Hawai‘i News Flags ordered to half-staff following death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham
Hawai‘i News State Education Department serves nearly 145K free summer meals by end of June
Kauaʻi seeks state assistance as Waimea River mouth shifts towards homes
Kauaʻi County urgently seeks technical assistance because the Waimea River's sudden westward shift threatens nearby homes and properties. July 12, 2026 · 05:01pm
Oʻahu student wins free 2026 Corolla from Toyota Hawaiʻi
The dealership's Cap & Corolla Giveaway supports students, recent graduates and first-time vehicle buyers.Hawai‘i News Governor signs legislation expanding access to health care, relieving medical debt
Kaua‘i News Afternoon high tides could cause minor coastal flooding on Kauaʻi through Tuesday
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Flags ordered to half-staff following death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham
At the direction of the President of the United States, flags are to be lowered immediately for the South Carolina senator and remain at half-staff until sunset on July 18.
Anaina Hou hosts upcycling camp focused on beach cleanup and creativity
Experience the transformation of marine debris into art and music at the Kani Ka ʻOpala Summer Camp, organized by Anaina Hou Community Park in collaboration with the Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi chapter.
Oʻahu student wins free 2026 Corolla from Toyota Hawaiʻi
The dealership’s Cap & Corolla Giveaway supports students, recent graduates and first-time vehicle buyers.
Kauaʻi seeks state assistance as Waimea River mouth shifts towards homes
Kauaʻi County urgently seeks technical assistance because the Waimea River’s sudden westward shift threatens nearby homes and properties.
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Hawaii News
Flags ordered to half-staff following death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham
At the direction of the President of the United States, flags are to be lowered immediately for the South Carolina senator and remain at half-staff until sunset on July 18.
Oʻahu student wins free 2026 Corolla from Toyota Hawaiʻi
The dealership’s Cap & Corolla Giveaway supports students, recent graduates and first-time vehicle buyers.
State Education Department serves nearly 145K free summer meals by end of June
More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Option.
Governor signs legislation expanding access to health care, relieving medical debt
These reforms — which Hawai‘i Gov. Green signed during two separate ceremonies — help ensure people receive screenings, treatment and support they need without risking financial stability.
Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment
New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.
Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe
W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.
Big Island News
Flags ordered to half-staff following death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham
At the direction of the President of the United States, flags are to be lowered immediately for the South Carolina senator and remain at half-staff until sunset on July 18.
Woman dead, 2 injured following 3-vehicle crash on Ali‘i Drive in Kona
This is the 18th traffic fatality on Hawaiʻi Island in 2026, compared to 14 at the same time last year.
Business Monday: Hawaiʻi Island resident creates a new app to streamline hiring process nationwide
Jessica Cockrell of Hilo has launched ShiftPass, an innovative app that aims to ease the hiring process in the short-term and improve career possibilities for Hawaiʻi residents in the long-term.
Got unwanted firearms? Hawaiʻi Island police to host gun buyback event in Hilo
The event at the Hilo Police Station on July 18 is designed to provide community members with a no-questions-asked way to surrender unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, bump stocks, Glock switches, assault-style rifles and ghost guns.
Maui News
Hawai‘i’s largest pickleball tournament returns for second year
Honolulu is set to host the second annual Hawai‘i Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open, Hawai‘i’s premier pickleball tournament scheduled this year from Oct. 8 to 11, 2026, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Flags Lowered in Remembrance of US Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
Flags rare being flown at half staff in Hawaiʻi remembrance of US Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina.
First Hawaiian, Inc. to Acquire TriCo Bancshares
First Hawaiian, Inc. (parent company of First Hawaiian Bank), and TriCo Bancshares (parent company of Tri Counties Bank), have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which First Hawaiian will acquire TriCo in an all-stock transaction.On a combined basis, the company will have approximately $34 billion of assets and be the 6th largest bank headquartered in the Western US.
