Carly Yoshida crowned Miss Hawaii 2026

JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARADVERTISER.COM Miss Hawaii 2026 Carly Yoshida received her crown from Miss Hawaii 2025 Emalia Dalire while Miss Hawaii 1984 Debbie Nakanelua stood ready with her sash at the Miss Hawaii 2025 Pageant June 19 at the Hawaii …

Signs of Hawaiian Life – June 21, 2026

1/3 Swipe or click to see more While visiting Shibuya, Japan, Tyler Pereza of Kailua was glad to know that Hawaii was always close by, thanks to Hawaiian Cafe & Restaurant. Photo by Leslie. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more Kailua residents Jaimie …

$1M investment aims to speed up Honolulu’s bikeshare program

The reviews for Biki, Honolulu’s bikeshare program, are in — and they’re not good. They come mostly from visitors, but also some residents, with numerous complaints stretching over at least two years about the lack of available bikes, as well as bikes in …

Hawaii Kai teen identified in Pali Highway crash

COURTESY ABELMANN FAMILY Kalena Abelmann, 16, died Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash off the Pali Highway. The death of a 16-year-old Hawaii Kai girl, whose promising life ended when her speeding vehicle crashed off the Pali Highway early Thursday …

Letter: Hawaii wages must keep up with living costs

Many hardworking families in Hawaii struggle even while working full-time jobs because wages have not kept up with the state’s high cost of living. The high cost of housing, food and transportation make life unaffordable for many. Policymakers need to …

Letter: Affordable housing crisis looms in Hawaii

On Wednesday, May 20, the Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board hosted its regular meeting, where the rapidly approaching expiration of affordable housing covenants was discussed. Most people aren’t aware that affordable housing can expire, let alone how many …

Hawaii Senate VP Michelle Kidani announces retirement after 18 years in office

HONOLULU (Island News) — Hawaii Senate Vice President Michelle Kidani announced she will retire later this month after nearly two decades in office. Kidani announced she will retire from the Hawaii State Senate on June 30 after 18 years representing …

The Future Of Honolulu Rail: Report Details Pricey Possibilities

The new report envisions innovative rail extensions to reach much more of Oʻahu’s population but the HART board is asking for more study in anticipation of seeking more public funding. A long-awaited report on possible next steps for the $10 billion …

Hawaiian Mission Houses and Makawao Cemetery present Cemetery History Theatre, July 18 and 19

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) and co-sponsor Makawao Cemetery Association present the return of Cemetery History Theatre — for one weekend in July 2026: Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. This year marks the program’s 15th …

Hawaii Living with Anne Lee | Hearty Plates at Mililani Restaurant & Sweet Treats at Aloha Cone

Hawaii Living with Anne Lee is digging into satisfying meals at Mililani Restaurant and cooling off with desserts from Aloha Cone. Mililani Restaurant is known for its generous portions and local favorites. Aloha Cone serves up icy, sweet creations that …

I took my 30-year-old son on a vacation to Hawaii. We had to set ground rules first.

I live in New York City. My 30-year-old son, Alec, lives across the country in Southern California. When I visit, I respect that he has his own busy, adult life. While I’d like nothing more than to spend every minute with him, I’m proud of his …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 21, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 65 to 71 near the shore to 49 to 59 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. …

State Sen. Michelle Kidani to retire from Hawaii Legislature

COURTESY HAWAII LEGISLATURE State Sen. Michelle Kidani State Senate Vice President Michelle Kidani, whose health was the subject of speculation during the last legislative session, announced today that she will retire, effective Tuesday, while …

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 21, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Sunday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 East Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 South Facing 5-7 5-7 4-6 4-6 TONIGHT Weather Sunny until 6 PM, then partly cloudy until 12 AM, then mostly …

Hawaii Senate vice president announces retirement

‘Hawaii Made’ Conference aims to elevate state’s food innovators

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — A food innovation conference in Waikiki this Tuesday, June 23, aims to help local farmers, entrepreneurs and manufacturers grow their businesses. The Hawaii Made Conference is an annual event hosted by the state Department of …

Hawaii nonprofit marks 15 years of bringing healthcare, housing to most vulnerable

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Nonprofit Project Vision Hawaii is hosting its annual fundraiser to expand access to health and human services for the state’s most vulnerable residents. Executive Director Darrah Kauhane and Director of Philanthropy & …

Heidi Montag Flaunts Bikini Body While Filming Steamy Hawaii Music Video as Husband Spencer Pratt Moves On From Crushing …

Heidi Montag is bringing the heat to Hawaii, RadarOnline.com can reveal. The reality star was spotted filming a steamy new music video while her husband, Spencer Pratt, put his crushing Los Angeles mayoral loss behind him. Exclusive photos obtained by …

Why thousands of underwater mountains don’t fit the Hawaii volcano story

The Hawaiian Islands chain tells a clean story. A tectonic plate drifts slowly over a fixed hot spot buried in the mantle, and volcanoes punch through in sequence, oldest farthest from the source. That model has held for decades – and it works for about 50 …