Violent shaking from 6.0 earthquake damages Hawaii Island homes, rattles residents

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Residents across Hawaii Island are continuing cleanup efforts after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake Friday night caused damage to homes, shifted structures off foundations and rattled communities across the state. Video sent to Hawaii …

Hawaii offers support after Gabbard resigns to focus on husband’s health

Prayers poured in for the family of Tulsi Gabbard on Friday after the former Hawaii political office holder announced her resignation as director of national intelligence in Washington, D.C., to support her husband battling bone cancer. Gabbard’s father, …

UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric ends public safety power shutoff watch for parts of Big Island

This story was updated at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026. Hawaiian Electric ended its public safety power shutoff watch at about 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23, as hazardous weather conditions — including previously breezy winds — eased in areas of the Big …

Column: Why Hawaii must rethink youth mental health

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Participants wave signs during a rally and sign-waving for Mental Health Month, Thursday, May 7, 2026, outside the State Capitol in Honolulu. In Hawaii, more young people die from suicide than from traffic …

6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Hawaii, no tsunami threat issued

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, with tremors felt across the islands. Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat, while the USGS said no impact was reported on Mauna Loa or Kilauea volcanoes despite minor …

No tsunami threat after 6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Hawaii’s Big Island

Daijiworld Media Network – Los Angeles Los Angeles, May 24: Authorities have confirmed that there is no tsunami threat to the US state of Hawaii after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the Big Island on Friday evening. The quake occurred about 12 km …

Hawaii Council panel advances bill to weaken powers of mayor’s office

COURTESY PHOTO Hamakua Council member Heather Kimball A Hawaii County Council committee narrowly approved a bill that would transfer many of the executive powers vested in the mayor’s office to a newly created county manager position. The Committee on …

Honolulu Needs Wastewater Compliance, Not Blind Spending

The city must choose a path that can satisfy federal law, the consent decree and environmental protection requirements. Honolulu’s Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of Hawai‘i’s most important infrastructure disputes. The surface question is …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 24, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 59 to 68 near the shore to 49 to 54 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Sunday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 79 near the shore to 62 to 67 at 4000 …

Signs of Hawaiian Life – May 24, 2026

1/3 Swipe or click to see more During a visit to Fairpark Grill in Tupelo, Miss., Hobie Etta Feagai of Kaneohe was delighted to see a framed artwork commemorating an Elvis festival in the city, complete with hibiscus flowers and a bright greeting of …

A powerful earthquake shakes Hawaii during monitoring of the Kilauea volcano

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday night, causing strong tremors felt across several islands in the archipelago, as authorities closely monitor activity at the Kilauea volcano. According to the United States Geological Survey …

Hawaiian Jewelry Designer Happy Laulea Launches Limited-Time Father’s Day Sale

Happy Laulea, known for over 5,400 five-star reviews, celebrates Father’s Day with savings on locally handcrafted Hawaiian rings and jewelry. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Happy Laulea, a premier Honolulu-based …

Gov. Green orders US, Hawaiian flags to fly at half-staff in observance of Memorial Day

May 24, 2026, 3:00 AM HST At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and …

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 24, 2026

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

Magnitude 6 Quake Rocks Hawaii’s Big Island as USGS Watches Kilauea

Cleanup underway after 6.0 Hawaii Island earthquake causes damage, outages

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Island residents are continuing cleanup efforts after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook the state Friday night, causing damage, rockslides, and power outages across parts of South Kona. The earthquake struck at about 9:46 p …

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattles Hawaii’s Big Island, damaging homes

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hawaii Friday night and was felt by residents across the islands, with reports of damage to homes and downed power lines, officials said. The earthquake struck at 9:46 p.m. local time about 8 miles away from Honaunau- …

6.0 Richters Struck Hawaii This Morning!! Thousands Of Felt Reports!!!

 Here’s the big USGS Report on the Hawaii Shaker!!! 2026-05-23 07:46:01 (UTC) 19.340°N 155.843°W 22.6 km depth Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, United States13.1 km (8.1 mi) NPopulation: 2567 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States37.2 km (23.1 mi) NNWPopulation …

No tsunami threat after 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts U.S. Hawaii

LOS ANGELES, May 23 (Xinhua) — There is no tsunami threat to the U.S. state of Hawaii after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 12 km south of Honaunau-Napoopoo on Hawaii’s Big Island Friday night, authorities said. The earthquake struck at 9 …