36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker officially charged by Hawai‘i Island police with several counts of murder

Baker now faces one count of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder, which are directly connected with the killings of 69-year-old Robert Shine, 79-year-old Chitta Morse and 69-year-old John Carse, all from Puna; he remains behind bars and police said will not be eligible for release even if he was able to make bail for the initial property crime charges he also faces.

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Guardian Self Storage launches $10K matching campaign to support Kaua‘i youth

“By contributing to the endowment, we’re helping create lasting impact for future generations of Kaua‘i’s youth,” said Guardian Self Storage Managing Member Thomas Lambert in an announcement of the new fundraising campaign.

Pacific community, government leaders come together to strengthen ties, advance ocean protection efforts

“This is a great moment for us. This is a seed that has been planted to reconnect,” said Ludovic Burns Tuki with Koro Nui o te Vaikava o Rapa Nui, the ocean council of Rapa Nui. “This is the union between the Pacific, the biggest country connected by our blood.”

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Community TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures scheduled this weekend in Kalāheo

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Stay informed this election year with ballot notifications

The state’s free ballot tracking service sends voters updates about the status of their mail ballot and provides deadline reminders throughout the year, plus more.

Trophy travels around Oʻahu on ‘Our Team, Hawaiʻi’s Team’ tour celebrating University of Hawaiʻi NCAA men’s volleyball title

Additional events throughout the state, including other University of Hawaiʻi campuses, also are being planned.

Guardian Self Storage launches $10K matching campaign to support Kaua‘i youth

“By contributing to the endowment, we’re helping create lasting impact for future generations of Kaua‘i’s youth,” said Guardian Self Storage Managing Member Thomas Lambert in an announcement of the new fundraising campaign.

Pacific community, government leaders come together to strengthen ties, advance ocean protection efforts

“This is a great moment for us. This is a seed that has been planted to reconnect,” said Ludovic Burns Tuki with Koro Nui o te Vaikava o Rapa Nui, the ocean council of Rapa Nui. “This is the union between the Pacific, the biggest country connected by our blood.”

36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker officially charged by Hawai‘i Island police with several counts of murder

Baker now faces one count of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder, which are directly connected with the killings of 69-year-old Robert Shine, 79-year-old Chitta Morse and 69-year-old John Carse, all from Puna; he remains behind bars and police said will not be eligible for release even if he was able to make bail for the initial property crime charges he also faces.

Kilauea gearing up for historic Episode 48 fountaining with strong glow, spatter and other precursor activity

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the window for the next lava fountaining episode of the ongoing episodic eruption on the Big Island that began Dec. 23, 2024, is now between Saturday, May 30, and Monday, June 1.
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Stay informed this election year with ballot notifications

The state’s free ballot tracking service sends voters updates about the status of their mail ballot and provides deadline reminders throughout the year, plus more.

Trophy travels around Oʻahu on ‘Our Team, Hawaiʻi’s Team’ tour celebrating University of Hawaiʻi NCAA men’s volleyball title

Additional events throughout the state, including other University of Hawaiʻi campuses, also are being planned.

Pacific community, government leaders come together to strengthen ties, advance ocean protection efforts

“This is a great moment for us. This is a seed that has been planted to reconnect,” said Ludovic Burns Tuki with Koro Nui o te Vaikava o Rapa Nui, the ocean council of Rapa Nui. “This is the union between the Pacific, the biggest country connected by our blood.”

36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker officially charged by Hawai‘i Island police with several counts of murder

Baker now faces one count of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder, which are directly connected with the killings of 69-year-old Robert Shine, 79-year-old Chitta Morse and 69-year-old John Carse, all from Puna; he remains behind bars and police said will not be eligible for release even if he was able to make bail for the initial property crime charges he also faces.

Kilauea gearing up for historic Episode 48 fountaining with strong glow, spatter and other precursor activity

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the window for the next lava fountaining episode of the ongoing episodic eruption on the Big Island that began Dec. 23, 2024, is now between Saturday, May 30, and Monday, June 1.

Homestead nonprofit awarded funds for rooftop solar at Kekaha community facility

“Over the past 16 years, the facility has become a catalyst for growth, collaboration and problem-solving in the community. Countless visioning sessions, meetings and community-driven initiatives addressing longstanding challenges have taken place within those walls,” said Homestead Community Development Corporation Deputy Director Garrett Danner.

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Voyaging, cultural leaders and others gather to strengthen ties, advance ocean protection efforts

“This is a great moment for us. This is a seed that has been planted to reconnect,” said Ludovic Burns Tuki with Koro Nui o te Vaikava o Rapa Nui, the ocean council of Rapa Nui. “This is the union between the Pacific, the biggest country connected by our blood.”

Hawaiʻi’s emergency siren test scheduled for June 1

Hawaiʻi’s outdoor warning sirens will undergo their routine monthly test at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, June 1, in conjunction with the Emergency Alert System test.

Her dad’s death led to tougher penalties for dangerous dog owners in Hawaiʻi. Now her daughter tests law after attack

Big Island resident Shannon Matson faces a painful reminder of the legislation she championed when her daughter, Penny, suffered a broken collarbone from a dog attack.

News briefs for May 31: Outdoors Expo, improv auditions, assistance available, Chicky Tendies, L&L milestone and more

A quick look at news from throughout the state and around the Big Island.

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Waipuʻilani Estrella-Beauchamp named first assistant Women’s Wrestling coach at Western Colorado

A Baldwin High School graduate has taken her championship wrestling career to the college coaching ranks.

Rapa Nui gathering of Pacific leaders focuses on cultural, voyaging exchanges and marine conservation

Koro Nui o te Vaikava o Rapa Nui, the ocean council of Rapa Nui, together with the Polynesian Voyaging Society and Pacific Pwo Navigators, hosted Te Piri mā’ohi o Te Moana Nui a Hiva, a gathering of Pacific community and government leaders held this month in Rapa Nui. The convening brought together voyaging leaders, scientists, […]

Maui Weather Forecast for May 31, 2026

Light trade winds will continue today due to a weakness in the surface ridge north of the islands, allowing localized land and sea breezes to develop...

Akakū continues fight to preserve Maui County’s public access funding with $400,000 in annual cuts looming

The nonprofit public access station now is appealing a ruling that focuses on a 15-year franchise renewal that the state agreed to with cable company Spectrum.