93-year-old woman almost victim of scam as Hawaii fraud losses increase

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – In 2025, Hawaii residents saw a 25% increase in reported losses due to fraud, and a 93-year-old woman from Keaau was almost one of them. Yuriko Higa was nearly one of thousands of Hawaii residents who fell for an online scam in …

Hawaii teen named Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ Cadet of the Year

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A 13-year-old from Pearl Harbor has earned a national honor from the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and has made Hawaii history in the process. Petty Officer Henry Horgan joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps at Pearl Harbor, and …

Hawaiian monk seals are most at risk from plastics, study finds

Hawaii’s marine mammals often get entangled in fishing nets, lines, and plastics in the ocean — a well-known fact. But which one is most at risk of extinction from plastic pollution? The endangered Hawaiian monk seal, according to a new study recently …

Lessons from Lahaina wildfire continue to shape Hawaii’s disaster response

KAANAPALI, Maui — Nearly three years after the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires that killed 102 people and destroyed most of Lahaina, state leaders say Hawaii is making measurable progress in disaster preparedness and recovery, but also warn that entrenched …

Letter: Hawaii education ranks low, but test scores give hope

It saddened me to see that Hawaii still ranks poorly as far as education is concerned. However, the state is heading in the right direction, post-COVID, as test scores are improving. Kudos to our educators. I remember my best days as an educational …

Off the news: Alaska and Hawaiian’s systems united

The 19-month-old merger between Hawaiian and Alaska airlines took a huge step forward last week, as the carriers unified their passenger service systems into one entity that promises seamless handling of booking, check-in, reservations and loyalty benefits …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 27, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Occasional showers. Lows 60 to 70 near the shore to 51 to 57 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Monday: Mostly cloudy. Occasional showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs …

Column: Hawaii’s criminal legal system fails victims and accused alike

On April 14, 16 state senators voted no on House Bill 2413, in doing so preserving a system where freedom before trial depends not on whether a person is dangerous or whether they’ll return to court, but whether they can buy their way out of jail. This …

Honolulu Community College fashion design students to hit the runway at Capitol Modern

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Seven graduating students from Honolulu Community College’s Fashion Technology Program are hitting the runway on May 7 in a special show called “Night at the Museum” at the Capitol Modern. Brianna Bayne, Rondy Hardison, Jade …

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 27, 2026

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

Hawaii teen named Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ National League Cadet of the Year

Men’s Volleyball to Face Southern California in Honolulu Regional

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Belmont Abbey will face USC in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship, the NCAA selection committee announced today. The contest is scheduled for Friday in the Honolulu Regional. The …

Oregon State overtakes Hawaii late to win and sweep the series

Oregon State’s Nyan Hayes hit a two-run homer in the seventh and AJ Singer added a miscommunication-aided RBI double in the eighth to lead the Beavers to today’s 3-1 victory over Hawaii at Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. The sixth-ranked Beavers swept the …

Annual Filipino festival celebrates culture, traditions of one of Hawaii’s largest ethnic groups

WAIPAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Experience the food, history and traditions of one of Hawaii’s largest ethnic groups at the 14th annual Flores de Mayo and 34th annual Filipino Fiesta. One in four Hawaii residents claim some Filipino ancestry, and the annual …

30-Year Vet Launches Private Money Hawai’i: Local Expert Lending for the Islands

David Ige launches Private Money Hawai’i: expert local hard money loans. With 20+ years in HI real estate, he offers fast capital mainland lenders can’t match. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — After two …

Oregon State continues control in series over Hawaii

Oregon State wins its second game over Hawaii, 8-1, on Saturday at Goss Stadium, using timely hitting and strong pitching to secure the series win. The Beavers improved to 32-9 on the season. Tyler Inge led the offense from the nine spot, going 3-for-4 …

Hawaii selected to host an NCAA men’s volleyball regional

Joshua Sudock / Special to the Star-Advertiser UH coach Charlie Wade talked to his players during the first set of Saturday’s Big West volleyball championship against Long Beach State in Irvine, Calif. The University of Hawaii will host an NCAA men’s …

Las Vegas community rallies for Hawaii storm victims

HENDERSON. Nev. – A fundraiser was held at Liberty High School on Saturday to support victims in Hawaii still struggling to get back on their feet after Kona Low storms in March battered parts of O’ahu. Shai Walter, owner of 2 Scoops of Aloha and one of …

The French island that could pass for Hawaii

Aerial view of the coastline in Reunion, France – SYLVAIN FELTEN/Shutterstock Cast in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mauritius lies the French island of Reunion. Though the island is governed by the mainland, which is over 5,400 miles away, …