeaumoku streets. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@ …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 10, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 58 to 67 near the shore to 48 to 54 at 4000 feet. South winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tuesday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. …

Letter: Accountability key for ICE operations in Hawaii

As our Legislature considers banning ICE agents from using masks to conceal their identities, let’s consider the following facts. In the United States, historically, law enforcement officers rarely wore masks. Sheriffs and constables rarely wore masks. …

Mountaintop View 3-9-26. Media rights, Utah State Champs, Hawaii football, Conference Tournament, WBB Awards

It’s Monday, and it’s time for the men’s conference basketball tournament! March Madness is almost upon us, and the NFL Draft is looming. News will continue to come your way, and we are here for it all. Check out our original coverage and what we can find …

Advocates push for new approach as meth-related deaths rise in Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Medical experts and advocates met in Honolulu to tackle the state’s growing methamphetamine epidemic. Dozens attended the fourth annual End Meth summit at Honolulu’s YWCA to discuss the harm the drug causes, not only to users but …

Hawaii stewardship program hiring hikers across the state

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii-based nonprofit organization is offering to pay people to hike. Kupu, the state’s largest youth-focused conservation and sustainability nonprofit, announced Monday that applications are open for the Na Manu Elele Steward …

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for March 10, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 6-8 6-8 5-7 5-7 South Facing 2-4 2-4 3-5 3-5 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Low Temperature In the upper …

Jen Robbins’ Hawaii weather and surf report for March 9, 2026

Daniel Stallworth performs at Aulani, a Disney resort & spa in Hawaii