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April 9, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

“I got to tell you, best start ever. You heard it. Best start ever.”

April 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday urged the public to get vaccinated against measles after the discovery of a case Monday in a child under 5 on Oahu.

April 8, 2025 | 10 MIN READ

The powerful Hawaii Carpenters Union has launched a high-stakes campaign against Hawaiian Electric Co. over wildfire liability legislation that has driven a deeper wedge between Hawaii’s...

April 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Hiloverse, the dance team from the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Performing Arts Department, has been selected to appear at the 2025 American College Dance Association’s national...

April 8, 2025 | 8 MIN READ

As the Trump administration pushes efforts to end the war in Ukraine and shift its attention to the Pacific, the Russian navy’s Pacific fleet has been asserting its presence.

April 7, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Four students from Waiakea Intermediate School will be the only team representing the Big Island in May at the VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas.

April 6, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

WASHINGTON/JUPITER, Fla. — U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on...

April 6, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The consolidation of Goodwill Hawaii’s Hilo stores and social service programs to the 67,000 square-foot campus at 17 Makaala St. acquired in late 2023 should be completed by the end of...

April 6, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

The Hilo rally for the “Hands Off!” nationwide day of protest on Saturday saw over 1,000 people turn out to protest the Trump administration.

April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

BEIJING — China has struck back at President Donald Trump.

April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Two days after President Donald Trump announced his expansive global tariffs, the United States confronted wide-ranging and painful blowback, as China retaliated against U.S. goods and markets...

April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Relief for many Hawaii condominium owners paying sky-high insurance premiums may be available soon under a state program.

April 4, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

For three years, the U.S. economy has been buffeted by rapid inflation, high interest rates and political instability at home and abroad. Yet it has proved surprisingly resilient, supported by...

April 4, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

A bill that would help clear Hawaii County arrest records of cases of possessing small amounts of drugs, including marijuana, is on its way to the governor’s office.

April 4, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Mom-and-pop businesses across Hawaii could close their doors and consumers will soon face higher prices for everyday items after President Donald Trump announced an across-the-board minimum 10...

April 4, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Laptop computers from Taiwan, wine from Italy, frozen shrimp from India, Nike sneakers from Vietnam and Irish butter.