Hawai‘i News Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest
Kaua‘i News First responders rescue visitor with hiking injury near Waipoʻo Falls
Salvin Hilario pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run case; victim’s family objects to plea deal
Salvin Hilario pleads guilty to second-degree negligent homicide and driving without a license in the death of Kailon Tyndzik, under a plea deal granting him five years behind bars. June 22, 2026 · 01:29pm
Kaua‘i’s largest mall to host annual Back to School Bash
Kukui Grove Center will be giving away school supplies to keiki.Hawai‘i News Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing…
Election Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed…
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Kaua‘i News
Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest
Hawaii’s culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu’s Haleʻiwa Joe’s claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.
Kaua‘i’s largest mall to host annual Back to School Bash
Kukui Grove Center will be giving away school supplies to keiki.
First responders rescue visitor with hiking injury near Waipoʻo Falls
The 47-year old hiker from California was successfully rescued by with short-haul helicopter operation for swift extraction.
Salvin Hilario pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run case; victim’s family objects to plea deal
Salvin Hilario pleads guilty to second-degree negligent homicide and driving without a license in the death of Kailon Tyndzik, under a plea deal granting him five years behind bars.
Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.
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Hawaii News
Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest
Hawaii’s culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu’s Haleʻiwa Joe’s claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.
Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.
University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine
The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.
Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law
“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang.
Hawaiian Airlines hosts inaugural Aviation Day in Honolulu
About 500 students ages 13 to 18 years old attended the June 20 exploratory event aimed at fostering future generations of aviation professionals.
University of Hawaiʻi has nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala
The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.
Big Island News
Free virtual event to connect thousands of teachers with University of Hawai‘i science research
Science educators around the world will get a front-row seat to groundbreaking research and innovation from the university and the company PocketLab during a free virtual unconference in July.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 23, 2026
After a dry day Monday, we will see an increase in both moisture and trade winds Tuesday into Wednesday. This will bring an increase in showers, mainly...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for June 23, 2026
A series of small to moderate, medium to long period south swells will keep surf along south-facing shores near seasonal average through the forecast...
Hikers airlifted from Haleakalā Crater after experiencing difficulty due to altitude
A pair of hikers from Austin, Texas, was airlifted from Haleakalā Crater on Monday, June 22, 2026, after experiencing altitude-related difficulties. The man and woman were unable to hike back to the crater rim and contacted National Park Service Rangers for assistance.
Hale Makua holds online silent auction and golf tournament in celebration of 80 years of service
This year marks 80 years of service for Hale Makua, which provides a continuum of healthcare services on Maui including skilled-nursing, rehabilitation, care homes, adult day health, home health, and care management. One way that Hale Makua is celebrating this major milestone is at its 6th annual fundraiser golf tournament and online silent auction, where proceeds go toward benefiting its residents, patients and programs.
Former Honolulu City and County employee charged in alleged $800,000 Hawaiʻi Foodbank fraud scheme
The Department of the Attorney General’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Division (SIPD) has charged former City and County of Honolulu employee Dexter Kishida with Theft in the First Degree, Forgery in the Second Degree and Official Misconduct in connection with an alleged scheme that caused the Hawaiʻi Foodbank to expend approximately $800,000 based on false representations that reimbursement funding was available. He was arrested Monday by SIPD on the charges.
