Plan to erase $91M in medical debt for Hawaii families heads to governor

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state is preparing to erase nearly $100 million in medical bills owed by Hawaii residents. Despite employer-paid health insurance and government health care programs, it’s estimated that about 50,000 Hawaii families still …

2 dead, 4 injured in head-on crash on Hawaii Island

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Two people died, and four people were injured on Friday after a head-on crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway. The Hawaii Island Police Department reported the highway was closed in both directions between the 13 and 14 mile markers …

Hawaii DOE: Class of 2026 graduation dates, times and locations

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony dates, times and locations for the Class of 2026, with commencements scheduled statewide in May. Schools will be provide families with specific event …

WA Man Who Threw Rock at Endangered Seal Must Return to Hawaii

https://www.justice.gov/ https://www.justice.gov/ The Washington state man seen throwing a large rock at a seal in Maui must return to Hawaii to face charges. Federal authorities ordered 38-year-old Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk of …

New Hawaiian law limits corporate spending on politics, other states work to follow suit

FILE – A man fills out a ballot at a voting booth. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images) OAKLAND, Calif. – Hawaii’s Democratic Governor on Thursday signed into law a bill to stop corporations and “dark money” groups from spending unlimited amounts of …

Hawaii Island police investigate murder of Hilo Man

HILO, Hawaii (Island News) — The Hawaii Police Department is calling on the public to help in its investigation of a Hilo murder. On Friday, May 15, the department reported a 57-year-old man, later identified as Michael Alan Torres Jr. of Hilo, died after …

Hawaii County panel grants permit for Falls on Fire festival

HILO >> The controversial Burning Man-inspired festival known as Falls on Fire can continue to be held in Papaikou after the Hawaii County Windward Planning Commission voted 4-1 in favor of issuing a special use permit clearing the way for the event …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 16, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with occasional showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows 63 to 71 near the shore to 54 to 59 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Saturday: Cloudy. …

The Hawaii of Europe is a tourist-free idyll of hiking trails and hot springs

The deafening roar of Salto do Cagarrão waterfall swallows all other sound in the vicinity – including my involuntary yelp as I slip into the ice-cold pool at its base. Once my eyes acclimatise to the spray, every shade of green tessellates: the tumble of …

Native Hawaiian families may apply for financial aid after Kona low storm damage

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Native Hawaiian families whose homes were impacted by the Kona low storms will be able to apply for financial aid Saturday. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is offering up to $15,000 to eligible homeowners, while renters may …

Off the news: Reprieve for Hawaiian grants, for now

Reprieve for Hawaiian grants, for now It’s good news that Native Hawaiian Education Program (NHEP) grant recipients can breathe easy for at least another year. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz last week confirmed that the U.S. Department of Education will not follow …

“I trusted them:” Hawaii TV pioneer Linda Coble shares scam nightmare that cost her $60K

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Linda Coble is the last person you’d expect to be fooled by scammers. The 79-year-old made history as Hawaii’s first female TV newscaster in 1971 and built a successful career on sharing news and questioning everything. But a …

JP-Homes Launches Verified Rental Registry to Navigate Hawaii’s 2026 Zoning Laws

Hospitality veteran Curtis Vaughan debuts JP-Homes.com to provide real-time zoning verification and anti-scam protection for travelers visiting Hawaii in 2026. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Hospitality veteran …

Thunder rumbles in Waipahu as storm moves through Hawaii

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 16, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Saturday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 3-5 3-5 2-4 2-4 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Cloudy. Occasional showers and a slight chance of …

Hawaii Weather: Flood watch for Oahu, Maui County, and Big Island until Saturday AM, May 15, 2026 PM

Hawaii economists say state’s outlook darkens

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii economists are forecasting rising costs for residents and uncertainty for the state’s tourism industry. According to the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, Hawaii’s economic outlook has darkened as a war …

5 Epic Airbnbs in Hawaii With Infinity Pools, Hot Tubs, and Unreal Water Views

The Aloha State is full of beautiful places to stay, but the best water feature Airbnbs in Hawaii go far beyond a simple pool or ocean view. These are immersive spaces designed around the water itself, where infinity edges blur into the Pacific, hot tubs …

HawaiiUSA and Southwest partner to help Maui students gain financial education experiences

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and Southwest Airlines HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and Southwest Airlines are continuing their partnership to help empower Maui students through financial education, leadership development, and access to new opportunities …