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Published on 11:44 GMT

Stuck on oil: Can Hawaii power itself?

A chain of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean without domestic oil or gas reserves, the 50th US state has long relied on imported fossil fuels to power its economy. Foreign petroluem fuels much of the energy grid, and the sea and air transport …

Source: Deutsche Welle – Public Broadcaster
Published on 11:26 GMT

Oahu man, 60, challenges Hawaiian homes policy

The Hawaii Attorney General will “vigorously defend” the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from a federal civil lawsuit seeking to invalidate the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act as discriminatory and unconstitutional. Oahu resident Eric Sean Ryan, 60, a …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 13:40 GMT

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases

By Jody Godoy June 4 (Reuters) – Hawaii’s attorney general stands to lose around $3 million in federal funding to fight Medicaid fraud after failing to consistently ‌bring criminal cases, the Trump administration said on Thursday, in an escalation ‌of …

Source: AOL – Neutral
Published on 05:09 GMT

Hawaii Island burial council meeting cancelled, delaying protection of ancestral remains

HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK, Hawaii — There’s growing frustration on the island of Hawaii, where important votes on iwi kūpuna, or ancestral bones, are on hold. On Wednesday, another burial council meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The burial …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 10:27 GMT

LOOK: PCG makes Rimpac debut, joins Navy in joint deployment to Hawaii

The Philippine Coast Guard sends off BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) on June 4, 2026, as it prepares for its first participation in the Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) 2026 exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo from the PCG) Philippine Navy Flag Officer in …

Source: Inquirer – Neutral
Published on 10:27 GMT

Navy sends contingent to ‘Rim of the Pacific’ exercise in Hawaii

The Philippine Coast Guard sends off BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) on June 4, 2026, as it prepares for its first participation in the Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) 2026 exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo from the PCG) SUBIC, Zambales — The Philippine Navy …

Source: Inquirer – Neutral
Published on 12:30 GMT

Bianca G. daSilva, Recognized by Influential Women, Executive Talent Partner, Recruiter, Entrepreneurial Leader & CEO

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Empowering Organizations and Professionals Through Strategic Recruiting, Authentic Leadership, and Relationship-Driven Talent Solutions Bianca G. daSilva is a dynamic and results-driven …

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Published on 07:54 GMT

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 04, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows 62 to 70 near the shore to around 56 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Thursday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 81 near the shore to around 69 …

Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 03:57 GMT

Thousands of volunteers help put on Special Olympics Hawaii Summer Games

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The 2026 Special Olympics Hawaii summer games kick off this weekend. It’s a three-day event to let athletes with intellectual disabilities shine. Special Olympics Hawaii is in full prep mode for its summer games. Over the last …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 10:31 GMT

Honolulu Council Passes Budget Mayor Vows To Veto

Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he would veto the part of the city’s budget that cuts positions from the Office of Economic Revitalization. The Honolulu City Council passed a $4 billion operating budget on Wednesday, eliciting a promise from Mayor Rick …

Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left
Published on 09:53 GMT

O’ahu Business Sues Hawaii Over State Hemp Laws

An O’ahu, Hawaii business is suing the state over hemp laws that took effect at the start of the year, Aloha State Daily reports. The federal lawsuit claims that the new rules have made it illegal for Lance Alyas, founder of O‘ahu Dispensary and Provisions …

Source: Ganjapreneur – Washington State – Pending
Published on 04:45 GMT

Oregon lands commitment from No. 1 player in Hawaii, four-star LB Toa Satele

Things moved extremely fast with Mililani (Hawaii) linebacker Toa Satele. Just two weeks ago, he finalized his official visit schedule and said he wanted to make a commitment following his final trip. Satele ended up being, ‘one and done,’ and committed to …

Source: On3 – Pending
Published on 03:57 GMT

Sheraton Hawaii Bowl 2026 to be played in Manoa on Christmas Eve

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The 23rd annual Sheraton Hawaii Bowl will be played in Manoa on Christmas Eve. The game will kick off on Thursday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus. Last …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 10:32 GMT

Honolulu’s $46M Claims Bill: HPD Chases, Bike Accidents, A Tossed Surfboard

Taxpayers are on the hook for more than 90 claims a year on average, from minor property damage to major injuries. To the Honolulu resident whose refrigerator was mistakenly thrown out by the city’s bulky items trash crew: $1,350. To the woman who slipped …

Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left
Published on 11:25 GMT

Honolulu City Council adopts nearly $5B budget package

In the face of a threatened budget veto by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, the City Council on Wednesday approved a $4.96 billion budget package for fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1. On a 6-3 vote, the Council adopted a spending plan that reduces …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:49 GMT

Honolulu CC professor to explore India’s dynamic education system

Reading time: 2 minutesLogli in India Chiara Logli, assistant professor and institutional assessment specialist at Honolulu Community College, has won a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award in higher education for the 2026–27 academic year. Granted by the U.S. …

Source: University of Hawai‘i at Manoa – Neutral
Published on 03:20 GMT

OHA to Launch ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua Gift Card Program for Native Hawaiian Households Recovering from March 2026 Kona Low Storm …

HONOLULU (June 3, 2026) — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) will launch its ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua Gift Card Program on Friday, June 12, to support Native Hawaiian households recovering from damage caused by the March 2026 Kona low storm events. The program will …

Source: Office of Hawaiian Affairs – Pending
Published on 11:11 GMT

Giant Navy Shipyard Crane Departs Wisconsin on Long Tow to Hawaii

Giant portal cranes are a photogenic icon of the shipbuilding might of a past era, but a recent delivery from Konecranes suggest that they can be a sign of revitalization, too. Last week, a 200-foot-tall portal crane got under way from the manufacturer…

Source: The Maritime Executive – Pending
Published on 01:22 GMT

A lawsuit challenges Hawaii homestead leases limited to those with 50% Hawaiian blood

HONOLULU (AP) — A lawsuit filed this week in U.S. court in Honolulu challenges a century-old system that provides one of the most valuable benefits for Native Hawaiians: land at almost no cost. The lawsuit says the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which sets …

Source: Associated Press – Neutral