Hawaii County residents urged to prepare for third storm system impacts

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii County officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare for flooding and thunderstorms as a third round of severe weather is forecast to hit the state. Locally heavy downpours can produce rapidly rising floodwaters, …

Hawaii residents warned of contractor scams ahead of approaching storm

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Better Business Bureau is warning Hawaii residents to be cautious of contractors going door to door or sending unsolicited messages as homeowners rush to prepare for another approaching storm system. The alert comes after …

Benefit concert set to aid flood-impacted communities across Hawaii

KO OLINA (HawaiiNewsNow) – A benefit concert is being planned to support communities impacted by recent flooding across Hawaii. The Hawaiian Council will host the “Aloha in Action” Benefit Concert on Thursday, April 23, at the Ko Olina Grand Lawn. Proceeds …

‘We are back’: Ka Pa Hula Hawaii returns to Merrie Monarch after 28 years

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Ka Pā Hula Hawaiʻi is returning to the Merrie Monarch Festival stage this week after a 28-year absence, reuniting dancers who last competed together in the 1990s. The men competed at the festival in 1995, 1996 and 1997 under Loea …

Photo Gallery: Hawaii’s first high school surfing season; state championship schedule

HONOLULU (Island News) — High school sports in Hawaii shred some big waves this spring season when it launched surfing as an inaugural sport. The historic season culminates at the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) State Surfing Championship …

Ukrainian woman, 40, is named final victim of Hawaii helicopter crash that also killed Massachusetts couple

By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:46 EDT, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 14:50 EDT, 7 April 2026 A Ukrainian woman has been identified as the final victim of a helicopter crash in Hawaii that also took the lives of a Massachusetts couple.  Oksana …

Hawaii Sustainability Expo: The Importance of an Experience-Based Event for the Future of Clean Energy — with Life of …

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Originally published on Ililani Media, Life of the Land, by Henry Curtis Bill McKibben has spent forty years warning the world about the climate crisis. He co-founded 350.org …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 08, 2026

Hilo Rest Of Tonight: Cloudy. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms early in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Lows 61 to 69 near the shore to 53 to 59 at 4000 feet. South winds up to …

Hawaii weighs shorter probation, lighter punishment for drugs

Hawaii has the longest average probation terms in the country — more than double the national average — something lawmakers appear poised to change this year as part of a broader slate of revisions to the state’s criminal code. State and national research …

Pizza Inn Launches SPAM Hawaiian Luau Pizza

The culinary team at Pizza Inn wants guests to pull out their grass skirts and do the hula for their latest limited-time offering: the SPAM Hawaiian Luau Pizza.  The craveable creation brings a playful twist to a classic Rainbow State favorite. Fans will …

Shake Shack to launch collab menu with Butcher’s Block featuring Hawaiian-inspired flavours

Shake Shack’s latest chef collaboration will launch on Apr 16, and this time, it’s with Butcher’s Block, helmed by chef Jordan Keao. The woodfire-focused restaurant at Raffles Singapore centres its cooking around grilling, smoking and roasting; premium …

Precious Dog Abandoned in Hawaii Gets the Most Unexpected Surprise From Tourists

Abandoned dogs have to survive on the street, often in horrific living conditions. This is a global crisis, with many canines suffering from illness and malnutrition as they have to fend for themselves with no outside support. Some animal lovers have come …

DOH, CDC investigating rise in strep cases in West Hawaii

STAR-ADVERTISER FILE The state Department of Health Laboratory facility is seen in the hills above Pearl City. The Hawaii Department of Health says it is investigating high rates of strep infection in West Hawaii over the past few months. The Hawaii …

BKFC Honolulu fight card, start time, date and location | Pitolo vs. Coltrane

BKFC makes its debut in Hawaii this weekend, and the bare-knuckle promotion is bringing a card full of local Hawaiians who promise to bring violence to “The Aloha State.” In the main event, former UFC fighter Maki Pitolo collides with former BKFC title …

Spotlight Now: Sex trafficking in Hawaii — what families need to know

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Sex trafficking in Hawaii is affecting local children at alarming rates, advocates say, and online access is making it easier for perpetrators to reach kids. Still, the crime is often misunderstood as something that happens “ …

Hundreds of Hawaii National Guard soldiers, airmen activated ahead of storm

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Military crews are on standby as another storm threatens Hawaii with heavy rain and possible flooding. The Hawaii National Guard (HING) is ramping up readiness, with about 200 soldiers and airmen activated on State Active Duty …

Chaminade, UH Hilo & Hawaii Pacific Spark Historic Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Maui

More than 800 fans in Maui witnessed a historic NCAA Division II women’s volleyball round-robin exhibition featuring Chaminade University, UH Hilo, and Hawai’i Pacific University. Hosted at the Jon Garcia Gym, the event marked the first time these …

Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund helps lower condo insurance rates

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 08, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Wednesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 East Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 South Facing 6-8 6-8 6-8 7-10 TONIGHT Weather Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Low …