Economists: U.S.-Iran agreement could eventually lower gas and electricity costs in Hawaii

HONOLULU (Island News) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he had signed the agreement after Vice President J.D. Vance virtually signed the memorandum of understanding earlier this week. The deal is aimed at easing tensions that had raised …

‘Real L Word’ star from Hawaii dies

NEW YORK >> Hawaii native Francine Beppu, LGBTQ+ advocate and star of “The Real L Word,” reportedly died by suicide. According to a Honolulu Medical Examiner’s report obtained by TMZ, Beppu killed herself earlier this year. She was 43 years old. …

U.S.-Iran agreement could eventually lower gas and electricity costs in Hawaii

A newly-signed agreement between the United States and Iran is helping calm global energy markets, and economists said that could eventually bring some relief to Hawaii consumers. For Hawaii, where much of the state’s energy is imported, that could …

California sixth graders help raise money for Hawaiian teaching farms after Kona Low floods

A group of sixth grade students from San Francisco, California rallied to support two Hawaiian teaching farms that were devastated by the March Kona Low floods. But now that the flood is over, their focus is to recuperate Na Mea Kupono Farm Learning Center …

36th Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference set

LIHUE — “Growing Fruits, Growing Markets” is the theme of the 36th Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference set for Oct. 2-4 at the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort in Lihue. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login Not ready to …

Letter: Hawaii youth in need of nutritional education

As the reliance on convenient and processed foods increases, so does the likelihood of our youth developing diseases like obesity. The quality of nutritional education in our school systems declines each year, leaving our children unable to make sound, …

Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show returns to Blaisdell Center

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hospitality professionals from across the islands are gathering this week for the sixth annual Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show. Hosted by the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, the two-day event is being held June 17 …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 18, 2026

Hilo Rest Of Tonight: Partly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 73 near the shore to around 60 at 4000 feet. South winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Thursday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Scattered showers. …

Ma Ko Honolulu Bālota O Nowemapa Kahi Puʻu Kālā No Ke Kākoʻo I Ka Poʻe Pōloli Ma Ka Nānā Aku

E kiʻi ʻia nā ʻauhau ʻāina no kēia puʻu kālā no ke kākoʻo i nā papahana e kākoʻo ana i ka poʻe pōloli paʻakikī o ka loaʻa o ka ʻai i hoʻoulu kūloko ʻia. Ka nota a ka luna hoʻoponopono: Unuhi ʻia na Kamalani Johnson. Click here to read this article in …

Community gardens in Honolulu to get new perimeter fencing

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Two Honolulu community gardens will soon have added safety and protection. The city’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will begin two perimeter fencing projects this month for gardens in Makiki District Park and Ala Wai …

Education gaps highlight challenges for Hawaii children

A new report on child well-being in Hawaiʻi is raising concerns about education outcomes across the state. Researchers said those numbers have declined over the past five years, and the more numbers drop, the more keiki and their well being are affected.

Sugary sodas to be restricted from SNAP purchases in Hawaii

June 17, 2026 Hawaii weather: Feeling slightly humid and very warm plus new swell; Jen Robbins

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 18, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Thursday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 South Facing 5-7 6-8 6-8 7-10 TONIGHT Weather Partly sunny until 6 PM, then partly cloudy. Scattered …

Honolulu Cookie Company to open its largest U.S. store on Las Vegas Strip

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu Cookie Company is expanding with a new flagship store on the Las Vegas Strip. The company announced its largest U.S. retail location will soft open June 26 at The LINQ Promenade, replacing its original store at the …

Damage assessments underway following Hawaii Island M6.0 earthquake

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – State, county and federal officials are assessing damage from last month’s Kona earthquake on Hawaii Island. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Hawaii County are conducting a joint …

Catholic Church to celebrate 200 years in Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Catholic Church is celebrating two centuries of Catholicism in Hawaii. Catholic leaders from across the state gathered at Sacred Hearts Academy Wednesday to announce plans for a two-year celebration to commemorate the …

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattles the Big Island in Hawaii as part of swarm of quakes rattling the region

A notable magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook Hawaii’s Big Island last night. Video from Kailua-Kona, 23 miles from the earthquake’s epicenter, shows furniture rattling during the quake.  PĀHALA, Hawaii – Residents in Pāhala, Hawaii, were shaken by …

Covering the Cost: The cost of buying and owning a home in Hawaii

In HNN’s new livestream show “Covering the Cost with Annalisa Burgos,” we break down the numbers behind Hawaii’s affordability crisis in candid conversations with financial experts, entrepreneurs and community leaders. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – In this …