Kaua‘i News First responders rescue visitor with hiking injury near Waipoʻo Falls
Kaua‘i News Salvin Hilario pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run case; victim’s family objects…

Developer of Coco Palms Resort property secures $431 million in financing for 351-room luxury resort
After decades of projects have gone nowhere to redevelop the once iconic resort that was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the new financing has led to a new hotel opening date of 2028. June 23, 2026 · 05:00am
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…
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Developer of Coco Palms Resort property secures $431 million in financing for 351-room luxury resort
After decades of projects have gone nowhere to redevelop the once iconic resort that was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the new financing has led to a new hotel opening date of 2028.
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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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
Military service members provide free health care to Big Island residents as part of their real-world training
Tropic Care provides essential medical, dental, optometry and behavioral health services to Big Island residents for free until June 28.
9-year-old dog dies after being shot by a gun at least 3 times on Big Island
The pet owner had unsucessfully searched for Lehani, who escaped from her fenced yard in Hōlualoa on Friday, but the dog finally made her way home badly injured on Sunday before dying.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for June 23, 2026
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds expected through the rest of the week. An increase in moisture is expected through Wednesday causing showers to increase...
Baha’is named as champion of Adopt-A-Highway Dash for Trash
The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Wailuku has been named the champion of this year's Adopt-A-Highway Dash for Trash, an annual public service competition sponsored by the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District.
Gov. Green signs housing legislation into law
Gov. Josh Green has signed into law Senate Bill 2061 as Act 121, marking a "significant milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to address Hawaiʻi’s housing affordability crisis and expand opportunities for local families to achieve homeownership," according to an announcement from the Office of the Governor.


