Hawaii News

April 1, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement marine patrol unit spotted several people who appeared to be picking ‘opihi Saturday along the Ali‘i Drive shoreline in Ka...

March 30, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

Key Hawaii Republicans offered differing viewsw of President Donald Trump three months into his second term, with some continuing their full support while others are hearing from constituents...

March 30, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Hawaii Island police detectives have charged 30-year-old Keoni Peter Tosie Brown of Hilo following the fatal stabbing Saturday morning of an 81-year-old woman in Hilo on the 200 block of Olu S...

March 30, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A bill that would provide funding for Hawaii Island Community Health Center to expand the reach of its services to about 55,000 patients yearly is making its way through the state Legislature....

March 30, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

State lawmakers took swift action Friday to amend a bill to tighten oversight of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, which is undergoing more leadership shake-ups, while dealing with allegati...

March 29, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

An elderly woman, 81, was stabbed to death this morning on the 200 block of Olu Street in Hilo, police said,

March 29, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Hawaii’s auto dealers ended 2024 down 3% in sales and were expecting a rebound this year until the enthusiasm was abruptly halted when President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on for...

March 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

The state Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch has issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Hiro’s Place in Hilo due to multiple repeated food safet...

March 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A federal grand jury on Thursday returned an indictment against Abraham Moreno Garcia, 51, of Mexico, charging him with being an illegal alien present in the U.S. after having been previously...

March 28, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

HONOLULU — A social media post from an “anonymous participant” on a Hawaii-based Facebook page shows a dead green sea turtle with its shell missing. So far the post, which ca...

March 28, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A community organization in Ka‘u will celebrate Prince Kuhio Day with an event Saturday sharing food, music and fun as they work toward opening a cultural center to honor the people and...

March 27, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Mufi Hannemann resigned as chairperson of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board on Thursday, saying he wants to end distractions after allegations surfaced during discussion of a state financial...

March 27, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Despite progress over the decades, data shows that women in the Hawaii still earn less than men, particularly in higher-paying occupations and among certain ethnic groups.

March 27, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Three Hawaii Island teachers were among the 25 Hawaii educators from throughout the state who were recognized for their completion of the rigorous certification program of the National Board C...

March 26, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Clyde Brumaghim, 73, is very proud of growing up in Kona, and especially proud to be a Wildcat, graduating from Konawaena High School with the Class of 1969.

March 25, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Former Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth has joined Central Pacific Bank as senior vice president and Hawaii Island region manager. He is based in the bank’s Hilo branch.