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Published on 10:33 GMT
Hawaii’s 2026 election includes a few high-profile challenges
Hawaii’s most interesting 2026 election races so far include Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami’s Democratic primary challenge of incumbent Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and opponents for the state’s two members in the U.S. House of Representatives. Kawakami — a two-term …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 13:09 GMT
Man mistakenly held in Hawaii for 2 years gets $975,000 settlement
A man who was wrongfully arrested and forced to spend more than two years at a psychiatric hospital in Hawaii because authorities mistook him for another person who was suspected in a crime will receive a $975,000 settlement from the city and county of …
Source: The Garden Island – Hawaii – Pending -
Published on 11:54 GMT
Hawaii men’s volleyball team sweeps UC Irvine to stay unbeaten in the Big West
The Rainbow Warriors are also road warriors. No. 2 Hawaii improved to 9-0 away from home this season by sweeping No. 5 UC Irvine by 25-22 scores in all three sets in men’s volleyball on Saturday night at Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif. Sophomore …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:23 GMT
No. 5 UC Irvine Edged By No. 2 Hawaii
No. 5 UC Irvine lost a closely contested five-set match against No. 2 Hawaii (22-25, 25-19, 25-23, 23-25, 16-18) at the Bren Events Center, despite a strong start. UCI hit .389 in the initial three sets but faltered to .172 in the final two. Hawaii …
Source: BVM Sports – Neutral -
Published on 11:49 GMT
Column: Small SNAP expansion, big Hawaii benefit
Living the values of aloha means caring for our neighbors, sharing what we have, and ensuring no one is left without. Yet for too many Hawaii residents, the system treats poverty not as hardship to be met with compassion, but as a moral failing to be …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 05:09 GMT
7.5 trillion litres of water fell on Hawaii during recent storms
Relentless deluges that struck Hawaii throughout the month of March dropped a tremendous amount of rain on the central Pacific island chain. A recent analysis found that more than 7.5 trillion litres (2 trillion gallons) of water fell across Hawaii during …
Source: The Weather Network – Neutral -
Published on 06:22 GMT
UC Irvine Suffers First Sweep of the Season to No. 2 Hawaii
UC Irvine fell to No. 2 Hawaii in a clean sweep (25-22, 25-22, 25-22) at the Bren Events Center, marking the Anteaters’ first defeat by a 3-0 margin this season. Despite strong performances from William D’Arcy and Andrej Jokanovic, the team …
Source: BVM Sports – Neutral -
Published on 10:38 GMT
Signs of Hawaiian Life – April 5, 2026
1/3 Swipe or click to see more While visiting Park City, Utah, Patrick, Rayna, Kristen and Kara Matsumoto of Honolulu came across Aloha Ski & Snowboard. Photo by Dayna Matsumoto. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more Christopher Del Rosario of …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 04:20 GMT
UC Santa Barbara Softball Takes Two of Three From Hawaii to Capture Weekend Series
The UC Santa Barbara softball team split a double header against visiting Hawaii on Saturday at Campus Diamond. In game one, the Gauchos suffered a 6-0 loss, but UCSB bounced back in game two and came from behind to capture a 7-6 win. A two-run homer by …
Source: Santa Barbara Independent – California – Left-wing -
Published on 03:52 GMT
No. 2 Hawaii dominates No. 5 UC Irvine, remains unbeaten in Big West
Kristian Titriyski put down a season-high 20 kills to lead No. 2 Hawaii to a 25-22, 25-22, 25-22 sweep of No. 5 UC Irvine today at Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif. Louis Sakanoko and Adrien Roure added eight kills apiece as all three pin hitters hit . …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 03:52 GMT
UC San Diego powers past Hawaii baseball team
Michael Crossland, Alex Leopard and Gabe Camacho hit home runs to power UC San Diego to today’s 8-0 victory over Hawaii at Triton Ballpark in La Jolla, Calif. A crowd of 542 saw the Tritons win their fourth consecutive series — this time two games to one …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:58 GMT
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 05, 2026
Hilo Tonight: Cloudy. Isolated showers early in the evening, then scattered showers in the late evening and overnight. Lows 56 to 66 near the shore to 46 to 53 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Sunday: Cloudy with scattered …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 04:15 GMT
Oaks Softball Loses Doubleheader to Warriors, Prepares for Hawaii
In a critical PacWest Conference doubleheader, Menlo College softball faced Jessup University but came up short in both contests. The Oaks dropped the first game 4-6 despite a late-inning rally and lost the second game 2-8, struggling to maintain offensive …
Source: BVM Sports – Neutral -
Published on 09:37 GMT
Documentary shines light on remarkable paperclip-sized fish that climbs Hawaiian waterfalls
The gobies manage to cling to waterfall walls by using their circular bellies. by Noah JampolApril 5, 2026 Nature never ceases to amaze, with the most improbable feats achieved by the most unlikely creatures. Encapsulating that perfectly is a tiny, one- …
Source: The Cool Down – Oregon – Center-left -
Published on 02:31 GMT
Fire extinguished from 11th floor of high-rise condo in Honolulu; elderly woman evacuated, man displaced
HONOLULU (Island News) — Firefighters extinguished a fire on the 11th floor of a high-rise condominium in Honolulu on Saturday morning, where an elderly woman was evacuated and a man was left without a home. The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:58 GMT
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 05, 2026
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Sunday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Mostly sunny until 6 PM, then mostly cloudy. Scattered showers …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 00:07 GMT
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is brewing yet again, preparing to put on a show for it’s 44th episode
Mount Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii is preparing to erupt yet again. Geologists say that the volcano’s episode 44 eruption is expected to occur between April 6 and April 14. VOLCANO, Hawaii – Hawaii’s most active and popular volcano, Kilauea, is …
Source: FOX Weather – Pending -
Published on Apr 4, 2026
Hawaii Business Magazine survey recognizes best places to work in the state
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine honors the Best Places to Work in the state, and one local firm has been honored on the annual list 19 times. Kent Coules, publisher of Hawaii Business Magazine, and Brian Bowers, president of …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending -
Published on Apr 4, 2026
Elderly woman evacuated, man displaced after Honolulu high-rise fire
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An elderly woman was evacuated and a man displaced after a fire broke out in a Honolulu high-rise Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to the Makua Alii condominium on Kalakaua Avenue just after 7 a.m. The first unit …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending
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