Hawaii News

March 24, 2025 | 9 MIN READ

As Hawaii marks the five-year anniversary of the start of COVID-19 outbreaks in the isles and health-related shutdowns, for some the pandemic was a blip, a small notation in their medical char...

March 23, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Gov. Josh Green has nominated Scott K.D. Shishido to become a circuit court judge on the Big Island, filling a vacancy left by the retirement of Kona Circuit Judge Robert D.S. Kim in July 2024...

March 23, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A 23-year-old Pahoa man accused of being the getaway driver for a since-deceased man police said shot and injured an officer on March 14 pleaded not guilty Friday to criminal charges.

March 22, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Two House committees Thursday passed a bill that would impose more user fees to nonresidents who visit specified state parks and trails.

March 22, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

President Donald Trump’s widely expected executive order Thursday to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education was met with alarm and contempt from Hawaii educators and the state’...

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 21, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

A small sample of once-loyal Hawaii visitors from Canada have written to Gov. Josh Green and Hawaii tourism officials that they canceled their latest trips to the islands because of President...

March 21, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Funding from Hawaii County and the state totaling $6 million is bringing the decade-long effort to build Hilo’s first skatepark closer to fruition.

March 20, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Whether you already have a furry loved one to care for or you’re looking for that perfect animal addition to the family, Aloha Ilio Rescue’s fourth annual “Cause for Paws&rdq...