Community Delivering aloha: Salvation Army makes special sweet deliveries on National Donut Day
Community Education in brief for June 7: New Mānoa chancellor, HCC chancellor to retire, Hammatt…
UPDATE: Manhunt continues for 51-year-old murder suspect who could be on Harley-Davidson low-rider
Kauaʻi police are searching for Kīlauea resident William "Billy" Sinclair, who is a suspect in a murder and separate shooting, both of which happened early Saturday morning. June 06, 2026 · 10:16pm
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.8 (preliminary 8.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:38 p.m. on June 7, 2026 in Mindanao, Philippines.Business Getting up to SPEED: New task force continues work to streamline permitting process
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Kaua‘i News
Delivering aloha: Salvation Army makes special sweet deliveries on National Donut Day
The Līhuʻe and Hanapēpē Corps, along with Island Craves Kauaʻi, in anticipation of the annual observance traditionally on the first Friday in June, treated staff and employees of Kauaʻi County and elsewhere May 12 and June 1, celebrating public servants who are making a positive difference in their communities.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.8 (preliminary 8.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:38 p.m. on June 7, 2026 in Mindanao, Philippines.
Education in brief for June 7: New Mānoa chancellor, HCC chancellor to retire, Hammatt honored
Brief looks at education news from throughout the islands.
Getting up to SPEED: New task force continues work to streamline permitting process
New permitted interaction working groups will focus on water and wells, district boundary amendments and building codes.
Free public screening of ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ to celebrate World Oceans Day on Kauaʻi
The screening of National Geographic’s award-winning documentary will be on June 8 at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay as part of its “Cinema Under the Stars” series.
State reassures residents Medicaid benefits, services not impacted by suspension of Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit funding
Hawaiʻi receives about $3 million per year from the federal government to fund the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which is mandated by federal law to fight Medicaid fraud and protect patients from abuse and neglect; unfortunately, federal officials say the Hawaiʻi unit falls short of expectations and has for many years.
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Hawaii News
Delivering aloha: Salvation Army makes special sweet deliveries on National Donut Day
The Līhuʻe and Hanapēpē Corps, along with Island Craves Kauaʻi, in anticipation of the annual observance traditionally on the first Friday in June, treated staff and employees of Kauaʻi County and elsewhere May 12 and June 1, celebrating public servants who are making a positive difference in their communities.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.8 (preliminary 8.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:38 p.m. on June 7, 2026 in Mindanao, Philippines.
Education in brief for June 7: New Mānoa chancellor, HCC chancellor to retire, Hammatt honored
Brief looks at education news from throughout the islands.
Getting up to SPEED: New task force continues work to streamline permitting process
New permitted interaction working groups will focus on water and wells, district boundary amendments and building codes.
State reassures residents Medicaid benefits, services not impacted by suspension of Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit funding
Hawaiʻi receives about $3 million per year from the federal government to fund the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which is mandated by federal law to fight Medicaid fraud and protect patients from abuse and neglect; unfortunately, federal officials say the Hawaiʻi unit falls short of expectations and has for many years.
Big Island News
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.8 earthquake rattles Philippines
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.8 (preliminary 8.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:38 p.m. on June 7, 2026, in Mindanao, Philippines.
Schatz plans statewide town hall telephone meeting
Those who register to participate will receive a call to join the discussion once the town hall begins at noon June 11.
Paging Dr. Duke: Waiākea grad becomes physician, plans Big Island return to practice pediatrics
Duke Escobar's interest in medicine began in high school while taking a health academy course that introduced him to medical problem-solving through activities such as diagnosing cases from the TV show "House."
Family trip to take governor out of state June 8-23
Green will retain executive authority while traveling and remain in regular contact with state leadership and his Cabinet members; Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government operations in the state and serve as acting governor during Green's trip.
Maui News
The Way She Should Go: A networking experience for wāhine entrepreneurs comes to Wailea
The Way She Should Go, an intimate networking event created for wahine entrepreneurs and aspiring businesswomen, is set to take place at the Wailea Beach Resort on June 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.8 (preliminary 8.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:38 p.m. on June 7, 2026 in Mindanao, Philippines.
Schatz to host statewide telephone town hall
Those who register to participate will receive a call to join the discussion once the town hall begins at noon June 11.
Hawaiʻi to expand mental health, substance use treatment services through Medicaid program
Currently, there are two Adult Mental Health Division-operated clinics on Maui, located in Kahului and Lahaina, that are anticipated to become fully certified by Jan. 1, 2027. Together, these clinics currently serve more than 1,700 Maui residents and will help expand access to coordinated behavioral health services under the model.
