Hawaii News

April 17, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Political candidates would be allowed to use campaign funds to take care of their dependents, such as child care expenses, in what several supporters hope will attract more diverse, family-
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April 16, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The state Department of Agriculture and Hawaii County Public Works Department have been working collaboratively since January to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle after detections in the Ko...

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 16, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A 58-year-old Hilo woman with no permanent address is accused of abusing a pet puppy and interfering with police when they arrested her and took the animal from her.

April 16, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Gov. Josh Green has signed into law two bills regulating guns in the islands and is considering two others as the state Legislature this year moved to strengthen Hawaii’s already strict...

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 | 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 15, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

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

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 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 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 | 1 MIN READ

Merrie Monarch Festival volunteers Lori, left, and Nahali‘a model this year’s festival T-shirts, while Nahali‘a holds the signature tote bag. The adult tees come in sizes ran...

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 12, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The seats were filled, the crowd was loud, and the stage was set for a volleyball rivalry renewed between Hawaii and Long Beach State.

April 12, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

This weekend is Palm Sunday and commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. According to the Gospels, it was a week before his crucifixion, when crowds greeted him with date palm...

April 11, 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...