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Driver arrested for DUI after truck strikes 3 pedestrians, including child, on Hoʻowili Road in Poʻipu

A pickup truck that crossed into the wrong lane left three pedestrians injured Sunday night on Kauaʻi’s Ho‘owili Road, leading to the arrest of 52-year-old Nita Fostanes.

Monico’s Restaurant Bar & Taqueria abruptly closes in Kapaʻa after court-ordered eviction

Monico’s Restaurant Bar & Taqueria in Kapaʻa has unexpectedly closed due to eviction, stunning regulars just before the holidays.

Astronomers pinpoint black holes as power source behind mysterious cosmic flashes

Observations of AT 2024wpp, including data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island, reveal that luminous fast blue optical transients are driven by extreme stellar destruction — not supernovae

Conservational Council of Hawai‘i urges public to voice opinion on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act

There are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.

State Senate Ways and Means Committee sets 2026 budget informational briefings

The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai’i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.

Hawaiʻi reacts to rare tornado warning on Niʻihau

A rare tornado warning was briefly issued for Niʻihau, at the southern end of the Hawaiian Island, early Friday as an unusual storm system moved in, but no damage was reported.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Astronomers pinpoint black holes as power source behind mysterious cosmic flashes

Observations of AT 2024wpp, including data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island, reveal that luminous fast blue optical transients are driven by extreme stellar destruction — not supernovae

Kāhuli resonates with navigations of change as the 2025 Hawaiian Word of the Year

“Kāhuli speaks to transformation at a fundamental level—not surface change, but the kind of shift that reorders everything,” said Kaʻiu Kimura, director of the Hawaiian language college.

Conservational Council of Hawai‘i urges public to voice opinion on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act

There are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.

FBI arrests 293 child sexual abuse offenders, locates over 205 victims in nationwide operation

Three Hawaiʻi men were arrested as part of federal operation to identify, track and arrest child sex predators.

State Senate Ways and Means Committee sets 2026 budget informational briefings

The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai’i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.

UH medical training, research get $2.2M boost from Helmsley Charitable Trust

The grants — one to University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center for the new groundbreaking Ho‘ōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center and the other to John A. Burns School of Medicine to upgrade simulation and training resources — reinforce Helmsley’s commitment to strengthening health infrastructure and workforce capacity in Hawaiʻi.

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Police investigate large marijuana growing operation in Ocean View

Police recovered over $1 million in narcotics while executing a search warrant at a residence that was unoccupied at the time.

As promised: Hawai‘i governor commits funding to new Big Island hospital in supplemental state budget

Gov. Green emphasized that the budget is designed to be both optimistic and pragmatic, advancing Hawai‘i’s key priorities while safeguarding against federal uncertainty.

Officials urge caution as volcanic gases create unhealthy air conditions across Hawai’i

Hawaiʻi health officials have issued a warning about deteriorating air quality due to lingering volcanic gases from Kīlauea, urging residents and visitors to limit exposure to the vog.

Pāhoa man charged following burglary of 2 homes on Hawai‘i Island

One of the homes broken into was tented for fumigation.

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Power source behind mysterious cosmic flashes pinpointed by astronomers as black holes

Observations of AT 2024wpp, including data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island, reveal that luminous fast blue optical transients are driven by extreme stellar destruction — not supernovae

Santa arrives by Outrigger Canoe at Kā’anapali Beach Resort

Santa traded his sleigh for an outrigger canoe this year, catching waves to arrive ashore at Outrigger Kā'anapali Beach Resort on Friday, Dec. 19.

Public urged to comment on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act

Conservational Council of Hawai‘i explained there are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.

Gov. Green submits budget preparing for federal shifts

Gov. Josh Green will submit the Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) to the Legislature today, outlining a responsible and forward-looking plan that invests in affordable housing, climate, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and core services for residents, while also preparing for anticipated federal changes.