Hawaii News

April 16, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

A plan to preserve the cultural, historical and environmental resources at the Pololu Valley Trailhead is moving forward.

April 15, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Police are investigating a fatal vehicle fire that occurred Sunday afternoon in the Hawaii Ocean View Estate subdivision.

April 15, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Hawaii County held a blessing and dedication ceremony Monday for the new Emergency Call Center in Hilo.

April 15, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

A pair of Hawaii County Council members are hosting an informational briefing via Zoom about proposed legislation to establish a registration process for hosted transient vacation rentals, or...

April 14, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

“March is supposed to be one of the wettest months of the year, for the windward side, anyway. And it wasn’t that.”

April 14, 2025 | 9 MIN READ

Three state agencies have big ambitions to expand geothermal power production in Hawaii, and two somewhat competing bids for more funding are at a final stage of potential legislative approval...

April 13, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

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April 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

The public is invited until April 30 to give input to Hawaii County to help identify potential wildfire risks and opportunities for preparation and prevention in the Waikoloa Village area....

April 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Hawaii County is following through on its plans to fence off the Hilo Municipal Golf Course from nearby residents, to the displeasure of at least some of the neighbors.

April 17, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Hawaii’s economy is in store for reduced growth due to indirect impacts on tourism from President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, according to two local economists.

April 12, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

After Hawaii confirmed its first measles case in years, the state Education and Health departments are ramping up vaccination efforts, focusing on thousands of students who remain noncompliant...

April 11, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

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April 11, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A 35-year-old Mountain View man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Puna is registered as a sex offender in Utah.

April 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

AARP Hawaii announced Thursday in a press conference that the Social Security Administration has given the nonprofit an assurance that the planned April 14 elimination of customer service over...

April 11, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Homeschooled Hawaii children might be required to appear periodically in public school if an idea discussed Wednesday by a legislative panel trying to prevent child abuse is realized.

April 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A three-day run of the classic musical “Kinky Boots” kicks off tonight at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center.